Vidita Chavda

What Sets Me Apart

Why I'm Different

Most PMs manage projects. I understand them — technically, commercially, and culturally. Here's what that means in practice.

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Engineering Depth

I started as a software developer and built real systems. That means I can read code, challenge estimates, spot technical risks, and earn developer trust that most PMs never get.

Developer → PM arc

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Global Delivery Experience

I've managed stakeholders across Sweden, UK, USA, Germany, and Australia. I understand how culture affects delivery — and I've led workshops internationally under real project pressure.

5 Countries · 4 Industries

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Proven Excellence

PMP® Above Target in all three domains. CSM® with a perfect score. Hall of Fame recognition at Capgemini. Multiple client awards. This isn't just credentials — it's a pattern of delivery.

PMP® AT · CSM® 100%

Career Journey

Experience

A progressive arc from software engineering to technical project leadership — with accountability at every stage.

Apr 2024 — Present

Director

NikVid Inc. · Self-Employed · Greater Toronto Area

Founded and directing NikVid Inc., a federally incorporated Canadian IT consulting corporation delivering project management and technical advisory services.

Sep 2023 — Aug 2024

Assistant Project Manager

Appivo · Remote · Mississauga, ON

Drove Agile project delivery across web and mobile initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, stakeholder relationships, and end-to-end delivery timelines in a fast-paced remote environment.

Implemented Agile methodologies to enhance team efficiency and adaptability

Screened and hired qualified IT professionals to meet organisational needs

Mentored technical teams to drive innovation and achieve project goals

May 2021 — Sep 2023

Senior Solutions Developer

Appivo · Remote · Mississauga, ON

Took full technical and financial ownership of software projects — from architecture through deployment — while managing stakeholders, timelines, and quality assurance.

Successfully launched 2 mobile applications end-to-end with cross-functional teams

Converted customer requirements into robust solution architecture and data models

Owned JIRA backlogs, user stories, and full QA cycles through to production

Aug 2016 — May 2021

Senior Consultant

Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd. · Mumbai

Led a cross-functional remote team of 12 on enterprise application development and maintenance for major clients, with international stakeholder engagement in the Nordics.

Represented technical team in Sweden for 2-year application migration — received multiple management awards

Hall of Fame recognition for leading North Europe ColdFusion & Einstein application suite

Special Leadership Bonus — selected among a few for Group IT contributions in 2020

Oct 2013 — Jul 2016

Software Engineer → Senior Software Engineer

CitiusTech & Tech Mahindra · Mumbai

Built and maintained enterprise applications in healthcare and telecom domains, with early responsibilities in project coordination, business requirement analysis, and technical documentation.

AT&T telecom project — CSG Enterprise and BEAM estimation management tool

Healthcare project — MPI FNX repricing suite for MultiPlan at CitiusTech

SPOT Award and two Pat On the Back awards from Tech Mahindra

Credentials

Certifications

Each certification isn't just a badge — it represents a committed investment in delivery excellence. The PMP® Above Target result in all three domains speaks to how project management is actually practiced here, not just studied.

PMI · Jun 2026

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

Expires Jun 2029

★ Above Target — All Three Domains

Scrum Alliance · Aug 2022

Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM)

Expires Aug 2026 · ID: 001407797

100% Exam Score

Scrum Alliance · Aug 2022

Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO)

Expires Aug 2026 · ID: 1642535

Google · Oct 2023

Google Project Management Specialization

6-course programme · Credential: A5FEPBMMSYCK

Oracle · Feb 2016

PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate

88% Score

Meta · Feb 2025

The Full Stack

Credential: C0WEEILR99AE

The Case for Vidita

Why I Outperform PMs with the Same Credentials

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I've written the code being managed

ColdFusion, JavaScript, SQL, mobile app architecture — I've built it. When I review estimates or flag risks, developers know I'm not guessing.

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I've earned client trust internationally

From Capgemini's Nordic workshops to multi-country delivery at Appivo — I navigate cultural nuance and time zones without losing stakeholder confidence.

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I own outcomes, not just processes

Multiple awards including Capgemini Hall of Fame, Special Leadership Bonus, and client appreciation awards — recognition consistently driven by measurable delivery.

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Certifications earned with distinction

PMP® Above Target (all three domains), CSM® 100%, Oracle 88% — not just passed, but excelled. That reflects how I approach every project.

She's one of those rare people I'd work with again without a second thought. She joined us as an experienced dev lead unfamiliar with our tech stack — and became indispensable.

Jamie MacQuarrie

VP Product & GTM Leader · Managed Vidita at Appivo for 3+ years

Vidita consistently demonstrated exceptional technical skills and a strong work ethic. Her innovative solutions and dedication to excellence made her a top performer on our team.

Christian Blomquist

Project Manager @ RIIS Retail AS · Managed Vidita directly

She has been the best manager one could ever have. Passionate about learning, with impressive technical skills and special leadership qualities.

Neha Kharkar

Senior Associate at PwC · Reported to Vidita directly

Recognition

Awards & Honours

A consistent pattern across every organisation — recognised not just for delivery, but for leadership, client impact, and technical excellence.

2020 · Capgemini

Hall of Fame

Led North Europe ColdFusion & Einstein suite; key approver on MyCwave Wave 5 & 6 rollouts; conducted KT sessions across the team

2020 · Capgemini

Special Leadership Bonus

Selected among a small cohort across Group IT for significant contributions to Group IT success in 2020

Oct 2017 · Capgemini

Quarterly Client Appreciation Award

Recognised for outstanding client engagement during Nordic delivery engagements

Aug 2017 · Capgemini

Project Star Award

Awarded for exceptional performance on complex application delivery

Sep 2015 · Tech Mahindra

SPOT Award

Recognised for pursuit of excellence and consistently high-quality delivery

2014 · Tech Mahindra

Pat On the Back ×2

Two consecutive recognitions for innovation, implementation skills and resilience on the BEAMS application

Capabilities

Skills

Technical depth paired with delivery discipline — a combination most candidates can only claim one half of.

Project Delivery

Agile / Scrum Technical Project Management Stakeholder Management Risk Management Change Management Quality Management Project Planning JIRA

Technical Expertise

Software Engineering Systems Architecture IT Business Analysis Data Modelling SQL / PL/SQL ColdFusion JavaScript Microsoft Power BI

Leadership & Client

Cross-functional Leadership Client Relationship Management International Stakeholders IT Recruitment Coaching & Mentoring Strategic Thinking Requirements Analysis