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SIRI S GARADI

Project Management
Toronto,ON

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Project Management & Financial Analyst with expertise in agile methodologies, financial planning, and process optimization. Proven leadership in driving cross-functional teams, achieving cost efficiencies, and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance operational performance. Skilled in budget forecasting, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management, ensuring seamless project execution while optimizing cost structures, resource allocation, and decision-making.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates

Work History

Project Management & Financial Analyst

Kyndryl
09.2021 - 01.2024
  • Spearheaded financial planning initiatives, optimizing cost structures and reducing expenses by 30% through strategic workforce recalibration
  • Led daily huddles to provide strategic insights, drive issue resolution, and enhance team coordination through structured reporting and analysis
  • Directed project transitions, managing clocking code workflows and ensuring a seamless shift from transition to steady state while addressing key operational concerns
  • Implemented revenue forecasting and financial planning strategies, improving budgeting accuracy and optimizing resource allocation
  • Designed and executed process improvements, increasing operational efficiency and reducing manual dependencies in financial reconciliation and invoicing
  • Developed and maintained critical financial reports, tracking FTE, cost, revenue, and utilization for all signed network deals to support high-level decision-making
  • Championed HR coordination efforts, optimizing talent acquisition, scheduling, and onboarding to strengthen workforce alignment with business needs.

Key Achievements:

  • Spearheaded a financial planning initiative, leading to a 30% reduction in expenses while improving financial efficiency
  • Designed and implemented cross-functional training programs, reducing external hiring reliance, enhancing workforce agility, and improving project transitions

Project Management Analyst

IBM
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Led strategic planning efforts to optimize project budgets, streamline workflows, and eliminate inefficiencies, improving overall profitability
  • Directed cross-functional collaboration across APAC, EMEA, and AG regions, ensuring seamless execution of financial tracking and reporting processes
  • Developed forecasting models for FTE planning, ensuring accurate workforce projections and alignment with business objectives
  • Managed risk assessment frameworks, implementing mitigation strategies that enhanced operational resilience and project stability
  • Delivered high-impact financial reports, improving transparency and facilitating data-driven decision-making across leadership teams

Key Achievements:

  • Developed and deployed an automated billing tool, revolutionizing inventory tracking and Effective Contributor Award
  • Enhanced financial reporting efficiency by implementing Power BI, improving data visualization, accelerating decision-making, and receiving widespread recognition

Technical Analyst

Hewlett Packard
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Provided technical leadership in troubleshooting and IT support, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless operations
  • Optimized process automation, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual intervention
  • Led workflow enhancement initiatives, minimizing inefficiencies and improving system reliability

Key Achievement:

  • Increased customer satisfaction by 12% within three months through strategic process improvements and enhanced service delivery

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bangalore, India
1 2013 - 1 2017

Skills

Project Leadership

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Certification

Certified Scrum Master

Timeline

CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management

06-2025

Certified Scrum Master

08-2024

Project Management & Financial Analyst

Kyndryl
09.2021 - 01.2024

Project Management Analyst

IBM
04.2019 - 08.2021

Technical Analyst

Hewlett Packard
06.2018 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Visvesvaraya Technological University
1 2013 - 1 2017
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