Akshay Sarode

Project Leader

Currently in Germany

Looking around Berlin, Germany

Electrical EngineeringSite ManagementTechnical PlanningProject ManagementMechanical Engineering

About me

I'm an experienced project manager with a Master of Business Administration & Engineering in Automotive from the University of Applied Sciences for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (FHM) in Germany. During my studies, I specialized in project management, process management, and strategy, and successfully completed my degree. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pune University in India. Throughout my career, I've gained extensive experience in various roles. As a Project Management Office Intern at IAV GmbH in Germany, I led multiple projects and collaborated with a cross-functional team of 18 members to ensure all project goals were met within the defined scope, timeframe, and to the satisfaction of the clients. I developed and maintained project plans, tracked milestones, and reported progress to senior management. Additionally, I conducted risk analyses and implemented risk mitigation measures. At AMDIS Media and IT Services GmbH, I worked as a Project Management Intern, gaining valuable insights into future mobility and supporting project managers in planning, executing, and closing projects. In my role as a Trainee Engineer at Raj Enterprises in India, I oversaw projects from quality control to delivery and implemented process optimizations to improve product quality. I've also completed internships at Matrix Robotics Pvt. Ltd in India and Accenture in Germany, where I further honed my project and process management skills. I'm fluent in English, have intermediate proficiency in German, and my native language is Marathi. I'm skilled in using various project management tools like Agile Framework, SCRUM, Waterfall, JIRA, and Confluence, as well as technical applications like Microsoft Excel, MS Project, Power BI, and SAP ERP. My certifications include Google Project Management, Advanced MS Excel, Primavera P6, and Power BI.

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Key data

Employed in construction: 3 years

Spoken languages: German, English

Previous Employers

Intern
IAV GmbH
Germany
Jan 2023 - Oct 2023 (9 months)
Led multiple projects, collaborated with a cross-functional team of 18 members ensuring all project objectives were met within the defined scope, time and fulfilling customer satisfaction. Developed and maintained project schedules, tracked milestones, analyzed data reported progress to senior management. Conducted effort estimation meetings, by collaborating with project contributors, ensuring optimum planning and resource allocation. Applied qualitative risk assessments to identify & mitigate project risks, ensuring smooth project progression & achievement of objectives. Developed KPI dashboards, project reports & presentations, summarizing potential risks & issues for customer coordination & reducing bottlenecks by 20%. Identified process optimization opportunities by conducting post-project reviews to evaluate project performance and implemented recommendations for the future.
Project Management
Intern
AMDIS Media and IT Services GmbH
Germany
Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 (2 months)
Conducted in-depth research and analyzed market reports on future mobility, contributing to reliable insights for project development. Assisted project managers in planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring all deliverables were met on time and within budget. Supported PMO in various administrative activities, contributing to the smooth operation of the project management office.
Project Management
Intern
AMDIS Media and IT Services GmbH
Germany
Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 (2 months)
Conducted in-depth research and analyzed market reports on future mobility, contributing to reliable insights for project development. Assisted project managers in planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring all deliverables were met on time and within budget. Supported PMO in various administrative activities, contributing to the smooth operation of the project management office.
Project Management
Construction Technician
Raj Enterprises
India
Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 (11 months)
Managed end-to-end projects for manufactured products, overseeing quality management, planning, execution, and delivery. Analyzed current processes, and sought opportunities for process improvement to enhance overall product quality and reduce bottlenecks. Coordinated cross-functional teams and stakeholders, by communicating effectively ensuring adherence to project specifications and goals.
Intern
Matrix Robotics Pvt. Ltd
India
Mar 2020 - Aug 2020 (5 months)
Utilized MS Project for creating project plans and WBS, employing Gantt charts and critical path analysis for strategic execution. Executed risk analysis & managed project risks and issues, by applying risk assessment matrix, and escalating as needed for effective resolution. Facilitated change management and process improvement initiatives, resulting in enhancing project flexibility, and reducing lead time.