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Driving innovation and operational excellence in product management and enterprise digital transformation, spearhead a strategic, results-driven approach that leverages a customer-centric focus and flawless program execution with expertise in Lean and SAFe methodologies, fostering high-performing teams committed to achieving sustainable success..

Over 21 years of leadership in product management and enterprise digital transformation, with a proven record in driving cross-domain innovation and success.
Leading strategic initiatives at Medtronic’s Advanced Engineering & Platform division, focusing on delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet market demands.
Expert in Agile methodologies, cloud computing, and digital transformation, enabling the development of innovative products across global markets.
Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams across regions, fostering innovation and collaborative excellence.
Skilled at aligning strategic vision with organizational goals, driving both immediate results and sustainable long-term growth

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Education

2024 - 2026

Pursuing MBA - University of Western Australia

2023 - 2024

Advanced Management in Business, IIMK

2007 - 2009

PG Diploma in Business Management, ICFAI Bengaluru

2001 - 2004

Bachelors in Electronics and Communication, JNTU University

MY PROJECTS

2019 - Present

2016 - 2019

2015 - 2016

2010 - 2015

2006 - 2010

2005 - 2006

2004 - 2005

Engineering Manager: Medtronic Engineering Innovation Centre, Hyderabad, India

Orchestrating, formulating, and implementing a holistic vision and strategy to propel future growth and enhance organizational performance.
Supervising the oversight of revenue, investment, and profitability objectives, ensuring alignment with strategic organizational goals.
Managed a $9M annual operating plan (AOP) and spearheaded collaborations with key partners.
Devising and executing comprehensive strategies to attract and retain a high-performing agile team, fostering a culture of excellence.
Guiding and mentoring a diverse group of embedded system product owners, Agile masters, and architects, promoting effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Utilizing UX research, Design Thinking, and Agile methodologies to optimize the development process of embedded systems, resulting in superior product quality.
Engaging in partnerships with startups and academic institutions to foster innovation and investigate emerging technological advancements.
Steering vendor relationships and advocating for open innovation initiatives, leveraging external expertise to enhance product development.
Led business acquisition initiatives and supervised the launch of technical and commercial proposals, ensuring alignment with market demands.

Head: Global Engineering, Robert Bosch GMBH, Hildesheim, Germany

Directed the global engineering team (USA, Germany, France, India, & Vietnam) of over 100 members and managed the product portfolio of commercial vehicle OEMs, focusing on vehicle infotainment and connectivity solutions.
Coordinated global collaboration among team members from various countries, fostering a culture of inclusivity and shared objectives.
Developed and implemented strategic competency management initiatives to enhance team capabilities and drive operational excellence.
Achieved a 20% reduction in development costs through optimal resource utilization at the global location.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define the strategic roadmap for vehicle computer systems, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs.
Led the deployment of ASPICE level 3 at the organizational level, enhancing process maturity and compliance with industry standards.
Managed resource allocation and optimization across global locations to achieve project objectives and reduce development costs.
Facilitated knowledge sharing and best practices among intercultural teams to enhance collaboration and innovation.

Group Engineering Manager - Projects & Platform, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions, Bengaluru, India

Successfully scaled the engineering team from 40 to 130 members while enhancing project delivery capabilities and operational efficiency.
Achieved a remarkable reduction in attrition rates from 20% to less than 5% through the implementation of effective retention strategies.
Exceeded revenue goals by over 100% for three consecutive years while exhibiting exceptional performance and strategic execution.
Established cooperation with Vietnam to develop in-vehicle infotainment projects, enhancing collaborative innovation and project execution.
Led the establishment of a new development location in Coimbatore, facilitating growth and expansion of project capabilities.
Established a Center of Competency for UX and HMI development, enhancing the organization's capabilities in user experience design.

Senior Product Manager, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions, Hildesheim, Germany/ Bengaluru, India

Managed program development for multiple infotainment products, ensuring successful project execution and delivery within established timelines and budgets.
Delivered fixed-price projects valued at over 20 million USD on time and within budget, exhibited exceptional project management capabilities.
Led the management of multiple project SOPs and deliveries, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and customer expectations.
Formulated emerging market product strategies to drive business growth and expand market share.
Developed next-generation connectivity products for the two-wheeler market, driving innovation and expanding product offerings.

Senior Software Engineer, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions, Bengaluru, India

Software Engineer, HCL Technologies Ltd., Chennai, India

Software Engineer, General Electrical – India Business Center Ltd., Hyderabad, India

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategy Development

Technology Integration and Adoption

Global Engineering

Innovation and Change Management

Product Management

Digital Technologies

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE

Member of Toastmasters, contributing to public speaking and leadership development.
Speaker at the Project Management 3.0 event at RBEI, Bengaluru, sharing insights on contemporary project management practices.
Panelist at the Convergence of AI & IoT event at RBEI, Bengaluru, discussing integrating emerging technologies.
Hosted various organizational events, including an idea evaluation, product fair, and career fair, fostering community engagement and professional development.
Organization-level lead for Communities of Practice (COPs), facilitating events with the participation of up to 900 individuals.
Ideated and launched Project Alchemy, a training management system,
Played a vital role in developing software capabilities at MEIC and was instrumental in driving the competency framework at MEIC, such as the NorthStar project for enhancing learning and growth opportunities

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