Monica Ashokraj
Technical Project Manager
Katsushika
Summary
Experienced Technical Project Manager with exceptional implementation and project management abilities. Demonstrating over 11 years of professional experience in the IT industry, including 3+ years as a Technical Manager. Successfully led and managed 3 cross-functional teams comprising a total of 12 members. Expertise in project estimation, people management, code review, design review, PROD release, and release management. Extensive experience in product development using Java and Web technologies, specializing in creating web applications through REST Web Services. Organized and dependable candidate with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Technical Project Manager
Rakuten
04.2023 - Current
- Facilitated strong team collaboration through effective meeting management, open communication channels, and timely resolution of conflicts or issues.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and information sharing throughout project lifecycles.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
- Optimized team performance by establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations in accordance with best practices.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, optimizing resource allocation to maximize project outcomes.
Senior Consultant
Capgemini
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
- Responsible for designing and developing new business requirements.
- Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions.
- Collaborated with internal 3 teams to develop customized solutions that addressed unique client needs.
Associate
Cognizant
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for coding, unit testing, and coordinating development activities.
- Responsible for designing and developing new business requirements.
- Responsible for quality deliverables by conducting code reviews and creating a unit test plan.
- Played an integral role in launching successful projects by coordinating tasks among team members while adhering closely to established timelines and budgets.
Lead Engineer
HCL Technologies
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Mentored junior engineers, contributing to their professional growth and overall team productivity.
- Responsible for coding, unit testing, and coordinating development activities.
- Responsible for quality deliverables by conducting code reviews and creating a unit test plan.
- Improved communication between departments by implementing project management tools and holding regular cross-functional team meetings.
Software Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Infotech
09.2013 - 10.2018
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
- Upgraded the system from Struts MVC framework to Spring MVC framework.
- Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects.
- Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Madurai Kamaraj University
India 04.2024 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Sathyabama University
India 09.2024 - 04.2024
Skills
- Agile project management
- Team Management
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
- Received Brainiac Award for outstanding performance.
- Received Client Favorite Award for outstanding performance
- Received Customer Delight Award for outstanding performance.
- Received Hitachi Award for outstanding performance
Certification
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3 Certified
Languages
Tamil
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Japanese
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Sathyabama University
09.2024 - 04.2024
MBA - Human Resources
Madurai Kamaraj University
04.2024 - 04.2024
Technical Project Manager
Rakuten
04.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant
Capgemini
09.2020 - 04.2023
Associate
Cognizant
04.2019 - 08.2020
Lead Engineer
HCL Technologies
10.2018 - 03.2019
Software Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Infotech
09.2013 - 10.2018
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3 Certified
Azure AZ-204 Developing Solutions For Microsoft Azure
Azure AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA)
Business English Certificate (BEC) Certified
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