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Bijay Baral

linkedin.com/in/bijay-baral | Bengaluru

Summary

Results-driven Program Manager with expertise in leading technical projects, automating processes, and driving cross-functional collaboration. Combines strong problem-solving skills with strategic thinking to deliver solutions that balance business needs with operational efficiency. Passionate about continuous improvement, stakeholder alignment, and enhancing customer experiences through technology. Known for ownership, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to navigate complex challenges in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager

Amazon
09.2023 - Current

Technical issue management:

  • Partnered with the tech teams to identify and resolve ongoing technical issues on the Amazon Seller registration page, as well as ensure quick code patches where necessary to improve the SX (Seller Experience).
  • Successfully implemented the NVA feedback mechanism, which resulted in a 55% reduction in NVA ticket incoming versus a volume of 19K to the Amazon SX tech team.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Introduced comprehensive metrics such as Time to Resolution (TTR), Service Level Agreement (SLA), First Touch, Reopen Rate, and Ticket Reduction Performance to evaluate the efficiency of the tech triaging process.
  • Created various dashboards for monitoring and measuring team performance, utilizing tools such as Excel, Quicksight, and SQL.
  • Working on identifying process gaps and improvements by deep diving into existing processes and historical data.

Process Improvement and Automation:

  • Partnered with the Operations team, consisting of over 18,000 associates, to streamline the feedback process and improve the process for seller tech issue intake.
  • Built an automated ticket transfer and allocation process by designing multiple automation scripts using JavaScript.
  • Built self-service workflows designed to empower users to resolve issues on their own, which reduced incoming requests by 60%.
  • Built automated bucketization and reporting, which saves 40 hours of SDEs' bandwidth weekly.

Stakeholder Engagement and Documentation:

  • Collaborating with key technical stakeholders to uncover opportunities for enhancing SDE workflows, and implementing strategic process optimizations.
  • Built technical SOPs for approximately 10 functions onboarded with the TechEx team.
  • Reviewing and writing business documents for active projects.

Product and Feature Assessment:

  • Worked closely with the product team to determine the need for any product or feature adjustments for the Amazon Seller Central page.

TechEx Analyst

Amazon
03.2022 - 09.2023
  • Worked with Pogram team to increase efficiency and bandwidth of the Software Development Engineers (SDE) towards resolution of Seller facing tech issues.
  • Worked on sellers tech issue tickets to provide resolution on the issues observed by deep diving, SOPs and guidance from the SDEs.
  • Performed an internal audit, a deep dive examination of the quality error for the team, and shared it with senior leaders.

Senior Prod, Compliance Associate

Amazon
12.2020 - 03.2022
  • Worked as an POC/SME for compliance team, responsible for product compliance with Amazon compliance policy and also with the local region for all products listed on Amazon platform.
  • Responsible for RCA and Deep Dive analysis on the quality error for PA - BLR node, and reporting it across senior management team

Learning and Development Specialist

Think and Learn Pvt. Ltd
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Collaborated with the Live Mentor Team to enhance Byju's learning experience.
  • Worked as initial point of contact for clients, providing them with demos of the products offered and their benefits.
  • Collaborated with mentors and teams to create contents for student mentors.

Machine Learning Data Associate

Amazon
07.2017 - 08.2019
  • Worked with UK and IN Applied Modulation & Data Science Team for continuous improvement of Alexa enabled Amazon Echo Devices.
  • Delivered intricate and complex workflows to launch Alexa for India 7 local languages including Indian English.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - M.E

Lovely Professional University
India
07.2017

Skills

  • SQL and ETL
  • Power BI and Tableau
  • Data visualization
  • SharePoint automation
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Problem-solving and ownership
  • Program management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Organizational skills
  • Document writing
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Business and data analysis
  • Technical issue management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Automation scripting

Projects

1. Self-Service Solutions

Self-Service Workflow

  • Designed JavaScript-based workflows allowing Amazon sellers to independently resolve common registration and account access issues.
  • Result: 60% reduction in incoming tickets.

Automated Feedback & Task Allocation

  • Developed a SharePoint automation system to assign tasks based on workload and send real-time alerts for critical seller issues.
  • Result:Saved 3 hours of PM time weekly. Enabled instant notifications for faster resolutions.
2. Efficiency Automation

Bulk Closure System (Java/AutoSIM)

  • Engineered a Java tool using AutoSIM technology to mass-resolve outdated or duplicate seller support tickets.
  • Result: Reclaimed 2,200+ SDE hours.

Automated Handover Reports

  • Implemented automated daily reports summarizing open tickets and SLAs for seamless shift transitions.
  • Result: Saved 10–15 minutes daily per analyst (5+ members).
3. Data & Reporting Tools

Automated Bucketization & Reporting

  • Built a system using SQL queries to categorize incoming tickets by type and priority, with dashboards for resolver teams.
  • Result: Saved 4 hours/week per SDE (40+ hours across 10 teams). Provided actionable insights into seller pain points.

Certification

Business Analysis.

  • Comprehensive course in business analysis, and acquired skills in requirements gathering, data analysis, and visualization
  • Knowledge of agile methodologies, and ability to bridge the gap between business objectives and technology solutions
  • Hands on experience on tools like; SQL, Data visualization Tool.

Data visualization with Tableau and PowerBI.

  • Comprehensive course covering Tableau software and developed skills in data preparation, visual analytics and advanced features
  • Understanding of Power BI features and functions, hands-on experience with data visualization and the PowerBI tool, and enhanced abilities in data modeling, data manipulation, and data storytelling.
  • Exposure to real-world business problems, with creation of dashboards and data storytelling from the ground up.

Timeline

Program Manager

Amazon
09.2023 - Current

TechEx Analyst

Amazon
03.2022 - 09.2023

Senior Prod, Compliance Associate

Amazon
12.2020 - 03.2022

Learning and Development Specialist

Think and Learn Pvt. Ltd
08.2019 - 12.2020

Machine Learning Data Associate

Amazon
07.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Technology - M.E

Lovely Professional University
Bijay Baral