Navin Kumar Shanmugam PMP®,CSM®,PSM 1, PMI-ACP® ICP-ACC®SPC®

Delivery Manager @ IBM

About

Senior Agile Consultant | Cloud Engineering Expert | Project Delivery Manager Dedicated Senior Agile Consultant at IBM with a proven track record in driving Agile transformations and delivering high-value software solutions. Specializing in: Spearheading Agile transformations and team coaching Enhancing AWS-based cloud platforms Implementing SAFe methodologies in complex environments Recently led a successful SAFe Agile transformation for Navistar's critical electric vehicle applications, showcasing expertise in applying Agile principles within the cutting-edge automotive technology sector. Combining strong project leadership with technical acumen in cloud engineering to consistently meet IBM's high standards for client satisfaction and innovation. Adept at navigating complex project landscapes and delivering results that drive business value. Passionate about leveraging Agile methodologies and cloud technologies to foster innovation and efficiency in software development processes.

Country

India

City

Chennai

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Cross-functional Team Leadership, People Management, Team Leadership, Compliance Management, Delivery Management, Consulting, Spotify, Cloud Computing, IT Project & Program Management, Continuous Integration (CI), Product Development, Kanban, Facilitation, Conflict Resolution, Business Value, Coaching & Mentoring, Agile Coaching, Coaching

Experience

Delivery Manager

IBM

2024-6 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Delivery Manager @ AT&T account, IBM

Senior Agile Consultant

IBM

2024-3 - 2024-6 · 4 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Agile Coach

IBM

2023-10 - 2024-5 · 8 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

AWS based cloud platform engineering - Enhancements

SAFe Agile Transformation Consultant | SAFe Agile Coach | SAFe Program Consultant

IBM

2023-3 - 2024-1 · 11 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Agile coach for critical EV related applications for a leading automotive manufacturer - Navistar.

Project Delivery Manager

IBM

2022-2 - 2022-10 · 9 mos

IBM’s strategy and approach incorporates a data mesh architecture, using standardized deployable frameworks for complex orchestration, meta orchestration, complex data pipeline, and monitoring. IBM will leverage DIRECTV’s Databricks and Power BI frameworks from Phase I (in 2021) to build complex data pipelines and data profiling and reconciliation. The role of the Project Manager was to serve as the focal point for DIRECTV communications for this WO. Having the authority to act on behalf of IBM in matters regarding this WO and will provide ongoing oversight for the IBM responsibilities. The Engineering Manager manages the offshore squads will oversee the financials and deliverables in this WO with the best quality.

Technical Solutions Manager - AT&T

IBM

2021-10 - 2022-7 · 10 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Helping with running participatory budgeting sessions and work intake into the Portfolio for multiple SAFe PIs under the CS&O portfolio and handling the resources for the initial solution discussions with PSD as input and AIS or solution document (identifying impacted value streams) being ready and guiding the RTE in setting up the SAFe ART ceremonies from Pre-PI planning till the end of the PI planning ceremony with fist of vote commitments from all scrum teams within the ART and the documented risks and dependencies, help with setting up the PI planning and handing off project in phase 2 with approved funding post completion of PI planning to kickstart the PI to the Release Train Engineer and AT&T Lead Project Manager. This also included deriving the best possible HOM for the efforts by working with the front doors of all the applications involved and getting an initial overall budget approved within the specified guardrails from the client(Portfolio team headed by the Director of the Portfolio).

Advisory Project Manager

IBM

2014-9 - 2021-12 · 7 yrs 4 mos

Chennai

Managing complex IT projects and solutions for AT&T BNS IT.

Scrum of Scrums | Solutioning | Release Train Engineer | Scrum master

IBM

2016-3 - 2019-7 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Took up a variety of assignments under the SAFe transformation - Senior scrum master, Release Train Engineer for 2 ARTs, SAFe and Scrum Agile Coach, Agile Project Management under SAFe Framework for the ENS portfolio for AT&T account.

Advisory system Analyst

IBM

2008-9 - 2014-8 · 6 yrs

Chennai Area, India

Project management for IT projects for AT&T BNS IT. Worked for Enhancing applications on payment gateways for key Foreign Exchange related account - CLS. Led a team of experienced software developers and testers for the same.