Book Erudition..!!
Title: New Age Software Project Management: [Navigating the Technological Revolution]
Author: Harshad Acharya
Pages: 172
Genre: Non-Fiction/Self-Help
Publication date: 12 December 2023
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
About Author..!!
Harshad Acharya is an engineering and management professional working in a senior position at India’s largest business. He has rich industry experience working across the globe. He holds a technical patent granted by the European Patent Organization. Harshad Acharya is a celebrated author who was recognized for his Amazon Best Seller #1, “New Age Software Project Management.”
Beyond his literary endeavors, Harshad is a dedicated philanthropist, regularly supporting social service organizations through financial aid. His altruism extends to blood donation, having generously contributed on 33 occasions.
An adventurer at heart, Harshad explores the Sahyadri ranges in Maharashtra, scaling over 50 forts and mountains as a passionate mountaineer and trekker. On a personal note, Harshad hails from Mumbai, a city he proudly calls home, residing in one of its suburbs with his mother, wife, and daughter.
Book Description..!!
Are you a software engineering student? Are you aspiring for a career in software? Are you a practicing software professional who wants to enrich your knowledge and skills to elevate your role to the ‘Software Project Manager’ or ‘ Program Manager’?
The author guides the readers with his mantra of success- HAT OF SLAVE. Winner of “Golden Book Award – 2024″ & “Amazon BestSeller#1” “New Age Software Project Management” is a simple and practical guide for all students and professionals in the Information Technology and Project Management field.
The author has articulated the wisdom gained from his vast professional experience in this book in simple and lucid language. Going beyond the theory, the author focuses on the practical aspects of the practice of software project management, eschewing the technical and managerial jargon.
The author describes the expectations of the IT industry from the people in terms of technical skills and soft skills. Developing a storyline of an IT consultancy winning a big project, the author takes the readers on an exciting journey of Software Project Management in the new age of cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing all the fields of life.
Book Presentment..!!
Being a techie and having spent ample time in the Software Industry, I have always had the ambition to excel in my career in People Management. With the successful execution of many projects within the team and outside, I always discern the missing chunks that deeply affected my deliverables.
With too many courses, knowledge treasures, online classes, and course materials that are available to explore, I felt difficulty in absorbing the content due to plenty of reasons and these diverged to the point called “Captivating Interaction” during the content espousal.
Book Prelude..!!
Harshad’s NEW AGE Software Project Management broke the conventional format of knowledge presentation, The Author took the help of protagonist Gururaj, head of the Portfolio Management Division, ‘NextGen Consultants Limited’of Navi Mumbai to expound the concepts to his peers Nachiket, Pranali, Shreya and so on.
With a tinge of wit and carrying humongous experience in the field of ERP and FIN space, Gururaj marvels at the opportunity to win the reputation of Panacea Medico Inc. by not only adapting the Project Management dexterity but also upskilling his teammates to taste the success of delivering “Digital Transformation Project” on-time and error-free/Zero tolerant.
Book Accolades..!!
The author earnestly presented every concept that falls under the techniques of Project management with ease, Commendable granularity is something to be highlighted in this book that kept me glued while reading. He bestowed the cognizance and proficiency that he attained in his 25+ years of professional with the only motive of “Keep It Simple“. Transforming the theoretical info into adaptable real-life examples is a key takeaway for readers like me in this book.
Conclusion..!!
I am delighted to say, that this book was an undoubted helping aid to my recently led project, I was able to successfully apply most of the dealt concepts viz., practices, managing techniques, test cases, deployments, and Go-Live scenarios. All credit to Harshad Acharda for making me feel comfortable and adapting myself to the concepts and insights of Project Management aligning with Industry 4.0
Are you a software engineering student? Are you aspiring for a career in software? Are you a practicing software professional who wants to enrich your knowledge and skills to elevate your role to the ‘Software Project Manager’ or ‘ Program Manager’?
If your answer to any of these questions is ‘Yes’, then this book is a must-read for you.
End Notes..!!
Pro-Tip: If your forethought is to learn the concepts of Project Management and planning to give the certifications on PMP/Prince2/ITIL Advanced Concepts, I highly recommend this book as a first book before you pick the huge pile of course materials
Find my review of Harshad Acharya’s book “Story of X and Y” -> Here
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This blog post offers a thorough and insightful review of *New Age Software Project Management* by Harshad Acharya, breaking down complex concepts in an accessible way. The reviewer’s keen observations and thoughtful analysis make it an invaluable read for anyone interested in mastering modern project management strategies.
The book seems to sift the wheat from the chaff, and present project management in a simple and lucid manner. This is something which is the need of the hour, given the vast and confusing amounts of resources available in this domain.