Vinay Varma Banala — AI Project Manager

About Me

Driving AI-powered
enterprise delivery

Project Manager with 11+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs across healthcare, telecom, and engineering domains. Specialized in AI-driven project delivery, data workflows, and intelligent automation initiatives, with a strong focus on translating business requirements into scalable technology solutions.

Proven ability to manage end-to-end delivery, align stakeholders, and drive execution of data-centric and AI-enabled systems with measurable business impact. Adept at serving as the central point of contact between strategy and execution teams.

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Healthcare ITCommon Spirit Health — Enterprise digital transformation & AI-ready delivery

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TelecomTIM Italy & EE UK — Agile delivery of large-scale telecom platforms

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Renewable EnergySGRE & Nordex — Wind turbine SCADA validation & release management

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AI & Digital TransformationAI lifecycle delivery, automation, Power BI dashboards & data workflows

Expertise

Core Competencies

Capabilities refined across 11+ years of enterprise delivery.

AI Project Management & AI Lifecycle Delivery

Data-Driven Decision Making & KPI Tracking

Agile / Scrum Program Leadership

Cross-Functional Team Leadership (50+ members)

AI Use Case Identification & Implementation

Risk, Dependency & Change Management

Stakeholder & Executive Communication

Workflow Automation & Process Optimization

Release Planning & Delivery Governance

Capacity Planning & Resource Allocation

Scope & Backlog Management

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & Platforms

JIRAConfluencePower BI MS ExcelClaude AIChatGPT PerplexityCodexGitHub MS Office SuiteScrum Framework KPI DashboardsSCADA Systems API TestingAgile Delivery Tools

Career

Work Experience

11+ years across Healthcare, Telecom, and Renewable Energy.

HCL Technologies Healthcare

Jul 2024 – Present

Associate Consultant — Scrum Master / Project Quality Lead

Bangalore, KA, India · Client: Common Spirit Health

Led end-to-end delivery of enterprise-scale programs involving data workflows, automation pipelines, and AI-aligned execution frameworks across a 55-member cross-functional team.
Defined and managed project roadmaps including scope, timelines, dependencies, and resource planning for data-intensive and AI-ready initiatives.
Built KPI dashboards using Power BI, improving operational efficiency and contributing to a 15% cost reduction.
Acted as central point of contact for stakeholders, managing risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges in complex environments.
Coordinated across engineering, QA, and business teams to ensure high-quality delivery of data-driven solutions.
Enabled structured workflows supporting analytics and AI adoption readiness, including validation and release processes.

Capgemini Technologies Telecom

Oct 2021 – Jul 2024

Senior Consultant / Manager — Scrum Master / Project Quality Manager

Bangalore, KA, India · Client: Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM)

Managed multiple concurrent programs involving data-driven workflows, automation initiatives, and large-scale system delivery.
Developed and executed project plans covering timelines, dependencies, and resource allocation.
Implemented KPI tracking and reporting frameworks using JIRA and Confluence, improving delivery visibility and predictability.
Led scope and change management, aligning execution with evolving business and technology requirements.
Drove continuous improvement initiatives to optimize workflows and delivery efficiency.

Nordex Engineering & Technology Centre Wind Energy

Jun 2021 – Sep 2021

Software Validation Specialist

Chennai, TN, India · Wind Turbine SCADA Software Validation

Supported validation of SCADA systems with focus on data accuracy, system reliability, and automation readiness.
Coordinated with stakeholders to define requirements, acceptance criteria, and validation checkpoints.
Assisted in backlog prioritization and delivery tracking for data-driven software systems.

Quest Global Engineering Services Wind Energy

Aug 2018 – Jun 2021

Senior Engineer → Lead Engineer

Bangalore, KA, India · Client: SGRE (Siemens Gamesa)

Led execution of system-level programs involving data-intensive testing, validation workflows, and release management.
Supported capacity planning and workload distribution across teams.
Maintained detailed reporting and risk tracking for leadership visibility.
Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure delivery alignment.

Capgemini Technologies Telecom

Nov 2014 – Jul 2018

Software Engineer → Sr. Software Engineer → Associate Consultant

Bangalore, KA, India · Client: EE UK (Everything Everywhere)

Crafted test strategies incorporating API testing methodologies, ensuring robust functional validations for large-scale telecom platforms.
Contributed to End-to-End (E2E) testing, emphasizing API integration and regression testing.
Collaborated with product and senior management to align API testing strategies with business goals.
Supported delivery of large-scale initiatives involving requirements analysis, testing, review, and deployment.
Participated in change impact analysis and delivery planning.

Recognition

Certifications & Awards

🏆 Certifications

Google Project Management Professional Certificate
AI for Project Managers
Generative AI Mastermind Certificate
Engagement Manager Certification
Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate
Agile Project Management Certificate
Connected Manager Certification

🏅 Awards

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"Customer Delight" AwardCapgemini India — Nov 2015

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"Xtra Mile" AwardCapgemini India — Sept 2017

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"On The Fly Award"QuEST Global — Feb 2019

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"Synergy of the Quarter"SGRE — March 2019 & June 2020

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"CSAT 100" AwardQuEST Global — June 2019

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"The Inspirer" AwardCapgemini India — July 2023

Academic

Education

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B.Tech — Mechanical Engineering (78.78%)

JNTU Anantapur College of Engineering (JNTUACEA)

Oct 2010 – April 2014 · Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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Looking for a seasoned AI Project Manager with deep expertise in Agile delivery, data workflows, and digital transformation? Let's discuss how I can drive measurable value for your organization.

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