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Shinu Kurian

Shinu Kurian

Bangalore

Summary

Results-oriented Product Manager with over 12+ years of experience leading complex projects across diverse industries. Expertise in project planning, budgeting, risk management, and team leadership, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Adept at leveraging agile methodologies to enhance productivity and ensure continuous improvement. Strong communicator and problem solver, skilled at managing stakeholder relationships and fostering collaborative team environments. Dedicated to driving project success through strategic planning, effective resource management, and a focus on quality outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager-Product Development

Siemens Technology and services pvt limited
Bangalore
09.2021 - Current
  • Led the development of a cutting-edge mobile app for hearing aids, improving device functionality and user experience
  • Coordinated a multidisciplinary team of 15+ members including developers, designers, and QA testers
  • Conducted regular stakeholder meetings to align project goals with client expectations and regulatory requirements
  • Directed a team of 15, fostering a collaborative environment that promoted innovation and high-quality outputs
  • Conducted market research and user testing to gather feedback and improve application design and functionality
  • Taken Initiative to drive the business case development , project scoping , requirement prioritization and concept development to create new product releases that meet business objectives.
  • Conducted strategy sessions with the executive team to understand the company’s long-term goals, and align the operational strategy with these objectives
  • Performed market research to assess industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitors' operational capabilities
  • Evaluated internal strengths and weaknesses using tools like SWOT analysis, and identify areas where operational efficiencies can be gained
  • I have done the analysis and interpretation of sales data and feedback data to guide development and investment.
  • Developed business plans to evaluate market opportunity and strategic fit for new product concepts.
  • Managed product demonstrations, testimonials and benchmarks for performance evaluation.
  • I have driven an initiative to promote cross-functional projects where operations collaborate with other departments to achieve holistic business outcomes
  • Refine and Adapt Processes: Continuously assess and adjust processes to enhance team performance and align with evolving needs
  • Used a structured change management approach (e.g., ADKAR or Kotter’s 8-Step Process) to lead new initiatives and ensure smooth transitions
  • Identified potential disruption risks and establish contingency plans to ensure seamless business operations during the adoption of new technologies or processes
  • Conducted regular risk assessments to uncover vulnerabilities in the operational processes and developed mitigation plans such as redundancy in processes, disaster recovery plans, and backup supply chains
  • My leadership role involves ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives while driving consistent delivery of value
  • I have a very good understanding and exposure to end-to-end coordination and management of projects, change management, process management and stakeholder management
  • Planned employee workloads and delegated tasks strategically to meet seasonal fluctuations in demand
  • Developed open and professional relationships with team members to facilitate effective issue resolution
  • Maintained excellent employee relationships by cultivating supportive, positive and helpful working environment
  • Also worked as a hiring manager during the interview process and onboarding new candidates to the team
  • Developed product roadmaps to help guide the development of new products.
  • Conducted market research and competitive analysis for existing and potential products.
  • Identified customer needs through user interviews, surveys, focus groups, and other feedback mechanisms.
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as customer feedback, usage metrics, A and B testing results to inform product decisions.
  • Prioritized features/requirements in order to maximize impact while meeting budget constraints.
  • Participated in design reviews to ensure usability standards are being met throughout the product development cycle.
  • Generated reports detailing progress against goals set by executive team members.
  • Identified product gaps and generated innovative ideas to expand market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
  • Engaged customers through interviews to define product vision, features, and releases.

Senior Consultant/Scrum Master

Infosys
Bangalore
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • I, worked as a Scrum Master, work with the Enterprise Quality Solutions (EQS) team in the IT Process Consulting Practice at Infosys.
  • Led multiple Scrum teams in the development of enterprise-level software applications, resulting in a 30% increase in release frequency and a 20% improvement in team velocity
  • Coached teams on Scrum practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and self-organization
  • Facilitated Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
  • Worked closely with product owners to manage product backlog, refine user stories, and prioritize tasks to meet business objectives
  • Implemented metrics and reporting tools to track team progress, identify bottlenecks, and drive process improvements
  • Established and maintained a transparent communication channel between team members and stakeholders, aligning project goals and expectations
  • Identified and removed impediments to ensure smooth sprint progress and timely delivery of product increments
  • Conducted training sessions on Agile methodologies for new team members and stakeholders, promoting a consistent understanding of Scrum practices

Senior Software Engineer

Philips Innovation campus
Bangalore
11.2016 - 05.2020
  • I served as a key member of software team(Healthcare interoperability) as the Project Scrum Master
  • I organize and facilitate planning and refinement meetings, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospective and other Scrum-related meetings on the interoperability projects of Philips Healthcare
  • I Ensure adherence to common processes, such as the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process, and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Led Integration of Medical Imaging Systems: Facilitated seamless interoperability of CT scan data and DICOM images with hospital information systems, ensuring accurate and timely access to critical diagnostic information for clinicians
  • Vital Signs Data Integration: Streamlined the connection between vital signs monitoring systems and centralized medical platforms, improving the real-time tracking of patient health metrics and enhancing clinical decision-making
  • IntelliSpace Perinatal System Management: Coordinated the integration of IntelliSpace Perinatal with hospital networks, ensuring the secure and efficient exchange of maternal and fetal monitoring data, promoting patient safety in obstetric care
  • DICOM Image Handling: Managed the implementation of DICOM standards to ensure the proper storage, retrieval, and sharing of medical images across different systems, enabling interoperability between radiology, cardiology, and other departments
  • Developed Interoperability Solutions: Designed and implemented solutions to integrate diverse healthcare systems, such as CT scans, IntelliSpace Perinatal, and vitals monitoring, enhancing communication and data flow across departments
  • Implemented HL7 Standards for Seamless Data Exchange: Led the integration of healthcare systems using HL7 protocols, ensuring seamless communication between CT scan devices, vital signs monitors, IntelliSpace Perinatal, and hospital information systems
  • Healthcare System Interoperability Expertise: Designed and developed interfaces for cross-system interoperability using HL7 standards, enabling the exchange of critical patient data such as vitals, medical images, and clinical records between disparate systems
  • Enhanced Data Accuracy through HL7 Integration: Ensured accurate and standardized data exchange between imaging systems (CT scans, DICOM images) and clinical applications by adhering to HL7 standards, reducing data discrepancies across healthcare platforms
  • Streamlined Workflow with HL7 Messaging Protocols: Utilized HL7 messaging protocols to facilitate real-time data exchange between hospital systems, ensuring that vital patient data from CT scans and vital signs monitors was accessible to healthcare providers in a timely manner
  • Developed Interoperability Solutions Using HL7: Spearheaded the development of custom HL7 interfaces to connect radiology, perinatal care (IntelliSpace Perinatal), and monitoring systems, ensuring data integrity and reducing manual data entry for clinical staff
  • Integrated DICOM and HL7 for Comprehensive Data Exchange: Led initiatives to merge DICOM imaging data with HL7 clinical data, enabling efficient sharing of patient information between imaging systems and electronic health records (EHR)
  • Optimized Healthcare Data Flow: Implemented HL7 integration frameworks to enable the continuous flow of patient data, ensuring that CT scan results, vitals, and perinatal monitoring data were securely shared across clinical systems and departments
  • Adhered to Healthcare Data Interoperability Standards: Maintained compliance with HL7, DICOM, and other healthcare data interoperability standards to ensure that patient information was securely transmitted and easily accessible across various platforms
  • Improved Clinical Outcomes through System Interoperability: Enhanced patient care by ensuring that healthcare systems such as CT scanners, IntelliSpace Perinatal, and vital signs monitors were interoperable, allowing healthcare providers to access comprehensive patient data at critical moments

Senior Analyst

Siemens/Cerner
Bangalore
03.2012 - 02.2015
  • I worked as QA analyst and Interface designer with Cerner Health Interoperability
  • Performed integrated and functional tests Triaged Cerner EMR and EHR software problems prior to production rollouts
  • Led code reviews for architectural, design groups
  • Developed, communicated and implemented Software Quality Assurance Plans and activities
  • Organized, scheduled and led cross functional team meetings for Accreditation of Cerner LTC project with expertise in Jira
  • Led continuous process improvement activities for project group
  • Assisted in development and testing of new HL7 interfaces and related applications
  • Supported and aligned efforts to gather, document and interpret client requirements to drive system development and meet clients' needs
  • Optimized Workflow for Clinical Staff: Created automated workflows for medical staff by integrating imaging systems and vital signs data into centralized electronic health records (EHR), resulting in more efficient data access and improved patient care outcomes
  • Cross-Platform Data Compatibility: Ensured that CT scan and DICOM imaging data were fully compatible with various clinical applications, improving data accuracy and reducing redundancy
  • Collaborated with Cross-Functional Teams: Worked closely with radiologists, clinicians, and IT teams to ensure smooth interoperability between diagnostic imaging tools, patient monitoring systems, and hospital data management platforms

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Anna University
Chennai
01.2011

Certificate of Higher Education -

Morning Star HSS
Gudalur
01.2007

SSLC -

Morning Star HSS
Gudalur
01.2005

Skills

  • Motivational leadership
  • Service Management
  • Outstanding time management
  • Coaching styles
  • Servant Leadership
  • Training and Development
  • Leadership & influence
  • KPI management
  • Resource allocation
  • Process Improvement
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Azure Devops
  • Relationship Management
  • Risk Management
  • Agile methodologies and scrum framework
  • Mobile apps development
  • Change Management
  • Resource Management
  • Communication and stakeholder management
  • DevOps
  • C
  • C
  • CI/CD

Certification

  • Safe Advanced Scrum Master Certified
  • Safe 5 Scrum Master certified
  • ISTQB Certified
  • Safe Agilist Certified
  • HL7 2.7 Control Specialist HIPAA Certified
  • ITIL Foundation certified

Timeline

Manager-Product Development

Siemens Technology and services pvt limited
09.2021 - Current

Senior Consultant/Scrum Master

Infosys
06.2020 - 09.2021

Senior Software Engineer

Philips Innovation campus
11.2016 - 05.2020

Senior Analyst

Siemens/Cerner
03.2012 - 02.2015
  • Safe Advanced Scrum Master Certified
  • Safe 5 Scrum Master certified
  • ISTQB Certified
  • Safe Agilist Certified
  • HL7 2.7 Control Specialist HIPAA Certified
  • ITIL Foundation certified

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Anna University

Certificate of Higher Education -

Morning Star HSS

SSLC -

Morning Star HSS
Shinu Kurian