Sep 2024 – May 2025 · 8 mos · Hybrid

• A key contributor to the merger between MX Player and Amazon miniTV.
• I drove the integration of two dynamic content platforms, ensuring seamless alignment across engineering, product and IT operational teams. With a strong focus on scalability, I played a pivotal role in streamlining the technological and architectural framework, driving performance optimization and delivering enhanced user experiences. My work emphasized on robust, scalable solutions that closed the gap between content delivery and consumer demand in a fast-paced digital environment.

Dec 2021 – Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Hybrid

• I spearheaded the technical initiatives across Subscriptions, Ad Implementations and 3rd Party integrations spanning web, consumer apps, and connected TV platforms.
• Within the India Business Unit, I played a pivotal role in establishing and expanding the TPM organization, driving substantial enhancements in technical program delivery, operational efficiency and overall organizational performance.
• I led initiatives focused on refining release management processes, mitigating technical debt, ensuring compliance with regulations, optimizing performance and costs and effectively managing change. These efforts resulted in tangible improvements that significantly contributed to the company's success.

Jun 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• In my capacity, I took charge of leading and orchestrating product & engineering to conceive, develop, and implement software features for the OLA S1 and OLA S1 Pro electric scooters.
• I successfully managed multiple portfolios, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, software developers, business operations, marketing, legal, and external partners.
• Together, we navigated through challenges to met an aggressive deadline for launch of Ola S1 & S1 Pro Electric Scooter in India & International markets.

Apr 2019 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• I spearheaded and oversaw engineering programs across mobile, web, and backend teams, implementing agile practices to facilitate efficient and effective product releases.
• I played a pivotal role in translating business requirements into actionable technical deliverables, proactively addressing technical infrastructure challenges and feasibilities.
• Additionally, I adeptly managed stakeholders and team dependencies, identified and mitigated risks, and navigated resource constraints. By adeptly eliminating significant roadblocks, I fostered a culture of continual improvement and innovation within the organization.

Aug 2017 – Mar 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• I spearheaded the establishment of the TPM organization and program management SOPs across engineering, product, dev-ops, and strategy teams.
• My responsibilities included organizing and tracking deliverables, clarifying project scope, proactively managing risks and dependencies, prioritizing tasks, and swiftly addressing roadblocks.
• Additionally, I maintained close communication with stakeholders, monitored key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensured strict adherence to business processes, ensuring the successful execution of projects.

Oct 2016 – Aug 2017 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Established Program Management Framework (Scrum) across Engineering Teams (UI, Backend, Dev-Ops) to build custom solutions/products for Internal Akamai Teams based on their ROI.

Jun 2015 – Sep 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Drove configurations & implementations of Replicon’s pre-packaged/custom solutions for SMB’s & Mid-Market Customers with standard six-phase implementation process.

Apr 2013 – May 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Managed E2E Implementation of post-production feature/change requests, new module Integrations for MetricStream’s suite of Products.

Nov 2010 – Mar 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Lead & Managed Deployments & Upgrades across Business application services by strict practice of ITIL processes for SLAs, change, release and problem management.