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KANDREGULA VENUGOPAL RAO

KANDREGULA VENUGOPAL RAO

Hyderabad

Summary

IT Infrastructure Project Manager with extensive experience at TATA Consultancy Services, successfully managing $9M projects that achieved 98% system uptime. Proficient in cloud migration and stakeholder engagement, with strong vendor management skills. Focused on delivering exceptional service and ensuring project success through strategic risk management.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Infrastructure Project Manager

TATA Consultancy Services Limited
Hyderabad
06.2022 - Current
  • Lead end-to-end management of infrastructure projects valued up to $9M, including server and network infrastructure modernization, server virtualization, and cloud migration.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams (up to 20 members) across infrastructure, security, and application domains.
  • Delivered 98% improvement in system uptime by overseeing redundant infrastructure deployment.
  • Partnered with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, timelines, and success criteria.
  • Managed vendors and procurement processes, ensuring compliance with SLAs adherence.
  • Leading a full data center modernization program with multiple sub-projects (cloud migration, network redesign, and disaster recovery).

Sr. IT Infrastructure Consultant

Capgemini Engineering
Hyderabad
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Create and maintain the service transition workbooks for to be on boarded devices for AVAYA and its multiple Customers.
  • Conduct necessary advance research to be ready to meet with Customer.
  • Co-ordinate the development of ports and protocol documents with the assigned VPN Engineer.
  • Ensure ports and protocols details are shared with Customer and ensure the connectivity is through.
  • Daily onboarding updates to share with internal senior management.
  • Secure the change request windows following the proper procedure and execute them as scheduled.
  • Co-ordinate with all tech teams to execute and deliver the agreed services on time.
  • Maintain and update service delivery acceptance validation checking.
  • Managed corrective actions during the service delivery acceptance processes.

Services Project Manager

Hitachi Vantara India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
04.2019 - 12.2020
  • Establishing, agreeing and communicating the project management plans.
  • Scheduling and driving the project kick off meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collecting/recording/updating/sharing the information with all project stakeholders appropriately.
  • Resource planning for utilization and to ensure their availability for timely execution of the Scheduled activities.
  • Responsible for project governance, proactively ensuring the latest versions of documents are available to delivery team members.
  • Work collaboratively with solution architects and technical consultants to review and validate the project scope and its tasks.
  • Ensuring that all completion milestones are achieved, obtaining customer sign-off and acceptance certification.
  • Managing strategic post project reviews and feedback lessons learned in order to increase efficiency.
  • Ensuring the Hitachi Vantara brand value is enhanced through maintaining high customer satisfaction throughout the project.
  • Maintaining up to date knowledge of all core Hitachi Vantara products and services.
  • Demonstrating accountability by keeping performance on track.
  • Working independently and strong attention to details.
  • Making strong judgments based on the most relevant factors available that drive effectiveness and value to the bottom line.

PMO/SRM Lead

DXC Technology (previously CSC India Pvt. Ltd.)
Hyderabad
07.2010 - 12.2018
  • Working with the account program leads to managing, supporting, or creating project budgets.
  • At the PMO Lead level, working with the Global PMO manager to champion ongoing process improvement initiatives.
  • Developing, implementing, and managing team metrics, and evaluating team metrics for improvements.
  • Providing technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned projects or tasks.
  • Working closely with management to approve and baseline project plans.
  • Identifying and managing project risks and dependencies.

Network Engineer

Sitel India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Implementation of network design and coordination with NOC, Sitel-Omaha.
  • Monitoring of IPLC, NLD, and PRI links, and coordinating with the vendor for the issues.
  • CISCO 3845 Router: Taking care of interface management and traffic monitoring.
  • CISCO 6506 L3 Switch: Configuring of VLANs, handling of port management, and controlling of leased line traffic.
    Handling L1 and L2 network-related issues.
  • Coordinating with vendors like Data Craft, 3D, Avaya, VSNL, Bharathi, and Net Logics to get the work done.
  • Generating reports on a weekly and monthly basis for LAN and WAN traffic utilization based on MRTG.
  • Blocking unwanted sites and permitting the process-required sites for campaigns.
  • Monitoring the status of leased lines and maintaining them.
    LAN/WAN troubleshooting.
  • Providing technical support to local as well as remote users, and troubleshooting their problems.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Information Technology

Xavier Institute of Business Management Studies
Hyderabad, TG
01.2014

Skills

  • IT Infrastructure Management
  • Project Lifecycle Management (Agile, Waterfall)
  • Data Center Migration & Consolidation
  • Network & Server Upgrades
  • Budget & Cost Control
  • Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Change and Risk Management & Mitigation
  • Vendor & Contract Management
  • ITIL & Service Delivery
  • Security & Compliance
  • Service Delivery and Operations Management
  • IT Governance and Reporting
  • Project Tools: Velocity, MS Project, Service Now, Smart sheet, Share Point
  • Infrastructure: Windows Server, Linux, Cisco, Palo Alto, VMware vSphere
  • Cloud: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform
  • Monitoring: SMARTS, Nimsoft
  • Others: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, VPN, SCCM, Office 365

Key Responsibilities

  • Define project/program scope, goals, and deliverables.
  • Create and manage detailed project plans and timelines.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, security, vendors, and business).
  • Manage budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships.
  • Identify and manage risks, issues, and change control.
  • Ensure compliance with IT governance and security standards.
  • Report project status to stakeholders and executives.
  • Manage infrastructure rollouts, upgrades, migrations, etc.

Certification

  • Prince 2 Foundation & Practitioner (PMI)
  • ITIL v3 Foundation
  • MCITP (Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional)
  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

Career Path

  • IT Project Manager
  • Senior Project Manager
  • Program Manager
  • Portfolio Manager or Director of IT PMO
  • Transition to roles like IT Operations Manager, Infrastructure Architect, or CIO (with broader experience)

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
C2

Websites

Timeline

IT Infrastructure Project Manager

TATA Consultancy Services Limited
06.2022 - Current

Sr. IT Infrastructure Consultant

Capgemini Engineering
05.2021 - 05.2022

Services Project Manager

Hitachi Vantara India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2019 - 12.2020

PMO/SRM Lead

DXC Technology (previously CSC India Pvt. Ltd.)
07.2010 - 12.2018

Network Engineer

Sitel India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2009

Master of Business Administration - Information Technology

Xavier Institute of Business Management Studies

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