I am a seasoned professional over 25+ of software industry experience in Application Management, Product Support, Professional services, Software Engineering, Product Development, Solution Delivery and Managed Services.
I have expertise in building and running GCC/CoE/ Offshore Operations. Currently working as Vice President – Client Care for a MNC providing Strategic alignment of India CoE teams consisting of 300+ members supporting 50+Products and 35,000 clients Globally.
I worked earlier in Telecom BSS/OSS domain with combination of experience in managing Software Development, Support and Managed Services. Led a substantial offshore team of 350+ members, I have overseen comprehensive managed service operations & Delivery in India. I have experience in managing Customer Support function for managed services clients coupled with software development and managing high availability IT solutions.
I have nurtured offshore teams and cultivated harmonious relationships among cross-functional groups. I excel in talent development, retention, and motivation through innovative programs and training initiatives.
My Noteworthy Achievements:
At Insightsight Software:
· Increased Product Support from CoE from 55% to 75% and Productivity increase by 25%
· Established Customer Success team from the Scratch and built 50 Member CoE team contributing 50%Global Operations in 6 Months
· Built & Established a Culture of Knowledge Sharing & Gaining with 350+ Product certifications in a Year – Highest in the Organization
· Setup 24 X 7 Service Desk Operations for Client Support Operations
At Netcracker Technologies:
· Increased offshore Support footprint from 8X7 model to 24 X 7 model consists of L1/L2/L3 support
· Increased Offshore service contribution from 30% to 90% with 24 X 7 support model
· Managing multi Millon dollar revenue generating software deliveries from offshore for North American, Latin American clients, EMEA & APAC clients
· Established Agile Development Methodology Netcracker R&D team for the first-time
· Pioneered the implementation of Subject Matter Expertise Framework for Netcracker Products & technologies certifying employees on their functional & technical abilities which was widely used in Netcracker Offshore centers
· Increased Offshore Product Development contribution from 20% to 70%
· Championed the establishment of “Operation Command Center” in Hyderabad which was critical as monitoring center for all Global Managed Services Clients ensuring success of managed services operations
Responsibilities:
Worked as Project Manager for Post Production Support Activities for North American Telecom client
Team leadership
undefinedProject Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)