Pranesh

PRANESH GOPALAKRISHNA Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078 --m https://www.linkedin.com/in/pran eshgopalakrishna SUMMARY Results-driven Project Management Specialist with 24 years of experience in IT and project management. Proven ability to oversee projects from inception to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Recognized for consistently delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards. Committed to leveraging innovative solutions to address complex challenges and improve operational workflows. SKILLS            .. EXPERIENCE Project Management Skills Project Planning & Scheduling Risk Management Budget Management Scope Management Agile & Scrum Methodologies Understanding of IT Systems & Architecture Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Cloud Computing DevSecOps Practices Cybersecurity Awareness            Hands-on experience working on Avaya Products Handled Avaya and Cisco Network Data center Projects Team Leadership & Motivation Stakeholder Management Resource Allocation Conflict Resolution Effective Communication Negotiation Skills Client Management Collaboration Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills SR. PROJECT MANAGER, 06/2024 - 12/2024 Next Ventures Pvt Ltd  Managed cybersecurity projects, including DevSecOps (SAST, DAST, pentesting, code remediation) and tool evaluations for password vault and instant messaging platforms.  Conducted POCs, finalized vendors, onboarded users, and documented user guides/KB articles. SR. PROJECT MANAGER, 03/2022 - 06/2024 EIT Services India Pvt Ltd/ DXC Technology, Bangalore Led network infrastructure projects: IP remediation across global data centers, DNS migration to Bluecat, ServiceNow/CMDB+ migration to DXC PlatformX, and Checkpoint Firewall BGP patch. PROJECT MANAGER, 12/2017 - 02/2022 AT&T Communication Services India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore Managed DR recovery setup for backup servers and replaced EOL network switches for 500+ servers. PROJECT MANAGER, 06/2012 - 11/2017 HPE/DXC Technology, Bangalore Successfully completed the Life Cycle Management Program, which solely involves upgrading Cisco ASA and Cisco Checkpoint firewall devices to the approved current software versions. SOLUTION ARCHITECT - AVAYA, 06/2010 - 05/2012 HP Global soft (P) LTD, Bangalore Transformed more than 25 sites in the U.S. by effectively implementing Avaya VoIP solutions. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER- LEVEL 3, 06/2006 - 05/2010 AVAYA India (Pvt) Ltd, Pune Configured Avaya EPABX and Modular Messaging systems remotely, resolved customer issues, and performed maintenance. SENIOR NETWORK ANALYST - VOICE, 05/2005 - 05/2006 IBM Global services, Bangalore Configured Avaya EPABX and Modular Messaging systems and addressed customer issues. RESIDENT TELECOM ENGINEER, 10/2004 - 04/2005 Mind River, Bangalore Configured Avaya EPABX and Modular Messaging systems for Symphony Services. INSTALLATION & FIELD SUPPORT TELECOM ENGINEER, 06/2003 - 09/2004 Zener Systems Pvt Ltd, Bangalore Installed and serviced Aria and Legacy Avaya EPABX systems. INSTALLATION & FIELD SUPPORT TELECOM ENGINEER, 06/2000 - 05/2003 Reflect Business Machines, Bangalore Installed and commissioned Aria EPABX systems and handled customer service calls. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Symbiosis university, India Post graduate diploma: Information technology – Year 2010 A P S polytechnic, Karnataka, India Diploma: electronics and telecom engineering Board of Technical Education – Year 2000 CERTIFICATIONS Avaya certified specialist (ACS) in IP telephony Implement. Avaya certified associate (ACA) in IP telephony Implement/maintenance.  ITIL V4 Certification  Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals  AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner   CAREER PROFILE AND EXPERIENCE       LANGUAGES Project Management: Expertise in planning, scheduling, risk management, budgeting, and scope management using Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. Technical Expertise: Proficient in cloud computing (AWS, Azure), DevSecOps, SDLC, CyberSecurity, and Avaya/Cisco network solutions. Leadership: Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, stakeholder management, and resource allocation. Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for technical/non-technical audiences, client management, and negotiation. Problem-Solving: Analytical thinking, data-driven decision-making, and issue resolution. Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, Git, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint. Kannada: Native Language English: C2 Proficient (C2) Telugu: Intermediate (B1) REFERENCES #HRJ#a5f90cb1-392c-465e-b7e6-14ef6689 64ef# References available upon request. Tamil: B1 Intermediate (B1) B1 Hindi: Advanced (C1) C1