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NIVETHA KISHORE KUMAR

Dehiwala

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Analyst

Innodata Inc
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed the delivery of over 10 international projects using Jira and Miro, optimizing resource allocation and operational efficiency, reducing costs, and demonstrating a strong background in software development and web technologies.
  • Directed cross-functional teams and managed stakeholder engagements critical for the successful deployment of technology projects, collaborating closely with software engineering teams to ensure seamless integration.
  • Implemented Agile and Scrum methodologies across diverse teams, enhancing project delivery speed by 20% and accuracy by 30%, and maintaining close collaboration with technology departments.
  • Managed quality assurance processes, including manual testing and bug tracking via Jira, reducing software discrepancies by 40% and enhancing system reliability, in collaboration with software engineering teams.
  • Oversaw AWS infrastructure management, ensuring optimal performance and reliability, with a strong focus on supporting software development needs and maintaining web technology infrastructure.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation using Redmine, ensuring compliance and facilitating communication between project teams and technology departments.
  • Directed client engagements to align product roadmaps with expectations, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and product functionality through effective backlog management and user story prioritization. This role highlighted strong client-facing skills and strategic planning capabilities.
  • Managed a high volume of technical support tickets via the Helpdesk system, optimizing response strategies and improving resolution processes.


Tools/Technologies - JIRA, Trello, Miro , MySQL , Helpdesk , Redmine , Apache NiFi, Apache Superset , OpenAI, Llama Groq , Python, Postman ,HTML, CSS

Research Analyst

Stax Inc
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Analyzed large datasets to develop comprehensive reports and presentations, influencing key business strategies and decision-making processes, resulting in enhanced operational efficiencies and targeted business solutions
  • Collaborated with project teams to maintain data integrity and validity across all research outputs, which boosted the credibility and reliability of analytical findings used in strategic planning
  • Presented research findings to senior management, delivering actionable insights that informed and shaped company- wide strategic initiatives, thereby enhancing business growth and competitive advantage
  • Engaged with key stakeholders to align research activities with business objectives, ensuring the relevance and application of analytical outputs to meet project goals and drive business success
  • Tools/Technologies - Tableau , Microsoft Excel , Microsoft PowerPoint , Jira, Resolved client issues by applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enhancing project management effectiveness and increasing client satisfaction rates by over 30%
  • Maintained detailed records of client interactions and incidents, supporting the project's documentation efforts and enhancing the accuracy and utility of project management processes
  • Collaborated closely with diverse team members to share information and updates, streamlining operations and improving service delivery, which aligned with project goals and increased operational efficiency by 20%
  • Facilitated communication between project stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring all parties were informed of project developments, which minimized delays and maximized resource utilization.


Tools/Technologies - Tableau , Microsoft Excel , Microsoft PowerPoint , Jira

Intern

IOM UN Migration Health Sri Lanka
02.2018 - 10.2018
  • Resolved client issues by applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enhancing project management effectiveness and increasing client satisfaction rates by over 30%.
  • Maintained detailed records of client interactions and incidents, supporting the project's documentation efforts and enhancing the accuracy and utility of project management processes.
  • Collaborated closely with diverse team members to share information and updates, streamlining operations and improving service delivery, which aligned with project goals and increased operational efficiency by 20%.
  • Facilitated communication between project stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring all parties were informed of project developments, which minimized delays and maximized resource utilization.


Tools/Technologies - Microsoft Excel , Microsoft PowerPoint , Zendesk

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Kingston University UK
02.2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Kingston University UK
04.2021

Diploma - Accounting And Management

ACCA
09.2017

Local Advance Level - Commerce And Information Technology

Ladies College
Colombo
08.2016

Local Ordinary Level -

Ladies College
Colombo
12.2013

Skills

    Project Management Tools: Proficient in JIRA, Trello, and Miro, with a strong capability in managing project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications effectively

    Agile Methodologies: Skilled in Agile and Scrum frameworks, enhancing team efficiency and project delivery speed by implementing structured sprint cycles

    Data Analysis Tools: Experienced in using MySQL and Apache Superset for data analysis and visualization, supporting data-driven decision making

    Apache NiFi: Experienced in utilizing Apache NiFi for automating and managing data flows between systems

    AI Platforms: Proficient in utilizing OpenAI and Llama Groq for managing AI-driven solutions, enhancing complex problem-solving capabilities across various projects

    Issue Tracking and Support: Proficient with Jira, Helpdesk, and ServiceNow for managing tickets, enhancing issue resolution processes, and supporting IT service management

    AWS: Experienced with AWS services such as S3, EC2 for managing scalable cloud infrastructure

Accomplishments

Publishing and Research Automation Technology and Process Improvement - Elsevier Publishing Company


Intelligent Workflow Automation for Research Articles and Asian/European Patents

  • Led automation workflows for research articles and patent processing, improving efficiency in metadata capture.

Bibliography Section Identification and QA Automation

  • Automated the QA process for identifying bibliography sections in Elsevier’s research articles and patents, ensuring high precision and standardization.

Medical Tagging System Research

  • Spearheaded research into medical tagging systems for complex components, enhancing the system’s ability to tag and categorize medical data.

Chemical Analysis AI Solution for Patent Extraction (Reaxys Project)

  • Introduced AI-driven chemical structure extraction for patents, significantly improving the accuracy and processing speed for the Reaxys project.

OCR Implementation

  • Directed the implementation of OCR technology to automate the extraction of data from research articles and patents, improving processing capabilities and reducing manual effort.


Content Structuring Research - Wolters Kluwer Publishing Company

  • Developed new methods for data organization and content structuring, resulting in a 20% improvement in user engagement metrics and enhanced accessibility.


Market Research and Analysis - Stax Inc


Tea Market Research for Heladiv Tea Company

  • Conducted detailed market research for the tea industry, providing valuable insights into product positioning and market strategies.

Healthcare Market Analysis

  • Delivered comprehensive market analysis for the healthcare sector, identifying key trends and growth opportunities to inform strategic decisions.

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Scrum Alliance Issued Aug 2024
  • Technical Essentials - AWS
  • Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible - AWS
  • Foundational Certification in Agile Scrum - Career Sprints
  • Foundations of Project Management - Google


Additional Information

  • Innovation Award 2023, Innodata Inc - I was honored with the Innovation Award for my contributions to a groundbreaking project involving complex chemical compound systems.
  • Excellence in Action Award 2023, Innodata Inc - Excellence in Action Award from Innodata, recognizing my efforts and contributions to the Elsevier project , the world's leading scientific publisher

Languages

Tamil
Native language
Sinhala
Advanced
C1
English
Proficient
C2

Additional Information

Languages: English, Tamil, Sinhala.

Volunteering: Digital Resources for Education, Environmental Conservation Efforts, Crowd funding campaign.

Extra-curricular activities: Environment Pioneer Brigade (Ladies College), Committee Member of IT Club (Ladies College) , Committee Member of Hindu Society Club (Ladies College), Assistant Financial accountant (Rotaract club of Mercury institute of Management).

Timeline

Business Analyst

Innodata Inc
01.2022 - Current

Research Analyst

Stax Inc
11.2018 - 02.2019

Intern

IOM UN Migration Health Sri Lanka
02.2018 - 10.2018

Master of Science - Computer Science

Kingston University UK

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Kingston University UK

Diploma - Accounting And Management

ACCA

Local Advance Level - Commerce And Information Technology

Ladies College

Local Ordinary Level -

Ladies College
NIVETHA KISHORE KUMAR