Sanmukha Srinivas

Software Engineer with Project Management Responsibilities @ Cast & Crew Live Entertainment and Commercials

About

Results-driven Project Manager / Associate Project Coordinator with 4.3 years of experience in product development and end-to-end delivery execution. Started as a Software Engineer working on Java, Spring Boot, AWS, SQL, JavaScript, and Ext JS, and naturally progressed into leading teams, coordinating releases, and driving project outcomes. Experienced in managing a 15-member cross-functional team (Developers + QA), owning sprint planning, daily standups, requirement grooming, risk tracking, and release coordination. Collaborated closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, QA, and DevOps teams, ensuring timely delivery with clear communication and proactive problem-solving. Known for exceptional people-handling skills, ownership mindset, and ability to resolve conflicts and unblock teams. Passionate about delivery excellence, stakeholder engagement, and leading teams toward outcomes rather than just closing tasks. Seeking Project Manager / PMO / Delivery Manager opportunities that leverage my strengths in execution, coordination, and leadership.

Country

India

City

Greater Hyderabad Area

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Defect Tracking, Change Requests, Database Administration, Technical Discussions, Cd, CI, PostgreSQL, Docker Products, Oracle Database, Linux, Retrospectives, Technical Documentation, Requirements Gathering, Code Review, System Deployment, Test-Driven Development, Scrum, Web Applications, Design, Programming

Experience

Software Engineer with Project Management Responsibilities

CAPS Payroll (A Cast & Crew Entertainment Company)

2021-7 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Project & Delivery Responsibilities: • Leading a 15-member cross-functional team (Developers + QA) to ensure smooth sprint execution and on-time delivery. • Facilitating Agile ceremonies — sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, retrospectives, and review meetings. • Collaborating with Product Managers and BAs for requirement clarification, prioritization, and scope alignment. • Creating and maintaining sprint plans, timelines, release notes, and JIRA dashboards for stakeholder visibility. • Tracking progress, identifying blockers, managing risks, and driving timely escalations when required. • Coordinating with QA teams for test planning, bug triaging, and ensuring high-quality releases. • Working closely with DevOps for CI/CD pipelines, AWS deployments (S3, EC2), and release coordination. • Improving communication flow between Development, QA, DevOps, and Business teams to reduce delays. • Handling client communication for status updates, requirement walkthroughs, and expectation management. Technical Responsibilities (Supporting Project Delivery): • Developing and maintaining modules using Java, Spring Boot, SQL, JavaScript, and Ext JS. • Performing RCA on production issues and coordinating with teams for faster resolution. • Optimizing application performance and improving UI/UX across modules. • Implementing AWS S3 integrations and automation to improve system reliability. Key Achievements: • Improved sprint predictability by 30% through structured planning and estimation. • Reduced UAT and production issues by 25% by enhancing development–QA collaboration. • Recognized as the go-to person for team coordination, conflict resolution, and communication alignment. • Successfully managed multiple releases with zero downtime and smooth deployment processes.