Diligent Principal Product Manager offering 20 + years of success in product roadmap development.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Product Manager
Oracle India Pvt Ltd
04.2012 - Current
Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal strategy and other stakeholders.
Continuously motivated the team and have them focus on project deliverables and milestones.
Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure developmental progress.
Set goals and formalized policies to maximize team performance and keep project on-task.
Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
Involved in design discussions related to various features with various stake holders
Involved in design discussions, review and implementation
Authoring blogs for different features for customers
Feature product reviewer for cross product features
Program Lead for design and development of GST(Goods and Service Tax) changes for India
Upgrade lead
Ensure zero escalations, maintain stability of PeopleSoft applications
Ensure effective design and development of fluid applications for smart phones, tablets and other devices
Involved in leading the team functionally and technically
Effective and proactive communications to strategy/GSC and other stake holders
Organized the scrum ceremonies (biweekly scrums, retro)
Motivated the team to give their best to achieve operational excellence
Consolidate and reporting weekly status of key issues to senior management
Maintain overall release schedule & patches
Maintain the details on the Freeze schedule
Effectively using Jira for requirement capture, prioritization, defect management, build and deployment support activities
Project Lead
Oracle India Pvt Ltd
05.2007 - 06.2012
Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Utilized Agile methodologies to manage the deployment of various features and enhancements
Requirement Analysis
Participated in designing the solution, preparation of technical specs, data mapping documents, code reviews, Integration testing, User acceptance testing and implementation
Effective communications on project progress, risks and mitigation plan
Responsible in leading and managing fusion migration project for Accounts Receivables
Upgrade Lead for PeopleSoft
Responsible for coordinating upgrade activities with all stake holders globally
Worked on system/platform and regression testing of features during the pre GA phase of release PeopleSoft 9.1.
Senior Application Engineer
Oracle India Pvt Ltd
11.2005 - 02.2007
Learned and shared knowledge of new technologies to support technically challenging projects and assume various responsibilities.
Managed software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams and other design techniques.
Developed standardized work processes, tools and methodologies to improve quality and profitability.
Implemented consistent coding practices.
Performed unit and comprehensive testing to drive functional and technical deliverables.
Analyzed and developed technical solutions to meet business requirements.
Reviewed existing programs to refine, reduce operating time and improve techniques.
Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
Conducted data modeling, performance and integration testing.
Designed and implemented scalable applications for data extraction and analysis.
Rapidly prototyped new data processing capabilities to confirm integration feasibility into existing systems.
Analyzed work to generate logic for new systems, procedures and tests.
Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
Involved in customer discussions to understand their business and global requirements
Involved in functional and technical analysis of issues related to product providing effective solutions.
Systems Analyst
Hexaware Technologies
08.2003 - 11.2005
Gathered requirements and performed gap analysis through design workshops with users.
Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.
Analyzed existing systems and databases and recommended enhancements to solve business needs
Enhanced project management skills by defining and presenting system solutions and timelines for business needs or technical problems.
Offered input for complex documents to support client-ready final versions.
Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
Oversaw document development across project workstreams to create internal control statements per compliance and regulatory standards.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Participated in development of the functionality and unit testing documents
Participated in preparation of impact analysis documents and functional specs document
Participated in design sessions and came up with technical specs documents
Effectively summarized the risk, mitigation steps and action plans with all stakeholders
Working with QA during feature testing to ensure all issues are addressed such that a quality product is delivered.
Peoplesoft Lead Resource
ITC Infotech India Limited (I3L)
10.2002 - 08.2003
Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Worked on designing/coding and support of in house PeopleSoft Implementation
Worked onsite for Avery Dennison, Las Vegas,USA for inhouse PeopleSoft support and development.
IT Specialist
vMoksha Technologies
02.2002 - 10.2002
Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.
Configured and tested new software and hardware.
Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
Worked on Localization of PeopleSoft 8.0 Financial / Distribution modules suit the Indian requirements
Worked on Functional and Technical design analysis for Order To Cash and Procure To Pay Cycles for India localization
Involved in explaining the functionality of the module to team members.
Peoplesoft Analyst
Pan IT Comm Pvt Ltd
09.2001 - 02.2002
Re-engineered existing computer systems to promote ease-of-use and improve system security.
Enhanced project management skills by defining and presenting system solutions and timelines for business needs or technical problems.
Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
Analyzed existing systems and databases and recommended enhancements to solve business needs
Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Worked on technical analysis and assistance for PeopleSoft Applications, People Tools, Reporting Tools, Application Server and Cobol Compilers
Involved in guiding team members in analysis and solving of cases.
Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
Led various projects under guidance and supervision of chief consultant.
Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Worked on requirement gathering and analysis
Worked on implementation of 'Learning Mate 2.0', a content management, delivery and administration software
To name some clients are Anna University, Chennai and Technical Teachers Training Institute, Bhopal
Worked closely with programmers and developers in guiding them technically
Also involved in choosing the technology platform for the product.
E-Commerce Consultant
44 Degrees India Private Limited
05.2000 - 11.2000
Met productivity goals set by e-commerce management.
Involved in designing and implementation of a module called 'Transaction Tracking'
This module deals with E-Procurement
Module deals with B2B and B2C concepts
Created user interfaces in XML
Involved in creating cascading style sheets
Worked extensively on XML, XSL and CSS
Worked in close coordination with programmers to implement the same
Worked extensively on Active Server Pages, XML.
Programmer
Compaque Business Software Inc, TX, U.S.A
08.1999 - 02.2000
Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
Worked with analysts to prepare test plans and assess test data.
Analyzed, reviewed and revised programs to increase operating efficiency.
Collaborated with other developers to refine software design and implementation.
Improved software efficiency by creating automated scripts and tools.
Performed code refactoring and optimization to improve performance.
Wrote and maintained technical documentation for software applications.
Worked on design and development of online office space portal
Extensively worked on JavaScript and Active Server Pages for client side validations and server programming
Worked on creating search engines and entity relationship diagrams.
PeopleSoft Programmer/Analyst
Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A
08.1998 - 08.1999
Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
Provided technical support using knowledge of complex technology to solve problems and support new projects.
Performed regression and system-level testing to verify software quality prior to release.
Wrote highly maintainable, solid code for software system.
Documented program development and revisions to maintain records.
Identified causes of issues within applications and determined which modifications needed to be made.
Responded to and remedied critical issues to limit downtime.
Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.
Collaborated with other developers to refine software design and implementation.
Worked with analysts to prepare test plans and assess test data.
Worked on PeopleSoft upgradation from version 7.0 to 7.5
Worked on customization of Order Management and Billing Module with Oracle as database and operating system as Windows NT
Worked on entity relationship diagrams for new records and creating the SQL scripts for the records.
Education
Skills
Product Lifecycle Management
Roadmap Planning
Design thinking
Cross Functional Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Stakeholder Alignment
Scrum Framework
Interpersonal Communication
Responsive Design Approaches
Requirements Building
Research and trend analysis
User and UX Research
Product Roadmaps
Project Planning
Wireframe Design
Troubleshooting and QA
Product Vision and Strategy
End to End Feature Delivery
Teamwork and Collaboration
Agile Software Development
User Feedback Collection
App Development
Competitive Analysis
Product Development
Attention to Detail
Use Case Study Generation
Documentation Management
Product Validation
Critical Thinking
Iterative Development
Stakeholder Relations
Requirements Gathering
Product Strategy
Software Development
Functional expertise on Financials/Supply Chain modules like Accounts Receivables, Payables, General Ledger, Billing, Order Management, Inventory, Project Costing, Contracts and Grants
Certified Data Scientist, Machine Learning
Agile Methodologies
JIRA
Effective multi-tasker
Risk mitigation and management
Effective communication
Waterfall methodologies
Dynamic Team Player
Customer Focused
Accomplishments
2021, Outstanding Contribution Award, Oracle India
2020, Outstanding Contribution Award, Oracle India
2014, Outstanding Contribution Award, Oracle India
2008, Outstanding Contribution Award, Oracle India