Praveen Sadasivam, PMP Email: spraveen2@gmail.com Ph: +91-99 62 55 05 73 http://www.linkedin.com/in/praveensadasivam Profile Summary http://www.alliswellschool.in I have got a passion for the game of chess in both playing and teaching. I am a FIDE rated chess player (FIDE id: 25055704) with a standard rating of 1127. I am also a certified chess coach. I have been with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) since 2002. Currently I am working as a faculty of leadership skills, project management skills and soft skills. Earlier I as performing the role of a project manager wherein I had to interact with multiple stakeholders and handle teams with multiple skill sets. Having Project Management Professional (PMP) certified, I feel that I shall be a very good fit for the Project Manager requirement at Remote Chess Academy. Vision To excel in the field of chess and also to enable the same to as many people as possible. Involvement in Chess Overview I have been involved in chess right from my school days. I have been involved in conducting and attending tournaments, attending chess trainer workshops, etc. I run my own chess school, “All is Well School of Chess” (http://www.alliswellschool.in) at Chennai. India. I am performing the role of a chief coach here. I have got a premium membership at chess.com and is very active in it. My current rating for standard chess at www.chess.com is 1500+ (user id: spraveen2). My chess.com profile page is at: http://www.chess.com/members/view/spraveen2 I also have a very good connect with the entire Chess community across the globe. Chess Tournaments Conducted Since school days I have been conducting several chess tournaments at school and college level. In TCS I have conducted four tournaments in various centers where I had been working at. This also includes training center, where we have students joining fresh from Engineering Colleges. There is also a tournament planned across Chennai TCS (35,000+ associates). Activities Performed as a Chess Coach I have played the role of a chess coach at Emmanuel Chess Center, Alwarpet for a few months. I have attended level 1, level 2 and level 3 “Train the trainer” programs for chess coaches at Emmanuel Chess Center. This was conducted by Ebenezer Joseph, India’s first FIDE Trainer. As part of chess coaching activities, I have identified and implemented several training methodologies and tools for improving the game. I have also got a huge collection of books on chess openings, tactics, end games and several other key aspects of the game. There is a plan to conduct chess tournaments at our apartment community and similar communities in the neighborhood. I have also come up with curriculum and a detailed development plan for improving Chess skills. Currently, I run my own chess school, (http://www.alliswellschool.in) at Chennai, India Page 1 of 6 “All is Well School of Chess” Praveen Sadasivam, PMP Email: spraveen2@gmail.com Ph: +91-99 62 55 05 73 http://www.linkedin.com/in/praveensadasivam Chess Tournaments Participated http://www.alliswellschool.in FIDE rated: King Chess Foundation Chess Tournaments, Adyar Times Chess Tournament Others: Simultaneous match at Emmanuel Chess Center, Chess tournaments at TCS, Inter and intra school chess tournaments, intra college chess tournament, etc Connect with Chess Fraternity I have got a very good national and international network with the chess community viz LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp, Skype, Chess.com and other networking sites. Apart from this, I have got a good connect with chess players, coaches and coaching centers across Chennai. I have established a good connect with suppliers of chess materials, books, etc. Roles Played (Project Manager, Training Content Developer, Trainer) At TCS training center, I was as a tech lead for fresh associates. Apart from that I also performed the role of a lead, where I help and direct all the tech leads who conduct sessions for the associates. As a project manager and trainer, the major activities that I have performed includes: > Business and requirement analysis, > Management of various stake holders including onsite-offshore co-ordination, > Team building, Billing management, Internal audits and reviews for other projects, > Delivery management of projects of various sizes, > Conducting soft skill sessions for first time managers, > Preparation of course content, curriculum and training videos Travel to the United States of America I have had the opportunity to work with six different customers based out of different locations. I have been to USA twice as part of project assignments. I have handled project teams from various domains with associates from varied culture. Other Interests Soft Skill Faculty: Apart from chess, I have been actively involved in conducting soft skill sessions on various topics which include Project Management Concepts, Leadership skills, Communication skills, Presentation skills, Team work skills, Negotiation skills, Grooming for first time managers, Email and telephone etiquette, Logical and lateral thinking, etc. Book Talks: I have also presented book talks on various self improvement books such as “The.Secret”, “The Power”, “As you think” etc. Project Management Faculty: After getting Project Management Professional (PMP) certified, I have also conducted sessions on PMP training, SDLC and Project Leader’s training. Have also shared tips and tricks on MS word, excel and power point in training sessions. Puzzles: I have got a flair solving logical, analytical and critical thinking puzzles. Healing: I am a certified healer, and can do healing based on acu touch principles. Activities during school and college days: In school I participated in teacher’s day events, maths and biology week, interschool quiz, interschool chess tournaments, etc. I have given GRE and TOEFL exams during college days. Page 2 of 6 Praveen Sadasivam, PMP Email: spraveen2@gmail.com Ph: +91-99 62 55 05 73 http://www.linkedin.com/in/praveensadasivam Educational Qualifications http://www.alliswellschool.in Degree and Date Institute Major and Specialization Advanced Acupuncture and Healing Techniques, (Ad. Acu), Apr 2013 Dr.Brothers Institute, Bharat Sevak Samaj Healing techniques Master of Technology, (M.Tech), Jan 2002 Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras Chemical Engineering Bachelor of Technology, (B.Tech), Jul 2000 Central Electrochemical Research Institute, (CECRI) Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering Diploma in German, (ZDaF), Oct 1998 Goethe Institut, Germany through CECRI German Language Events Conducted Event and date Chess tournament, ILP center, Feb 2013 Details Co-ordianting with the Maitree team on conducting Chennai Level Chess tournament Involved in “Aspire” content update. “Aspire” is the pre-learning material given for new joiners. For newly joined associates at ILP center Book talk at ILP center, Jan 2013, Nov 2013 Book: ”The Power” - Rhonda Byrne Campus Commune Initiatives, Dec 2012 Prepared a deck on "How to prepare for aptitude tests" as part of employability for college students "Technology Journal" for RMG associates Co-ordinated on "Technology Journal" question preparation for RMG associates Book talk at TCS, Siruseri, Nov 2012 Books: “The Secret”, ”The Power” - Rhonda Byrne Vivacious TCS – Video content creation Created training video content for “User Interface” module Book talk at TCS, RTSC, Jul 2011 Book: ”As you think” - James Allen Chess tournament at TCS, Sep 2010 At Woolworths account at RTSC Chess tournament at TCS, RTSC, Sep 2009 At Nielsen account at Siruseri Anti-chess tournament at TCS, Tidel, Sep 2003 Events Attended At AT&T wireless account at Tidel Park Event and date Details Rated chess tournaments at Chennai FIDE rated Panelist at recruitment drives Was part of interview panel for both new joiners and experienced professionals Simul Chess tournament At Emmanuel Chess Center at Chennai Auditing and reviewing of projects Internal auditor and project management reviewer Champions for a cause, Aug 2011 Chess tournament by World Vision India and ECC Foreign Language Initiative Co-ordinator, 2010 Co-ordinated the activities at Woolworths account Volunteered at Hats Off, Jun 2003 TCS’s long service award function Volunteered at recruitment drive, Mar 2004 At off-campus recruitment at Anna University Volunteered with an NGO – “SMILE”, 2003 Volunteered for “Auto driver’s welfare” program Maitree TCS Chennai Chess Tournament "Aspire" content update Page 3 of 6 Praveen Sadasivam, PMP Email: spraveen2@gmail.com Ph: +91-99 62 55 05 73 http://www.linkedin.com/in/praveensadasivam Memberships and Certifications http://www.alliswellschool.in Professional Society / Certification and date certified Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by Project Management Institute (PMI), 25th Mar 2009 Chess Trainer (Level 3) from Emmanuel Chess Centre Chess.com premium member. Member since 2008 Awards Received Description and date Awarded by TCS GEMS: Received 17 awards in various categories which include Maitree prize, AIP Anchor, CLP Faculty award, Champions of ILP , (S)miles, On the Spot, Service and Commitment, etc Patron of the library from TCS IRC (library), Jul 2010 and Nov 2014 Selected in the top 3 PMs in APAC in top 10 project manager’s contest, Aug 2010 First prize in Chess tournament conducted at ILP Chennai, Jul 2013 Champions of CLP for PMP training Best delivery team award in TESCO, Feb 2012 “(S)miles” award for being a panel in campus interviews Champions of Initial Learning Program (ILP) for being faculty, Jan 2012 Long service award – for completing 10 yrs with TCS, Mar 2012 On the spot award for individual excellence in project delivery, Feb 2009 National Talent Search Examination Scholarship by National Council of Educational Research and Training, 1994 Leadership and Soft Skill Training Programs Conducted Description of training and date Organised at Metamorph session of LDP (Leadership Development Program) team (Session: Project, Change and Risk management) ASCENT: Leadership Development Program for first time managers Telephone Etiquette sessions for a leading telecom account, Jun 2013 Basics of Java/ J2EE for new joiners at TCS Tata Consultancy Services “Train the trainer” program on softskill and aptitude for the Competency Development Center at SRM University, Chennai, July 2012 Project Management Workshop as part of “Pragati 5”, June 2012 Conducted a personality development program through TCS (POISE) for students of Thiagarajar College of Engineering, May 2012 Project Management Professional (PMP) training, since Jul 2009 Software development lifecycle, metrics, integrated project management system, Nov 2010 Project Leader’s training, Jun 2009, Team building session, Oct 2008 Page 4 of 6 Tata Consultancy Services Praveen Sadasivam, PMP Email: spraveen2@gmail.com Ph: +91-99 62 55 05 73 http://www.linkedin.com/in/praveensadasivam Papers Presented/ Submitted http://www.alliswellschool.in Description Conducted by Submitted abstract on “Importance of mentoring” for Project Management National Conference 2012 (conducted by PMI India) Uploaded a caselet in Knowmax at TCS on “Enhancing Strategic Sourcing Capability of a Large Retailer” Semiconductor Septum Cells at Annamalai University, 1999 About the functioning of “The Human Brain” at CECRI, 1996 Submitted a paper on “Qualities of an accepted teacher” for college magazine at CECRI, 1996 Leadership and Soft Skill Training Programs Attended Description of training and date Conducted by Leadership and management programs at “Lynda.com” Project Management Conference - PMI Chennai, India, 19th Feb 2012 “Pragati” - TCS leadership development program, Apr till Nov 2011 The seven habits of highly effective people, 2 nd Jul 2011 Lead without a Title - Robin Sharma, 25th Feb 2011 National Conference: Project Management - PMI HYD, India, 15th Nov 2009 Train the trainer for PROPEL at TCS, Feb 2009 Reaching for the stars, (by Awakening Human Potential) Jan 2008 PMP Study Circle – Sessions, Feb 2009 Back to Basics, May 2012. On communication, team alignment, PM tools Interviewing Skills, Nov 2006 Project Leader’s training, Sep 2006 Tata Business Excellence Model Awareness, Jan 2004 Effective Technical Writing, Jan 2004 Effective Presentation, Aug 2003 Induction Training Program (ITP), Mar 2002 Page 5 of 6 Energy Centre, Mumbai Praveen Sadasivam, PMP Email: spraveen2@gmail.com Ph: +91-99 62 55 05 73 http://www.linkedin.com/in/praveensadasivam Personal Details http://www.alliswellschool.in Name: Praveen Sadasivam Date of birth: 31-Jan-1979 Age, Gender: 35 Yrs, Male Interests and hobbies: Playing chess, reading self improvement books, healing/ treatment Languages Known: English, Tamil, Hindi, German Nationality: Indian Contact Details Phone: +91 - 99 62 55 05 73 (mobile), +91 - 44 - 4303 6871 (landline) Email: spraveen2@gmail.com FIDE id: 25055704 Skype: spraveen2chess Google/ Hangout: spraveen2 Twitter: spraveen2_twit Facebook: Individual Profile: “Praveen Sadasivam”, Group: “All is Well School of Chess” : http://www.linkedin.com/in/praveensadasivam Website: http://www.alliswellschool.in Address: 4 J, Block 3, Ceebros Orchid, 263/ 33 Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Chennai 600042, Tamilnadu, India References 1. Ebenezer Joseph, India’s first FIDE Trainer, Certified by the World Chess Federation and FIDE Trainer Academy, Berlin, Germany. Email: emmanuelchess@gmail.com, emmanuelchessoffice@gmail.com 2. Harish Kumar, Online Chess Coach Email: harish.chess2008@gmail.com Page 6 of 6