Saikumar Talla

About Saikumar Talla

Experienced professional with over 11 years in Business Analysis, Application Programming, and Supply Chain Management, with a proven track record in leading cross-functional projects and optimizing operations using WMS, TMS, and CRM systems. Specializing in GenAI, OpenAI, and creating chatbots, I am skilled in prompt engineering, integrating advanced AI technologies, and content management using AEM. Certified in Microsoft Azure and Power BI, I am adept at implementing Agile methodologies and managing stakeholders effectively

Experience

1. Business Analyst - Manager

   Cognizant

   Mar 2023 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   At Cognizant, I specialize in developing cutting-edge accelerators and bots using OpenAI services, including the Enterprise Data Explorer, CallDesk Assistant & Insights, GenAI-infused AIOps/AISecOps, Drivetrain Observability and Monitoring, and Drivetrain Advanced Event Processor.Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy accelerators- Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of accelerators to meet customer requirements- Define accelerator roadmaps and go-to-market strategies in collaboration with product management and marketing teams- Stay updated with the latest OpenAI services and industry trends to identify new opportunities- Integrate accelerators with other products and services, hosting them on customer tenants- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and data privacy standards- Conduct product demos to showcase features, capabilities, and benefits to customers and stakeholders- Support pre-sales activities such as presentations, RFI/RFPs, demos, workshops, and gap/fitment analysis- Gather feedback from demos to improve and tailor future presentations- Support customer engagements and drive adoption of accelerators in collaboration with sales and business development teams- Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops for customers and partners- Conduct research and analysis to inform the development of new accelerators- Lead the design and implementation of proof of concepts and prototypes- Gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and align on project goals with internal and external stakeholders- Develop and maintain documentation, including technical specifications, user guides, and release notes- Mentor and coach junior team members on best practices and professional development- Participate in industry conferences, webinars, and events to showcase accelerators and build thought leadership.

Education

• Mahboob College High School

  High School Diploma, SSC

  2004 — 2005

• Nalanda Junior College

  Higher National Diploma, MPC

  2005 — 2007

• JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad

  B.Tech, Information Technology