Poorajith Sasikumar

Project Analysis & Management Support

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA
Aug 2023 – May 2025

At WPI, I've been at the forefront of transforming how the institution manages its IT projects and processes. My journey here has been about bringing innovation to academic project management and creating lasting impact.

• Revolutionized the project intake process by developing a comprehensive Portfolio Management App using SharePoint and Power Apps. This innovation enabled stakeholders to make data-driven decisions across 60+ parameters, significantly streamlining the IT project intake process and improving resource allocation.
• Spearheaded a major digital transformation initiative by leading the integration between Teradata and HALO ITSM systems. This complex project required deep understanding of both systems and careful planning to ensure zero data loss during migration while maintaining business continuity.
• Created an innovative Project Prioritization Matrix in SharePoint that transformed how projects are evaluated and selected. This tool increased prioritization accuracy by 60%, leading to better resource utilization and project success rates. The matrix considers multiple factors including strategic alignment, resource availability, and business impact.
• Led a comprehensive overhaul of IT documentation processes, implementing new standards and templates that significantly improved knowledge sharing and operational efficiency. This initiative has become a benchmark for other departments looking to improve their documentation practices.

Junior Solution Architect

PluginLive Technologies Private Ltd, Chennai, India
Aug 2022 – July 2023

My role at PluginLive was a perfect blend of technical leadership and product innovation, where I had the opportunity to shape the future of higher education recruitment through technology.

• Orchestrated the development of a groundbreaking $150K higher education recruitment platform. This wasn't just about managing a team; it was about reimagining how educational institutions connect with potential students. Working with a diverse team of 10+ professionals, we created a solution that transformed the traditional recruitment process into a streamlined, digital experience.
• Championed Agile methodologies in a traditionally waterfall environment, introducing Scrum practices that revolutionized our development process. By implementing daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and backlog refinement sessions, we achieved a remarkable 25% reduction in time-to-market for our MVP, setting a new standard for project delivery.
• Pioneered a comprehensive project management framework incorporating RAID logs, RACI matrices, and CPM charts. This systematic approach brought unprecedented clarity to cross-functional teams, enabling smoother collaboration and more predictable delivery timelines.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement through enhanced project workflows in JIRA and Confluence. By implementing detailed KPI tracking and risk management processes, we saw a 40% improvement in project efficiency and significantly reduced delivery bottlenecks.
• Built and nurtured strong relationships across technical teams, creating a collaborative environment where front-end, back-end, and cloud teams worked in harmony. This synergy was crucial in scaling our platform infrastructure and maintaining high performance standards.

Product Manager

Indie Spirit Technologies, India, Chennai, India
May 2020 – Aug 2022

At Indie Spirit, I embarked on an exciting journey to build and scale the company's flagship e-commerce platform. This role was pivotal in shaping my understanding of end-to-end product development and user-centric design.

• Spearheaded the development of Indie Spirit's flagship e-commerce platform, a project that became the cornerstone of the company's digital transformation. Working with a talented cross-functional team of designers, developers, and QA engineers, we created a platform that seamlessly integrated web and mobile experiences.
• Implemented an innovative approach to product strategy by combining Agile sprints with Critical Path Method (CPM). This hybrid methodology allowed us to maintain agility while ensuring structured delivery of features, resulting in consistent, high-quality releases that delighted our users.
• Developed a unique stakeholder engagement model that transformed how we gathered and prioritized requirements. By facilitating collaborative workshops and regular feedback sessions, we ensured that our product roadmap aligned perfectly with business objectives and user needs.
• Revolutionized our data reporting system by creating custom analytics dashboards using Power BI and SharePoint. This initiative automated over 60% of our monthly KPI reporting, providing real-time insights that enabled faster, data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Led the product through a successful market launch that achieved a remarkable 20% adoption rate in the first quarter. This success was built on extensive user research, prototyping, and iterative testing, ensuring that every feature addressed real user needs.
• Fostered a culture of design excellence by working closely with UI/UX teams to create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces. Our focus on user experience led to a significant 35% reduction in bounce rates and increased user engagement across the platform.

AI-Powered Portfolio Management

Python | Machine Learning | Financial Analytics
Personal Project

• Developed automated trading algorithms using Python and ML models for portfolio optimization
• Implemented real-time data analysis with predictive modeling for market trend identification
• Created intuitive dashboards for performance tracking and risk assessment
• Achieved 15% improvement in portfolio performance through algorithmic decision-making

Enterprise Portfolio Management System

SharePoint | Power Apps | Power BI
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

• Designed and implemented comprehensive IT project intake system serving 60+ parameters
• Created automated workflows reducing project prioritization time by 60%
• Built interactive Power BI dashboards for stakeholder decision-making
• Streamlined resource allocation and improved project visibility across the organization

Higher Education Recruitment Platform

Full-Stack Development | Agile Management
PluginLive Technologies

• Led cross-functional team of 10+ professionals in developing $350K recruitment platform
• Implemented Agile methodologies resulting in 25% faster time-to-market
• Integrated AI-powered matching algorithms for student-institution compatibility
• Achieved 40% improvement in project efficiency through systematic approach

E-commerce Platform Development

Product Strategy | UI/UX Design | Analytics
Indie Spirit Technologies

• Spearheaded end-to-end product development from concept to market launch
• Collaborated with UI/UX teams to achieve 35% reduction in bounce rates
• Implemented analytics dashboards automating 60% of monthly KPI reporting
• Achieved 20% adoption rate in first quarter post-launch

Open Source Contributions

Community Leadership | Technical Writing
FOSS Community & Medium

• Active contributor to Free Software Foundation Tamil Nadu (FSFTN)
• Published technical articles on Medium reaching 1000+ readers monthly
• Organized 25+ tech events and workshops on blockchain and AI
• Mentored students and professionals in technical skill development

Blockchain Education Initiative

Content Creation | Educational Technology
Blocks & Checks YouTube Channel

• Created educational content explaining blockchain technology to general audience
• Developed comprehensive tutorials and explanatory videos
• Built community of blockchain enthusiasts and learners
• Simplified complex technical concepts for broader accessibility