Girish Chawla

GIRISH CHAWLA

• Self-motivated and adaptable PMP Certified/Certified Scrum Master/TOGAF Certified Sr. Project Manager/Architect with around 8 years of Project Management experience managing Application Development, Systems Integration and DW/BI projects. Extensive experience in positions of increasing responsibility in the Pharma/Biotech, Finance and IT industries
• Experienced with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Capable of setting up PMO, Operational Models and Governance frameworks for projects. Highly proficient in improving processes, reducing costs, increasing productivity, and streamlining operations using by designing, developing and implementing high tech solutions.  Able to lead, garner support and carry out change management across the organization. Proficient with MS Project Server, MS Office, Sharepoint, Clarity and other Project Management tools like JIRA GreenHopper, Basecamp, VersionOne and Rally.
• Well versed in Architecture tools like Enterprise Architect, Corso Road Mapping, IBM Rational System Architect, etc.
• Managed / Directed / mentored large teams of software developers, QA, BA , Project Managers and Architects to plan, develop and build high-functioning, systems that meet / exceed client’s expectations delivering capabilities on time and on budget. Ensure teams use best tools / platforms / methodologies to complete tasks in an agile environment. Skilled leader able to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience in a way they can understand. Effective at working with clients, peers, subordinates and upper management to negotiate, reach consensus and achieve a win-win solution.