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Sabah Saleem

Banglore

Summary

I am a delivery leader with over 18 years of experience driving strategic execution, operational excellence, and customer-centric transformation in the high-tech industry. I specialize in leading global, cross-functional initiatives that enhance productivity, standardize delivery frameworks, and scale operations efficiently.

With a strong focus on customer success, I consistently deliver results that improve satisfaction and long-term engagement. I have extensive experience managing high-severity escalations, owning resolution from triage to closure, and aligning stakeholders to minimize business impact.

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Leader, Customer Delivery (Professional Services)

Cisco
09.2019 - Current
  • Transforming service delivery, scaling operations, and driving $100 M+ customer success through data-led execution.

Engineering & Delivery Excellence

  • Led 50+ engineers (R&S, Wireless, Security, SD-WAN); delivered resilient architectures across 300+ customer networks.
  • Directed design reviews, MoPs, and upgrades (IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR); reduced change failure rate by 32%.
  • Launched swing shift ops: scaled from 4 to 140 engineers, driving $36M YoY savings.
  • Automated Operational Insights (Splunk-based); saved $450K/quarter, powering 70% of CXC delivery.
  • Drove $50 M+ in annual renewals by managing full customer lifecycle—from onboarding to retention.

Escalation Management

  • Handled 500+ escalations (Sev1/Sev2); reduced resolution time by 40% via structured playbooks and cross-functional war rooms.
  • Improved CSAT by 18% through proactive triage, RCA, and executive alignment.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Engaged AMERICAS GES teams across 4 regions; set up SPOC model for 20+ accounts.
  • Strengthened managed services interlock, reducing downtime by 25% for top-tier clients.

Thought Leadership & Standardization

  • Standardized global CX workflows via CXC CoE; cut delivery variability by 45%.
  • Built internal knowledge base with Service Delivery Console; improved engineering efficiency by 30%.

People & Culture

  • Sponsored AMP: 64% of participants promoted to leadership roles.
  • Core member of Women of LCS and Emerging Talent; drove early-career hiring and mentoring programs.

Compliance Manager

Amazon
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • As a compliance manager, I was tasked with overseeing a 20-member vendor management and operations team.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity by 25%
  • Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and the definition of goals.

Manager

HCL Technologies (Projects: Cisco, Uber)
08.2017 - 04.2019
  • Led a high-performing team of 32 engineers (across in-house and remote locations) responsible for managing critical incidents, service restoration, and process governance in a fast-paced environment. With full ownership of escalations and high-severity issues, ensured SLA adherence, stakeholder communication, and process compliance globally.
  • Incident Management : Owned 100+ high-severity (P1/P2) incidents per quarter with >98% SLA compliance
  • Process Standardization: Audited and updated 20+ process documents/year; ensured global process alignment
  • Training & Development: Conducted monthly training sessions; ensured 100% team compliance on procedures
  • Cross-Functional Engagement: Collaborated with >10 internal teams and 5+ vendor partners to resolve issues
  • Escalation Handling: Resolved 50+ escalated cases/month by ensuring the right resource allocation & follow-through

Team Leader

Microsoft (Vendor: C2S Technologies)
11.2014 - 04.2017
  • Led a dynamic team of 35–45 Associates and Supervisors, overseeing performance, coaching, and operational excellence.
  • Improved SLA adherence by 15% through focused interventions
  • Assisted in recruitment to build a team of top performers.
  • Quality target maintained at >95% consistently

Senior LVC Producer

Oracle
12.2009 - 09.2014
  • Responsible for managing workflow, handling escalations, proactively engaging resources to address issues, and effectively delegating workload across the leadership team.
  • Training new joiners on the tools, process, tips/tricks, and acceptable usage policies.
  • Track and drive quality over 90%

Education

Master’s Degree - Indian Institute of Management

IIMB (EGMP)
Indian Institute Of Management Bangalore
01.2023

Bachelor Degree - BBM

Pondicherry University (Christ College)
Christ College
01.2008

Skills

  • Passionate Leader
  • Escalation Management
  • Stake holder Communication
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Cross-functional business knowledge
  • Time management
  • Mentoring/Training

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: G.M Saleem
  • Date of Birth: 03/10/87
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Single

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above furnished information is true to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Leader, Customer Delivery (Professional Services)

Cisco
09.2019 - Current

Compliance Manager

Amazon
04.2019 - 09.2019

Manager

HCL Technologies (Projects: Cisco, Uber)
08.2017 - 04.2019

Team Leader

Microsoft (Vendor: C2S Technologies)
11.2014 - 04.2017

Senior LVC Producer

Oracle
12.2009 - 09.2014

Master’s Degree - Indian Institute of Management

IIMB (EGMP)

Bachelor Degree - BBM

Pondicherry University (Christ College)
Sabah Saleem