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Samil Parameswaran

Samil Parameswaran

Bangalore

Summary

Senior Principal Technical Program Manager at Oracle India Pvt. Ltd with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in strategic planning, leadership development, and operational excellence drives successful project outcomes. Strong communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills enhance team dynamics and the integration of initiative.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Principal Technical Program Manager

Oracle India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
05.2022 - Current
  • Driving initiatives to improve development and operations processes along with managing multiple product releases from inception to delivery and Conduct release readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and business Go/No-Go reviews based on Release Management Checklist.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders across the engineering, cloud infrastructure, Security, Legal teams along with business operations and product management teams for variety of issues and product lifecycle management.
  • Optimized resource allocation by leveraging AI-driven analytics, improving task prioritization and reducing project delays.
  • Enhanced risk management through AI-powered predictive modeling, enabling early identification of potential issues and proactive mitigation strategies.

Technologies: Blockchain

General Manager

Samsung Research Institute
Noida
08.2015 - 04.2022
  • Led software commercialization of mobile devices and launched devices in North America, SWA, MEA, and EUR regions.
  • Oversaw business aspects of program by constructing project teams, charters, project plans, contingencies, success metrics, and ROI measurements to enhance user engagement and transaction rates.
  • Effective bug management is crucial for a smooth user experience.
  • Customizing software to meet specific market requirements, including region-specific needs.
  • Verified devices met regional regulatory standards.
  • Develop efficient updates by sending only the changes from the previous version.
  • Plans when and how to release updates to different user groups, often using staged rollouts.
  • Ensured verification of user manuals and technical write-ups in multiple languages to enhance clarity and compliance before distribution.

Technologies: Mobile Devices, Tablets, Wearables, IoT Solutions

Technical Manager

Samsung Research Institute
Bangalore
01.2012 - 07.2015
  • Ensured functionality, security, and compatibility of Samsung's mobile payment service, enhancing user trust and service reliability.
  • Verified voice command execution, app interaction, and integration with Samsung and third-party services, improving overall app responsiveness.
  • Tested IoT device compatibility, security, and user experience within SmartThings ecosystem, contributing to seamless user integration and satisfaction.
  • Ensures the app functions correctly in multiple languages and regions.
  • Evaluates physical components of mobile devices.
  • Assesses power usage for optimized battery life.
  • Identifies and resolves memory leaks to prevent performance issues.
  • Measures device responsiveness.
  • Monitors CPU, memory, and resource usage.
  • Compares device performance against industry standards.

Technologies: IoT Solutions, Payment Solutions, Voice Assistant

Build Customization Engineer

Nokia India Pvt. Ltd
04.2008 - 01.2012
  • Configured and integrated software builds per operator requirements, validating against SRS from global operators (T-Mobile, Verizon, Claro) for Symbian series S30 and S60 mobile platforms.
  • Managed software commercialization, proposal/change updates, new variants, mass memories, and SIM lock/flag image implementations.
  • Tested images and software created by the project program or development team for various pre-releases of software.
  • Developed and updated test cases in quality center based on change requirements, enhancing testing accuracy.

Technologies: Linux, Symbian

Field Test Engineer

Motorola India Pvt Ltd
11.2006 - 03.2008
  • Assessed the reliability and suitability of mobile devices across Pan-Asian regions and Indian field posts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Oversaw mobile testing for GUI, application, and network software updates in diverse field locations to maintain quality standards.
  • Designed and executed test cases and automated TCs using Motorola's proprietary automation tool.
  • Examined drive test logs and documented defects in tracking tool to facilitate timely resolution.

Technologies: GSM, 3G, Anritsu, 3GPP

Education

M-Tech - Software System

BITs Pilani
03-2022

B.E. - ECE

Anna University
04-2005

Skills

  • Program management and delivery
  • Release management
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Software commercialization
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Team leadership
  • Quality assurance and control
  • People management
  • Mobile devices and wearables expertise
  • Agile and Scrum methodologies
  • Leadership development
  • AI generalist
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Firmware over-the-air
  • Device customization

Accomplishments

  • Boosted project efficiency by 30% through enhanced planning strategies.
  • Achieved a ~20% reduction in project risks by implementing proactive risk management measures.
  • Received the Best Manager Award for the delivery of all products on time for the SWA team in 2021.
  • Built a Remote Test Lab for Samsung Electronics at the Noida location, where developers and partners can use flagship devices and create apps.
  • Recognized with the Kudos Award from Samsung for the commercialization of security patches, thereby reducing market VoCs by 20%.
  • Ramped up a team of 50 resources from scratch and designed a world-class Non-Functional Lab in 2013, increasing efficiency by 30%.
  • Onsite experience in Finland and South Korea with clients Vodafone, Claro, T-Mobile, and Orange operator.

Timeline

Senior Principal Technical Program Manager

Oracle India Pvt. Ltd
05.2022 - Current

General Manager

Samsung Research Institute
08.2015 - 04.2022

Technical Manager

Samsung Research Institute
01.2012 - 07.2015

Build Customization Engineer

Nokia India Pvt. Ltd
04.2008 - 01.2012

Field Test Engineer

Motorola India Pvt Ltd
11.2006 - 03.2008

M-Tech - Software System

BITs Pilani

B.E. - ECE

Anna University
Samil Parameswaran