Akshat Shah

AKSHAT SHAH -- IT Project Manager SUMMARY Accomplished IT Project Manager with extensive experience leading high-impact projects at Signpost India Ltd, transforming urban landscapes with advanced LED-enabled bus shelters and revolutionizing the DOOH space. Proven track record in managing cross-functional teams, driving innovative campaigns such as McCain's weather-adaptive advertisements and Abbott's Vertigo project. Demonstrated expertise in implementing robust IT security protocols, optimizing resources, and ensuring compliance with SOC2 and PIMS standards. Adept at improving operational efficiency through streamlined IT systems and achieving ISO 27001 certification. Core competencies include project management, risk management, business analysis, creative problem-solving, and effective communication. Career goal: to continue driving technological innovation and excellence in smart city infrastructure projects. EDUCATION Mumbai University Bachelor's Degree in Commerce 2017 – 2020 D Y Patil University PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IT Project Manager Signpost India Ltd | January(2024) -March(2025) As an IT Project Manager, I lead transformative initiatives that revolutionize urban landscapes and redefine the DOOH (Digital Out-of-Home) advertising space. My role encompasses end-to-end project management, team leadership, and innovation in techdriven solutions. Key Achievements: Masters in Business Administration (Hospital and Health Care management) Urban Infrastructure Projects: 2023 – present SKILLS Strong organizational and timemanagement skills Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Experience in managing budgets and handling financial documents CERTIFICATIONS IT Project Management(Indian School of Business) LED Bus Shelters: Spearheading two high-impact projects to convert traditional bus shelters into advanced LED-enabled ones across Mumbai and Bangalore. These initiatives are setting new standards in street-level and metro advertising networks, contributing to smart city infrastructure. Innovative Campaigns: McCain Weather-Based Ads: Directed a dynamic campaign where advertisements adapted in real-time to changing weather conditions, enhancing engagement and audience relevance. Abbott Vertigo Campaign: Delivered an impactful live-feed project utilizing AR filters to simulate and highlight vertigo effects, driving immersive visual storytelling. Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony: Coordinated the live broadcast of the Chief Minister’s oath-taking ceremony across all bus shelters, showcasing technological capabilities in real-time event streaming. Cathay Pacific Real-Time Flight Status: Executed a project where billboards displayed synchronized flight status updates in real-time, aligning advertisements with live flight activity for captivating engagement. Paris Olympics 2024 Campaign: Designed a live medal tally display and celebration system that updated dynamically as India won medals, amplifying national pride and engagement. Tech and IT Operations: Proprietary Applications: Leading the development and deployment of applications like Captura, optimizing product workflows and operational efficiency. IT Security: Implementing robust protocols to ensure secure and resilient infrastructure, aligned with industry standards. Strategic Collaboration: Partnering with cross-functional teams to define and achieve technical project goals, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Budget Management: Overseeing project budgets to optimize resources and maximize impact. Leadership Reporting: Providing regular updates to senior leadership, aligning technical achievements with strategic business objectives. My expertise in blending innovative technology with operational excellence drives impactful projects that enhance urban experiences, modernize infrastructure, and deliver measurable results. Senior IT Engineer Connect & Heal | April(2023) -December(2023) SOC 2 Compliance: Implemented SOC 2 controls and led the audit process, successfully obtaining the SOC 2 report. PIMS Certification: Implemented PIMS controls and managed both stages of the certification process, achieving PIMS certification. IT Executive Connect & Heal | June(2021) -April(2023) Software Integration: Managed and integrated diverse software applications to align with team requirements, including Google Workspace, Jumpcloud, SentinelOne, Jira, and Ozontel. Introduced Otobo, Dashlane, and Slack to enhance collaboration and security. Access Reviews: Conducted quarterly access reviews for over 300 users across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance and accuracy. ISO 27001 Certification: Enforced stringent security measures across departments and guided the audit process, culminating in the company’s ISO 27001 certification. Operational Efficiency: Streamlined IT systems to improve operational workflow. IT Intern Connect & Heal | April(2021)- June(2021) Onboarding & Offboarding: Managed the complete lifecycle of employee onboarding and offboarding. Asset Configuration: Configured 250+ assets by installing Windows/Ubuntu OS and essential software, including Antivirus (AV) protection. Help Desk Management: Operated the IT help desk, supporting over 300 employees with technical issues and inquiries. Asset Inventory & Procurement: Oversaw asset inventory and facilitated procurement to meet organizational requirements effectively.