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Lavanya GuruReddy

Lavanya GuruReddy

Basel

Summary

IT project and programme leader with a strong background in Java-based application delivery, team management, and stakeholder coordination. Led the end-to-end rollout of a risk management platform across 65 countries, managed a 15+ member team, and improved delivery through process review, planning, and Test-Driven Development practices.

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Team lead and Consultant specialist in IT project management.

HSBC Global Technologies
Hyderabad
05.2008 - 08.2013

* Managed the end-to-end delivery of critical projects for the bank, ensuring key milestones were achieved and projects were delivered successfully and on schedule.

* Led the rollout of the Security Compliance Intelligence Operations Network (SCION) across 65 countries, overseeing the configuration and development of screens, workflows, regulatory feeds, and reports based on business requirements.

* Led program planning and development, coordinating with shared services teams and mentoring a 15+ member IT team to ensure effective execution of project goals.

* Spearheaded initiatives as Offshore Delivery Lead for HSBC GLT Risk Management Systems, collaborating with multiple teams to enhance system performance and risk management capabilities.

* Managed a broad range of responsibilities, including program delivery, team leadership, technical direction, project oversight, software development, and process improvement.

* Collaborated with business and IT stakeholders to deliver regular updates on program progress, risks, priorities, and delivery status, fostering transparency and alignment across teams.

* Analysed existing processes and identified opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and introduce more effective approaches.

* Developed strong functional expertise in risk management systems and their supporting processes.

* Played a key role in driving and implementing Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices to improve software quality and development efficiency.

* Contributed to project management and planning, as well as technical and business documentation, including writing, reviewing, and editing project-related materials in collaboration with Business Development and Management teams.

Senior Software Engineer and Team Lead – Wealth management system

Polaris consulting & services Ltd
Hyderabad
10.2004 - 05.2008
  • Progressed from senior developer to team lead, developing and delivering modules for equity order management system, overseeing complete order lifecycle from order placement to settlement.
  • Collaborated with business and technical teams to gather requirements, develop solutions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure successful delivery of project modules.
  • Designed, developed, and delivered Java-based solutions using Java and J2EE, with WebSphere as the application server and Oracle as the database.

Software Engineer

Four Soft Ltd
Hi-tech City
10.2003 - 10.2004
  • Developed and implemented software application for eLOG supply chain management project, streamlining operations and enhancing user experience.
  • Created supply chain management system for eLOG project, improving data accuracy and facilitating better decision-making.
  • Worked as a Software Engineer at Foursoft Ltd.

Education

Masters - Computer Applications

Sri KrishnaDevarya University
Ananthapur, India
01-2001

Bachelors of Science - Maths, Physics & Chemistry

Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupati, India
01-1998

Skills

Technical Skills:

Java/J2EE Spring Hibernate REST/SOAP JSP/Servlets HTML/CSS JavaScript XML WebSphere WebLogic JBoss Tomcat Oracle MS SQL Server DB2 Eclipse JDeveloper NetBeans

Agile project delivery Skills:

  • Project delivery
  • Stakeholder management
  • Java solution architecture
  • J2EE architecture
  • Client communication
  • Team mentoring
  • Leadership skills
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Knowledge transfer
  • Operational management
  • Talent development initiatives
  • Performance analysis
  • Test-driven development

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
German
Intermediate
B1
Telugu
Proficient
C2

Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed various internal project management trainings and certifications.
  • Completed Lean Six sigma Green belt training and used it to derive huge amount of cost savings for the project.
  • Awarded as one of the best teams by the company.
  • Also worked as a consultant specialist and IT project manager with the responsibility of managing more than $10 million worth RTB and CTB projects.
  • Participated in recruitment drives conducted by the company and was responsible for a team setup in China.

Certification

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science
  • Project Management Certifications
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  • Agile Certification / Agile Methodology Certification

Timeline

Team lead and Consultant specialist in IT project management.

HSBC Global Technologies
05.2008 - 08.2013

Senior Software Engineer and Team Lead – Wealth management system

Polaris consulting & services Ltd
10.2004 - 05.2008

Software Engineer

Four Soft Ltd
10.2003 - 10.2004

Masters - Computer Applications

Sri KrishnaDevarya University

Bachelors of Science - Maths, Physics & Chemistry

Sri Venkateswara University
Lavanya GuruReddy