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SIRI S GARADI

SIRI S GARADI

Project Management
Toronto,ON

Summary

Results-driven Project Management & Financial Analyst with a proven track record of reducing costs by 30% through strategic planning, process automation, and Agile methodologies. Skilled in FTE forecasting, automated billing, JIRA workflow management, optimizing resource use and cost control. Experienced in Agile project tracking and data-driven decision-making, streamlining financial reporting and enhancing stakeholder collaboration to improve productivity and drive business growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Project Management & Financial Analyst

Kyndryl
09.2021 - 01.2024
  • Conducted daily huddles to track activities, monitor project progress, and manage escalations across all regions while driving continuous improvement to maximize product value.
  • Delivered financial and project status reports, enhancing transparency and enabling data-driven decision-making across leadership teams.
  • Leveraged JIRA dashboards and reports to monitor project progress and track utilization trends, enabling FTE forecasting models that align with business objectives.
  • Optimized workflows using Scrum values, implementing value stream mapping and root cause analysis to enhance resource utilization and project delivery.

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
  • Oversaw clocking code workflows for new signed deals, ensuring a smooth shift from transition to steady state, while addressing project objectives through full implementation.
  • Enhanced resource planning by implementing continuous improvement strategies, achieving a 78% success rate in candidate onboarding and optimizing workforce allocation.
  • Configured and maintained JIRA, optimizing workflows, user access, and project automation.
  • Verified and processed billing of additional work hours by tracking ad hoc project efforts and submitting reports to the finance team.

Key Achievements:

  • Developed and deployed an automated billing tool, revolutionizing inventory tracking and received the Effective Contributor Award
  • Enhanced financial reporting efficiency by building Power BI code, improving data visualization and receiving widespread recognition

Technical Analyst

Hewlett Packard
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Provided technical leadership in troubleshooting and IT support, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Optimized process automation, which improves technical efficiency by reducing manual intervention.

Key Achievement:

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

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Vivekananda Institute of Technology
01-2017

Skills

  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Agile & Scrum Methodologies
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
  • Budget & Financial Management
  • Risk Management & Issue Resolution
  • Resource Management & Team Leadership
  • Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master

  • Agile Scrum Foundation

  • Java and Manual Testing

Personal Information

Title: Project Management

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Timeline

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 Engineering - Computer Science

Vivekananda Institute of Technology
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