Akshay Oberoi

Program Manager

Delhi, India9 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in Agile project management and transformation.
  • Proven track record in enhancing user experience.
  • Strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused project manager with expertise in user experience and agile methodologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementAgile MethodologiesBusiness AnalysisCustomer SuccessData AnalysisIt ConsultingCustomer SupportResearch Analysis

Other Skills

Ad Hoc ReportingAnalyst RelationsBacklog ManagementBusiness RequirementsBusiness ResearchClient Feedback AnalysisClient ServiceCoachingCommunicationConfluenceConsultingCreative Problem SolvingCustomer ExperienceCustomer SatisfactionCustomer Satisfaction (CSAT)

About

At Cognizant, my focus is on building platforms that enhance user experience by integrating stakeholder insights with robust technology solutions. Our team has successfully streamlined operations, cutting reliance on multiple portals, and directly improving customer pain points through resourceful project and backlog management. With a steadfast commitment to agile methodologies and a collaborative spirit, we've translated regional needs into actionable features, driving innovation and operational excellence. My role encompasses end-to-end feature ownership, from concept to deployment, ensuring a seamless transition and elevated service delivery for our clients.

Experience

9 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 7 mos
Current Experience

Accenture in india

Program Manager

Nov 2024Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurugram

  • Overseeing the transformation activities for a telecom project (Comcast) for ISC Portal, managing development leads and developers (Front End and Backend) while assisting in resolving dependencies, issues, and blockers. Managing end-of-the-end delivery for telecom transformation programs. Enhance the product offerings with cosmetic changes. Support team in driving TDDV2
  • Designed and implemented an agile project management framework, conducting Agile ceremonies such as sprint backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily standups, sprint retrospectives, and demo scheduling.
  • Ensuring Jira health by maintaining committed reliability and preventing spillover across sprints.
  • Acting as a liaison between clients and development leads while maintaining Confluence to providing a comprehensive view of the team's overall status.
Agile methodologiesJiraConfluenceProject ManagementTelecom

Cognizant

Business Analyst

Apr 2022Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  •  Building a platform that cuts reliance of multiple portals, streamlining navigation, partnering with stakeholders and UX to design a regional platform that resolves CCP pain points.
  •  Working with stakeholders and UX to gather requirements, build mockups, and integrate features into sprints, aiming to deliver a seamless experience for CCP users.
  •  Collaborating with stakeholders and scrum masters to translate regional needs into actionable features
  • for the new platform, improving user experience and reducing dependency.
  •  Own feature end-to-end, collaborating with tech teams to validate test cases in environments like E2 and E3, and resolving defects.
  •  Support various widgets, including Credit and Fraud alerts and Case Summary, which are integral to the CCPs' workflow.
  •  Support international markets, including the UK, Canada, ANZ, Japan, and Mexico, addressing specific nuances for each market
  •  Led multiple projects with a budget of $1.2 million consisting of 14 React JS Developers
  •  Conducted Scrum Daily standup, Product backlog, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review & Sprint , Retrospective meetings.
  •  Achieved 100% target for SLA metrics such as commitment reliability and cycle time for the year ending 2022-23. Mitigating the penalties arising from the SLA breach
  •  Developed and followed agile project management plan (Agile Ceremonies). Facilitated build requirements log (product backlog) with cost estimates and priority.
  •  Determined the team capacity (velocity) from historical data. Created Work Break down structure (user stories) and corresponding activities (tasks).
  •  Monitored the project progress and radiated the information to stake holders. Identified and mitigated team risks and impediments (Blocking Issues, Critical Defects) on daily basis.
  •  Communicated the progress to senior management thru 'Burndown Charts'. Monitored the Quality thru metrics and mentored team thru the project management processes
Stakeholder ManagementBacklog ManagementUser ExperienceScrumReact JSBusiness Analysis+1

Better.com

Analyst

Sep 2020Apr 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Achieved Individual performance metrics > 800 points for past 18 months.
  • Managing successfully Jira production numbers on daily basis with Zero SLA breaches. Tagged as Special IC for 12 months.
  • Received positive feedback from clients for providing exemplary service. Featured in India Title team newsletter in the year 2021.
  • Supporting inhouse title companies such as BSS, Vantage point, Mortgage connect, Title 365.
  • Request, process and manage organization of borrower loan documentation. Check abstract of title and checking netroline to ensure all taxes are paid.
  • Working with Underwriters and Loan rangers to request pending documents from the borrower.
  • Analyze and review title research results to determine Vesting information, Open Mortgage, Legal description and any Open Liens.
  • Drive the continuous optimization of mortgage production process by thinking critically about how one can leverage technology to resolve operational gaps/challenges.
  • Learn the ins-and-outs of the mortgage business.
  • Expert in analyzing consumer finance (e.g., review of income, assets, credit, and property)
  • Verify and analyze all necessary financial information and documentation
  • Request, process and manage organization of borrower loan documentation
JiraClient ServiceMortgage ProcessData AnalysisCustomer Success

Dxc technology

2 roles

IT Business Analyst - I

Promoted

Sep 2017Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Worked as a Backup Team lead for Desktop Level 2 team.
  • Handled a Team of 7 IT Business Analysts where the main objective was to mitigate penalties arising from SLA breaches.
  • Maintained > 95% SLA every month for 2 years, keeping the account in green status.
  • Major participator in the development and deployment of an upgrade strategy for a large group of integrated applications including Microsoft Office, CSS, and other desktop applications
  • Took ownership of all Major Incidents which includes P1, P2, and P3s, and ensured they are proactively & efficiently managed within SLA.
  • Performed user administration in Active Directory to create accounts, modify user attributes.
  • Work with client and other internal teams like Service Desk, Platform, Network, Database, Unix, etc. to ensure all service deliverables.
  • Provide value-added services to clients by improving service efficiency of daily health check tools, and process optimization.
  • Handle client escalations and drive/guide team for service improvement.
  • Conduct weekly meetings with the team to share team performance trends, discuss improvement opportunities, understand delivery challenges, provide client/Management updates, etc.
  • Resource Management - Conduct interviews to hire new resources and manage resource availability. Ensure service continuity by leveraging, cross-skilling, and upskilling resources.
  • Value Addition - Identify service/process improvement and Incident and SR reduction opportunities by using lean methodology and automation.
  • Provided process and technical training to all new members and mentored them.
SLA ManagementIncident ManagementTeam LeadershipProcess OptimizationIT ConsultingProject Management

IT Business Analyst

Aug 2015Aug 2017 · 2 yrs

  • Achieved resolution achievement of > 110% on daily basis, much more than the required KPI.
  • Value Addition - Identify service/process improvement and Incident and SR reduction opportunities by using lean methodology and automation.
  • Created/Deleted/Modified Windows and Domain accounts, MS Exchange/BPOS accounts, DLs, mail lists, and Web Forms that helped users raise Incidents via self-service.
  • Occasionally handled technically escalated calls for fellow team members on behalf of TSS
  • (Technical Support Specialist) or Team Manager.
  • Supported team with complex technical queries. Shared regular technical updates and solutions for known and/or new issues with all available teams and groups.
  • Collaborated with 15 employees and consultants on projects and rollouts including the Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office 2016.
  • Provide guidance and reporting on SLAs and other analytics to management.
  • Supported US-based customers with technical queries around their internet service.
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues (internet, wireless, etc.) for the customers.
  • Helped Team Lead with Client Feedback analysis for all members of the team.
Technical SupportClient Feedback AnalysisIncident ManagementIT ConsultingCustomer Support

Trustline securities limited

Research Associate

May 2014Jun 2014 · 1 mo · Noida Area, India

  • Collected the statistical data of several firms (Idea, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Communications LTD, Tata Communications LTD, MTNL) and interpreted the trends.
  • Gathered & corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting the strategic focus, stock performance which resulted in continuous improvement in margins and strong operating performance.
  • Produced reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining the key details such as valuation of the firm amounting to $556 Billion and recommendation on buying the stock at Rs. 168.65.
Data CollectionResearch AnalysisStatistical Reporting

Education

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Finance and Marketing

Sep 2020Sep 2022

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

Aug 2012Jun 2015

Salwan Public School

Business/Commerce — General

Jan 2006Jan 2012

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