Nandini Sharma

Instrumental Project Manager bringing 8+years of experience achieving ambitious goals in challenging IT environment. Diligent, forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic company, customer, and project needs. Successful at motivating teams to meet demanding timelines.

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL(PMP)
• IC Agile Coach ICAgile
• AWS Certified CLOUD Practitioner
• Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM)
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
• CERTIFIED SCRUM MASTER (CSM)
• LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN Belt

Project Highlight:

1.Client-Amazon Brand Registry

Project Purpose: Verifying individuals/companies owning Trademarks for Amazon Market Place, Amazon team facing bad actors taking over Brands that they don't own & Global Trademark/Patent offices (starting with US) starting to use formal verification - this is driving need to align to similar processes.

My Input: facilitating the agile ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to keep the team aligned and focused on delivering value. I also worked closely with product owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that we were always working on the most valuable features first. implemented automated testing pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Selenium to ensure the quality of our software throughout the development lifecycle. This allowed us to deliver new features to the Amazon team at a rapid pace while maintaining high levels of reliability and scalability. We utilized Amazon Web Services (AWS) to host our application, taking advantage of services like Amazon S3 for data storage and Amazon EC2 for computer resources. By leveraging the cloud, we were able to adapt to changing requirements and scale our infrastructure on-demand, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness. Spearheaded initiatives to streamline our development processes, such as implementing Kanban boards for visualizing workflow and conducting regular retrospectives to identify areas for improvement Amazon Brand Registry project, we integrated our document verification solution with existing Amazon systems, such as Seller Central and Brand Registry APIs. This required close coordination with Amazon's technical teams to ensure compatibility and interoperability. Additionally, I worked closely with our internal development teams to orchestrate the integration effort, ensuring that it was executed smoothly and efficiently.

2. Implementation of RFID Technology in Lululemon Stores

Objective: Spearheaded the successful implementation of RFID technology across 50 Lululemon retail locations to enhance inventory management, improve customer experience, and increase operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and Coordination: Developed a comprehensive project plan, aligning timelines and resource allocation with business objectives. Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and store management, to ensure seamless execution.
• Stakeholder Management: Engaged with executive leadership to secure buy-in and regularly updated them on project progress. Worked closely with vendors and third-party service providers to ensure timely delivery of RFID components and integration services.
• Budgeting and Resource Management: Managed a budget of $2 million, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing costs without compromising on quality. Conducted capacity planning to ensure adequate staffing and support during the rollout phase.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identified potential risks related to technology integration and store operations. Developed and implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions during the implementation phase.
• Training and Support: Led training sessions for store staff and management to ensure proper use and maintenance of RFID systems. Established a support framework to address any post-implementation issues promptly.

Achievements:

• Successfully implemented RFID technology in 50 stores within six months, ahead of the projected timeline.
• Improved inventory accuracy by 30%, leading to a reduction in stock discrepancies and improved product availability for customers.
• Enhanced the in-store customer experience through faster and more efficient checkout processes.
• Achieved a 20% increase in operational efficiency, contributing to significant cost savings for the company.