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SHREEHARSHA SHREENIVASA

Bangalore

Summary

Distinguished technology leader with over 20 years of enterprise software experience driving large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performance engineering organizations, architecting cloud-native solutions, and delivering mission-critical platforms. Proven track record of reducing operational costs while increasing system reliability and scalability.

Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Sourcing Technologies

AMAZON
01.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded development and launch of enterprise-wide sourcing optimization platform
  • Scaled organization from inception to 15+ professionals, establishing high-performing engineering and product teams
  • Directed and implemented Trakr platform delivering 99.99% availability and 50% reduction in development cycles
  • Led strategic planning and execution of multi-year technology roadmap aligned with business objectives
  • Established technical excellence programs resulting in 40% improvement in engineering productivity

Head of Partner Investment and Incentives Platform

AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Led 19-member organization delivering mission-critical partner ecosystem solutions
  • Directed development of event-driven platform with 75 APIs for partner funding operations
  • Reduced funding approval cycle time by 70% through implementation of automated workflows
  • Achieved 99.99% platform availability while modernizing legacy systems
  • Created Technical Strategy for Partner Systems to enhance Salesforce investment

Software Development Manager, Payroll Systems

AMAZON
08.2017 - 03.2021
  • Directed development of ML-powered payroll fraud detection and prevention system
  • Architected enterprise-wide Payroll Data Lake integrating multiple HRIS platforms
  • Launched MPP-based analytics platform reducing reporting latency by 95%
  • Developed and executed technical strategy for 50-person global engineering organization
  • Created threat models and led security reviews for Payroll Systems
  • Influenced Engineering and business leaders to develop multi-year Payroll Technology roadmap

Technical Program Manager, HR Systems

AMAZON
07.2013 - 07.2017
  • Led global implementation of HR-Payroll integration platform
  • Designed scalable integration framework reducing deployment time by 70%
  • Improved system performance by 98% while reducing defect rates by 70%
  • Established enterprise architecture standards for HR systems integration
  • Designed and launched configurable rule-based framework for HR data validation

Technical Lead

PEOPLE TECH GROUP
09.2012 - 07.2013
  • Led a team of 4 Application Engineers in building Integrations and Custom HR products
  • Provided technical leadership in Time and Attendance systems implementation (Kronos, WorkForce Ready)
  • Collaborated with multiple clients to design and implement complex HR solutions
  • Advised engagement managers on technical feasibility and implementation strategies

Technical Lead

TEXTRON SYSTEMS
04.2012 - 09.2012
  • Led 4-member engineering team delivering HR system enhancements
  • Designed and implemented custom Compensation Approval workflow engine
  • Improved project development timelines by 60% through process optimization and team upskilling
  • Enhanced business efficiency through implementation of self-service capabilities
  • Created reusable artifacts reducing development time and defect rates

Technical Lead

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
11.2010 - 07.2011
  • Architected financial applications for major healthcare client
  • Created standardized framework for system-wide integrations
  • Conducted code and design reviews for 10-member engineering team
  • Led technical design discussions and architecture planning sessions

Technical Lead - Pre Sales

ITC INFOTECH
11.2010 - 07.2011
  • Reduced time-to-hire from 15 months to 6 months through process optimization
  • Hired and coached team of 20 engineers
  • Designed solutions for low-bandwidth job application systems
  • Led pre-sales activities including scoping, estimation, and client demos
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify client pain points and design solutions

Application Engineer

IBM
06.2008 - 11.2010
  • Implemented HR solutions for multiple European banking clients
  • Optimized HR System performance for Australian banking client
  • Led hybrid onsite/offshore development teams
  • Created training materials and reusable code artifacts for HR Consulting CoE
  • Mentored 10+ college graduates and 5 junior engineers
  • Supported pre-sales activities with technical expertise

Application Engineer

ORACLE
07.2005 - 05.2008
  • Designed and developed features for PeopleSoft HR, Payroll, and Recruiting modules
  • Created automated test suite for Global Payroll Product Suite covering 14 countries
  • Reduced recruiting component latency by 30%
  • Contributed to core product development and enhancement initiatives
  • Participated in technical design reviews and quality improvement initiatives

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering

JNNCE
Shimoga, India
06-2005

Skills

  • Cloud-native architecture expertise
  • Cloud computing expertise
  • Leadership in engineering excellence
  • Enterprise software platforms

Accomplishments

  • Built and scaled multiple engineering organizations from ground up
  • Established Centers of Excellence for engineering practices
  • Mentored 50+ engineers advancing to senior technical roles
  • Consistently delivered large-scale projects with 99.99% availability

Timeline

Head of Sourcing Technologies

AMAZON
01.2022 - Current

Head of Partner Investment and Incentives Platform

AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)
03.2021 - 12.2021

Software Development Manager, Payroll Systems

AMAZON
08.2017 - 03.2021

Technical Program Manager, HR Systems

AMAZON
07.2013 - 07.2017

Technical Lead

PEOPLE TECH GROUP
09.2012 - 07.2013

Technical Lead

TEXTRON SYSTEMS
04.2012 - 09.2012

Technical Lead

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
11.2010 - 07.2011

Technical Lead - Pre Sales

ITC INFOTECH
11.2010 - 07.2011

Application Engineer

IBM
06.2008 - 11.2010

Application Engineer

ORACLE
07.2005 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering

JNNCE
SHREEHARSHA SHREENIVASA