Chandrika B R

CEO

Hyderabad, Telangana, India27 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 28 years of experience in the GIS industry.
  • Led quality strategy for Maps at Apple.
  • Awarded 'GURU' Award for outstanding performance.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a GIS and Quality Management expert with extensive leadership experience.

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Change ManagementTechnical WritingStrategic PlanningPre-salesProgram ManagementTelecommunicationsProject PlanningProject ManagementDatabasesSoftware Project ManagementBusiness AnalysisCRMIntegrationSoftware DocumentationRequirements Analysis

About

As the India Lead for Maps Quality at Apple, I oversee the quality strategy, procedures, and processes for one of the most popular and widely used products in the world. With over 28 years of experience in the GIS industry, I have a proven track record of resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving operational improvements. I am passionate about developing and implementing quality improvement processes through collaboration with cross-functional teams, both internally and externally. I have also received multiple awards for my outstanding performance and leadership skills, including the "GURU" Award for three consecutive quarters in 2015-2 months 016. I am also a selected member of the Innovation and Diversity and Women@Apple groups in India, where I actively volunteer and promote the Apple culture of giving and creating a positive impact.

Experience

27 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
3 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Apple india private limited (custom..

India Lead - Maps Quality

Oct 2022Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

Apple

Manager - Maps quality

May 2016Sep 2022 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Tech mahindra

2 roles

Process Head

Jun 2013May 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Responsible for delivery of large account comprising of more than 300+ small projects & more than 800 FTE's.
  • Performed day-to-day operations and devising strategies for future business growth and managing customer relation.
  • Implement operational methods and ideas to maximize revenues and minimize operational costs, which generally translate into direct Profit & Loss of large process (Voice as well as Non Voice).
  • Responsible for delivery of Application development projects (External & Internal). Responsible for growing the practice & achieving revenue targets.

General Manager

Jun 2013Oct 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Avineon india pvt., ltd.

4 roles

Program Manager

Jan 2007Jan 2009 · 2 yrs

  • Managed teams of over 650+ GIS Engineers spread across the different geographies
  • Managed customers, influenced customer decisions and have consistently delivered / exceeded customer’s expectations
  • Successfully drove Six Sigma greenbelt projects resulting in annual savings
  • Grew several programs from start up to mature state with very high annual revenues (prime focus on Project setup, talent acquisition, retention & performance & quality management)
  • Many of the programs i handled were consistently ranked either # 1 or 2 amongst all vendors

Manager - QC

Jan 2004Jan 2007 · 3 yrs

  • Successfully drove Six Sigma greenbelt projects resulting in annual savings

General Manager - Projects

Promoted

Apr 2003Dec 2011 · 8 yrs 8 mos

  • Successfully executed multiple utility, telecom projects for global customers. Managed teams of over 650+ Engineers spread across different geographies. Managed customers, influenced customer decisions and have consistently delivered / exceeded customer's expectations.
  • Successfully drove Six Sigma greenbelt projects resulting in annual savings. Grew several programs from start up to mature state with very high annual revenues (prime focus on Project setup, talent acquisition, retention & performance & quality management).
  • Many programs managed were consistently ranked either # 1 or 2 amongst all vendors In addition to my program management role. Also, lead Avineon's ReMG (Resource Management group) with responsibilities for resource allocation across projects (both onsite & offshore), skill set gap analysis, training & development.

Team Lead

Apr 2003Jan 2004 · 9 mos

Global info solutions, bangalore

Project Leader

Jan 2002Jan 2002 · 0 mo · Bangalore

  • Leading the production team
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Monitor production
  • Developing & maintaining technical documentation

Gdr software ltd, bangalore

Executive – GIS Tech. Support

Jan 2000Jan 2002 · 2 yrs · Bangalore

  • Project Analyzing
  • Technical Support
  • Preparing Status Report
  • Analysis & Bug Submission
  • Responsible for Documentation (including all the Reports)
  • Monitoring the Testing Process
  • Customization of the Software

Nobel software systems, bangalore

GIS Associate (Role: Project Manager)

Jan 1999Jan 2000 · 1 yr · Bangalore

  • Responsible for Project Management Activities – Project Planning and scheduling
  • Setting up of procedures and guidelines for the smooth workflow
  • Managing Quality control activities to make sure that the defects free deliverable reaches the customer
  • Preparation of Project technical specifications, which are deliverable to the customer
  • Interacting with the client for technical problems and resolutions
  • Leading the production team
  • Developing & maintaining technical documentation

Infotech enterprises ltd,

Sr. CAD Engineer

Jan 1998Jan 1999 · 1 yr · Hyderabad

  • Time Estimations for drawings
  • Technical support for the production team
  • Administrative support for the production team
  • Preparing project wise plans
  • Preparation of problem and resolutions

Ices ltd

Jr. CAD engineer

Jan 1995Jan 1998 · 3 yrs · Bangalore

  • Data Conversion / capture
  • Records Management
  • Technical support
  • Prepare status and Quality Control

Education

Bangalore University

Post Graduation in Business administration — PGDBA

Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - University

B Tech — Information Technology

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