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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Projects
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Navneet Miishra

Technical Project Mannager
Pune

Summary

Experienced technical leader with 10+ years in enterprise support, cloud infrastructure, and product lifecycle management. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing backup and storage systems (Veritas NetBackup), and driving Agile delivery across RHEL, VMware, Azure, and GCP environments. Strong communicator with a strategic mindset, skilled in aligning engineering execution with business goals. Technical expertise and leadership experience in an Engineering, Product ad People Manager.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Technical Project Manager

Persistent Systems
03.2020 - Current

Project & Process Improvement

  • Improved engineering processes by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient project management techniques.
  • Spearheaded the adoption of Agile methodologies, resulting in enhanced team productivity and faster project turnaround times.
  • Implemented Scrum practices including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and sprint reviews to foster continuous improvement and team engagement.
  • Directed planning and budgeting efforts to align project execution with organizational goals.

Risk Management & Compliance

  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues.
  • Evaluated project requirements to identify and address risks early in the development lifecycle.
  • Ensured design compliance with product specifications and industry standards.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget constraints.
  • Streamlined interdepartmental communication by establishing regular meetings, enhancing collaboration on complex projects.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations throughout the product development process, ensuring alignment and transparency.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Communicated effectively with team members to provide updates on project milestones and deadlines.
  • Facilitated sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement and accountability.
  • Maintained clear and consistent communication with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and satisfaction.

Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement

  • Analyzed key metrics to measure product performance and inform strategic decisions.
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives across the product development lifecycle.

Senior Technical Support Engineer

Veritas
08.2012 - 03.2020
  • Delivered expert-level support for Veritas NetBackup in complex enterprise environments, ensuring data protection and business continuity.
  • Diagnosed and resolved advanced issues across RHEL, VMware, and hybrid cloud platforms (Azure, GCP), improving system uptime and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with DevOps teams to automate backup workflows and integrate backup solutions into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Provided technical guidance on storage architecture, including SAN/NAS configurations, disk/tape libraries, and cloud storage integration.
  • Conducted root cause analysis and implemented preventive measures for recurring backup and restore failures.
  • Supported network-related troubleshooting for backup traffic, including firewall rules, port configurations, and bandwidth optimization.
  • Maintained detailed documentation and knowledge base articles to support internal teams and customers.
  • Mentored junior engineers and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives in support operations.

Senior Technical Support Officer

Convergys
08.2011 - 03.2012
  • Provided Tier 2 technical support for Microsoft Office 365 suite, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Lync (now Teams), for enterprise and SMB clients.
  • Resolved issues related to email configuration, mailbox migration, user account management, and Active Directory synchronization.
  • Assisted customers with troubleshooting Outlook connectivity, DNS configurations, and service outages.
  • Guided users through setup and administration of Office 365 services via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and PowerShell.
  • Documented technical solutions and contributed to internal knowledge base to improve first-call resolution rates.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction scores by delivering prompt, clear, and effective support in a fast-paced call center environment.

Education

MBA - AI And Machine Learning

Dr DY PATIL Vidyapeeth
Pune
04.2001 -

Bachelor in Electronics - Electronics Engineering

RCERT
Chandpur, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Agile project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional team coordination

Project leadership

Project management

Risk mitigation

Resource coordination

Software development

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Planning and coordination

Agile software development

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Developed Resource Allocation Plan for ProofPoint for 100 members.
  • Set up the Initial Team structure and Processes for the Project.
  • Oversaw end to end delivery of two feature implemetations in GCP backup and DR and ProofPoint.
  • Top Talent Award inn 2023.
  • Bravo Award in 2024.

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Projects

Proofpoint: 

  Engineering Manager at Proofpoint with a strong background in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and team leadership. Led cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable email protection and threat intelligence solutions. Focused on Agile execution, performance optimization, and aligning engineering goals with product strategy to drive innovation and customer success. 


Google Cloud Backup and DR

   Product and Engineering Manager for Google Cloud Backup and DR, leading teams to build resilient, scalable cloud-native data protection solutions. Specialized in backup orchestration, disaster recovery automation, and multi-cloud architecture. Reviewing SOWs and building project plans based on the defined metrics.


IBM VDP

   Vendor Manager for IBM Virtual Data Pipeline, overseeing strategic partnerships and vendor performance for data virtualization and backup solutions. Skilled in managing SLAs, procurement, and cross-functional coordination to ensure seamless integration and delivery of scalable data pipeline services.


Arrow Inc.

   Specializing in stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision-making, and strategic budgeting. Successfully managed relationships to align with business goals, optimize costs, and ensure service excellence. Leveraged data analytics to evaluate vendor performance, forecast spend, and support procurement strategies.




Timeline

Technical Project Manager

Persistent Systems
03.2020 - Current

Senior Technical Support Engineer

Veritas
08.2012 - 03.2020

Senior Technical Support Officer

Convergys
08.2011 - 03.2012

MBA - AI And Machine Learning

Dr DY PATIL Vidyapeeth
04.2001 -

Bachelor in Electronics - Electronics Engineering

RCERT
04.2001 -
Navneet MiishraTechnical Project Mannager