Sangeetha Asaikannan
Senior PLM Manager
Bangalore
Summary
Strategic and results-driven PLM Leader with nearly 20 years of expertise in Teamcenter Unified and Enterprise architectures. A proven architect of business growth, having secured $14M+ in new contracts through technical solutioning and strategic RFP leadership. Pioneered the integration of Generative AI and Agentic workflows within the PLM ecosystem, while orchestrating global-scale digital transformations and "Big Bang" data migrations.
Expertise spans the full PLM lifecycle, from Greenfield implementations and Cloud certifications (AWS/GCP) to Multi-BOM management, Product Configuration, and GxP-compliant Pharma solutions. A dedicated mentor and delivery lead, recognized for scaling high-performance teams and consistently increasing account revenue through technical excellence, innovation, and trust-based customer relationship management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior PLM Manager
Accenture India
2018.11 - Current
- Secured over $10 million in new business by leading technical solutions and winning high-stakes RFPs/RFQs for complex, enterprise-wide Teamcenter implementations.
- Captured $3.5M in incremental revenue from existing Tier-1 clients (Google, Baker Hughes, Pirelli, etc.)., through proactive relationship management and auditing, resulting in "sole source" status for new opportunities.
- Scaled organizational capacity by growing project headcount by 4–9% and mentoring a high-performance team of 50+ resources in Teamcenter architecture and implementation.
- Pioneered a $1M innovation project focused on Generative AI and Agentic development for Teamcenter, delivering AI-driven support assistants and automated SQL query generators to optimize code quality.
- Architected a MedTech PLM solution leveraging gRPC protocols for high-performance data exchange and directed the successful certification of Teamcenter on AWS and Google Cloud.
- Spearheaded Mendix low-code implementations integrated with Teamcenter to accelerate digital transformation and bridge functional gaps in the PLM ecosystem.
- Led industry-specific solution development for Multi-BOM management (EBOM, MBOM, SBOM), Product Configuration, and PFMEA/DFMEA frameworks within Unified PLM environments.
- Designed a Greenfield Pharma PLM solution, serving as Lead Architect for Medical Device (MDS) modules, BOM, and Change Management while managing the end-to-end RFP estimation process.
- Engineered complex technical integrations, including aPriori cost management and automated mass rollup calculation engines for heavy vehicle manufacturing.
- Directed a "Big Bang" legacy-to-Teamcenter data migration for a major Italian heavy vehicle manufacturer, managing real-time data exchange across 100+ enterprise applications.
- Served as Delivery Lead for global accounts including Pirelli (Upgrades/AMS), Baker Hughes (Data Migration), and Marelli, consistently passing rigorous project audits and maintaining high client satisfaction.
- Optimized PLM lifecycle processes by linking X-ray functional test case generation with JIRA, reducing manual overhead and improving traceability across the development cycle.
- Managed full-lifecycle delivery for diverse industries, ensuring technical solutions aligned with business requirements for High-Tech, Automotive, and Life Sciences sectors.
Technical Project Lead
Wipro Limited
2016.11 - 2018.11
- Engineered an industry-first AI integration by deploying AWS Lex chatbots with Teamcenter and Trackwise; automated L2 support tasks, user provisioning, and part information queries, receiving formal commendation from the Client IT Director.
- Architected a full-stack AWS environment (EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, Cognito) to host custom PLM web applications, utilizing RESTful microservices and JavaScript/HTML clients to enhance system accessibility.
- Automated manual Pharma Document Management processes within Teamcenter, designing complex data models, custom Item Types, Display Rules, and Naming Rules to ensure GxP compliance.
- Developed mission-critical Teamcenter customizations using ITK Utilities, Workflow Handlers, UserExits, and Extensions to meet unique pharmaceutical business logic requirements.
- Directed a global Teamcenter Unified support team, managing high-priority production issues involving FMS, Multisite, Workflows, and Access Manager (ACL) security protocols.
- Established a high-performing offshore support model for Trackwise QMS, streamlining CAPA processes, PR imports, and web service integrations.
- Optimized user productivity by reconfiguring Teamcenter UI/UX (Structure Manager, Column Configurations, and Preferences), resulting in measurable improvements in daily task efficiency.
- Spearheaded end-to-end Quality Assurance within HP ALM, overseeing the execution of IQ/OQ/PQ test plans and automating global health/CSAT dashboards via advanced Excel Macros.
- Drove business development by providing technical architecture and estimation support for RFPs and project proposals, bridging the gap between technical feasibility and commercial requirements.
- Managed complex security architectures by configuring AWS IAM privileges and Teamcenter Access Manager to protect sensitive pharmaceutical IP.
- Awarded the Wipro "Maestro" Award for individual contribution and recognized as "Most Valuable Player" four times for consistent delivery excellence and technical innovation.
Lead Implementation Engineer
Client Location (Wipro)
2014.12 - 2015.10
- Orchestrated the migration from Teamcenter Enterprise to Teamcenter Unified, defining data mapping strategies, business rules for custom objects, and a robust security model to ensure data integrity.
- Managed a large-scale upgrade from TC2007 to TC9, performing technical dry runs and log analysis to minimize system downtime; successfully implemented Audit Manager v2 and upgraded FSC on volume servers.
- Spearheaded the technical analysis for decommissioning legacy RPM systems, conducting detailed impact assessments for migration to PRIME and liaising with Finance and COGNOS teams to ensure seamless business continuity.
- Authored comprehensive system documentation for legacy R&D applications, capturing complex interfaces and process flows to facilitate successful platform modernizations.
- Directed multi-application support for Teamcenter Enterprise and GxP-critical Quality systems (Pilgrim, Trackwise, ISO Train, Oracle Clinical), serving as the primary lead for P1/P2 incident resolution and cross-functional team collaboration.
- Coordinated global offshore teams to deliver software maintenance and R&D support, providing executive-level status reporting and maintaining application performance consistently within rigorous SLAs.
- Liaised between client stakeholders and technical teams to resolve complex issues in rendering, workflow management, and SQL scripting, ensuring high system availability for global R&D users.
- Provided Computer System Validation leadership, reviewing and approving validation test scripts (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensuring all documentation adhered to stringent Quality System Representative (QSR) requirements.
- Acted as a Subject Matter Expert for validation corrections, guiding project teams through defect resolution and ensuring GxP compliance across all PLM and Quality application portfolios.
- Consistently maintained 100% SLA compliance for a complex portfolio of pharmaceutical applications, receiving formal customer appreciation for operational excellence.
- Recognized with two Client Spot Awards for exceptional performance in managing high-priority R&D application support and upgrade initiatives.
Senior Developer
Wipro Limited
2010.07 - 2014.11
- Stabilized the Teamcenter Enterprise production environment by resolving a high volume of legacy system issues and performance bottlenecks.
- Administered Trackwise 7 & 8, configuring complex workflows, activity types, administrative queries, and state transitions for global R&D teams.
- Engineered management-level metrics and data visualizations using Crystal Reports to track QMS performance and system health.
- Translated business requirements into functional specifications and executed IQ/OQ/PQ protocols within HP ALM to ensure GxP compliance.
- Managed ITIL-based Incident, Problem, and Change Control processes, ensuring risk-free deployment of new system fields and software releases.
- Supported regulatory audits and authored Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent cross-functional operations and data integrity.
- Awarded "Star of the Account" and "Wall of Fame" (twice) for exceptional technical reliability and system stabilization efforts.
Software Engineer
HCL Technologies
2006.08 - 2010.07
- Implemented Teamcenter Enterprise (TCE) Single Sign-On (SSO) for web clients and visualization tools, streamlining user access and security.
- Served as the primary administrator and developer for Aras Innovator, managing end-to-end workflow customization, data modeling, and report generation.
- Developed dynamic project creation logic and automated role/checklist assignments in Aras based on complex selection criteria.
- Customized Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes and automated technical reporting to improve change management traceability.
- Configured TCE data models and developed custom tools using omfwho and thick client extensions to meet specific manufacturing requirements.
- Engineered TCE thin client enhancements, including result pagination, thumbnail rendering, and dependent value set generation.
- Executed data migrations from legacy systems to Teamcenter Enterprise, ensuring data mapping accuracy and system integrity.
- Conducted internal technical training sessions for cross-functional teams on Aras Innovator administration and configuration.
Education
B.E. - Computer Science
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
Coimbatore2006-05
Skills
Teamcenter unified (Customization / Configuration, Upgrade, Data migraiton, Workflow, Structure Manager, Access Manager and Data Model, ITK, Multisite, MDS)
Mendix Teamcenter Integration
Teamcenter Enterprise(Configuration/Customization, OMF, LCM)
Cloud Architecture: Teamcenter on AWS/Google Cloud (Certification & Deployment), AWS Lambda, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, Cognito
AI: Generative AI & Agentic Development for PLM, AWS Lex Chatbot Integration, Automated Test Case Generation
Certification
Google Generative AI Leader
Publications
- Apr 2017: Whitepaper on Systems Engineering in Pharmaceutical PLM
- Feb 2025: AI in Cybersecurity
Timeline
Google Generative AI Leader
2025-12
Senior PLM Manager
Accenture India
2018.11 - Current
Technical Project Lead
Wipro Limited
2016.11 - 2018.11
Lead Implementation Engineer
Client Location (Wipro)
2014.12 - 2015.10
Senior Developer
Wipro Limited
2010.07 - 2014.11
Software Engineer
HCL Technologies
2006.08 - 2010.07
B.E. - Computer Science
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College