Lavanya Challa has over 13 years of experience as a Project Manager in KPO/ITES. She has managed projects with multiple vendors and teams located across geographies. Some of her responsibilities include interacting with clients, understanding project goals, managing resources, and ensuring projects are delivered on time. She has experience in various industries including architecture, telecom, and utilities. Lavanya holds an International Executive MBA and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
I am a seasoned project manager with more than 6+ years of experience in Project Management and overall 15 + years of professional experience. I have owned different types of Projects in my due course of professional life. I have extensively managed and owned the delivery of critical projects related with Complex Medical Devices like, CT Scanners. I have worked and managed projects on Network security, Healthcare, Medical transcription, Active Directory, Cloud based Big Data Analytics and many more complex and critical projects.
I believe in performance and Ownership of delivery. I love to take ownership to deliver the project with good quality and desired results, meeting expectations of all Stakeholders. I have extensive experience in managing people from different ethnicity. I have strong people leading and managing skills, working across the geographies.
I am a seasoned project manager with more than 6+ years of experience in Project Management and overall 15 + years of professional experience. I have owned different types of Projects in my due course of professional life. I have extensively managed and owned the delivery of critical projects related with Complex Medical Devices like, CT Scanners. I have worked and managed projects on Network security, Healthcare, Medical transcription, Active Directory, Cloud based Big Data Analytics and many more complex and critical projects.
I believe in performance and Ownership of delivery. I love to take ownership to deliver the project with good quality and desired results, meeting expectations of all Stakeholders. I have extensive experience in managing people from different ethnicity. I have strong people leading and managing skills, working across the geographies.
I am a seasoned project manager with more than 6+ years of experience in Project Management and overall 15 + years of professional experience. I have owned different types of Projects in my due course of professional life. I have extensively managed and owned the delivery of critical projects related with Complex Medical Devices like, CT Scanners. I have worked and managed projects on Network security, Healthcare, Medical transcription, Active Directory, Cloud based Big Data Analytics and many more complex and critical projects.
I believe in performance and Ownership of delivery. I love to take ownership to deliver the project with good quality and desired results, meeting expectations of all Stakeholders. I have extensive experience in managing people from different ethnicity. I have strong people leading and managing skills, working across the geographies.
I am a seasoned project manager with more than 6+ years of experience in Project Management and overall 15 + years of professional experience. I have owned different types of Projects in my due course of professional life. I have extensively managed and owned the delivery of critical projects related with Complex Medical Devices like, CT Scanners. I have worked and managed projects on Network security, Healthcare, Medical transcription, Active Directory, Cloud based Big Data Analytics and many complex and critical projects.
I believe in performance and Ownership of delivery. I love to take ownership to deliver the project with good quality and desired results, meeting expectations of all Stakeholders. I have extensive experience in managing people from different ethnicity. I have strong people leading and managing skills, working across the geographies.
I have expertise in practices used in cross-functional Agile teams, including: road-mapping, story mapping, release planning, story point estimation, retrospectives, integration of software engineering and XP best practices (e.g. code reviews, unit tests, TDD, automation, etc.), and other techniques that enable teams to iteratively deliver high value products and early feedback to stakeholders in an Agile framework.
I am a seasoned project manager with more than 6+ years of experience in Project Management and overall 15 + years of professional experience. I have owned different types of Projects in my due course of professional life. I have extensively managed and owned the delivery of critical projects related with Complex Medical Devices like, CT Scanners. I have worked and managed projects on Network security, Healthcare, Medical transcription, Active Directory, Cloud based Big Data Analytics and many more complex and critical projects.
I believe in performance and Ownership of delivery. I love to take ownership to deliver the project with good quality and desired results, meeting expectations of all Stakeholders. I have extensive experience in managing people from different ethnicity. I have strong people leading and managing skills, working across the geographies.
I am a seasoned project manager with more than 6+ years of experience in Project Management and overall 15 + years of professional experience. I have owned different types of Projects in my due course of professional life. I have extensively managed and owned the delivery of critical projects related with Complex Medical Devices like, CT Scanners. I have worked and managed projects on Network security, Healthcare, Medical transcription, Active Directory, Cloud based Big Data Analytics and many complex and critical projects.
I believe in performance and Ownership of delivery. I love to take ownership to deliver the project with good quality and desired results, meeting expectations of all Stakeholders. I have extensive experience in managing people from different ethnicity. I have strong people leading and managing skills, working across the geographies.
I have expertise in practices used in cross-functional Agile teams, including: road-mapping, story mapping, release planning, story point estimation, retrospectives, integration of software engineering and XP best practices (e.g. code reviews, unit tests, TDD, automation, etc.), and other techniques that enable teams to iteratively deliver high value products and early feedback to stakeholders in an Agile framework.
• With 11 years’ experience as effective project Leader more than 5 years’ experience on handling AO and SI projects successfully as Project managing while leading all phase’s delivery with diverse technologies and almost 7 years closely working with Oracle technology level while driving with functional knowledge on Finance- risk and compliance, Resources & Utilities , CMT and Retail. Rigorous working knowledge and trained on PMP, ITIL process & Strategy Management process from IIM-B.
• With 11 years’ experience as effective project Leader more than 5 years’ experience on handling AO and SI projects successfully as Project managing while leading all phase’s delivery with diverse technologies and almost 7 years closely working with Oracle technology level while driving with functional knowledge on Finance- risk and compliance, Resources & Utilities , CMT and Retail. Rigorous working knowledge and trained on PMP, ITIL process & Strategy Management process from IIM-B.
• With 11 years’ experience as effective project Leader more than 5 years’ experience on handling AO and SI projects successfully as Project managing while leading all phase’s delivery with diverse technologies and almost 7 years closely working with Oracle technology level while driving with functional knowledge on Finance- risk and compliance, Resources & Utilities , CMT and Retail. Rigorous working knowledge and trained on PMP, ITIL process & Strategy Management process from IIM-B.
1. LAVANYA CHALLA
Cell: 9000006556
Mail: lavanya_57@yahoo.com
Experience Summary:
Manager- Projects associated with Models India with over 13yrs of experience in KPO/ITES.
Managed projects as End to End Project Manager
Interact with Business/Sponsor directly to understand the project goals and deliver the
project
Experience in working closely with Delivery Teams
Experience in managing projects with multiple vendors involving Onsite - Offshore Delivery
model
Managing resources located in different geographies.
Project Management Experience:
Played key role in process re-designing and operations management for the largest 3D
Acrylic physical model making unit.
Played key role in Kick-starting a telecom project for world's largest tele service provider
AT&T within a short time by providing support in recruitment, training and production.
Played lead role in establishing formal training plans in line with business goals and
priorities and ensured timely, cost effective training.
Managed a team of 60 resources to implement utility management services to Telecom
Clients. Participated in Project scoping activities and performed Business Analysis focusing
on Telecom Operator Network. Met with Client representatives to gather requirements,
created Project Documents. Worked with Product Development team to ensure internal
deliverables are in line with expectations and delivered in a timely manner.
Worked with different vendors like Sanborn, Rolta, Infotech, RMSI for various initiatives
which involves Vendor Management.
Quality Management Experience
Developed Quality Management System for GIS Utility Mapping projects.
Measurable Quality Objectives were established, maintained and monitored to achieve
growth.
Periodical quality audits were conducted to ensure compliance.
Selected Achievements:
Trained vendors and client personnel on the application at client location in USA.
Played key role in developing the application (IMS) to track the technical questions and
resolutions, thereby assisted in creating new business rules.
2. LAVANYA CHALLA
Career Profile
Date Organization Role
10/2010 to till date Models India Pvt.Ltd Manager - Projects
7/2007 to 12/2009 Apex Knowledge Technology - Hyd Operations Head
9/2006 - 7/2007 Cap Gemini Project Manager
10/2005 - 9/2006 Ramtech - Hyd Training Head
3/2003 - 10/2005 I and A International - Hyd Project Manager
1/2001 - 3/2003 RMSI - Hyd Project Lead
1/1998 - 1/2001 InfoTech - Hyd CAD Engineer
Qualification
Diploma in Civil Engineering from GPT, Kakinada, India.
Certified Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma.
Hold International Executive MBA from UBI – Belgium, Europe
Projects Summary:
Worked for Models India from Oct 2010 to till date on various initiatives. The
projects are mentioned below.
Models India Pvt Ltd – Hyderabad 10/2010 – Till Date
Manager – Projects
Experienced project manager with expertise in leading a team creating the best physical 3D
acrylic models for a cross-section of industries (Architectural, Process Industries etc…)
Managed day in and out of a team of 60 FTE’s
Assisted senior management and handled procurement of services and materials.
Responsible for schedule adherence and total quality management of the project right from
the inception till the model is delivered to client.
Handled a team which is highly de-motivated with the work culture. Was successful in
creating a work friendly and challenging environment with team cohesiveness
Responsible for recruiting and development of the team.
Responsible for client interaction pre and post completion of project.
Apex Knowledge Technology - Hyderabad 7/2007 to 12/2009
Operations Head
High-performing operations-manager with expertise in building/optimizing organizational
processes, reporting to Director- Operations.
Responsible for tracking deliveries and acceptances received from customer for billing
purposes. Prepares Production Forecast (PF) based on the Capacity plan (CP) and send it
3. LAVANYA CHALLA
across to facilities. Once confirmed is responsible for follow up and ensure data is delivered
to client as per schedule.
Cap Gemini - Bangalore 9/2006 to 7/2007
Project Manager
Versatile manager having in-depth experience of Planning, Execution and spearheading
Telecom projects in strict compliance with quality standards.
Played key role in Kick-starting a telecom project for world's largest tele service provider
AT&T within a short time at Bangalore by providing support in recruitment, training and
production.
Ramtech - Hyderabad 10/2005 to 9/2006
Training Head
Worked collaboratively to engage staff at all levels; acted as a consultant to the various
teams.
Played lead role in establishing formal training plans in line with business goals and
priorities and ensured timely, cost effective training
I and A International - Hyderabad 3/2003 to 10/2005
Project Manager
As a Project Manager managed a Team of 60 resources to implement utility management
services to Telecom Clients. Participated in Project scoping activities and performed
Business Analysis focusing on Telecom Operator Network. Met with Client representatives to
gather requirements, created Project Documents. Worked with Product Development team
to ensure internal deliverables are in line with expectations and delivered in a timely
manner.
RMSI - Hyderabad 1/2001 to 3/2003
Sr. GIS Engineer - Quality
As a Sr. Engineer, was responsible for Quality of files delivered to internal quality Assurance
Team.
InfoTech - Hyderabad 1/1998 to 1/2001
CAD Engineer
Involved in Digitization, quality control, editing and final delivery.
