PARAG OZA

Mobile: +91 9879584277

E-Mail: prg_oza@yahoo.co.in

Seeking managerial assignments in IT Project Management / Software Development with an organization of

repute

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

 A dynamic IT Management professional with 22 years of rich & extensive experience in Project Management, System
Analysis, Requirement Gathering, Technical Architecture Design Technology Integrations, Implementation, User
Training, Documentation, Testing, Client Relationship Management & Personnel Management of various Client/Server
as well as Web Applications.
 Comprehensive experience managing large scale on-site technology projects to Fortune 500 organizations
encompassing planning, proposal, implementation and maintenance of systems and network in USA, UK, Canada,
New Zealand, and Norway.

 A project planner with expertise in spearheading numerous projects and ensuring delivery of projects within time &
cost parameters: distinction of working at onsite as project manager in USA, U.K, Canada, New Zealand and Norway
 Adept in end-to-end development of software products from requirement analysis to system study, designing, coding,
testing, de-bugging, documentation and implementation.
 Excellent people management, mentoring skills with the ability to train and motivate cross cultural teams in
optimising their abilities in customer relationship management.

 A proactive team leader with abilities in devising effective strategies geared towards enhancing business, evaluating
client’s requirements and designing custom solutions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Onsite-Offshore Project Coordination Application Development Release Management

Change Management Account Management Quality & Maintenance
Defect Management Budgeting & Cost Control Environment Management
Liaising & Coordination Resource Management Database Design & Maintenance
Team Management Risk Management

KEY SKILLS

Technical
 Operating System : Windows XP / 2003 / 2008, HP-UX.
 EAI Tools : BizTalk Server 2006 R2 / 2009.
 Language : Visual C# .NET, Visual Basic.NET, Java, COBOL.
 Internet Technology : HTML, Java Script.
 Database : MS-SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, Oracle 9i, FoxPro.
 Tools : Visual Studio 2008 / 2005.
 ERP : Oracle Financials.

Functional
 Managing overall operations for executing projects involving scoping, initiating, high level design & architecture,
resource mobilisation, execution within cost & time parameters.
 Designing systems / procedures for change management in IT operations entailing mapping business processes and
studying workflow to design solutions, ensuring business functionality adherence & enhancing competitive advantage.

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 Business planning, forecasting and analysis for assessment of revenue potential in business opportunities.
 Conducting project feasibility studies and preparing reports to assess the financial viability, predictable cash flow &
growth opportunities for projects and business lines.
 Evolving best practices for project support and documentation.
 Monitoring, maintaining and optimizing the performance of the database; undertaking stored procedure design,
triggers and query optimization.
 Validating of quality levels with in the team as well as the inputs given by the client as well as of output from the QA
department and delivering to client.
 Formulating & implementing the process vision and design, enhancement and transitioning strategies.
 Mapping client requirements; assisting in developing, implementing and transitioning, customising processes in line
with the guidelines specified by the client.
 Analyzing and providing immediate fix for production issues.
 Providing resolution of database start up problems and database reorganization.
 Testing the software provided by client based on functional specifications made.
 Gathering data, performing system analysis and finalisation of technical / functional specifications and high level
design documents for the project.
 Ensuring that test plans and test cases are completed and meet business requirements.
 Leading, mentoring, coaching, monitoring team members to ensure efficiency in product knowledge, operations &
meeting of individual & group targets.

ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Patni Computer Systems Limited, Mumbai Since Dec’07

Project Manager

Projects Undertaken
McDonald’s Corporation

Type : Development.
Platform : Windows 2008 Server. SQL Server 2008, .NET 3.5 frameworks.
Software : BizTalk Server 2009 (with Business Rules Engine and BAM).
Team Size : 7.
Brief : McDonalds is integrating stores performance measurement data with Enterprise applications. This
BizTalk application integrates data from different resources using varied adaptors like Flat file, MQ
Series, SFTP, XML etc. It also utilizes the features of SQL Server 2008.

Deliverables :
 Assessing the existing EAI environment.
 Designing, implementing and configuring the scalable BizTalk 2009 platform.
 Creating functional and technical design documents.
 Coordinating with the development team for various related activities.

Guardian Insurance (USA)

Type : Migration from VB to VB.NET.

Platform : VB, VB.NET, .NET 3.0 frameworks, SQL Server 2005, Windows 2003.
Software : Visual Studio 2005 and migration tools.
Team Size : 11.
Duration : 9 months.
Brief : Guardian Insurance is one of the leading insurance firms in USA. Guardian initiated the VB
application migration to VB.NET with this application. The application is of a large size and poses
many challenges like migrating third party tools, maintaining consistent performance. The
application
has been migrated successfully and also received client credentials for the same.
Deliverables :
 Managing the complete life cycle of the project from initiation till implementation.
 Reviewing the functional specifications with Client and the Functional Analyst.
 Reviewing the design documentation with Tech Lead.

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 Utilizing migration tools for better productivity.
 Mitigating risk factors like migration of third party tools, limiting user acceptance tests, etc.
 Contributing towards formation of a migration methodology based on this application migration.
Cable & Wireless Inc. (UK)

Type : GUI Re-Engineering.

Platform : Windows 2003 Server.
Software : SQL Server 2005 and C#.
Team Size : 9.
Duration : 6 Months.
Brief : Cable & Wireless Inc. (C&W) is one of the leading UK base firm in providing various communication
services. C & W aims at re-engineering the user interface and integrating the same with backend
COBOL base ERP for better customer satisfaction.

Deliverables :
 Conceptualizing the solution for GUI re-engineering with functional team
 Providing support in creating a Detail Design Document.

AK Systems Inc, USA Aug’04 to Nov’07

Project Director
Projects Undertaken
Clinical Trials Analysis [CTA]

Type : Development.
Platform : Windows.
Software : .NET, HTML, JavaScript, SQL Server 2005.
Client : Multi-site Clinical Trials Laboratory, USA.
Duration : 11 months.
Brief : CTA is Web application that captures large size data files (200-400MB) of clinical trials from multi-
site. Data capturing is attained through industry standard Compression / Encryption
algorithms as well as through multiple split transfer. This Clinical trial data is underwent through
validation, screening, analysis and processing for user defined reporting following Audit trails
standards of FDA - USA. There are 6 modules in the application [Data Capturing, Data Validations
Rule Management, Defining Analysis Parameters, Screening, Report Writer, Security Management].
This application is under implementation at multiple sites.

Patient Management and Billing System [PMB]

Type : Development.
Platform : Windows.
Software : .NET, HTML, JavaScript, SQL Server 2000.
Client : Large scale clinic in CA, USA.
Duration : 7 months
Role : Technical Lead and Project Manager.
Brief : PMB is a customized web based application for clinics with multiple units spread across
geographically. The various modules consist of Front Office Operations, Planning for Patient
Treatment, Patient Management, Medical Insurance Management & Staff Productivity Modules.

Budgeting and Accounting System

Type : Development.
Platform : Windows.
Software : Visual Age, Servlets, JSPs, Oracle 8i.
Client : Municipalities – Norway.
Duration : 7 months.
Role : Project Manager.
Brief : Municipalities in Norway are changing over from IBM Mainframe to web based application
developments. The budgeting and accounting system is an integrated system with active
involvement of Political Leaders and Administrative Authorities.

On-Site Customization / Implementation of Oracle Financials

Type : Development.
Platform : UNIX.
Software : Developer 2000, Oracle 7.3.
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Client : Time Warner Group, New York – USA, Seagate Technologies, San Jose – USA, Air New
Zealand, Auckland – New Zealand.
Duration : 7 months.
Role : Technical Lead.

Deliverables :
 Mapping of customization requirements with OraFin.
 Initiating development and implementation of OraFin.
 Representing Oracle New Zealand for customer problem resolutions in Oracle Financials while in New Zealand.

NOTEWORTHY CONTRIBUTIONS

 Received Oracle Financial implementation training from Oracle in New Zealand

 Key Client (Guardian Insurance) employee left during the project and he was indispensable for the project, still we
took over all his responsibilities and completed the project within time / budget
 VB6 to VB.NET migration project – Used ArtInSoft automation tool for migration
 VB6 to VB.NET project was first of its kind for client as well as Patni, hence formulated the testing strategy for Patni
QA and UAT standards for client
 Based on VB6 to VB.NET project, initiated / evolved VB6 application migration as a separate service offering from
Patni

ACADEMICS

 Post B.Sc. Diploma in Computer Science from S.P. University, 1986.

 Bachelor of Science from Mumbai University, 1985.

PERSONAL DETAILS

 Date of Birth : 15th April, 1965.

 Current Location : 1, Vireshwar kutir, St.Mary Road,
Vile Parle (West), Mumbai;
India

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