SACHIN CHANDRAN

[email protected] +919886501650 Bangalore, India
LinkedIn: Sachin-chandran-1359b419

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic Project Manager with over 17 years of experience driving strategic initiatives and digital transformation within the UAE banking sector. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams through the full software development lifecycle using tools like JIRA and MS Project, resulting in a 25% improvement in project delivery times. Adept at stakeholder management and fostering collaborative environments that enhance productivity and innovation. Committed to leveraging technical leadership and agile methodologies to deliver impactful business solutions and exceed organizational goals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Manager
05/2022 - Present
Unity Infotech Solutions LLC , UAE
Led strategic collaborations with 14+ leading banks and financial institutions across the UAE, including the National Bank of Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah Islamic Bank, National Bank of Bahrain, Al Ansari Exchange, Al Ain Finance, BSI, and BMI
Manage the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering to production deployment
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of software solutions, ensuring technical excellence and scalability
Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, resources, and budget forecasts, to guide project execution
Oversee project processes, from initiation to delivery, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and timely completion
Oversee project delivery, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, and are completed on time in scope
Optimize resource control, slash project overruns, and improve financial accuracy, delivering cost savings
Address project risks, implementing solutions that ensure business continuity and minimize operational disruptions
Manage project budgets, and expenditures, and optimize financial resources to ensure projects stay within constraints
Ensure deliverable quality, managing change control to ensure approved changes were seamlessly implemented
Partner with stakeholders to define objectives, project scope, and delivery timelines, aligning with priorities
Drive opportunities for process optimization, reducing bottlenecks, and driving efficiency improvements
Leverage KPIs to fuel data-driven decision-making, improve project performance, and deliver reporting to stakeholders
Utilize advanced project management tools to track progress and ensure precise reporting
Manage teams to execute and deliver projects, ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and compliance
Spearheaded the successful delivery of over 20 high-quality projects
Earned the Certificate of Appreciation Team Award for exceptional performance
Recognized with the prestigious U-crazy Awards, Bermuda Triangle, and Certificate for outstanding contributions
Technical Manager
05/2020 - 04/2022
Kinderpass , UAE
Directed technical strategy for the entire product lifecycle, ensuring optimal code quality through thorough reviews
Led teams, including development, QA, UI, and mobile (Android, iOS, Fire OS) teams, delivering high-quality modules on time
Spearheaded effort estimation and resource planning, aligning team capabilities with project demands
Drove technical decision-making, resolving gaps, and securing stakeholder sign-offs
Conducted performance appraisals, providing actionable feedback to nurture team growth
Coordinated with global teams across multiple time zones (Canada, UAE, Ireland, India), ensuring cohesive project delivery
Monitored server performance, swiftly resolving storage and performance issues to maintain system stability
Contributed to hands-on coding (20%), while ensuring leadership direction and technical execution
Orchestrated the seamless completion of more than 15 projects, consistently ensuring excellence
Honored with the CIPIT Innovation Award in 2011 for groundbreaking solutions
Awarded the Excellence Award for exceptional leadership and delivery standards
Senior Technical Lead II
01/2010 - 04/2020
Talisma Corp Pvt Ltd
Defined customer requirements and provided tailored solutions, aligning project scopes with business objectives
Delivered high-impact software solutions by analyzing system flow, user needs, and work processes
Led a full-cycle software development team, overseeing requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment
Collaborated with Business Analysts to refine requirements and manage change requests, meeting SLAs
Designed and developed custom software applications, utilizing diverse technologies for efficient solutions
Optimized application performance through collaboration with clients and test teams
Resolved complex integration and interface issues, improving performance and scalability
Delivered high-quality software during installations, participating in code reviews to ensure excellence
Enforced coding standards and best practices, ensuring comprehensive unit and functional test coverage
Led, motivated, and mentored the team to drive performance and achieve exceptional results
Contributed to hands-on coding (30%), balancing leadership and technical expertise
Software Engineer
01/2009 - 10/2009
Marlabs Software {P} Ltd , Bangalore
Developed and maintained robust software applications, optimizing code performance for scalability
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver timely project milestones and improve product functionality
Software Engineer
01/2008 - 12/2008
Bridgeline Software Pvt Ltd , Bangalore
Designed and implemented web-based solutions, improving system efficiency and user experience
Contributed to the full software development lifecycle from analysis to deployment, ensuring high-quality deliverables

EDUCATION

MCA
01/2001 - 01/2004
DSCMIT, Bangalore University
BSc Maths
01/1998 - 01/2001
Sree Krishna College, Calicut University
Diploma in MS Office
Diploma in Computer Applications

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp
Attended the PMP classes from Simplilearn
Simplilearn