Balaji Nattamai

About Balaji Nattamai

Founder and Principal Consultant at Atulasoft LLC. With 30 years of experience providing…

Experience

1. Program Management Consultant

   Verizon

   Jan 2020 — Present · Irving, TX, US

   As a Program Management Consultant, responsible for assessing and analyzing Verizon\'s technology infrastructure and processes, developing strategies aligned with business goals.Delivered multi-million-dollar programs for Verizon’s Consumer and Business Groups, including AWS cloud migration, eCommerce re-platforming, Gen AI initiatives, and retail app enhancements; Managed 60+ onsite, offshore, and nearshore resources.Led the re-architecture of Verizon’s eCommerce services (shopping cart, ordering, device activation, billing, and POS) using AWS cloud, microservices, and the AWS Well-Architected Framework; Optimized scalability and performance through cloud transformation.Established and maintained a robust technology PMO framework, ensuring alignment with business objectives, governance compliance, and continuous process improvements; Defined success metrics, facilitated governance structures, and ensured strategic program delivery.Directed large cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, BI, AI, UI/UX, and Third-Party Vendors) across SAP-integrated supply chains.Provided expert guidance and support to development teams, ensuring that the implemented solutions align with architectural designs and best practices.Delivered Agile-driven releases, roadmaps, and test plans using JIRA, Tableau, and Adobe Analytics and acted as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving business case development and mitigating risks.Managed program budgets, vendor contracts, and ensured quality delivery and compliance with corporate standards.Overseen documenting architectural decisions, present solutions to stakeholders, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams to ensure alignment and understandingProvided expertise in technology trends, change management, and maintain strong client relation

Education

• The Wharton School

  Artificial Intelligence in Business

• The University of Texas at Austin

  PG Program in Data Science & Business Analytics

• University of Madras

  Bachelors, Economics

  1990 — 1993

• Aptech Computer Education

  Masters, Software Engineering

  1990 — 1994

• Stanford University

  Professional Certificate - Advanced Project Management

  2016 — 2017

Skills

• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Agile Methodologies
• Project Management
• Software Project Management
• Service-Oriented Architecture (Soa)
• Integration
• Consulting
• Program Management
• Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Process Improvement