Khaviraj Thangaraj
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record at Elections Ontario, adept in IT Project Management and Network Design. Spearheaded major projects, enhancing communication and efficiency through JIRA Project Management. Demonstrated leadership by coaching teams towards achieving project milestones within budget, showcasing exceptional organizational and strategic planning skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator - EPoll Book Staging & Release
Elections Ontario
09.2024 - Current
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Managed and coached my team on staging and configuration of E-Poll books (4000+) for General election
- Drafted scope and MOP for the team and oversaw the diagnostics and QA process.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Developed conversion and system implementation plans.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Used Agile Project Management methodologies.
- Acted as a QA personal for e-poll book image development through various sprint phases and recorded any new bug/defects on JIRA and TESTRAIL.
- Worked with Vendors, Internal Infrastructure team and Business team to finalize the imaging for all the Returning Officers and Poll workers for the event(General Elections Ontario)
Independent Contractor - Network Infrastructure
14032942 Canada Inc
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Develop scope and strategy for residential and commercial Network infrastructure projects incorporating cost reduction, energy efficiency techniques and hardware.
- Perform market analysis and stay updated on new products to provide top notch service to customers.
- Develop network design, define VLAN for MDU projects, develop Riser plan for high rise buildings and develop MOP for cable terminations and fibre connections between core network switch and other existing MDF's.
- Define and design access control security systems based on Brand.
- Manage resource planning and wages for temporary employees and provide appropriate training and educate them of new operating systems.
- Maintain and develop service agreements with sub-contractors and conduct retrospective meeting after every phase of project
- Conduct market analysis to understand builders and occupants requirements and expectations about smart buildings to provide excellent service and stand out.
- Managed network procurement, change request and conducted site meetings to keep every member of team updated of recent schedule and timeline changes.
- Work with builders leadership and present them with strategic plans that align with their schedule.
- Manage and oversaw field operations like structured cabling, terminations, primary and auxiliary controller installation, main network rack installation and MDF/remote cabinet installations, fibre demarcation point finalization with Rogers/Bell for every MDU.
Project Manager - IT
RONA INC
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
- Developed project plans identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
- Led and managed team members engaged in administering complex IT infrastructure.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Lead the data migration team for store conversions (61 Lowe’s stores were converted in the span of 10 months.
- Coordinated between Lowe’s Data integration team and RONA Data integration team for sales information of the stores based on weekly, daily and history buckets.
- Schedule dry-runs for stores and assign resources to run the dry-runs for every store throughout the process.
- Scheduled 12WK, 8WK, 6WK, 4WK, 2WK, 1WK and T-01Day dry-runs for all the 61 stores converted.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Trained personnel on use of IT tools and applications.
- Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
- Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
Project Manager - Network Infra and Security MDU's
Comnet Inc
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Define and draft scope and MOP for every project by analyzing the contract.
- Define SLA's for sub-contractors and other vendors for the project.
- Review and approve invoices and resolve any invoice conflicts for assigned PO.
- Draft network infrastructure design by mapping number of doors, controllers, auxiliary controllers, network switches.
- Design and define security systems(SALTO, ICT UBIQUITI, Paradox etc) and separate them from any intrusion systems like DSC, Honeywell.
- Manage field operations and resource allocation for multiple projects to maximize performance delivery.
- Manage and oversaw entire procurement from network hardware, access control, CCTV, Intrusion systems and strictured cabling.
- Analyze construction drawings for cable and fibre path to create riser plan and AS BUILTS for deliverables.
- Work with external vendors and general contractors to initiate any change requests, deliver project updates and update strategic plans.
- Work closely with leadership teams with Rogers, Bell, Canadian Tire, 1Valet, McD, Tim Hortons and other industry giants to execute project and align with their schedule.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Participated in safety meetings by answering questions from staff members.
- Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
- Inspected work practices and procedures for compliance with company and federal regulations.
- Conduct and attend site meetings with internal employees, sub-contractors and GC.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Business Administration
St. Lawrence College
Toronto09-2017
Post-Graduate Certificate - Construction Management
Centennial College
Scarborough, None08-2016
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, India06-2014
Skills
- Network Design
- Access control design - MDU, Residential and Commercial
- Network Infrastructure and Wireless Design
- IT Project Management
- JIRA Project Management
Timeline
Project Coordinator - EPoll Book Staging & Release
Elections Ontario
09.2024 - Current
Independent Contractor - Network Infrastructure
14032942 Canada Inc
11.2023 - 08.2024
Project Manager - IT
RONA INC
02.2022 - 10.2023
Project Manager - Network Infra and Security MDU's
Comnet Inc
05.2018 - 02.2022
Post-Graduate Certificate - Business Administration
St. Lawrence College
Post-Graduate Certificate - Construction Management
Centennial College
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Anna University
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