Monika Agrawal

CEO

New Delhi, Delhi, India11 yrs 9 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • 8+ years of experience in technical project management.
  • Proven track record in leading high-profile projects.
  • Expertise in business continuity planning and agile methodologies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned technical project manager with expertise in healthcare and mobile applications.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementBusiness Continuity PlanningProduct Management

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAnalytical SkillsArchitectureArtificial Intelligence (AI)BudgetingBusiness AcumenBusiness ManagementBusiness OperationsC#C++Civil EngineeringCommunicationConflict ManagementConstructionConsulting

About

I am an accomplished and driven professional with 8+ years of experience as a technical project manager and an alumnus of IIM Lucknow. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered exceptional results and driven success for organizations across various industries. As an Assistant Vice President, I have demonstrated my ability to lead teams and drive strategic initiatives to achieve business goals. My strong technical background and expertise in project management have enabled me to navigate complex challenges and deliver successful outcomes. Having worked with esteemed companies such as Microsoft and GE, I have gained invaluable experience in managing high-profile projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This experience has honed my skills in stakeholder management, fostering strong relationships with key partners and ensuring alignment across departments. In addition to my corporate experience, I have also ventured into the startup world, serving as both CEO and CTO. This hands-on experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the ability to drive growth strategies. I hold a certification as a Scrum Master, highlighting my proficiency in agile methodologies and my dedication to facilitating effective teamwork and project delivery. I am also a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified professional, bringing a data-driven approach to process improvement and operational efficiency. Furthermore, I am an expert in business continuity planning, ensuring organizations are well-prepared to handle disruptions and maintain operational resilience. As a CMMI auditor, I am adept at assessing and improving processes to ensure quality and adherence to industry standards. I am known for my cross-functional leadership skills, leveraging my ability to align diverse teams and foster a collaborative work environment. My focus on operational excellence drives efficiency and continuous improvement within organizations. Moreover, I excel in customer engagement and relationship management, having successfully nurtured key client partnerships throughout my career. I have led go-to-market strategies and executed successful product launches, leveraging my strategic thinking and market insights. Overall, I bring a comprehensive skill set encompassing project management, leadership, agile methodologies, business continuity planning, operational excellence, and customer engagement. I am passionate about driving innovation, achieving results, and making a meaningful impact in the organizations I serve.

Experience

11 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
11 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Metlife

AM - Senior Auditor

Jun 2022Present · 4 yrs · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Hybrid

  • In my current working as Scrum Master, Business Continuity Plan Owner and Assistant VP for Internal Audit.
  • As a Scrum Master, I facilitate agile development processes and ensure effective collaboration within cross-functional teams. I drive the adoption and continuous improvement of Scrum principles, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. I guide the team through sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • As the Business Continuity Plan Owner, I develop, implement, and maintain robust strategies and procedures to ensure business resilience in the face of potential disruptions. I conduct risk assessments, business impact analyses, and recovery strategies, collaborating with stakeholders to identify critical processes and design appropriate response plans. I lead drills and exercises to validate and enhance the effectiveness of the business continuity framework, ensuring the organization's ability to navigate unexpected challenges.
  • In my role as Assistant VP, Internal Audit, I provide strategic leadership and oversight to the internal audit function, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices. I design and execute risk-based audit plans, assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices. I lead a team of auditors, foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, and deliver comprehensive audit reports with actionable recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)LearningWorkforce ManagementProblem SolvingNew Product ImplementationsFinancial Management+32

Sun life

3 roles

Project Specialist

Promoted

Mar 2022Jun 2022 · 3 mos

  • Responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of Agile &
  • Waterfall projects, created portfolio / executive reports to track progress of all
  • projects in insurance domain. Conducted Project Compliance Audit & responsible
  • for 100% satisfaction score, also conducted CMMI Audit for the company & lead
  • various project management / L&D initiative for Asia. Managed the Agile projects
  • through Kanban boards & worked as the only SharePoint Champion in my LOB.
  • Ensured that the project status is within scope, time and budget by managing
  • project team & stakeholders. Well versed with Changepoint to track and update
  • project details along with creating project status reports to furnish insights.
Workforce ManagementProblem SolvingNew Product ImplementationsLife InsuranceProject PlansProject Development+20

Service Delivery Manager

Jun 2021Mar 2022 · 9 mos

Workforce ManagementProblem SolvingProject PlansStakeholder ManagementStrategic InitiativesGlobal Experience+4

Project Analyst / Project Manager

Jun 2019Jun 2021 · 2 yrs

Stakeholder ManagementProject ImplementationProject CoordinationProject Delivery

Ge healthcare

2 roles

Project Management Data Analyst

Jun 2016Jun 2019 · 3 yrs · Gurgaon, India

  • Developing new initiatives for Project Management Process using requirements such as scope, processes, alternatives, and risks.
  • Analyzing client’s business requirements and improving KPI's and Metrics through data analysis, customer survey, workshops, developing Salesforce & Spotfire dashboards `and visual analytics.
  • Conducting project management process training and working as Ops Manager for South Asia Region. Doing testing including functional, user acceptance, integration, and performance to verify the project management needs are met.
  • Improved Project Management KPI & Metrics Performance by 70% with data analysis and creating predictive dashboards.
  • Helping Team to drive various new initiatives and doing cost optimizing exercise. Reduced cost by 50 -80 % by helping to implement New Magnetic Shielding Process.
Stakeholder ManagementGlobal ExperienceConstructionProject ImplementationProject Delivery

Project Management Trainee

Jun 2016Jan 2017 · 7 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • Successfully completed project to compare project management in GE Healthcare with project management consultants in construction field along with it worked on live projects as project manager to improve GE Healthcare project management process.
Stakeholder ManagementGlobal ExperienceConstructionProject ImplementationProject Delivery

Rise my venture

Chief Technology Officer

Apr 2016May 2016 · 1 mo · India

  • Rise My Venture, is a one stop shop for all startup solutions which has skills and expertise to facilitate complex business solutions. At Rise My Venture, we are providing from starting to launch services to entrepreneurs and students which will make their entrepreneurial journey a life changing experience. We have a squad of experts, who are working on modern entrepreneurial tools with vast experience to carry out marketing, branding, recruitment, consulting, online training, offline training, funding, events and resume service.

Facebook

Community Editor

Oct 2015Jun 2016 · 8 mos

  • As a community editor, I suggest data, review suggestions, and report duplicate pages and spam contents on facebook. In this way, I help millions of people in my region to be safe on Facebook.
  • Facebook is an online social networking service headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Business Acumen

Campus diaries

Talent Scout

Oct 2015Dec 2015 · 2 mos

  • As 25 Under 25 Talent Scout, my job was to recommend talented youngsters to campus diary community manager, along with their contact details and portfolio. 25 Under 25 is a competition that is aimed to discover, recognise and reward the most talented youngsters in India under the following categories :
  • WRITING
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • VISUAL ART & DESIGN
  • SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Wittyfeed

Storyteller

Jun 2015Jun 2016 · 1 yr

  • WittyFeed is the most amazing story sharing platform. It reaches millions of people around the world, spreading smiles, love, and a message of togetherness.
  • As a storyteller, I write stories which touch the hearts of the viewer. To view my profile, visit: http://www.wittyfeed.com/user/18157/Monika-Agrawal
Marketing Analytics

The rival, llc

Application Developer

Jun 2015Sep 2015 · 3 mos

  • The Rival is an independent, online publication run entirely by students.The Rival has five diverse sections: Why This Matters, Guilty Pleasures, The GW Musket, District Goods, and Semi-Colonial. From political and social issues of which students should be aware—both breaking news and investigative journalism—to entertainment and satire, to news about the DC area, The Rival creates a unique voice that is for students, by students.
  • During this internship, I am working on android app development.

Freecharge

Intern

Jun 2015Jun 2015 · 0 mo

  • FreeCharge.in is an e-commerce website headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It provides the online facility to recharge any prepaid mobile phone, postpaid mobile, DTH & Data Cards in India. As an intern I had team meetings, met new people, socialized, got a chance to hone up my interpersonal skills, learned how to create an effective brand promotion, advertising, and marketing strategies.

Mozilla

Firefox Senior Student Ambassdor and Club Lead

May 2015May 2016 · 1 yr · India

  • FSA are passionate about Mozilla and raise awareness about the many benefits of Firefox & other Mozilla products - especially Firefox OS. As an FSA, I became club lead and launched Firefox club in my university, along with it I
  • 1) Promoted Firefox (Desktop and Android)
  • 2) Supported the successful launch of Firefox OS in communities (and campuses!) around the world
  • 3) Educate others about Mozilla's mission
  • 4) Teaching the web and increase web literacy

Snapdeal

Marketing Internship

May 2015Jun 2015 · 1 mo

  • Snapdeal is one of the best e-commerce websites in India. My duty was to promote Snapdeal's application and tell users advantages of using Snapdeal.

Procter & gamble

Ambi Pur Marketing Intern

Mar 2015May 2015 · 2 mos

  • Ambi Pur Hawa Badal Do is a virtual Internship Program for college students interested in a career in Marketing. It is designed by Procter & Gamble (P&G), one of the top marketing companies in the world and owner of the Ambi Pur brand.
  • It is a perfect first platform for college students to get exposed to marketing. Unlike theory led courses, this is a learn-by-doing virtual internship where I learned 7 key marketing lessons by doing fun tasks called missions.

Adidas

Yink Adidas #SacredGround Intern

Feb 2015Mar 2015 · 1 mo

  • In this internship I supported team India for ICC World Cup 2015. This internship was powered by Yink app in association with adidas.

Zodiac mystery

CEO & Founder

Jan 2015Present · 11 yrs 5 mos · India

  • Zodiac Mystery is a classic horoscope app which tells about Fire Sign, Trait, Personality, Nature and Weakness of each Zodiac Sign along with the daily forecast and your favourite Music.
  • Know your future and stay updated with your Zodiac Powers by this wonderful app, apart from other apps, Zodiac Mystery provides easy to use interface where you can listen to your favourite music or view astonishing Zodiac images along with daily forecast.
  • Now no need to go here and there we bring you lifetime solution for your Zodiac Update and the best part is, it is completely free with no hidden charges or in-app purchases.
  • Download this app now and begin your Zodiac journey with your favourite music. In case you want to contact our experts, contact us through this app and you will get the solution right in one click.
Problem SolvingNew Product ImplementationsStrategic InitiativesDifficult SituationsUser Interface DesignCritical Thinking+3

Internshala

Internshala Student Partner

Jan 2015Jun 2015 · 5 mos · India

  • Internshala (www.internshala.com) is a platform for recruiters, employers and organizations to get FREE access to the largest and the best talent pool of students in India for their internship requirements. Internshala's user base is spread across premier engineering & MBA colleges (IITs, NITs, IIMs etc.) in India.
  • My work is to promote the Internshala products and services throughout my campus and via various social media channels.

Vskills

Content Writer

Jan 2015Apr 2015 · 3 mos · India

  • VSkills in a vocational testing and certification programme, of Intelligent Communication Systems India Limited, a Joint Venture of Government of India and Government of Delhi – under the brand of “V Skills”. V Skills is one of the largest government run testing and certification programmes in the country today with thousand of students set to benefit from our certification programmes. As a Content Writer, I performed well and gained a professional experience.

Asprzeal informatics

Web Developer

Oct 2014Dec 2014 · 2 mos · India

  • ASPRzeaL INFORMATICS is a Indian based company that provides services in various sectors like Software Development in Latest Technologies,Campus Placement Training Programme,Study Abroad & Immigration, Industrial Internships,Tourism & Travel Since 2012.Company provides its services globally. I created a travel and tourism website based upon html and css during this internship.

Microsoft

Microsoft Student Partner

Sep 2014Jul 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos · India

  • The Microsoft Student Partners is a worldwide educational program to sponsor students majoring in disciplines related to technology. The MSP program enhances students' employability by offering training in skills not usually taught in academia, including knowledge of Microsoft technologies.
  • As a Microsoft Student Partner I did following things:
  • 1- Discovered and tried latest Microsoft technologies.
  • 2- Developed applications for Windows Phone and Windows 8
  • 3- Met international Microsoft employees and Student Partners
  • 4- Represent Microsoft at my university
  • 5- Organized Webinar and free workshops for students.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionProject Implementation

Viber

GoodVibes Ambassador

Aug 2014Oct 2014 · 2 mos

  • Viber is an instant messaging and Voice over IP (VoIP) app for smartphones developed by Viber Media. As a Goodvibes Ambassador I promoted Viber and motivated others to share viber #GoodVibes. Together, we create a culture, a movement of #GoodVibes.

Oracle workforce development program

Training

Jun 2014Jul 2014 · 1 mo · India

  • Training on"Web Component Development with Servlets & JSPs JAVA EE 6"
  • ORACLE Workforce Development Program
  • Oracle University
  • Employment Id-50212644
  • Date of completion:22/7/2014

Internshala

Core Java- INTERNSHALA virtual training

May 2014Jun 2014 · 1 mo · India

  • Core Java
  • INTERNSHALA virtual training center
  • IIT Venture
  • Certificate number:341d-43ds-g214
  • Date of completion:13/6/2014

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

PGP-WE — Data Science & Business Analytics

Jan 2018Jan 2019

Indiana University Bloomington

Master of Science - MS — Data Science & Business Analytics

Jan 2018Jan 2019

Quantic School of Business and Technology

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jan 2019Dec 2020

GLA University

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Computer Engineering and Application

Jan 2013Jan 2016

University of Oxford

Diploma of Education — Project Management

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Summer Research Fellowship

SRM IST Chennai

Bachelor of technology — Information Technology

Jan 2012Jan 2013

The Army Public School

Intermediate School (Class 12) C.B.S.E.

Jan 2010Jan 2012

St. Dominics School,Mathura

High School (Class 10) C.B.S.E.

Jan 2008Jan 2010

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