Sujith Sukumaran

CEO

Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India22 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of experience in gaming industry leadership.
Expert in strategic partnerships and business development.
Pivotal role in promoting game development talent in India and MENA.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Gaming Industry Leader with extensive experience in business development and strategic initiatives.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentStrategic PlanningGame DevelopmentProgram Management

Other Skills

Business StrategyMarketing StrategyPartner Relationship ManagementStrategic InitiativesQAComputer GamesNew Business DevelopmentBusiness AnalysisIncubatorsIncubationTeam ManagementLeadership DevelopmentGame TestingScrumJIRA

About

Seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in the gaming industry, specializing in business development, strategic initiatives, and program management. Working as Director - Business & Technology Development Office at Sony India Software Centre. In Sony Interactive Entertainment, leading the charge in driving strategic partnerships and business development for Global Third-Party Relationships,. My role is pivotal in expanding strategic initiatives and managing the Hero Project for India and MENA regions, which supports and promots game development talent in these regions.

Experience

22 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Sony india software centre

4 roles

Director

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

GTPR Business Development & Strategic Initiatives member, responsible for Business Development for Global Third-Party Relationship (GTPR), Manage India Hero Project and Expand GTPR Strategic Initiatives.
Analyze trends across local markets, gain insights, and take strategic decisions.
Translating business needs into solutions and advocating SIE program advancements.
Risks, or threats analysis, G2M, and PR/ promotional plans.
Strategic advice & measurable analysis

Business DevelopmentBusiness StrategyStrategic PlanningMarketing StrategyPartner Relationship Management

Associate Director

Promoted

Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 · 11 mos

Driving Sony Interactive Entertainment Global Third-Party Relationship in India, managing India Hero Project.

Game DevelopmentProgram ManagementBusiness DevelopmentQABusiness StrategyComputer Games+2

Program Manager

Promoted

May 2014 – Mar 2023 · 8 yrs 10 mos

Supporting PlayStation Studios support team, Sony Pictures Entertainment on multiple projects, Business relationship, Planning and Strategy.
Responsible for the delivery and operations of multiple projects for Sony Interactive Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Develop suitable strategies and objectives.
Oversee deadlines, budgets, and activities.
Manage stakeholders and coordinate cross-project activities.
Supported more than 20+ projects for PlayStation Studios

Senior Test Specialist

Oct 2011 – Apr 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Building inhouse capability for SISC in supporting PlayStation Studios.
Executed Mutiple projects for PlayStation on various PlayStation platforms
Managing customer expectations, deadlines, budgets, and activities.

Sony interactive entertainment

Senior Program Manager PlayStation BDSI - India and MENA

Apr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · India · Remote

GTPR Business Development & Strategic Initiatives member, responsible for Business Development for Global Third-Party Relationship (GTPR), Manage India Hero Project and Expand GTPR Strategic Initiatives.
Manage India and MENA Hero Project
Analyze trends across local markets, gain insights, and take strategic decisions.
Translating business needs into solutions and advocating SIE program advancements.
Risks, or threats analysis, G2M, and PR/ promotional plans.
Strategic advice & measurable analysis

Business DevelopmentBusiness StrategyIncubatorsIncubationGame DevelopmentMarketing Strategy+2

Svaie

Founder

Mar 2011 – Oct 2011 · 7 mos · Bangalore

Implemented and streamlined project management and operational processes, significantly enhancing efficiency and productivity for the company's initiatives.

E4e interactive

QA Manager, Manager India Operations

May 2009 – Jan 2011 · 1 yr 8 mos

Established and managed the entire India operations for e4e Interactive Entertainment, previously known as Absolute Quality
Handled end-to-end planning and execution of all projects for the Indian center.
Built and led a team of over 100+ professionals.
Worked with customer: CodeMaster, Zynga, Bandi Namco, 505 Games and more..

Ea mobile

Associate Development Manager

Jan 2009 – May 2009 · 4 mos

Execution of projects, interacting with Development, QA and production team. Manage the budget and timelines.
Supported one of first in-house developed mobile game at the India location.
Managed a team of engineers, designers, and artists; outlined, scheduled, and tracked tasks.

Electronic data systems

Group Lead (Technical head)

Aug 2006 – Jan 2009 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Managed a team of 35 supporting various gaming devices - PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC, Mobile, Social.
Handled compatibility, functionality, regression, compliance (TRC, TCR, Lot Check), and performance testing.
Estimated, planned, and scheduled test pipelines and efforts; monitored and mentored teams, tracked work to closure.
Facilitated project planning, customer interfacing, requirement mapping and documentation, test planning, defect analysis, test execution, and process initiatives.
Customer worked with: Turbine, Sega, Codemasters, Vivendi Games, Foreign Media Games, Oxygen, Lego, Octagon, Micro Application, Atari, Midway, Zoo Digital, Arush, Easy Interactive,

Relq software

2 roles

Team Lead

Promoted

Jan 2004 – Jul 2006 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Manage team and clients for Global Game Publishers and Developers
Handled compatibility, functionality, regression, compliance (TRC, TCR, Lot Check), and performance testing