Alka Deshmukh

A Dynamic Certified Project Manager with hands-on experience in software development; gets the job done - and done right - the first time! Experienced in planning and executing on end user deployment projects; designed and built multiple technical environments from Mobile to Mainframe for the Financial and Pharmaceutical industries. Extensive experience in all aspects of Project Management (PMBOK) and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using MS Project, Clarity and PPM for both Agile Scrum, Waterfall and Hybrid methodologies in Matrix and Direct Line Functional environments. Experienced in managing onshore/offshore resources, directing all phases of the system development and implementation processes including analysis, design, development, testing, and ongoing support. Software development background with a 360-degree view on IT landscape! Skilled in leveraging people, business, and technology tools to meet client needs while building motivated and cooperative teams through conflict resolution, training and mentoring. Core Competencies: • Salvage troubled and/or mid-flight projects back on track to align with expectations • Database management, data gathering, and data analysis • Expert knowledge of Excel for data analysis and Insurance rating • Data / Information Privacy standards • Gather and Translate business requirements into functional and technology requirements • Excellent consensus-building and communications skills • IT Audits, Software / System validation, hardware qualification • Systems Design and Process Improvements • PoC Models • Create Project status Dashboards/Reports skillfully and briefly • Prioritize work and adjust according to change of requirements • Tracking and managing risks