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Praveen Deshmane

Project Manager
  • +81 704 798 4216
  • deshmane.praveen@gmail.com
  • Oita, Japan

About Me

Results-driven Project Manager with over 8+ years of experience in delivering high-profile projects across diverse industries. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, managing project lifecycles from initiation to completion, and implementing Agile methodologies to enhance project efficiency. Adept at developing and executing strategic plans, optimizing processes, and mitigating risks to achieve exceptional results. Recognized for reducing project costs by up to 20%, improving team performance, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction. Strong communicator with a track record of building robust relationships with stakeholders and driving project success.

Work Experience

Apr 2021 - Present
InfoTrack Telematics Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru

Project Manager

  • Completed a 4.7-year onsite assignment in Oita, Japan, gaining valuable cross-cultural experience while enhancing language skills. Successfully adapted to Japanese work culture, contributing to project efficiency and team collaboration.
  • More than 4 years of project managing and implementation experience with medium to large-scale ERP deployments covering the different phases of a software implementation project: from the pre-sales phase till go-live; including requirement analysis, configuration, development, migration, and testing.
  • Led a team of 5-10 to deliver complex software implementations, utilizing a well-documented PMO, support from PMO professionals, and various product, training, and delivery teams for successful execution.
  • Expert in planning, monitoring, and executing project activities within the defined scope, time, and budget.
  • Conducted over 200+ technical interviews and screened 400+ resumes to assess and recruit top talent, ensuring alignment with project requirements and organizational goals.
  • Spearheading the firmware development of the IM-830 product, a low-powered IoT device with advanced features including GPS, LTE, 4G, and various sensors. Utilized technologies such as C, FOTA, AWS S3, Python, Kibana, Nordic Semiconductor NCS 1.9.1, nrf9160 SoC, and various communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, TCP, UDP, HTTPS). See More
  • Led the development of an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) payment system, collaborating with Group companies to ensure seamless integration and deployment. Managed the project using AWS services and Python, including AWS Connect, DynamoDB, S3, Secrets Manager, Lambda, SNS, CloudWatch, API Gateway, and Boto3 SDK, to optimize and streamline payment processes.See More
  • Researched and developed, a first in Japan! full automation of transportation operations at a lodging facility using unmanned delivery robots during COVID-19, a WebRTC application to stream Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) camera feeds to a vue.js-based web application. Utilized WebRTC, Janus Gateway, Android, Python, and Nvidia Jetson Nano for efficient real-time video data streaming. See More
  • Led the development of a cloud-based SaaS telematics platform that integrated real-time data from various IoT devices for fleet management (FMSv14). See More
  • Optimized data pipelines using Apache Kafka, reducing data processing time by 30%.
  • Processessing GPS and sensor data for over 5000 vehicles, and integrates live camera video streams.
  • Managed a global client base of over 20 organizations across Japan, the USA, and India, coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering solutions that meet high-performance and scalability requirements.
  • Developed a react-based web app GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) Editor to manage public transportation schedules and geographic information, streamlining the publication and consumption of transit data through a standardized format. See More
Apr 2020 - Mar 2021
InfoTrack Telematics Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru

Principal Analyst

  • Developed an Android application enabling taxi drivers to make IP calls using Twilio SDK, including designing the new architecture and implementing the app. See More
  • Developed an AI-powered co-pilot platform that converts Android devices into a modular AR (Augmented reality) navigation tool. Designed heads-up navigation with turn-by-turn directions and customizable objects, improving driver safety through real-time scene classification, detection, and segmentation. Facilitated the visualization of road features, signs, traffic lights, and critical events on a customizable map.
  • Engineered a reporting system for CPU, disk, and memory usage of 500 AWS cloud servers monitored by Zabbix, leveraging Python 3, openpyxl, Zabbix API, and Selenium for automation and data processing.
  • Developed a react-based web application to manage OKICA IC card-related business, enabling seamless payments for Yui Rail and Bus service in Okinawa, Japan. See More
  • Developed a react-based web app GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) Editor to manage public transportation schedules and geographic information, streamlining the publication and consumption of transit data through a standardized format. See More
  • Provided technical training and mentorship to junior developers, enhancing their skills in software development and ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
Jan 2018 - Mar 2020
InfoTrack Telematics Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru

Android Developer

  • Developed an Automotive Taxi Driver application platform for Android tablets, leveraging 99% Kotlin to integrate seamlessly with the IM-870 product, optimizing taxi operations. See More
  • Developed an Android application that enables taxi drivers to view real-time AI-based taxi demand forecasts on their in-car devices, and also collaborated on designing the architecture and building both the Android and React-based web applications.
  • Researched and implemented methods to convert a Raspberry Pi 3 into a functional Wi-Fi router or hotspot.
Dec 2011 - Jan 2014
Prateek Technologies, Bengaluru

Java & Android Developer

  • Skilled in building and optimizing Android applications using Java and the Android SDK.
  • Expertise in creating intuitive user interfaces, managing data, and ensuring app performance across diverse devices while adhering to best practices.
  • Proficiency in integrating third-party APIs and adhering to Google’s guidelines is essential for delivering quality Android apps.

Tech Stack

  • C/C++, Dart, Java, Kotlin, Python
  • Android, Flutter
  • JavaScript, React, Node, Vue.js
  • AWS, Postgres, GraphQL, MSSQL
  • Express.js, FAST API, REST, Swagger
  • Asana, Confluence, Jira, Redmine

Soft Skills

  • Project Management
  • Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Build
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Motivation

Working on

Electronic Logging Device

Led a team of 10 to deliver complex software implementations.

Education

  • Master of Technology in Computer Science
    B.V.B CET, KA, India
    2014 - 2016
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
    S.K.S.V.M.A CET, KA, India
    2007 - 2010
  • Diploma in Computer Science
    B.V.V.S Polytechnic, KA, India
    2003 - 2006

Languages

  • English
  • Japanese (JLPT N3)
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Marathi

Publications

MRKFE

6th IEEE ICICES 2017, Chennai, India

Certifications

JLPT N3

Jul, 2025

OutSystem 10

Oct 2018

PMP

Udemy