Praveen Johnson
Yorkton,SK
Summary
Project-focused professional with experience in engineering, project coordination, and operations support across construction, manufacturing, and services environments. Holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Project Management. Strong in defining project plans, developing communication documents, and project charters, managing timelines and milestones, and leading cross-functional teams. Eager to apply and expand project management skills in an insurance and corporate services environment, with a strong willingness to learn, and quickly adapt to new business domains.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Duty Worker - Casual
Bruno’s Place
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
10.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency and after-hours situations, following established procedures, and escalating issues appropriately. - Monitored the safety and security of the facility, documenting incidents and actions taken in detailed logs. - Collaborated with on-call teams to ensure timely and coordinated responses, demonstrating reliability and adaptability.
Program Assistant
YAIL Harbor
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated day-to-day program activities and support, ensuring alignment with project-like schedules and organizational procedures. - Developed and maintained clear documentation, logs, and reports to track progress and compliance with policies. - Communicated effectively with supervisors, families, and support staff to ensure consistent and coordinated service delivery. - Adapted quickly to changing priorities and requirements, demonstrating flexibility, and a strong learning mindset.
Project Engineer
Galaxy Interiors Builders
Ernakulam, India
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Directed and managed interior construction and renovation projects from beginning to end, ensuring project objectives and timelines were met. - Defined project plans through the development of communication documents and project-like charters, including scope, goals, deliverables, and success measures. - Developed work breakdown structures, and coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure work met quality and timeline requirements. - Planned and scheduled project timelines and milestones, identifying dependencies, and critical path activities to avoid delays. - Performed project risk management, identifying potential issues, and developing contingency plans to mitigate impacts. - Met with business and technical leads to develop work estimates and align on resource requirements. - Identified appropriate subject matter experts, and coordinated with management to assemble project teams. - Directed and motivated team members, ensuring accurate and timely communication of issues and concerns through regular project meetings. - Developed and applied best practices for project execution and documentation.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma — Advanced Project Management
Lambton College
01-2023
Bachelor of Technology — Electrical & Electronics
Cochin University of Science & Technology
Kerala, India06-2018
Skills
- Corporate project management from initiation to closure
- Project charters, scope, goals, deliverables, and success measures
- Work breakdown structures (WBS) and milestone tracking
- Project timeline and schedule planning using appropriate tools
- Project risk management and contingency planning
- Identification and management of project dependencies and critical path
- Work estimate development and coordination with business and technical leads
- Best practices and tools for project execution and management
- Team direction, motivation, and facilitation of project team meetings
- Accurate and timely communication of issues and concerns
- Strong willingness to learn about insurance, risk, and corporate services domains
Timeline
Emergency Duty Worker - Casual
Bruno’s Place
10.2023 - Current
Program Assistant
YAIL Harbor
08.2023 - Current
Project Engineer
Galaxy Interiors Builders
05.2018 - 04.2021
Postgraduate Diploma — Advanced Project Management
Lambton College
Bachelor of Technology — Electrical & Electronics
Cochin University of Science & Technology