About
Hi! I'm Shagun Srivastava, a skilled professional with expertise in project management, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. I am proficient in DevOps tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud technologies like AWS and GCP. I excel in driving successful projects and seek opportunities to apply these skills in project management roles. My commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and problem-solving forms the foundation of my work. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, hiking, and running. I am eager to leverage my skills to create a meaningful impact in my next role.
Work Experience
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Served as the primary point of contact for project teams requesting application assessments, managing intake and coordinating between technical teams and stakeholders
• Oversaw and tracked the progress of hundreds of assessments, ensuring timely delivery by assigning resources, monitoring milestones, and addressing issues as they arose
• Rewrote all team documentation, establishing standardized language and processes that enhanced clarity and efficiency across the team
• Managed nearly 300 projects to completion, contributing to over 1,000 projects in total, consistently achieving project goals within set timelines
• Utilized tools like Miro, Jira, Quip, and AppleScript to streamline project workflows and improve cross-team communication and collaboration
• Analyzed and presented complex technical findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborated cross-functionally with teams across Apple’s departments, building relationships that supported security initiatives and project outcomes
- Utilized DocuSign CLM, gaining proficiency in contract lifecycle management and honing skills in the creation, negotiation, and management of agreements.
- Utilized Smartsheets, amplifying my project management skills, including task tracking, Gantt charts, and reporting functionalities.
Key Skills: Collaboration, Communication, Time Management, Project Management
- Managed a team of 48 individuals and directed canvassing schedules
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to expand outreach efforts
- Facilitated weekly meetings with the management team and executed political events and fundraising initiatives
- Analyzed and compiled voter data using Excel
- Contributed to the development of advertising and public relations materials
Key Skills: Leadership, Strategic Planning, Teamwork, Cross-functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Ticketing, Marketing
- Pursued personal learning and development opportunities and shared best practices with the team
- Mentored new sales associates and contributed to a positive store culture
- Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member
- Achieved consistently high NPS (Net Promoter Score) ratings
Key Skills: Personal Growth, Mentorship, Communication, Customer Service, Sales
Projects
- Conducted extensive quality assurance testing of CaddieHQ to ensure optimal user experience
- Collaborated with teams, including engineering, design, and marketing, to define product roadmap and prioritize features
- Conducted user research and analyzed feedback to inform product decisions and improvements
- Managed product development lifecycle to launch, ensuring product goals were met on time and within budget
- Monitored product performance and conducted regular market research to identify new opportunities for growth
Key Skills: Project Management, Jira, Quality Assurance Testing, User Research, Collaboration, Communication, Product Development, Market Research, Data Analysis.
- Successfully built and deployed a Docker image for a Streamlit web application using Dockerfile and CapRover.
- Created a user-friendly application allowing for easy entry of Amazon links and generation of SEO-optimized affiliate marketing articles.
- Demonstrated technical skills in Docker, cloud platform integration, and deployment, emphasizing reliability and security.
- Showcased hands-on experience with containerization technologies and ability to deliver scalable applications.
Key skills: Docker, cloud platform integration, deployment, containerization technologies, scalability.
- Developed and deployed a highly available, scalable, and secure cloud-based solution for an AI-powered chatbot application.
- Utilized Docker to create a containerized environment, enabling seamless integration and migration to multiple infrastructure platforms.
- Implemented CI/CD pipeline to streamline development, testing, and deployment processes.
- Secured the deployment using SSL certificates and proper network security configuration, ensuring end-to-end data privacy and protection.
Key skills: Cloud computing, Docker, CI/CD, network security, SSL certificates.
Writing
Shagun's Newsletter is a personal newsletter written by me, covering various topics ranging from politics, economics, and technology to philosophy and social media. The newsletter provides insightful perspectives on current events and offers thought-provoking analysis on key issues impacting the world today. It features articles on the geopolitical significance of semiconductor independence, the need for federal data privacy legislation, and the effects of globalization in India, among others. The newsletter provides a platform for me to share my views on a diverse range of subjects.
Education
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies from UC Santa Barbara. During my time at UCSB, I was an active participant in the Data Science club, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the Indus cultural club.