An extensive knowledge is held by me in regards to Project/Product Management

and project management office (PMO) leadership. In particular, I possess more than 10 years of experience in the information technology (IT) and Healthcare industry, out of which seven years were devoted to agile project/product management practices. My competence in Project/Product management enabled me to render my services to renowned organizations as a Project Manager or SME in different sectors by successfully implementing projects. I find that my background in both Healthcare and IT helps me to bridge the gap between these two areas thus ensuring a perfect mixture of artistry, devices used for creating web pages, wireframes, documents, support for web and mobile applications, and experience in different sectors so as to benefit your organization.

Having overseen several global products and numerous teams (with a maximum size of 20 people), I am an expert at developing workflows from the ground up as well as improving current ones. More importantly, I am well-versed in software development life cycles and implementation with Regulations and Validation strategies for a variety of IT services including: websites, e-commerce platforms, Healthcare and Pharma Solutions (GxP), finance-related solutions, medicare services, Inventories, Quality Management and many more.

I have a strong command of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. As a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), I possess advanced skills in Microsoft & Atlassian products, along with proficiency in various task tracking and management applications. Additionally, I bring extensive experience in Business Analysis, Documentation, employing design thinking techniques such as A/B testing, User Testing, Acceptances Criteria Scripting with Gherkin Methodologies, Analytics, and Market Research to help drive informed decision-making.

My success in managing projects could be attributed to my ability to manage stakeholder expectations and interests as well. Engaging everyone, be it the one site users, stakeholders, development team, analysis team, quality assurance team, management team, design team etc., this has been through open communication between those involved that leads to smoother implementation of projects leading to maximum satisfaction rate overall.

In summary, I am a seasoned professional well-equipped to enhance your project management team, ensuring successful project delivery and facilitating seamless collaboration between business and technical personnel. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my diverse and extensive expertise to your organization.

METHODOLOGIES EXPERTISE

Toolkit of methodologies:

I’ve worked with a range of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, custom “Scrumban”, Lean Championing, Six Sigma DMAIC, Virsafeed (self framed methodology). Additionally, I have experience with Design-thinking (w.r.t. To UI-UX), the Shape Up methodology, Feature Driven Development, Behavior Driven Development, Test Driven Development, and the fixed scope Waterfall model.

 Toolbox Essentials:

1. For Proposal and RFP writing:  I utilize the best suited and covered format to ensure all important elements of the Proposals are covered and addressed with due details for better communication.
2. For planning, tracking, and estimation: I utilize platforms like Azure DevOps Services, Redmine, Jira, Trello, Asana, Inhouse built trackers, Ganttpro, Lucidchart, Zoho and a variety of planning apps and time trackers.
3. For flowcharts, diagrams, org charts, floor plans, engineering designs: MS Visio. 
4. For roadmap planning: I utilize tools like Roadmap Planner, ProductPlan, Microsoft Office, MS Project, Google Docs, Evernote, Google Keep, and Google Calendar etc.
5. For documentation and tracking: I utilize tools like Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Sharepoint, Confluence, Notion, Slack etc.
6. UX/UI Design: I work with tools such as Figma, Canva, Balsamiq Mockups, Photoshop, Adobe XD, LottieFiles, Adobe Illustrator etc.
7. For Communications: my best includes Slack, Email, Zoom, Skype, Whatsapp, Google Meet, Google Doc, Zoho, and Microsoft Teams.
8. For SEO: I utilize tools like Hrefs, Semrush, Real Time content analysis with Yoast SEO, Google Search Console, Keyword Planner.

I do handle much of my tasks to expedite the process with the help of AI Tools as an Assistant to me, be in Pitchdeck making, SRS/URS/BRD writing, Acceptance Criteria, Blog, Articles, note making, analysis, research, Content generation, plagiarism checking etc.

CMS expertise:

1. WordPress (self learning) – this virsafeed.com is developed out of my passion and eagerness to learn and implement.
2. Initially I had learned on free wordpress and maintained the writings and blogs on a casual note out of my research and learnings.

MY CALIBERS:

Consistently ethical, self-developing , empathetic, adaptable, versatile, responsible, diligent, proactive, sociable, creative, resilient, attentive, purposeful, trained in many domains and resourceful.

Project Manager involved in People management, Project Management Review Meetings, Quality Compliance audits, Stakeholder Management, Standard Operating Procedure Management, Project Management, Gap assessments, Process automations using digital solutions, and actively contributing in writing business proposals, Articles, Blogs, Webinars and presentations.

Work experience across diverse industries and processes such as Public Health, Social community, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), ERP, Hospital Operations Management, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, IT and Clinical/Healthcare software Solutions (GxP and Regulatory), Dental Software Solutions, Computer System Validation, Allied Healthcare, Safe Water Management, Warehouse and Inventory Management and Audit Management.

National/International Exhibitions and Conferences:

1. HealthTech expo in Ahmedabad, 2014.
2. Pharma – Health Tech Expo in Ahmedabad for Softwares and Digitization of the Operations.
3. Convener in Healthcare and Management conference for cleft children and other disability based, Sep-2014.

Webinars Delivered:

1. Application of Iris recognition for Volunteers and Participants in CROs for identification of individuals in CROs and Business Industries (Software Development and Implementation), Dec-2016.
2. Optimize Electronic Data Capture (EDC) or DDC system for BABE studies (Software Development and Implementation), Feb-2017.
3. Understanding of regulatory guidelines while developing software for pharma and life sciences organization 21 CFR part 11, EU Annex 11 and GAMP5.

Presented and Trained Team:

1. Understanding of regulatory guidelines while developing software for pharma and life sciences organization -21 CFR part 11, EU Annex 11 and GAMP 5, 2022.
2. Presented on Managing Digital Health Records and utilization, Organized by Department of Health Research at (NIOH), ICMR at Ahmedabad on 13-Apr-2016.
3. Conference planning and organizing with team on Analysis & Management of healthcare projects, Sep-2015

Workshops:

1. Training on Computer System Validation (CSV) & Computer Software Assurance (CSA), 24-25th Jun, 2021.
2. Auditing Projects, Certificate No: NABH-CA-082-2023-2672, 08-Jan-2023, by National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) , India.
3. Requirement of Computerized System Validation and Consequences of Non-Compliance. What, When & Why to Validate?, Jan-2020.

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION (CSR)

1. Volunteered with a US based Foundation (NGO), as Team Lead and Back office support for entire Operations in team building and project development in Healthcare Projects (Project Management and Operations of Hospital), On weekends, Dec-2015 to Nov-2017, 
2. Volunteered (during MBA) with Human Development Research Center (HDRC), Ahmedabad on research project by helping in curating, analyzing and presenting valuable information for research, Feb-2015 to Sep-2015
3. Visiting Student (during MBA) at Bhagwan Mahavir Jain Hospital, Bangalore, for hospital management observation, Oct-2014
4. Feasibility study- Installation and management of advanced aqua filter in Indian market to help poor families to access safe drinking water with a U.K. based organization Safe Water Trust., Mar to May 2014
5. Hospital Project Management, Cleft deformity-Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, for an international cleft care mission with an U.K. based Organization, Jan to Mar-2014 (Ahmedabad)
6. Project conceptualization for private firm Marketing and Branding of Healthcare Services in collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad students. (Ahmedabad), 2014

THESIS AND TRAINING

1. A study on Waste Disposal Management (WDM) in a hospital and recommendations for safe disposal, Sikkim
   Manipal University (Sikkim), Jan-2015
2. Distillery (Wine production) in Jagatjit Industries Limited. (Hamira, Jalandhar), NIT Jalandhar, 2011
3. Micro propagation of medicinal plants (Mentha Arvensis, Cannabis Sativa) in an artificial media, National Institute of Technology (Jalandhar), Jul-2011.

CERTIFICATIONS

1. Logistics and Ocean Shipping in Supply Chain Management, Udemy, 26-May-2025
2. Cargo Handling and Stowage – Liner Operations, Alison, 20-May-2025
3. Digitalization and Security in Maritime Logistics, Alison, 13-May-2025
4. PMI Authorised PMP Exam Prep, Eduhub Spot, 26-Oct-2024 to 17-Nov-2024
5. Audit Trail Review Based on Risk Based Approach, NADH+ GxP Compliance Services, #: 07-Sep-2024
6. Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Zamann Pharma Support, #205892735359 : 11-Aug-2024
7. Life Cycle Management of cGXP Computerised System, NADH+ GxP Compliance Services, #: 10-Aug-2024
8. UI / UX for Beginners, Great Learning: 10-Aug-2024
9. Software Testing, Great Learning: 10-Aug-2024
10. Life Cycle Management of cGXP Computerised System,, #: 09-Aug-2024
11. Product Management Workshop, Jobaaj Learnings,  07-Aug-2024
12. Introduction to DevOps: Great Learning, 20-Jul-2024
13. Validating Cloud Application in GxP Environment: CSV Interactions, 09-Jun-2024
14. Transitioning on CSV to CSA: CSV Interactions, 15-Feb-2024
15. SNOMED-CT FOUNDATION Course: SNOMED International, 20-May-2024
16. Certified ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management System Auditor, 17-May-2023, by RigCert, Romania
17. Certified Scrum Master (CSM), 25-Dec-2022, Scrum Alliance, USA
18. Project Management Essentials Certificate (PMEC), 01-Jun-2022, Management & Strategy Institute, USA
19. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB), 30-Mar-2022, Concept Business Excellence Pvt. Ltd., by ASCB-USA
20. Certified Lean Management Champion, 24-Dec-2021, Concept Business Excellence Pvt. Ltd., by ASCB-USA
21. Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC), 2-Jun-2021
22. Basics of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) by Quality Compliance Services, 25-Jul-2020
23. ICH GCP E6(R2) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP), Jun-2019
24. Training in management of healthcare & hospital administration (Management and Software), May 2017 – Apr 2019
25. Attended part 11 compliance (21 CFR part 11 & Annex 11) per GAMP5, Jun-2016
26. Training on management, approach and practices, held at Karl Kubel Institute of Development (KKID) in association with German Institute, at (Coimbatore), Tamilnadu. 4 to 6-Jun-2015
27. Certificate exam in Patent & Trademark, IIPTA (Delhi), 2015
28. Observership  in  “Understanding functioning and working of hospital management at Charitable Trust Hospital, Ahmedabad
29. Ureach Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Bangalore) on Base SAS programming & Clinical Research Analytics
30. Industrial training on Understating the functioning of pharmaceutical company in Torque Pharmaceutical (Chandigarh)

PORTFOLIO

Here are some examples of my work that I had lead from Initiation > Implementation > Maintenance > Operations > Decomissioning > Launch

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND DIGITIZATION PROJECTS MANAGED

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I’m passionate about travel and hiking, and I’m always on the lookout for new adventures.

Whether it’s exploring a hidden gem in the mountains or discovering a vibrant city, I’d love to join you on your next journey. If you’re planning a trip or a hiking excursion and need a travel buddy, count me in! Let’s make unforgettable memories together and share stories of our adventures.

Feel free to reach out and let’s plan something exciting!

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