Praseeda V S

Results-driven Project Manager with 12+ years experience leading end-to-end software development and digital transformation initiatives. PMP and PSPO certified, with strong expertise in project governance, stakeholder management, risk and dependency management, Agile/Waterfall delivery, resource planning and cross-functional team leadership. Combines deep technical experience with strong business understanding to translate requirements into practical solutions, align business and engineering stakeholders and drive successful delivery across complex enterprise environments.

Project Manager / Senior Systems Analyst at InApp Information Technologies (2013-01 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex software development and digital transformation initiatives, from requirements and planning through implementation, release and production.
• Own project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, quality and delivery commitments to ensure predictable outcomes.
• Establish project governance, delivery plans, milestones, priorities and reporting mechanisms aligned with business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams across business, engineering, QA, architecture and operations, driving collaboration and accountability.
• Manage senior client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment on priorities, progress, risks, decisions and delivery expectations.
• Drive Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery models, selecting the most effective approach based on project complexity and business needs.
• Govern Agile execution through backlog prioritization, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives and continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify delivery risks, issues and dependencies, implementing mitigation, recovery and escalation strategies.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions by bridging business stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Provide delivery oversight across solution design, development, testing, defect management, release planning and production readiness.
• Drive process improvements, remove delivery bottlenecks and strengthen team performance, efficiency and predictability.
• Ensure transparent executive-level reporting on project health, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies and key decisions.
• Facilitate resolution of complex delivery and stakeholder challenges, maintaining momentum and alignment across teams.

Technical Lead / Developer at InApp Information Technologies (2005-01 – 2012-12)

• Designed, developed, and supported enterprise web applications using ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, SQL Server, and SSRS, building a strong foundation across application and database layers.
• Worked across the complete SDLC, covering requirements analysis, solution design, development, unit testing, code reviews, deployment, and production support.
• Translated complex business requirements into practical technical solutions by working closely with clients, business stakeholders, and engineering teams.
• Designed and optimized database objects, SQL queries, reports, and application components, enabling reliable data processing and reporting.
• Provided hands-on technical leadership as Team Lead, guiding design decisions, task allocation, development execution, and timely delivery.
• Conducted code reviews, resolved complex technical issues, and mentored team members on application design, coding practices, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze defects, identify root causes, and drive resolution across application, integration, and database layers.
• Acted as a key interface between business and technology, providing clarity on requirements, solution feasibility, technical constraints, and delivery progress.
• Contributed to continuous improvement of development practices, code quality, application performance, and engineering processes.

Master of Computer Applications in Computer Applications – Madurai Kamaraj University