Tharindu Aponso
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Focused Project Manager (11 Years ) adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager /Delivery Manager
TIQRI Corporation
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed multiple projects, and provided strong leadership to project team members and acted as an effective project manager, guiding the team toward the successful completion of projects and maintain all scrum ceremonies.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within the industry sector throughout each stage of the project life cycle.
Technical Project Manager
Axiata Digital Labs
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Successfully managed and coordinated three simultaneous projects, assuming the roles of Project Manager and Scrum Master
- Initiate CMMI 3.0 and ITIL standards in the company.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
- Supported and executed simultaneous delivery of various e-commerce and mobile projects.
- Optimized resource utilization by accurately forecasting staffing needs and proactively addressing potential bottlenecks in the project pipeline.
- Championed stakeholder engagement initiatives to ensure alignment with project objectives and foster a strong sense of ownership among all team members.
Technical Project Manager
Nable Company
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed 3 simultaneous projects as both a Scrum Master and Project Manager.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Project Manager-Senior Consultant
Virtusa Corporation
07.2013 - 12.2019
- Successfully managed and collaborated on over 6 projects during this period, assuming roles as an ASM Technical Consultant, and Scrum Master/Project Manager.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
Software Developer
Inforsurv PVT Ltd
03.2011 - 07.2013
- Proficient in the entire software development lifecycle, including requirement gathering, design, development, and testing, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Education
Msc - Masters in Information system Management -
University of Colombo
09.2018
Prg. Diploma in Information Systems Management -
University of Colombo
12.2017
BSc - Management Information System(Bachelor degree) -
Dublin University
08.2013
Higher Diploma in Computer Based Information Systems -
NIBM
11.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
- Project tracking
- Schedule Management
- Client Relations
- Stakeholder Communications
- Work flow planning
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk Management
- Scope Management
- Change Control Processes
Certification
- ITIL Foundation V3- Certificate in Service Management, GR750407782TA
- Certified Scrum Master, 0006222122
- Certified Scrum Product Owner, 0006222122
- Certified SAFe 6 Agilist, 97317100-2647
- PMP - Project Management Professionals, 8838818
Volunteer Experience
Gordon Presbyterian Church, Volunteer Event coordinator, Don’t Go hungry Event, New Westminster, 11/01/2023, Present
Timeline
Project Manager /Delivery Manager
TIQRI Corporation
10.2021 - 03.2024
Technical Project Manager
Axiata Digital Labs
07.2020 - 10.2021
Technical Project Manager
Nable Company
12.2019 - 07.2020
Project Manager-Senior Consultant
Virtusa Corporation
07.2013 - 12.2019
Software Developer
Inforsurv PVT Ltd
03.2011 - 07.2013
Msc - Masters in Information system Management -
University of Colombo
Prg. Diploma in Information Systems Management -
University of Colombo
BSc - Management Information System(Bachelor degree) -
Dublin University
Higher Diploma in Computer Based Information Systems -
NIBM