1. VenkatRao G, B-Tech, MCP, MCTS
E-mail: venkatrao.gudapati@gmail.com Mobile: +918884040199
Summary:
With over 4+ years of experience as an Enterprise Project Management Consultant and Software QA
Engineer, also a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Programs and Projects Management in the PPM 2013
environment.
Career Objective:
To obtain PMO Management / Program/ Portfolio / Project Management role with focus on Information
Technology, working for well-established firm with challenging vision and team-oriented environment.
Technical Skill set:
• Major achievements: During the last 4.9 years I have delivered many quality projects with Microsoft Project
and Project Server.
• Good knowledge in Portfolio analysis, design, planning and setup and Program/Portfolio/Project
management. I have thorough experiences in managing cross-functional teams which are often located in
various geographical locations. My focus also includes SharePoint application development, as well as
information technology architecture planning and governance.
• In-depth understanding of emerging technologies in Software development technology industries, offering
fresh new perspectives to solve your problem areas. Managed various types of projects.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft EPM2010/2013, MS Project Server 2010/2013 MS SharePoint Server
2010/2013 including analysis, design, planning, implementation, upgrading, support and training for all user
types - Team Members, Project Managers, Resource Managers and Executives.
• Technologies: MS Windows Server 2008r2/2012, MS SharePoint Server 2007/2010/2013, MS Project
Server 2007/2010/2013, Microsoft Office 2010/2013, Active Directory, MS SQL Server 2005/2008r2/2012,
SQL Reporting Tools.
• Supporting the definition of small/medium project Business Cases (scope, goals, deliverables, costs,
timescales, plans, dependencies, resource requirements and milestones), all business functions - analysis,
design, implementation, integration, training, administration and support.

2. • In depth knowledge in Microsoft Project Scheduling, Resource Management, Network analysis through critical
path, Progress tracking and reporting, move/exchange files/objects and data across Microsoft Office
Applications, Reporting - Standard and Visual Reports in managing projects and software development.
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Organization : IBM India Pvt Ltd, Manyatha, D2, Bangalore (http://www.ibm.com/in/en/)
Employer : CBSI India Pvt Ltd.
Designation : Sr Consultant (MS EPM)
Client : Applied Materials
Duration : Dec 2014 – Current
IBM:
IBM has been present in India since 1992. IBM India's solutions and services span all major
industries including financial services, healthcare, government, automotive, telecommunications
and education, among others. The diversity and breadth of the entire IBM portfolio of research,
consulting, solutions, services, systems and software, uniquely distinguishes IBM India from other
companies in the industry. IBM India has clearly established itself as one of the leaders in the
Indian Information Technology (IT) Industry - and continues to transform itself to align with global
markets and geographies to grow this leadership position.
Project Name: Implementation and Administering Microsoft Project Server (MSPe)
Role Senior Consultant (MS EPM)
Client Applied Materials, Bangalore (http://www.appliedmaterials.com/en-in)
Duration Dec 2014 – Till date
Environment EPM 2007/2013 (Windows Server 2003/2005/2008 r2, SQL SERVER 2005/2008
r2, SharePoint 2007/2013, Project Server 2007/2013 and Project Professional
2013
Project Description
The Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution offers a flexible, end-to-end PPM platform, used by
organizations across a broad variety of industries to automate primary EPM processes. Recognized by industry
analysts as a leading PPM solution, has also identified the PPM solution as a leading Product Life cycle
Management (PLM)/New Product Development (NPD) solution.

3. CONTRIBUTION
• Implementation and upgrading of MS Project and Project Server through the current version
• User training, Go-Live and post-implementation support
• Configuring administering in Project Server 2007/2013 and Project Professional 2013 for 5 instances
• Administering SharePoint Server 2007/2013
• MS SQL Server Reporting Services 2005/2008r2
• Publishing, tracking and Monitoring the various Projects
• Resource management
• Customization of Views and Fields as per the Project requirements.
Organization : Proventures (http://www.proventuresindia.com)
Designation : Consultant
Duration : Feb 2012 – Dec 2014
Proventures:
Proventures is an organization dedicated to knowledge, competency and process development which impact the
bottom line of an Organization. Provides Implementation, Consulting Services and Training in the areas of
Microsoft Tools and Technologies specializing in Enterprise Project Management (EPM), Project Management
and Quality assurance are the areas of passion.
• Providing Microsoft Project and SharePoint Server 2010/2013, consulting services, including Microsoft Project
and SharePoint Server 2010/2013 upgrade and implementation, support and training for Project Managers,
and Administrators.
• Implemented and administering Project Server 2013 within the organization to Publish, Monitor and Control
the Projects.
• Proficient experience in Task Scheduling, Resource Management, Cost Management, tracking and
monitoring the Projects.
• Project plan Migration from Microsoft Excel to Microsoft Project, Refining Project Templates.
• One-on-One sessions with project managers on Microsoft Project Scheduling, Resource Management,
Network analysis through critical path, Progress tracking and reporting, Move/Exchange files/objects and data
across Microsoft Office Applications, Reporting - Standard and Visual Reports.

4. • Proficient experience in creating a variety of different documentation and reports with MS Office 2013
applications.
Organization : Proventures (http://www.proventuresindia.com)
Designation : Consultant
Duration : Sep 2013 – Dec 2014
Project Name: EPM/PPM 2013 Implementation and Administering
Role Project Server/SharePoint 2013 Administrator
Duration Sep 2013 – Dec 2014
Environment EPM 2013 (Windows Server 2008 r2, SQL SERVER 2008 r2, SharePoint 2013,
Project Server 2013 and Project Professional 2013
Project Description
The Microsoft Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Solution offers a flexible, end-to-end PPM platform, used by
organizations across a broad variety of industries to automate primary PPM processes. Recognized by industry
analysts as a leading PPM solution, has also identified the PPM solution as a leading Product Lifecycle
Management (PLM)/New Product Development (NPD) solution.
CONTRIBUTION
• Installation of windows server 2008 r2, SQL Server 2008 r2, SharePoint 2013, Project Server 2013 and
Project Professional 2013
• Configuration of SharePoint Services and Provisioning the PWA
• Administering SharePoint Server 2013/Project Server 2013
• Publishing, tracking and Monitoring the Projects
• Resource management
• Updating status from the different resources
• Customizing Views and Fields as per the Project requirements.
• Generating the customized text and visual reports

5. Organization : Proventures
Designation : Consultant
Client : Shantha Biotech
Duration : Jun 2014 to Dec 2014
Shantha Biotech:
Shantha Biotechnics Limited (Shantha) was acquired by Sanofi in July, 2009. Sanofi-Aventis, a leading global
pharmaceutical company, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions to improve the quality of life
for the public at large., Sanofi is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY ), where the
EPM 2007 is implemented and using Microsoft Project Professional 2010 for the different projects.
Project Name: Managing projects with MSP 2010
Client Shantha Biotech, A Sanofi Company (http://www.shanthabiotech.com), Hyderabad
Role Consultant
Duration Sep 2012 to Oct 2012, Jan 2014 to Apr 2014 and Jun 2014 to Dec 2014
Environment EPM 2007 (MSP 2010, Microsoft office Tools)
Projects Description
• Hepatitis A vaccine production - Suite H Project Plan. Hepatitis A (formerly known as infectious
hepatitis) is an acute infectious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV).
• QC –Lab Project plan - This lab is for different vaccination Quality Control, testing or validating the
some of the vaccines which are under manufacturing.
• SUITE 2C Project plan – This suite is for filling/manufacturing the product.
• SUITE E Project plan – DPT refers to a class of combination vaccines against three infectious
diseases in humans: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus. Diphtheria causes a thick
covering in the back of the throat.
• SUITE B Project plan – HIB (Haemophilus influenzae type B) vaccine (Hib janan or PRP vaccine) is a
conjugate vaccine developed for the prevention of invasive disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae
type b bacteria
 All these projects will follow the chronological approach in planning like any other core projects. Below
is the following sequence of different phases followed in the Suite- H, E, B, 2C & QC Lab:

6.  Approvals, Basic Engineering, Procurement, Detailed Engineering, Execution, Validation phases.
CONTRIBUTION
• Mentoring the Sr. Project Managers and SME’s in engineering department to create Project scheduling,
scope, deliverables, costs, timelines, dependencies, resource requirements and milestones.
• Creating/refining/customizing plans and templates, where nearly 1500 tasks scheduled and monitored
throughout the project as per SME suggestions.
• Baseline and Rescheduling the projects as per Sr. Manager Approvals
• Tracking the Projects by getting the updates from different types of resources
• Monitor and Control the Projects and generating variety of reports through Microsoft Office tools and MSP
2010/2013
• Delivered training on MSP 2010 (Project scheduling, Resource management and tracking, and reporting.)
for team members.
Organization : Proventures
Designation : Consultant
Client : OSI Systems, INC.
OSI Systems:
OSI Systems has been committed for over thirty-five years to both comprehensive research into meaningful
issues and high-technology solutions to what will make the world safer and healthier. Rapiscan Systems, Space
labs Healthcare and OSI Optoelectronics have decades of experience and leadership in their markets. Most
importantly, their reputation for service is a cornerstone to their longevity and positions of trust and partnership.
Project Name: Workshop on Implementing and Administering EPM/PPM 2013
Client OSI Systems, Hyderabad (http://www.osi-systems.com/)
Role Consultant
Duration 2nd Jun 2014 to 5th Jun 2014
Environment EPM 2013/PPM 2013 (Windows Server 2012, SQL SERVER 2012,
SharePoint 2013, Project Server 2013 and Project Professional 2013)
Description

7. Implementation and Administering EPM 2013 at OSI Systems development environment. Typically it was one on
one session with SharePoint developer who becomes EPM 2013 admin and also 2 others also joined.
DELIVERED TRAINING ON THE FOLLOWING CONCEPTS:
• Recommended hardware and software specifications for a Project Server 2013 installation
• Installation and configuration of Windows Server 2012 and Active Directory Domain Services.
• Configuration of Windows Server for SharePoint and Project Server 2013
• Configuration of SQL server and Analysis Services for SharePoint Server and Project Server
• Installation of SQL Server Native Client and Analysis Management Objects
• Installation of SharePoint Server 2013 and Project Server 2013 and provisioned the PWAs
• Installation of Workflow Manager 1.0 and publishing sample Work flow
• Create SharePoint Service applications and services Manually
• Project center Server Settings and resource allocation.
• Creating Reports on Project Server and MSP 2013
• Demand Management, Portfolio Management.
Organization : Proventures (http://proventuresindia.com)
Designation : Consultant
Duration : Mar 2013 – Aug 2013
Project Name: MSP 2013 E-Learning
Role Consultant
Duration Mar 2013 to Aug 2013
Environment MSP 2013 and Microsoft office 2013 Tools
Project Description
In E-Learning Project, Co- authored the course material for MSP 2013 for E- Learning portal. There are 3
levels in this Course they are beginner, intermediate and Advanced levels.
CONTRIBUTION
• Beginner level course on basic functionality of MSP 2013
• Intermediate level course on resource management and tracking
• Cost management and Customization in Advanced Level

8. Organization : Proventures
Designation : Consultant
Client : NSL Sugars
Duration : Nov 2012 to Feb 2013
Locations : Bellary, Bangalore (Koppa), Gulbarga (Aland), Maharashtra (Beed)
NSL Sugars:
NSL Sugars Ltd was established as an associate company of NSL group in the year of 2003-04. It has five
integrated sugar complexes in India, producing sugar (27000 TCD), Co-generation power (150MW), Distillery
(280 KL/Day) and organic manure products.
Project Name: Managing Projects with MSP 2010 and Training
Client NSL Sugars (http://nslsugars.com)
Role MSP Consultant
Duration Nov 2012 to Feb 2013
Environment MSP 2010 and MS office 2010 Tools
Project Description:
Sugar Plant Project plans for Mechanical, Electrical, Co-gen, Instrument, ETP/WTP, Civil, Ethanol departments. In
all four locations, new project plans and templates for offseason schedules were created. A total of 16 project
plans and 7 templates were created. Few of the mangers created their own project plans using the tool at the end.
CONTRIBUTION
• Hand holding exercises with different Project Managers on MSP 2010.
• One-on-One sessions with project managers on Microsoft Project Scheduling, Resource Management,
Network analysis through critical path, Progress tracking and reporting.
• Project Plan templates creation and customization as per the requirement.
Organization : Proventures (http://proventuresindia.com)
Designation : Associate Consultant
Duration : May 2012 – Oct 2012

9. Project Name: EPM 2010 Implementation and Administering
Role Project Server administrator
Duration May 2012 to Oct 2012
Environment EPM 2010 (Windows Server 2008 r2, SQL SERVER 2008 r2, SharePoint 2010,
Project Server 2010 and Project Professional 2010
Project Description
Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM 2010) solution is a flexible, end-to-end platform, used across a
broad variety of industries to select and effectively deliver the right project portfolios. The EPM solution includes
Microsoft Project Professional 2010 and Microsoft Project Server 2010 to provide a unified PC and Web-based
Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) offering.
CONTRIBUTION
• Installation of windows server 2008 r2, SQL Server 2008 r2, SharePoint 2010, Project Server 2010 and
Project Professional 2010
• Configuration of SharePoint Services and Provisioning the PWA
• Administering SharePoint Server 2010/Project Server 2010
• Publishing, tracking and Monitoring the Projects
• Creating and Customizing SharePoint sites and document management
• Generating the customized text and visual reports.
Organization : PRAPANSOL PVT LTD (http://prapansolutions.com/)
Designation : Test Engineer
Duration : May 2010 – Aug 2011
Project Name: K12 Made Easy (http://www.k12madeeasy.com)
Client Meridian, Navodaya Schools
Role QA Engineer (Manual Testing)
Duration May 2010 to Aug 2011
Environment JSP, Servlets and SQL Server, Manual Testing (Web Applications)

10. EDUCATION
• B-Tech (CSE) from JNTUK (May 2009)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2010
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2013
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Managing Programs & Projects with Project Server’13