Hi, I’m
VASU SHARMA
Assoc Director - Software Development
Hyderabad
Summary
18-year IT Leader specialising in large scale Software Product Development & Delivery, Digital Transformation, and Responsible AI/GenAI for global giants (Verizon, GE). I align technology strategy with business goals, govern complex projects and optimise operational efficiency. Delivered critical products, achieving millions in savings, 1.5x developer productivity, 50% cost cuts, and four patents, all while ensuring 90%+ employee satisfaction.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
Work History
VERIZON INDIA PVT LTD, HYDERABAD
ASSOC DIRECTOR
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Directed 35 engineers across 3 OSS telecom software products, ensuring 100% system uptime and zero downtime.
- Led a critical system transformation to a Neo4j Graph DB, aggregating inventory and delivering TMF APIs, boosting data quality by 80%+.
- Accelerated network build-out by delivering stitched topology and enhancing data quality 30%+ via auto-reconciliation rules.
- Drove 30% QoQ adoption growth of the Network Topology Visualizer by delivering critical, high-quality network insights to end-users.
- Integrated critical Network Topology Visualizer views as MFEs across systems, ensuring high-quality, actionable connectivity insights.
- Launched AI/Automation tools across markets, slashing network site engineering build time by 80% and boosting market adoption by 20%.
- Guided AI transformation; achieved 1.5x Developer productivity, 50% Ops savings, and filed 4 patents for 5G rollout.
- Drove Verizon coverage map transformation across all channels, partnering to increase order conversion by over 20%.
- Delivered reusable geospatial platform, achieving $100K operational savings and $500K+ license avoidance for operations.
- Elevated team satisfaction to 90%+ (Vz pulse) for the last two years by leading Strategic alignment and fostering a collaborative culture.
- Drove cross-portfolio initiatives, boosting application reliability to 85%+ and spearheading CSR, achieving 100% target and 70% participation.
VERIZON INDIA PVT LTD, HYDERABAD
SENIOR MANAGER
04.2018 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Led 17-team ART, delivering 100%+ PPM and reusable APIs that achieved 80%+ customer satisfaction.
- Drove immersive training for 170+ developers on Verizon’s Strategic network infra transformation, reducing onboarding time by 50%.
- Championed Microservices system design, boosting efficiency by 35% while optimising project timelines and budget.
GENERAL ELECTRIC, BANGALORE
STAFF TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER
07.2007 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Revolutionized Chief Engineering products’ digital transformation, enhancing search/structuring, resulting in over $5M in realised savings.
- Architected global AWS/Java Microservices for Trade Compliance tool, scaling it for 10+ countries and 3 GE Businesses, saving $2M+ in cost.
Education
NITK SurathkalSurathkal, Karnataka, India
M. Tech from Systems Analysis & Computer Applications
07.2007
UP Technical UniversityGhaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
B. Tech from Information Technology
07.2004
Skills
AI Leadership and Automation
System Design
Strategic leadership
Decision-making
Operations management
Performance evaluations
Critical thinking
Coaching and mentoring
Budget development
Product management
Technical implementation
Stakeholder engagement
Certification
Certificate, Senior Management Program in Business Analytics, IIM Calcutta 10/2024 to 06/2025
Accomplishments
- Filed four patents: Demonstrated originality and technical depth through intellectual property contributions that showcase unique problem-solving approaches.
- Won the CIO 100 Award (2024) for Network Visualizer, saving 50% outage time and boosting 10%+ adoption.
- Recognised by Verizon MD for 2 years of outstanding Verizon strategic Network delivery (100%+ PPM).
- Led virtual hackathon (500+ employees) during Covid; productionized 2 of 13 ideas, driving 30%+ participation.
- Won the prestigious GE Aviation ERD Award (2014) for deploying innovative scalable trade control solution.
Timeline
ASSOC DIRECTOR
VERIZON INDIA PVT LTD, HYDERABAD
11.2022 - Current
SENIOR MANAGER
VERIZON INDIA PVT LTD, HYDERABAD
04.2018 - 11.2022
STAFF TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER
GENERAL ELECTRIC, BANGALORE
07.2007 - 02.2018
UP Technical University
B. Tech from Information Technology
NITK Surathkal
M. Tech from Systems Analysis & Computer Applications