Vaman Ramesh Rane # Passport Number: J7004271

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Fast track professional with outstanding achievements in strategizing, documentation, designing, development,

delivery, execution of large product based project implementations + analytics using market research + user

feedbacks + customer oriented approach with a clear focus on P & L.

“ITIL Certified, Project Manager/Program Manager & Product delivery specialist with over 11.3 years of experience

in development & delivering IT- Telecom VAS, Digital Content & New Media/Internet Based Products.”

Looking for an increasingly responsible position as Project Manager- Program / Project / Product or high role in a

high-pace environment on providing end-to-end solutions involving extensive Program, Team and Customer

Management , Technology, Delivery, Consulting and extensive Client Interaction/ Consumer focus.

Profile Snapshot

Led and managed the complete internal tech process to define the product strategy, roadmap and

priorities for product software – platform development l ifecycle, quality assurance, documentation and

release/project management functions, basis required specification, with a complete end to end P & L

responsibility.

Owned and successfully developed and delivered the company’s new business initiative (design approach-

POC of new technology), ensuring quality software products are delivered on time and within budget

allocated for the same.

Gathered, Defined, Analyzed, Implemented, Monitored, and Enforced improvement of process and

metrics (technical feasibility, DR, n+n architecture –capex costs) to ensure the team is creating high

quality products within predictable time frames.

Responsible for a hands-on approach to end to end delivery responsibility, entail ing; mentoring,

demonstrating, leading and or managing the team so that the processes are understood, accepted and

well-executed, with a combination of multi -vendor platform integration and day-to-day operations (Single

Point Responsibil ity).

Create / execute state-of-class quality assurance, documentation and project management, creating

leaders and teams, and util ize external resources where appropriate and most effectively within

prescribed budgets.

Responsibil ity entails fostering and propagating focus on quality, creativity, collaboration and

accountability – thus allowing individuals to be accountable and be able to take ownership of and feel

proud of their work.

Induce effective co-ordination with Product Management, Development, Engineering and Architecture

teams to contribute to the technical direction of the products and the final goal.

Constantly be involved in the product management l ifecycle, to continuously improve quality basis the

requirements, specifications and other information essential to the creation of high-quality digital

products.

Responsible for studies to determine customer requirement, new trends in technology and innovations

and competitive benchmarking.

Executional responsibility of chalking out the product development roadmap inclusive of strategy for

existing products and innovations leading into new product l ines and services.

Seasoned professional, with a focus on structured approach using project pl anning efficient execution,

monitoring and correct resource balancing skills using SCRUM & AGILE methodologies, thus being able to

support multiple simultaneous projects in a matrix organizational structure.

Specializing in eCommerce, mCommerce, Mobile VAS and Video Services across multiple screens (tablets,

Mobile, etc.)

Evolved experience in Audio & Video Streaming and Gaming over mobile, web & all other connected

devices, using CLOUD based/Hybrid Platforms.

Adept at building & managing highly complex, High availability, High volume, Scalable , Secure and robust

web/mobile based content/data management solutions including eCommerce, mCommerce, mobile VAS

services, gamming, ad Serving engine, analytic engine and career platforms.

Experience in architecture design & development of high transactional, high availability and highly secure

IT environment for web, mobile, data and video streaming solutions.

Manage/ Guide/ Mentor and allow individuals to transform into leaders within the engineering and

various other delivery units.

Manage expectations both within and outside the organization (clients), set realistic goal and adhere to

achieve them.

Professional Experience

Organization: Nazara Technologies Pvt. Ltd. -[http://nazara.com/]

Designation: Project Manager- Middle East & LATAM Regions [Oct 2013 – Jan 2016]

MVAS domain – Mumbai

Duration: 2 Years 3 Months

Roles & Responsibilities:

The company has a vast presence in mobile entertainment industry in India, Middle East & Africa as Nazara

Technologies and is a leader in Mobile Gamming, mobile marketing, content management and WAP & Game APP

creation.

Having experience of planning and successfully executing at least 4 major projects on five major telecom

operators across Middle East & LATAM Region besides multiple medium and smaller ones.

Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects/products

directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives.

Build credibil ity, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels,

including those external to the organization.

Define and initiate product/projects, and assign Team Leader to execute same within manage cost,

schedule, and performance of component product/projects, while working to ensure the ultimate success

and acceptance of the program.

Maintain continuous alignment of program/product scope with strategic business objectives, and make

recommendations to modify the program/product to enhance effectiveness towa rd the business result or

strategic intent.

Ensuring timely delivery of products which adhere to product scope and definition and are of top notch

quality by providing all necessary inputs, documents and clearing/pointing out project blockers in timely

fashion.

Coach, mentor and lead personnel within a technical team environment.

Present periodic Dashboard reports on the current program, future opportunities and client issues.

Telecom Client Handled [Middle East Region]: - DU-UAE, Etisalat-UAE, Turkcell-Turkey, Ooredoo-Qatar, Ooredoo-

Kuwait, VIVA-Kuwait, Zain-Kuwait, Mobily-KSA, STC-KSA, Zain-KSA, Asiacell-IRAQ, Zain-Jordan, Orange-Jordan,

Etisalat-Egypt, VF-Egypt, VIVA-BH, Zain-BH & other small telco’s.

Telecom Client Handled [LATAM Region]: - Digicel Telecom Group.

Service Providers: - SLA, UCSvas, Timwe, TA Telecom, Phoneytunes, NewCom, MT2morrow, Iraqcom, Integral,

IMImobile, Comviva etc.

Media Clients Handled: - Leading handset manufacture client l ike Sony, Micromax Mobile etc.

Organization: Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd. -[http://shemaroo.com/]

Designation: Project Leader [April 2012 – March 2013]

MVAS domain – Mumbai

Duration: 1 Year

Roles & Responsibilities:

Company has a presence in content industry in India as Shemaroo and also a leader in content management and

distribution.

Having experience of planning and successfully executing at least 4 major projects on four major INDIA

Region telecom operators besides multiple medium and smaller ones.

Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects/products

directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives.

Telecom Client Handled: - Airtel, BSNL, MTNL, Tata GSM & CDMA, Idea, Reliance, Vodafone.

Service Providers: - IBM, One97, OnMobile, IMI Mobile, Real Network

Organization: Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.-[http://hungama.org/]

Designation: Team Leader [Sept 2007 – April 2012]

MVAS domain – Mumbai

Duration: 4 Years 9 Months

Roles & Responsibilities:

The company has a vast presence in the mobile entertainment industry in India as Hungama Mobile and is a leader

in mobile marketing, media convergence and content management and wap site creation.

Having experience of planning and successfully executing at least 21 major projects besides multiple

medium and smaller ones for INDIA Region Telco’s.

Having experience of developing/handling projects across a variety of platforms inclusive Wap, Web, Sms,

mobile apps and mobile ads end to end.

Initiation of new projects with clients across the globe with respect to WAP site designing and operator

bil l ing integration.

Lead a team for wap/web sites creation and servicing that included production timetable, and

project/product coordination between multiple stake holders.

Performing feasibility study for new products and defining project scope and limitations.

Creating Project Plan and Resource allocation plan.

Creating use case documents and facil itating quality control/UAT of products.

Taking part and adding value to every aspect of the project/product development from planning modules,

designing architecture, implementing critical modules to quality assurance.

Developing flow diagrams and all necessary documents needed to clearly define project modules.

Implemented new production methodologies that resulted in optimizing employee's time to finish the

tasks, thus enhancing employee efficiency.

Defining code modules and database structures and also overseeing development.

Facilitating UAT of the projects/portals by maintaining bugzil la and ensuring quick bug resolution by

coordinating with necessary teams.

Having experience of handling multiple teams simultaneously.

Telecom Client Handled: - Airtel, BSNL, MTNL, Aircel, Tata Gsm & CDMA, Idea, MTS, Reliance, Vodafone, Uninor.

Service Providers: - IBM, Wipro, One97, OnMobile, IMI Mobile, Real Network, Phoneytunes

Media Clients Handled: - FTV , Red FM, India games, India times, Indian Xpress, Mobile2Win, Rediff, Yahoo,

Iamshe, Nokia mobi, Buongiorno. Etc.

Organization: Indian television Dot Com Pvt. Ltd. – [http://indiantelevision.com/]

Designation: Sr. Web & Application Developer [Sept 2005 – Mar 2007]

Internet & Web domain – Mumbai

Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Roles & Responsibilities:

Indian Television Dot Com: India's cable, satell ite, terrestrial, broadcasting, TV, advertising, marketing and media

portal. The company has presence in the television Media Company specializing in development of Web portals

and the web application development solutions.

The job profile included designing, development, support and maintenance of web portals developed for

clients.

Acting as Requirement Analyst.

Meeting prospective clients and suggesting custom solutions.

Creating System Requirement Specification.

Coordinating development with the design and development team.

Developing core modules.

Facilitating UAT of the portals by maintaining bugzil la and ensuring quick bug resolution by co -

coordinating with necessary teams.

Creating and enhancing Content Management Systems.

Have delivered an in-house CMS and 5 major portals.

Development and maintence of in-house mass email marketing tool.

Handling ad management scripts and banner rotating activities.

Handling promotions, advertisement, eFlyers & contests activities for clients.

Media Clients Handled: - Leading Television Media client l ike Sony, Sahara, Star, Animax, Cartoon network,

Disney, Nick, Hungama and Zee Networks etc.

Organization: NIIT KSB Ltd. – [http://www.niit-tech.com/]

Designation: Developer [May 2004 – June 2005]

eLearning domain – Mumbai

Duration: 1 Year

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Company has presence in Learning & eLearning business. Company is involved in the development of CBT &

WBT based eLearning module with various domestic & international clients.

The job profile included designing, development, support and maintenance of CBT & WBT based module

developed for clients, based on their needs and requirements.

Coordinating development with the design and development team & developing core modules.

Clients Handled: - Cognitive Arts, Sears PRS, Sears, ITW Signode & PLS, Quick Compliance etc.

Organization: ICICI Bank Ltd. – [http://www.3i-infotech.com/]

Designation: Consultant Trainee [April 2003 – Dec 2003]

Financial Services – Data domain – Mumbai

Roles & Responsibilities:

Worked With ICICI Bank Ltd., Andheri (w) as a Consultant Trainee working on various Financial Services System like

Siebel Financial Services 7.0., Core Finacle System, Web Finacle System & Group Leader for SIX -SIGMA Project.

Database maintenance, Backups & restore. & Data mining For Branch Projects.

Responsible for status reporting & coordinating with PMO team for timely completion of activities.

Trainer for web Project ERV Management System & Transaction Management System Using Finacle a nd

Web Finacle.

Scholastics & Professional Training

Bachelor of Commerce, University Of Mumbai, 2003, With First Class.

HSC, Maharashtra Board, Mumbai. 2000, With First Class.

SSC, Maharashtra Board, Mumbai. 1998, With First Class.

Advanced Diploma in Computer Programming, GNIIT Mumbai, 2000 – 2003.

Certifications

GNIIT Diploma in Software Development. [NIIT Ltd.]

IBM Recognized Certification for VB 6.0 Development. [Gandhi Institute of Information Tech.]

ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT [Certificate Number: GR750064308VR]

Personal

Address 15, Sopan, N. S. Phadke Marg, Andheri East. Mumbai – 400 069. India. Date of Birth 18th July 1982 Passport No. J7004271 Languages Known English, Hindi, Marathi

Hobbies & Interests Music, Reading and Trekking I assure you that, through my sincerity and hard work, I will be an asset to your valued organization and I hereby

declare that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. Yours Truly Vaman Rane