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Shruthi Bollepally

Shruthi Bollepally

Senior Team manager
HYDERABAD

Summary

A highly experienced, result-oriented manager with extensive knowledge in Operations Management and Quality Assurance methodologies. Possesses a proven track record of overseeing and managing programs that ensure consistent quality and efficiency across diverse vendor and completion operations. Expertise lies in identifying and implementing process improvements, leveraging lean manufacturing principles to increase overall productivity, reduce costs, and achieve organizational goals. Vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives, while successfully directing and training teams to ensure high-level operational performance and product quality.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Operations Manager

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
Hyderabad
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed a large-scale customer support operation for Google Cloud and Google Workspace, overseeing a team of three team leads, and more than 100 enterprise-grade support executives.
  • Drove significant efficiency improvements and reduced cost-to-serve by collaborating with key stakeholders and leading a continuous Process Improvement Program.
  • Innovated and implemented new solutions to error-proof processes and reduce manual intervention, ensuring high-quality, high-volume productivity.
  • Cultivated a culture of operational excellence through regular team huddles, knowledge management, and a focus on skill versatility.
  • Maintained and enhanced service quality by calibrating with internal and external QA teams, identifying performance trends, and implementing controls to minimize repetitive errors.
  • Collaborate with MIS and Transport team to provide 24/7 Capacity
  • Understand the forecast and organize/coordinate hiring drives to onboard suitable talent.

Quality Assurance Program Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd
Hyderabad
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Define and implement quality initiatives aligned with organizational goals and industry standards.
  • Proactively identify potential quality issues and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
  • Analyze current processes and lead continuous improvement efforts in quality control.
  • Set KPIs to measure effectiveness of quality programs and initiatives.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to establish and uphold quality standards for products, services, and processes.
  • Implement corrective actions for products or processes that do not meet quality standards.

Quality Team Leader

Cognizant
Hyderabad
05.2018 - 03.2024

Responsibilities as Team lead -

  • Fostered cooperative, positive working environment for team by encouraging brainstorming automation ideas, RCA through 5 why analysis and Kaizen method
  • Prepared/presented MBR, QBR's with clients and vendor sites on core metrics
  • Reassessed quality control measures at systemic level to proactively identify bottom quartile performers
  • Ensure 100% quality adherence from team for multiple processes of Google workspace and Google Cloud Platform
  • Interacting with clients daily to enhance quality of support and more insights on how to improve product/process itself for better customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities as SME & Trainer -

  • My role as SME requires me to audit interactions of agents located in 11 international sites, analyzing their performance on technical skills
  • As Product trainer, trained 15+ batches to ready them as Compliance Reviewers
  • Insights on tools and process is given to reduce compliance risks
  • Supporting team with process and tool related queries

Quality Analyst

Knoah solutions
Hyderabad
10.2016 - 03.2018
  • As Quality Analyst, responsibilities included auditing interactions of agents located in Las Vegas & Honduras. Analyzing their performance on both Soft and Technical skills.
  • Gather insights of respective agents and share feedback with client to ensure that errors are not repeated and quality is assured over supported channels.
  • Sharing CSAT & DSAT opportunities and finding the root cause for dissatisfied customers to ensure great customer satisfaction going further.

Technical Support Representative- SSR-2

Unisys India
Hyderabad
06.2015 - 07.2016
  • Supporting customers and helping them troubleshoot any issues with respect to Hardware, Network and Software issues at more than 50,000 7Eleven Stores across U.S and Canada.

Technical Support Representative

IBM
Hyderabad
05.2014 - 04.2015
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Nishitha Collage of Engineering And Technology
Hyderabad
04.2014

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Operations management

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Data analysis

Transition management

Quality management

Business reviews

Business development

Customer retention

Accomplishments

  • Successfully managed and transitioned two major projects within a single quarter, leading an 11-person team.
  • Pioneered a new AI-driven automation process for parameter review, achieving 86% AI accuracy and generating an estimated annual savings of $83k USD with 3.5 HC.
  • Additionally tested automation of 7 more parameters
  • Spearheaded the development of 'Sybil,' a sentiment analysis tool that optimized case sampling for low CES audits, resulting in a reduction of 2 full-time employees and an annual savings of $83,160.
  • Recognized as the "Ace of Rookie" manager for outstanding performance
  • Consistently awarded for performance excellence over a 10-year career.
  • Certified Lead Quality Auditor in Facet, QMS, and ISO 9001:2015.


Side Hustle

Certified Make up Artist

Timeline

Operations Manager

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
11.2024 - Current

Quality Assurance Program Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd
04.2024 - 11.2024

Quality Team Leader

Cognizant
05.2018 - 03.2024

Quality Analyst

Knoah solutions
10.2016 - 03.2018

Technical Support Representative- SSR-2

Unisys India
06.2015 - 07.2016

Technical Support Representative

IBM
05.2014 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Nishitha Collage of Engineering And Technology
Shruthi BollepallySenior Team manager