Sai Srikar

SAI SRIKAR - |-| Chennai - India SUMMARY Highly organized and results-oriented professional with a proven track record of success in project planning, forecasting, and objective setting. Consistently exceeded project goals, achieving a 98% project completion rate and a 20% reduction in average project delivery timelines. Demonstrated expertise in optimizing resource allocation and maximizing productivity through effective time management strategies. Contributed to a 30% increase in project profitability through strategic planning and execution WORK EXPERIENCE Project Manager / Team Manager | Turing, Remote Oct 2024 - Present Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation, improving knowledge sharing and reducing onboarding time by 20%. Provided regular updates to project leads, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and exceeding project deadlines by 10% on average. Stayed current with AI/ML trends, implementing best practices that resulted in a 5% increase in model accuracy. Collaborated with engineering to refine tools, enhancing data annotation accuracy and efficiency by 12%. Led and mentored a team of 8 data professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and achieving a 15% increase in team productivity. Conducted performance evaluations and implemented training programs, resulting in a 10% reduction in data annotation errors. Program Manager | Amazon, India Sept 2023 - Oct 2024 Led cross-functional teams to gather and document comprehensive business requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational strategic objectives. Leveraged data analysis tools to optimize workflows, resulting in a 15% reduction in processing time and a 20% increase in overall efficiency. Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation of workflows, weekly business reviews, and best practices, facilitating knowledge transfer and reducing employee onboarding time by 10%. Implemented workflow automation solutions, reducing manual workload by 25% and enhancing overall team productivity. Presented regular updates and data-driven insights to stakeholders, informing decision-making and driving strategic initiatives. Team Lead | Amazon, India July 2022 - Sept 2023 Led & mentored a team of 18, driving a 10% performance improvement. Conducted regular 1:1s and performance reviews. Managed daily operations, optimizing resource allocation for up to 200 investigators. Successfully managed LSEs, ensuring seamless operations and minimizing disruptions. Ensured excellent customer service by reducing waiting time by 20% and improving customer retention by 30%. Data Associate Analyst | Amazon, India June 2021 - July 2022 Developed training materials that improved model accuracy by 5%. Collected, cleaned, and annotated high-quality datasets for AI/ML projects. Mentored new hires, resulting in a 15% improvement in their key performance metrics within the first 30 days. SKILLS Hard Skills: Project Management, Project Management Software (Asana), Data Analysis & Visualization (Excel, SQL), Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace. Soft Skills: Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Strong Teamwork & Collaboration, Creative Problem-Solving, Adaptability & Resilience VOLUNTEER EXPIERENCE Global volunteer | AIESEC, Egypt May 2018 - July 2018 Volunteered with AIESEC in Egypt, contributing to local economic growth by promoting tourism and supporting community development initiatives. EDUCATION | Bachelor of Computer applications | SRM University June 2016 - June 2019