GOVINDARAJAN MURALI, IT, PMP WITH EXPERTISE IN APPLICATION

DEVELOPMENT | OPEN TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Okemos, MI 48864 Mobile: (517) 449-7251 ramyann@yahoo.com

IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Specialized expertise in leading IT projects, meeting tight deadlines, and proactively identifying the most costeffective ways to meet project needs and client expectations. Effective leader and consensus builder who can
manage cross-functional teams as well as external vendors to move projects forward. Willing to take on new
challenges and lead technical projects that enhance business performance.
To brainstorm and collaborate on any of these perspectives, contact me at ramyann@yahoo.com.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Team Leadership Training Development & Workshop Facilitation IT Project Management Cost/Benefit Analysis
Test Planning & Scheduling Needs Assessment Quality Assurance Agile/Scrum Methodology
Website Management & Online Integration Mobile Device Integration Public Speaking & Presentations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder | Project Manager, IT, PMP
IT Project Management Leaders in the Lansing, Michigan Area
2015 Present (less than a year) Lansing, Michigan Area
Attending Networking Events
Researching Industry Leaders
Tracking Industry Trends
Participating in Industry Discussions
STATE OF MICHIGAN, Lansing, MI, Project Manager | IT, PMP
2014-2014
Managed the project Issues, Risks, Action Items, Defects & Enhancements
Created project dashboard metrics for Executive Reporting and Project Governance
Evaluated existing project processes and implemented project management best practices
Successfully managed the change management process, time, task & budget tracking in Changepoint
Conducted & managed project kickoff meetings, stage walk-throughs, and sign offs
Managed the above activities for the multiple parallel projects - RPC System Replacement Project,
International Fuel Taxes Assessments interfacing with International Processing Consortium spearheaded by the
State of Kentucky along with 5 other States including Michigan; Internet Explorer 11 Upgrade Projects for the
Department of Treasury, Attorney General, Lottery, Housing Development, and Land Bank; Office 2013
Upgrade Projects for the Department of Attorney General, Lottery, Housing Development, and Land Bank;
Tidal Scheduling Software 6.2 Upgrade Project for the Department of Treasury; Print2Web Project for the
Department of Treasury
SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL, Lansing, MI, Consultant
1998-2014
Served as a Consultant for a full-service systems integration and software company that provides cost-effective business
solutions for clients in various industries.
Project Manager | IT, PMP-SRI, Inc. Assignment, (2012-2014)
Serve as lead and manage all aspects of a project that integrates a tax deed application to an online auction
system offered by SRI, Inc. Used Agile framework for this project.
Proactively identify project issues and work to ensure project remains on schedule and on budget. The new
online tool will streamline tax-buying process for tax collectors, county officials, and title companies.

Project Manager | IT, PMP-Michigan State University Assignment, (2011-2012)

Skillfully managed business process modernization project that upgraded and enhanced the inventory and
billing system from FileMaker Pro 5 to FileMaker Pro 12 for the Michigan State University (MSU) Biochemistry
Research Store and interfaced with Kuali Financial System.
Led initiative to integrate the application with mobile devices that tremendously improves efficiency while
reaching a wider audience. This almost paperless system was instrumental in the MSU Biochemistry Research
Stores award of Green Certification.
Project Manager | IT, PMP-SRI Inc., and SRI Systems Assignment (2009-2012)
Managed two web system projects one that enables taxpayers to choose/authorize receiving property tax bills
electronically and the other that enables taxpayers to contest the assessment of their properties.
Commanded migration to Cloud environment for all SRI systems. Two Windows 2008 servers one for Cold
Fusion 9 Application server and another for SQL Server 2005 Database server in addition to one physical
server for Oracle 11G. Retired two physical machines one with Cold Fusion MX7 and SQL Server 2005 and
another with Oracle 9.
Project Manager | IT, PMP-State of Michigan Assignment (2007-2008)
Replaced a 20-year-old legacy system (Recital running on VAX) with a web-based Motor Carrier Information
System using ASP.NET and SQL Server 2005.
Executed project within contracted time frame and met budget guidelines. Introduced more innovative Agile
methodology to client and provided stellar customer service and support.
Project Manager | IT, PMP-SRI, Inc. Assignment (2007-2007)
Played a key role as a part of a team that developed a custom designed online auction system designed to
provide the public with an easy, fast, secure, and reliable way to participate in real estate tax auctions. New site
provided increased revenue with fewer SRI, Inc. personnel.
Spearheaded full life-cycle implementation of application; gathered business requirements and use-case
specification; and developed the design documents and architectural layouts.
Contract Administrator/Training & Quality Assurance Specialist-Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Assignment (2003-2006)
Headed a dashboard project (one of the Top 25 IT projects for the State of Michigan). The new vegetative
management system was designed to assist the department in planning, performing, monitoring, and
analyzing commercial, and noncommercial forest treatments in State forestlands.
Facilitated and managed the entire training process by leading the team in designing and creating training
manuals and conducting training sessions.
ADDITIONAL CAREER NOTES:
SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL, Lansing, MI, Consultant, 1998-2014
Project Manager-Ingham Regional Medical Center Assignment 2002-2003
Project Manager-Capital Area Transportation Authority Assignment 2002-2002
Project Manager-Michigan Department of Community Health Assignment, 2000-2001
Project Leader- GM Grand River Assembly Plant/Lansing Board of Water and Light Assignment, 1999-1999
Subject Matter Expert/Quality Assurance Specialist-Lansing Board of Water and Light Assignment, 1998-1999

HONORS & VOLUNTEERISM

Earned Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation which is ranked in Top 3% among all Toastmasters

Spirit of Success Award 2013 from District 62 Toastmasters International

Active Member of C Division Advanced Speakers Club and Secondary To None Club

Volunteer with several charitable organizations

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Novell, Windows 95/98/2000, ME, XP, Windows NT

MS Project 2000-2013, NIKU 5, Changepoint, Rational ReqPro, Rational Clear Quest, Test Manager, TM Web.

PC Networks, Citrix, Unix, MS DOS

Oracle 7/8/11G, SQL Server 7/2000/2005/2008, Access 7/2002
VB 5/6, VB.Net, SQL Plus, PL/SQL., Cold Fusion, Java, Visual Interdev, EDITS writer
MS-Office 97-2010, SQL loader, Crystal reports 6.0/.Net,/9, Oracle Web Publishing Assistant, MS Visual J++ 6.0,
ASP, IIS, Java script, VB script, Frontpage 98, Publisher 98-2010, Power Point 2000-2010, Visio 2003-2010,
Photodex, SnagIT 7-10, Groupwise 6.5, FileMaker Pro 5 to 12, Sharepoint, SUITE/SEM
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Software Solution Integrated, Madras, India Post Graduate Diploma, Computer Science

Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India, Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronics

Completed additional training and professional development workshops which include: Problem Solving and
Decision Making; Personal Touch Communication; Value Engineering; Energy Conservation; Maintenance of
Electrical Equipment; Management Development Program; and Insurance
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP #252749),Valid until 2015
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007
Scrum Fundamentals Certified by ScrumStudy

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

Testimonials
This email is response your demonstrations of customer focus skills when handling the kickoff meetings
for the IE 8 Upgrade and Office 2013 projects being undertaken for Attorney General Office, MSHDA,
Michigan Land Bank and Lottery.
--Carmen Redwine, Business Relationship Manager, Dept. of AG, Lottery, Gaming, Housing, and Land Bank
Murali is reliable, hard-working, and enthusiastic. He is direct and methodical in his approach. He relies
on logic and data analysis to support his perspective.
-- Carol Prahinski, District 62 Governor, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management, MSU
Murali is a people-oriented person and we believe he is focused on the customer. Your kick off meeting
was informative and motivating, which is always helpful when starting off a new project.
--Omer Guzmen, IFTA Manager, Department of Treasury
It is clear you are a practiced, professional speaker. It was a honor to share the day with you!
-- Martha Yoder, Director, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
You see things through a different set of eyes, Murali, and that makes all the difference.
--Leigh Scherzer, EPMO Center for Shared Solutions
I really enjoyed your Print2Web kickoff meeting your style of approach was different, something rarely
seen in Treasury.
-- Cherri Brennan, Manager-Facility, Mail & Data Operations, Department of Treasury
Assisted State Project Manager and Symbiosis Project Manager in managing & executing a $6 million
Web based Sales Process application, using RUP, .NET and SQL Server. He utilized Niku, MS Project and
Rational tools for project implementation.
-- Samuel Roberts, Manager MDIT, State of Michigan
Murali is a real go-getter. He is creative. He gets things done. He leads with passionMuralis strong
work ethic, creativity, persuasiveness, leadership skills, high energy, and ability to connect with others
make him an excellent choice as an employee.
-- Carolyn Waterstradt, D 62 Lieutenant Governor of Education and Training, Toastmasters International
Murali in particular showed skill above and beyond the call of duty. He was able to work with two
versions of Visual Basic and with the library code to produce some very useful enhancements. He also
provided good advice and timely updates. Murali was pleasantly responsive and very easy to work with.
-- Glenn Copeland, Manager Vital Records and Health Data Development State of Michigan
I would like to appreciate Murali, the Project Manager from Symbiosis. He balanced out the desire of
technical excellence, keeping the resources tightly engaged, and enabled the project to go on stream on
time and within budget.
-- Bradley T. Funkhouser, Director of Development CATA, Lansing, MI
Murali and Julia learned our business rules in an extremely short period of time.Murali studied the
efforts of the first company and decided against trying to use their efforts.His methods have proven to
be helpful to our project, have met our deadlines.
-- James E. Hughes, President, SRI Inc, Indianapolis
Murali was a real pleasure to work with. He thoroughly understood the requirements of the interfaces,
designed excellent solutions in a timely fashion and was very thorough in his testing, documentation and
progress reporting.
-- Jim Wile, Supervisor ISD, Lansing Board of Water and Light