Prasad Banoth

About Prasad Banoth

Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, and live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, and every part of your body, be full of that idea and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.\"-Swami Vivekananda* At Zen Technologies Limited, my role as a Project Lead intertwines project management prowess with mechanical engineering expertise from Kakatiya University.* Our team prioritizes strategic alignment with company goals, fostering stakeholder communication and risk mitigation to ensure project success.* Successfully delivered projects, improved project efficiency, managed large teams,etc.* Use metrics to showcase your impact:\"Reduced project costs by 20%,\"\"Increased team productivity by 25%,\" etc.* Dynamic Project Lead with 5 years of experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.* Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, PMP-certified.* Proven track record of driving project success through strategic planning, effective communication, and innovative problem-solving.* Demonstrated ability to drive programs and projects to completion in challenging conditions.* An expert in facilitating the definition of project missions; can champion and promote service improvements on an ongoing basis to continually improve quality and client satisfaction.* Proactively identify new business opportunities, create and track detailed project plans, manage schedules, identify potentials risks, come up with mitigation plans, and strategies for issues resolution.* Experience in managing multiple Global Delivery teams with vast experience in Delivery Management, Project Management, Team Management, Implementation Management & Stakeholder Management.* Communicate projects status and updates to stakeholders – Internal and External.* Set project objectives; coordinate execution of implementation, changes, and transition plans.* Proficiency in the processes and methods of business analysis, product implementations.* Ensure that all project milestones are billed in the invoicing cycles and create invoices.* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Adept at building strong relationships with global clients / teams.

Experience

1. Project Lead

   Zen Technologies Limited

   Mar 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Led cross-functional PODs to deliver high-impact projects across Export, Domestic, Live/Virtual/Driving Simulator, and Anti-Drone domains.* Achieved a 100% On-Time, In-Full, Quality (OTIFQ) delivery rate by aligning project execution tightly with evolving market needs and client expectations.* Integrated Six Sigma, AI, and Collaborative Robots (Cobots) into manufacturing processes, driving significant efficiency gains and elevating customer satisfaction.* Oversaw full project lifecycles, including planning, execution, monitoring, and completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and stakeholder requirements.* Developed comprehensive project plans with clear goals, realistic timelines, and optimized resource allocation.* Directed and motivated multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and timely achievement of project milestones.* Managed project budgets responsibly; successfully advocated for additional funding when necessary to mitigate risks or enhance outcomes.* Served as the primary liaison for all project stakeholders, facilitating transparent, consistent communication and stakeholder engagement.* Proactively identified and mitigated project risks, maintaining rigorous quality control throughout all phases.

Education

• State Board of Technical Education and Training

  Diploma of Education

  2013 — 2016

• Kakatiya University

  B.Tech

  2016 — 2019