Asha Panduranga Naidu

Work History

Uber Technologies Inc.

02.2021 - Current

Drive digital procurement strategy across the Sourcing and Procurement organization, with an emphasis on scalable adoption, process transformation, and long-term value creation.
Lead transformation initiatives across strategic sourcing, including training design, change enablement, and the rollout of new tools to accelerate adoption and impact.
Design and maintain KPI tracking frameworks and analytics dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making and operational transparency.
Coordinated RFPs/RFQs for major contracts, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process.
Spearhead sourcing optimization and cost-saving programs through advanced analytics, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
Explore and implement AI opportunities within sourcing workflows to drive automation, enhance insights, and improve sourcing efficiency.
Manage cross-functional solution design and process mapping, ensuring scalable and efficient process architectures aligned with business needs.
Oversee datacenter commodity databases, including configuration management, revision control, and change management processes, to ensure accuracy and traceability.

Accenture Consulting

07.2018 - 01.2021

Defined and executed digital engineering and PLM strategies for global clients, including roadmap development, RFP contributions, and executive-level presentations.
Led site-level and process consulting engagements, aligning PLM initiatives with broader enterprise transformation goals.
Acted as a trusted industry SME, supporting go-to-market (GTM) strategy development for the Australia and UK regions, with a strong focus on scaling digital engineering capabilities.
Delivered end-to-end PLM implementation projects, including full-scale change management, ensuring successful adoption across stakeholder groups.
Advised clients on how to optimize their PLM processes and systems, enhancing product development efficiency, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration.
Conducted business process analysis to identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and standardization across the product lifecycle.

Infosys Private

08.2016 - 12.2017

Conducted thorough system audits to assess the effectiveness of existing PLM infrastructures, recommending essential upgrades and improvements.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to define and translate business requirements into effective PLM solutions.
Provide tool configuration and data migration support to ensure smooth system implementation and continuity.
Delivered customized training programs to clients, enabling them to maximize the benefits of their PLM systems.
Supported successful product launches by ensuring timely completion of all phases in the product lifecycle management process.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical and functional issues within the PLM environment to maintain system reliability and user satisfaction.

Tata Consultancy Services

12.2011 - 08.2016

Manage product configuration, including the creation of parts and bills of materials (BOMs), ensuring accurate and scalable product data structures.
Lead Engineering Change Management (ECM) processes in collaboration with manufacturing teams to ensure timely and controlled product updates.
Facilitate Change Review Board (CRB) meetings to align product changes across cross-functional stakeholders, and maintain compliance with quality and operational standards.
Drive End-of-Life (EOL) strategies for products, coordinating with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams for smooth phase-outs.
Support data and process reconciliation efforts during organizational acquisitions, enabling seamless integration of systems, processes, and product data.