Rama Krishna

Rama Krishna (Rk)

Senior Manager IT & Operations

Experienced IT and data management professional with over 25 years in information technology and operations. Expert in aligning technology with organizational goals, digital transformation, and leading cross-functional teams.

[email protected] +91 9494409843
Hyderabad, India

Career Expertise

Senior Manager IT & Operations
J-PAL South Asia @ IFMR | Hyderabad
Dec 2023 - Present (10+ Yrs total affiliation)
  • Developed and implemented IT strategies, maintaining secure infrastructure and integrating new technologies.
  • Managed IT budget, negotiated cost-efficient solutions, and ensured compliance with industry best practices.
  • Led a team of 9 IT staff, promoting professional development and a collaborative environment.
  • Oversaw IT projects and system maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Monitored KPIs, provided IT support and training, and managed research data accuracy and security.
Key Achievements:
  • Improved data accuracy and security through strategic IT initiatives.
  • Enhanced technological skills of staff and students via effective IT support and training.
Sr. Manager Monitoring & Evaluation
India HIV/AIDS Alliance | Hyderabad
Oct 2007 - Nov 2023 (6 Yrs)
  • Designed and implemented M&E frameworks, establishing KPIs and ensuring data accuracy.
  • Led data collection and analysis, producing actionable reports and ensuring compliance.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to align M&E activities with project objectives.
  • Managed multiple projects, developed timelines, allocated resources, and ensured timely completion.
Key Achievements:
  • Improved data accuracy by 50% through a comprehensive M&E framework.
  • Trained over 50 staff members in M&E best practices, enhancing evaluation capacity.

Professional Journey

I began my career as an IT Assistant to the Joint Collector during the 1998 Parliament elections in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. Subsequently, I diversified my experience by contributing as a 3D Animation artist and background musician for a local television network. Transitioning into education and software development, I served as a Software Developer and Physical Science Teacher at Sri Rama Rural Academy, concurrently holding the role of Project Manager at a local NGO (AIRTDS).

These experiences laid a solid foundation for my academic pursuits, culminating in the completion of my Master of Computer Applications. After joining Alliance as Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, I furthered my academic journey and completed a second post-graduation in Master of Social Work, enhancing my skills in community engagement and social development. My tenure at Alliance also provided invaluable experience working on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Avahan Project.

Core Skills

Management & Operations
Project Management Team Leadership Strategic Planning Budget Management Communication Skills
Development Stack
.NET / C# / VB Full-stack Dev Python & Django DevExpress Office VBA JS / JQuery / CSS
Cloud & Data
SQL AWS / Azure / GCP AI & ML Salesforce Admin Cybersecurity
Hardware & IoT
Arduino / ESP32 Robotics Micro Controllers

Qualifications

Master of Social Work
Nagarjuna University
Master of Computer Science
Bharathidasan University (Andhra Loyola College)
B.Sc Electronics & Comm.
ASN College

Languages

English Telugu (Native) Hindi