Karishma Vijaykumar

Growth-focused and data-driven professional with 6+ years of experience in leading and managing project work streams, developing and launching innovative products and testing strategy to drive revenue growth. Success in identifying trends and driving innovation to create smooth project handover. Instrumental in functionality of product development management and ability to define innovative software/hardware development lifecycle with PMO methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, PMP, PRINCE2 and Agile. Attention to detail and passionate about finding creative solutions to complex problems, collaborative with cross-functional teams, and driving positive impact on business cases. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with command on Microsoft planner, digital technology, CMS & ERP systems. Expertise in leading projects on leading technical SAP and CRM platforms .

Project Manager, Svadhyaya Infotech Solutions                                             Jul 2021 – present

• Developed, verified, and supported over 18 client projects on business data platform. Expertise on user growth with operational, market, technical, user experience & problem-solving. 
• Maintained a 95% satisfaction rate and responsible for contract timeframes, expenses and budget scope, managed flow of information and documentation. Ability to work independently with excellent written & verbal communication skills. 
• Optimised and maintained B2B end to end technology infrastructure plan by consolidating documentation, financial forecasting, enabling timely completion of product specifications and launch deliveries.
• Offered exceptional assistance to project management and primary interface on UAT with CRM solutions in leading all faces of project lifecycle from inception to completion by achieving an average cost savings of 38%.
• Reviewed and maintained technical documents and system requirements needed by clients and vendors.
• Led over 130+ suppliers/vendors information, plan roadmap, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Acquired expertise in Scrum methodology by attending 7 workshops and 4 seminars in Agile methodologies.

Project Manager, Indiavidual Learning Pvt. Ltd. Jun 2019 – May 2021 | Bangalore, India

• Crafted and executed an £250 million annual operating plan for Indiavidual Learning Pvt. Ltd in 2020 by setting their expectations while coordinating with senior leadership team.
• Optimized and maintained B2C end to end technology infrastructure workflow by consolidating processes and documentation, financial forecasting, timely completion of product specifications and launch deliveries. 
• Delivered exceptional service delivery to stakeholders with status in create reports for budgeting and planning. Met overall project deadlines by managing 50+ vendors and demonstrating strong negotiation.
• Oversaw and streamlined all aspects of re-engineering project processes. Aid a team and surpassed a success metrics of monthly project sales of £43 million and ensured precise execution delivered before deadline by leading 75+ internal/external Validation team members within budget and savings.
• Identified and managed project risks and issues. Conducted 28+ research and analysis on TAM of study materials, prioritized tasks and created deliverable project plans with effective decision making. Experienced in CMS implementation and migration of project backlogs using CRM strategic metrics and costs.
• Minimized 85% of discrepancies while inspecting individual performance, feedback and project report status. S• lashed expenses by 39% by optimizing's product development cycle and controlling cost, timescales, and resources. 
• Reduced paperwork by 75% and improved communication across four departments to unify service operations. Led training sessions for 30 team members on effective communication strategies.

Project Analyst Intern, Indiavidual Learning Pvt. Ltd. Feb 2017 – Apr 2019 | Bangalore, India 

• Contributed to the planning phase of the project by helping to develop project schedules, conducting 20+ research, and identifying potential risks resulting in 40% reduction in project duration.
• Assisted with coordinating project activities, such as scheduling meetings and monitoring progress, and documented project-related activities by creating and maintaining project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes using tools such as Scrum, trello, jira etc.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of 80+ marketing campaigns for educational materials, utilizing market research and data analysis to inform strategy and tactics. Provided support in preparing project reports and presentations for stakeholders and managed project resources.

Master of Science in Engineering Management,       2020 – 2023 | Leicester, United Kingdom

University of Leicester

Key Modules: Engineering Project Management, Systems Engineering, Engineering Business Management, Lean Engineering, Cost Engineering, Business Economics, Accounting and Finance, International Business.

Bachelors in Electrical and Electronics Engineering,         2015 – 2019 | Bangalore, India 

The Oxford College of Engineering

Key Modules: Electrical Architecture, Digital Electronics, Power Electronics, Signals and Systems, Auto CAD, MATLAB, Microcontrollers, Network Engineering, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Control Systems, Industrial Drives, Embedded Systems, High Voltage Systems, Power Generation & Economics.