Gokul Vijayaraghavan

Product Manager

Unionville, Connecticut, United States19 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 17 years of experience in project management and software development.
  • Expert in Agile methodologies and cross-functional team leadership.
  • Proven track record in delivering complex implementation projects.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Project Manager with expertise in EdTech and Healthcare industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Agile Project ManagementSoftware Project ManagementProject Management

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAttention to DetailBusiness AcumenBusiness AnalysisChange Project ManagementCollaborative StyleCompliance ManagementConsultingCore JavaCross-functional Team LeadershipCrystal ReportCybersecurityData AnalysisData ConversionIntegration

About

I'm a Technical Project/Delivery Manager with 17 years of professional experience, specializing in project management, Agile, Scrum, and software development. I excel at coordinating with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to develop product portfolios and achieve organizational objectives. I have a strong background in leading new feature development and executing complex implementation projects. I also have an accomplished background in the information technology services industry, which has allowed me to develop an expertise in technical program management. I pride myself on my ability to translate complex technical requirements into business results.

Experience

19 yrs
Total Experience
2 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Public consulting group

Senior Manager

May 2023Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Goguardian

Senior Technical Program Manager

Jan 2022May 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

  • Work with Product Managers & Executives to prioritize projects across the organization based on company goals and objectives
  • Work with engineering managers and technical leads to estimate work effort and define delivery schedules
  • Manage delivery of projects through the full lifecycle from design,marketing, sales and production support
  • Lead a cross-functional team in a matrixed organization for successful, on-time delivery for GG App (Teacher) product
  • Facilitate Launch readiness & Go/No Go meetings for the product launch across internal/external stakeholders
  • Responsible for all project communication, action item management, risk identification and management.
  • Responsible for keeping the project data updated on a regular basis as well as providing input as needed for senior leadership review
  • Be the single point of escalation for all delivery related issues
  • Track and report regularly on key success metrics for delivery resources and teams
  • Coordinate A/B phase and surface results during biweekly project updates
  • Negotiate scope and priorities with key stakeholders
  • Drive Qtrly Product Roadmap Planning and Execution
  • Lead delivery related meetings, ceremonies and activities
  • Work closely with support teams for Prod Support Issue Triage and Escalation
  • Work with line managers in optimize team and individual efficiency and performance
  • Provide expert knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, and iterative project management methodologies
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Attention to DetailIntegrationSoftware DevelopmentParticipativeAgile Project Management+1

Deloitte

2 roles

Project Delivery Manager

Promoted

Aug 2019Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • As a Project Delivery Manager, I led the development, design, and integration of a new feature to consolidate information and data across two systems to improve the tracking and delivery of medical benefits and social services. I also managed the development of an enterprise-level application to determine eligibility for human services and medical benefits programs.
  • I also created proposals for a large contract extension and provided guidance to clients on operational accomplishments, strategic vision for services, and product roadmaps.
  • Oversaw data conversion processes and architecture to execute complex migrations from legacy systems, prepared technical documentation, and ensured compliance with state regulations.
  • Served as the Technical Manager, provided subject matter expertise to clients and technical teams, developed SOPs and streamlined production processes to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Managed a cross-functional team of developers, assigned responsibilities, reviewed work, set goals, established timelines, defined workflows, provided coaching, and conducted performance evaluations.
  • Led application development processes, oversaw the integration of the Java applications to Corticon Rule Engines, analyzed technical issues in web applications, and identified complex solutions and code fixes throughout the SIT/UAT phase of development.
ParticipativeProject Management

Project Delivery Specialist

Oct 2014Jul 2019 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Bridge-x technologies, inc.

Solutions Lead

Jul 2013Oct 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos · New Jersey, United States

  • I oversaw project delivery for an offshore team of 15, provided design and technical solutions for new feature development, and coordinated project communications between client and development teams. I also led complex software test initiatives for multiple international locations and built relationships with executives across the organization.
  • Identified project risks to develop contingency plans and set up an architecture review board to identify new solutions, processes, and methodologies based on client requirements.
  • Managed daily activities and monitored project operations to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Traveled across California and Minneapolis to evaluate client issues for large E-commerce projects
  • Supported all phases of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) of the application, utilized object oriented analysis and design (OOAD), and coordinated with Business Analyst to gather the functional requirements.
  • Developed the application using SAP and led the deployment on Tomcat Application Server.
  • Tracked and resolved defects during the QA process, conducted application testing, integration testing, and system testing, and identified performance improvements.

Accenture

Senior Software Engineer

Oct 2011Jul 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos · Illinois, United States, bangalore india

  • As a Senior Software Engineer, I managed a team of developers to design and roll-out a Condominium Rate Quote application product. I also coordinated with Project Managers, Client Businesses, and Technical Stakeholders in offshore and onshore sites, which included coordinating workflows, testing, and development efforts across geographically dispersed teams.
  • Managed test defects identified during system development testing and led complex integrations comprised of web service interactions with third-party vendors.
  • Collaborated with the Vice President and C-level executives to create solutions for development issues impacting web services, which included developing roadmaps for new feature development.
  • Developed technical designs, proof of concepts, component specifications, and models to ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Created solutions in coordination with Technical Coordinators, Implementation SME, Project Managers in alignment with business needs and strategic goals of the client.
  • Presented application designs and module workflows to the client stakeholders to ensure the adoption and implementation of components from auto and life insurance business lines.

Polaris software lab

Associate Consultant

Jul 2010Sep 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos · Greater Chennai Area

  • As an Associate Consultant, I developed a business solution for one of the leading banks in Qatar to integrate financial offerings with host systems to improve the customer experience for corporate clients in the areas of cash management, trade, finance, and treasury product offerings. I also led application development for office operations and performed development and unit testing.

Soften

Developer

Apr 2009Jul 2010 · 1 yr 3 mos · Greater Chennai Area

  • As a Developer I created a next-generation supply chain management system built on a robust, scalable, web-based architecture that provides maximum application portability and reusability. I also coordinated with the Testing Department to create test cases and plans, identified bugs, and implemented solutions to resolve complex technical issues.

Tech mahindra (formerly mahindra satyam)

Software Engineer

Jan 2007Jan 2009 · 2 yrs · Greater Chennai Area

  • As a Software Engineer, I designed user interfaces in alignment with client specifications, conducted bug fixes, and identified enhancements to products during the implementation phase.

Education

Western Governors University

Masters — Information Technology Management

Apr 2024Jul 2025

National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) Global

Master's Degree — Operations Management

Jan 2009Jan 2010

Loyola College, Chennai

B.sc — Chemistry

Jan 2004Jan 2007

NIIT Pune

GNIIT — Computer Software Engineering

Jan 2004Jan 2007

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