SOUMEN SARKAR
Director, Software Development At Visa Inc
Bangalore
Summary
- Accomplished IT leader with extensive experience (20+ years) in delivering world class software, globally.
- Proven record in driving initiatives for large enterprises involving business processes, architecture, software development, program management, client management etc.
- Passionate about People Management – incorporating the ethics of Inclusion and Diversity in a global workplace. Experience in building high performing team from scratch.
- Outstanding ability of becoming a strategic partner with business by cultivating relationship, suggesting viable solutions and ensuring quality service delivery
- Technology leadership to delivery teams. Worked extensively in various technologies like Java, J2EE, Oracle, C#, MSBI etc. Leading technology transformation by adopting Micro Services architecture, Cloud technologies, Machine Learning (NLP), building mobile app etc.
- Worked extensively as a project and program manager in both Waterfall and Agile environments. Managed multiple complex projects in a highly cross-functional global environment (Scaled Agile)
- Practitioner and propagator to the cause, ‘giving back to society’. Actively involved in CSR activities that transcend the borders of a workplace.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director, Software Development
Visa Inc
Bangalore
07.2018 - Current
- Strategic partner for providing IT solutions to Visa’s corporate functions
- Built a high performing software development team of 25 members from scratch in Visa Bangalore
- Leading enterprise programs like People Analytics, Employee Referral program, new hire onboarding automation, Test Automation Framework as a solution delivery manager
- Transforming software development process by imbibing DevOps and Agile best practices
- Driving Innovation and new technology adoption across the People Technology team
- Received Technical Innovation award for filing trade secret
Delivery Manager
Cisco Systems India (P) Ltd
Bangalore
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Delivering various foundational IT services for Cisco Services group as a Service Owner
- Leading a team of around 50 members including architects, technical leaders, program managers, scrum masters, software engineers, test engineers in an agile environment, located both in India and USA
- End to end ownership - Client management, Delivery, Quality, Operational Excellence
Software Development Manager
Cisco Systems India (P) Ltd
Bangalore
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Responsible for developing a service delivery platform for one of Cisco’s largest customers in Telecom domain in a multi-million-dollar deal
- Leading a team of around 100 members including solution architects, technical leaders, project and program managers, software engineers, test engineers
- Involved and actively taking part in Agile transformation journey in Cisco
Project Manager
Cisco Systems India (P) Ltd
Bangalore
05.2008 - 02.2013
- Led complex projects from inception through completion that includes planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder management and commercial management and reporting
- Managing all project stakeholders, Risk management at program level
- Contributing to PMO (Program Management Office) through process improvement
Technical Leader
Cisco Systems India (P) Ltd
Bangalore
04.2005 - 04.2008
- Provide technical leadership to project team
- Requirement analysis, solution design, technical design, coding, code review, problem solving
- Defining engineering best practices, test case review, interacting with end users, customers
Associate Consultant
Oracle Financial Services
Bangalore
06.2001 - 03.2005
- Solution design, technical design, coding, code review, problem solving
- Onsite technical assignment
Developer
Computer Exchange Pvt Ltd
Kolkata
07.1998 - 05.2001
- Requirement analysis, technical design, coding, code review, problem solving
- Onsite technical assignment
Education
MBA - General Management
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management (NMIMS)
Bangalore, India 03.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Engineering -
Indian Institute of Engineering Science Technology
West Bengal, India 08.1994 - 05.1998
SAFe Agilist -
Scaled Agile Inc
03.2016 - 03.2016
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) -
Scrum Alliance
01.2016 - 02.2016
Project Management Institute
01.2008 - 02.2008
Skills
Technology Leadershipundefined
Accomplishments
- Received Technical Innovation Award in October 2021 for an approved Trade secret for transforming employee referral program leveraging new technology.
- Received IT Champion award (customer focus) - the best recognition for an employee in Cisco IT for exceptional achievement in Customer focus
Timeline
Director, Software Development
Visa Inc
07.2018 - Current
SAFe Agilist -
Scaled Agile Inc
03.2016 - 03.2016
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) -
Scrum Alliance
01.2016 - 02.2016
Delivery Manager
Cisco Systems India (P) Ltd
09.2015 - 06.2018
Software Development Manager
Cisco Systems India (P) Ltd
03.2013 - 08.2015
MBA - General Management
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management (NMIMS)
03.2010 - 04.2012
Project Manager
Cisco Systems India (P) Ltd
05.2008 - 02.2013
Project Management Institute
01.2008 - 02.2008
Technical Leader
Cisco Systems India (P) Ltd
04.2005 - 04.2008
Associate Consultant
Oracle Financial Services
06.2001 - 03.2005
Developer
Computer Exchange Pvt Ltd
07.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Engineering -
Indian Institute of Engineering Science Technology
08.1994 - 05.1998
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