Amit Kumar Shaw

A versatile professional having 15+ years of profound experience in Data Science, AI/ML, Program Management, Product Management, Project Management, SDLC, Business Development, Requirement Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Release Management, Resource Management, Continuous Process Improvement, and Team Management in an organization of high repute.

• Accomplished Technical Program Manager with rich experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical projects on time and within budget.
• Proven track record of successfully managing end-to-end project lifecycles, from initial concept and requirements gathering to final implementation and deployment.
• Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, including Scrum with a focus on fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring efficient project execution.
• Skilled in coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously, while effectively managing stakeholders' expectations and maintaining clear communication channels.
• Proficient in leading teams comprised of engineers, developers, and other technical professionals, ensuring optimal resource allocation, resolving conflicts, and promoting a positive team culture.
• Extensive experience in risk assessment and mitigation strategies, identifying potential project bottlenecks, and proactively implementing solutions to minimize impact and ensure project success.
• Deep technical understanding and ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving innovation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Continuously staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and leveraging this knowledge to drive innovation and optimize project outcomes.

Oct’13 – May’23: Lumen Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, India as Associate Manager-Information Systems

• Started as a Senior Software Engineer, advanced to Module Lead, then promoted to Technical Lead, and ultimately assumed the current role as the designated authority. 
• Spearheading a team of 40+ professionals, tasked with comprehending end-to-end business requirements, priorities, and translating them into actionable plans utilizing Agile Methodology.
• Overseeing the design, development, testing, and deployment of information systems and software applications. 
• Ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and best practices for efficient and effective system implementation.
• Skillful in planning, organizing, and managing projects related to information systems, including defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables and coordinating project resources, monitoring progress, and mitigating risks to ensure successful project completion.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders, including internal departments and external clients, to understand their information system requirements and developing solutions that align with their needs.

Highlights:

• Recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Team award on two occasions, with the Data Science Team in 2022 and the Development Team in 2021.
• Successfully achieved annual savings of USD 500K by leveraging Deep Learning Technologies to develop the innovative Deep Assist tool. 
• Significantly enhanced productivity by 15% through the creation and implementation of the Tick Wizard tool.

May’10 - Oct’13: Tech Mahindra Ltd., Bangalore, India as Senior Software Engineer

• Designed developed and maintained high-quality software solutions, adhering to coding standards and best practices. 
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze user needs, and translate them into software designs and implementation. 
• Worked closely with architects and stakeholders to define technical requirements, identify solutions, and propose innovative approaches to address business challenges.
• Extended contribution in project planning activities, including estimation, task breakdown, and resource allocation. 
• Collaborated with project managers to define project milestones, deliverables, and timelines. Ensure timely completion of tasks, while maintaining code quality and meeting project objectives.
• Responsible for conducting in-depth analysis of the business functionality of back-end processes. 
• Offered support in service delivery for back-end processes, effectively resolving problems associated with existing modules. 
• Gained extensive experience utilizing Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Database, Oracle SQL Developer, and Toad Data Modeler in executing responsibilities.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Operating Systems: Windows
• Cloud Computing: AWS, MS Azure
• Cloud Services: EC2, S3, EMR, IAM, Amazon Sagemaker
• Languages: Python, SQL, PL/SQL, Java Script
• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle, MS SQL Server
• Big Data Ecosystem: Hadoop, NoSQL, Spark, Pyspark, MapReduce, Hive
• Other Tools: Power BI, GitHub, Jenkin, Kubernetes, DevOps, CI/CD
• Pipeline, Jira, Service Now, Docker, Talend, FlaskAPI, SQL Developer, Toad 10, RMAN, Tableau
• Machine/Deep Learning Tools: LSTM, Encoder-Decoder, Auto Encoder, RNN, TensorFlow, PyTorch, AI/ML
• Statistics/ML Technologies: Linear/Logistic Regression, Ensemble Trees, Reinforcement Learning, Clustering, Neural Networks, SVM
• Text analytics & NLP: TF-IDF Technique, word2vec, Sentimental Analysis, NLTK
• Utility: MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint), MS Project, Agile Methodology, Agile Tools: JIRA, Jenkins, Test Xray

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE 

• Nov’07-May’10: Ayant Software Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata India as Software Engineer

• Advanced Certificate Program (Machine Learning and Cloud), from IIT Madras, India (2022)
• B.E. (Electronics & Telecom), from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India (2005)