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Matthew Vizhalil

Matthew Vizhalil

Bolingbrook

Summary

Experienced IT leader successful in partnering with clients to implement agile business transformation projects. Proven track record of aligning agile projects with business goals across various technology stacks. Skilled in leading IT organizations across multiple geographical areas. Strong and effective leader with the ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels and in all functional areas. Detail-oriented with exceptional communication and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks in fast-paced environments. Recognized for proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, optimizing processes, and supporting team objectives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Delivery Lead

Accenture
05.2018 - Current
  • Led a team of on-shore and off-shore resources to deliver agile IT project
  • Organized the requirements intake process and worked with departmental management to modify and set up the requirements
  • Worked with the Product owner with assistance from the scrum team to define and finalize the Minimum Viable Product for each release
  • Worked with Release Train Engineer (RTE) in escalating and working on train related Issues and Risks
  • Partnered with Product owner to ensure product backlog are groomed and ready for sizing by the scrum team(s)
  • Assisted the team in removing impediments and guided the team through release processes
  • Monitored and communicated the sprint velocity, sprint burn-downs and sprint/release progress to the project and program stakeholders
  • Defined project goals and scope, translated business needs into technical terms, prepared detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and instilled shared accountability for achieving project milestones
  • Resolved numerous project issues including staffing shortages, tactical matters, scope creep and divergent business and user needs
  • Mitigated project risks related to technical requirements, project resources, scope and project deployment

Senior Engagement Manager

Deloitte LLP
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Performed the role of scrum master in leading the scrum team
  • Worked with the Product owner with assistance from the scrum team to define and finalize the Minimum Viable Product for each release
  • Partnered with Product owner to ensure product backlog are groomed and ready for sizing by the scrum team(s)
  • Assisted the team in removing impediments and guided the team through release processes
  • Facilitated sprint planning, daily standups, retrospective and sprint demos
  • Monitored and communicated the sprint velocity, sprint burn-downs and sprint/release progress to the project and program stakeholders
  • Responsible for delivery of agile Enterprise projects for Deloitte Tax using 10 on-shore and more than 40 off-shore resources
  • Responsible for rolling out the 'Next Gen' digital transformation platform for Deloitte tax
  • Responsible for planning and managing $6+ million program budget for Core tax division
  • Responsible for development and execution of strategic road-map for development of more than 15 Tax products
  • Responsible for leading Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiatives to automate processing of various tax forms

Sr Engagement Manager

Maantic Inc.
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Established Pega BPM and Salesforce CRM center of excellence internally and at client site
  • Established a repeatable delivery model of Business & Digital Transformation initiatives internally and global customers
  • Established and developed off-shore and near-shore delivery centers in BPM and CRM domain

Senior Project Manager

UST Global
08.2014 - 03.2016
  • Client: Press Ganey Inc
  • Managed Enterprise Informatica based data integration program and associated projects
  • Managed an agile team of IT and Product management professionals to define business objectives for data ingress from external data providers
  • Performed the role of scrum master in leading the scrum team
  • Worked with the Product owner with assistance from the scrum team to define and finalize the Minimum Viable Product for each release
  • Partnered with Product owner to ensure product backlog are groomed and ready for sizing by the scrum team(s)
  • Assisted the team in removing impediments and guided the team through release processes
  • Facilitated sprint planning, daily standups, retrospective and sprint demos
  • Monitored and communicated the sprint velocity, sprint burn-downs and sprint/release progress to the project and program stakeholders
  • Led the executive stakeholders from IT and business in developing a multi-year budget for the Enterprise Integration program
  • Coordinated with PMO and Strategic Investment team to allocate multi-year funding for the program
  • Led the development of road-map for defining deployment of feature over 3 years
  • Led the business team in defining and building a reusable and scalable Business Rules architecture
  • Coordinated the set-up of COE in IT and business to support the program implementation
  • Defined resourcing strategy with onshore and offshore vendors
  • Led the process in building up the business and IT team to support the program resourcing strategy
  • Defined and lead the vendor RFI and evaluation process in selecting data integration and analytics vendors
  • Established agile development COE with help from strategic resourcing vendor
  • Performed Project and Program management functions as defined by Project Management Institute
  • Supported the transition of project team from Waterfall methodology to Agile methodology

Engagement Leader

Pegasystems Inc.
08.2010 - 08.2014
  • Clients: Optum Rx, Highmark, CVS, Patient Advocate
  • Managed a portfolio of multi-year program at multiple clients
  • Developed and presented road-map and delivery strategies to support funding requests for multi-year programs
  • Coordinated with Business and IT PM from multiple tracks to analyze impacts and dependencies on other projects
  • Lead the discussions with IT and business units to identify and enhance business processes and architecture
  • Managed the process of scope definition, program implementation and business architecture to align delivery with Business Value metrics and objectives
  • Lead the development of workflow and business rules to support automation of business processes
  • Developed and delivered project governance and dashboard to management and senior executives
  • Performed Project and Program management functions as defined by PMBOK
  • Supported the transition of project team from Waterfall methodology to Agile methodology

Senior Project Manager

Analyst-in-Motion
05.2010 - 08.2010
  • Client: United Airlines
  • Managed a team of 4 employees and 12 consultants in collection of requirements and design for enhancement to United Airlines mileage plus application
  • Enhancements were cancelled after high-level design phase due to funding constraints

IT Manager

Viant
04.2008 - 05.2010
  • Managed a team of 13 employees and 4 offshore resources in supporting Claims Operations business area
  • Managed Claims Management program to support dynamic claims pricing based on client services through the web and EDI
  • Managed re-architecture program to migrate business rules from the application layer to BRMS (IlOG/Jrules)
  • Managed multiple projects from initiation to close-out phase as defined by PMBOK
  • Performed Project and Program management functions as defined by Project Management Institute
  • Developed and implemented a proof-of-concept Portfolio Management processes through the supported program

Sr. Technical Project Manager

IPS Solutions Inc.
07.2006 - 04.2008
  • Client: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Managed projects across various technologies like Java, Mainframe, Websphere, and SeeBeyond, MQ series, EDI and web development
  • Performed project management activities for more than 8 projects of medium to large size (> 5000 hrs.)
  • Coordinated with Business and IT PM from multiple tracks
  • Interacted with PMO to analyze impacts and dependencies on other projects
  • Performed Project management functions as defined by Project Management Institute
  • Performed Project portfolio management functions
  • Managed and administered 'Operations Excellence' portfolio of more than 250 projects across various divisions
  • The activities included Project intake, estimation, prioritization, demand management, resource planning, portfolio dashboard reporting and resource utilization reporting

Supervisor

Health Care Services Corporation (BCBSIL)
08.2002 - 07.2006
  • Supervised a team of employees and consultant in implementing and supporting Rational Suite of product for Application Lifecycle Management
  • Managed the project to customize and rollout automated Application Lifecycle Management to 1200+ application developers across the enterprise
  • Managed the development of a pilot implementation of integrated solution change management toolset that included RequisitePro, ClearQuest, ClearCase, and RAD and Rational test tools
  • Reviewed project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project
  • Managed support and enhancement of software packages through IBM and authorized vendors
  • Performed the role of Business Analyst to create customer specifications, define requirements and use cases, coordinate change management and system analysis
  • Interfaced between technical design/implementation team and business customer to resolve application design, build and test issues
  • Provided leadership in designing and development of External interfaces (MQ-JAVA) system requirements and specifications for managed care business unit
  • Provided technical leadership for the design and development of data conversion programs to convert 40 million legacy data to DB2 database for fee schedules
  • Provided leadership for planning, organization, control and completion of Interfaces and Conversion project
  • Organized project staff according to project requirements
  • Aspects included system design, preparation of specifications, technical plans and product testing
  • Reviewed system design and data conversion plan for compliance with business needs and company standards

Application Team Leader

Health Care Services Corporation (BCBSIL)
08.2002 - 07.2006
  • Performed the role of Business Analyst to create customer specifications, define requirements and use cases, coordinate change management and system analysis
  • Interfaced between technical design/implementation team and business customer to resolve application design, build and test issues
  • Provided leadership in designing and development of External interfaces (MQ-JAVA) system requirements and specifications for managed care business unit
  • Provided technical leadership for the design and development of data conversion programs to convert 40 million legacy data to DB2 database for fee schedules
  • Provided leadership for planning, organization, control and completion of Interfaces and Conversion project
  • Organized project staff according to project requirements
  • Aspects included system design, preparation of specifications, technical plans and product testing
  • Reviewed system design and data conversion plan for compliance with business needs and company standards

Education

PMP -

Project Management Institute
01.2009

MBA - undefined

University of Iowa
01.2001

Skills

  • Scheduling coordination
  • Stakeholder management
  • Task delegation
  • Customer complaint handling
  • Delivery management
  • Reporting tools
  • Cost estimation
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Team supervision
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Release management

Certification

  • Diploma - Computer Applications
  • Certificate - Mainframe Programming
  • Certificate - Visual Basic
  • Certificate - Advanced Visual Basics
  • Certificate - JAVA Programming
  • Certificate - ASP/Web tools programming
  • PEGA CSA (Certified System Architect)
  • PEGA CMBB (Certified Methodology black belt)
  • PEGA Certified Customer Service System Architect
  • Pega CBA (Certified Business Architect)
  • Pega certified DCO Architect
  • SAFe Agilist

Timeline

Delivery Lead

Accenture
05.2018 - Current

Senior Engagement Manager

Deloitte LLP
08.2016 - 05.2018

Sr Engagement Manager

Maantic Inc.
03.2016 - 08.2016

Senior Project Manager

UST Global
08.2014 - 03.2016

Engagement Leader

Pegasystems Inc.
08.2010 - 08.2014

Senior Project Manager

Analyst-in-Motion
05.2010 - 08.2010

IT Manager

Viant
04.2008 - 05.2010

Sr. Technical Project Manager

IPS Solutions Inc.
07.2006 - 04.2008

Supervisor

Health Care Services Corporation (BCBSIL)
08.2002 - 07.2006

Application Team Leader

Health Care Services Corporation (BCBSIL)
08.2002 - 07.2006

MBA - undefined

University of Iowa

PMP -

Project Management Institute

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