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# Samresh Basak on Tal

## Headline

Manager, TPM @ Tekion \| Building AI\-Native Execution Systems \| Leading High\-Impact Programs & Scaling Delivery Excellence

## About

As a Manager, Technical Program Management at Tekion, I'm leading high\-impact, cross\-functional programs and building scalable execution systems in fast\-growing, product\-led environments\. With 10\+ years of experience across SaaS, edtech, and foodtech, I currently lead a team of 5 TPMs and drive org\-wide initiatives with a strong focus on AI\-native programs, platform reliability, and predictable delivery\. I partner closely with senior leadership to translate strategy into execution across complex, multi\-team programs\. My expertise lies in SDLC/PDLC, data\-driven execution, and building systems that improve engineering velocity, productivity, and delivery predictability\. I also focus on evolving program governance and tooling, streamlining JIRA ecosystems, enabling automation, and designing workflows that scale with organizational complexity\. Previously worked at Vedantu and Swiggy, and passionate about building high\-performing teams and AI\-enabled, customer\-centric solutions\.

## Location

Bengaluru

## Work experience

Manager \- Technical Program Management at Tekion Corp, Apr 2026 \- Present · 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, \- Leading and mentoring a group of high\-performing TPMs, driving execution excellence across cross\-functional programs\. \- Driving AI\-native initiatives, embedding AI into workflows and program execution\. \- Owning end\-to\-end delivery of large\-scale programs, ensuring alignment and predictable outcomes\. \- Partnering with leadership to translate strategy into clear execution plans and measurable results \- Redefining R&D processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and delivery consistency\. \- Defining and tracking key metrics to enhance engineering velocity and organizational performance\. \- Providing data\-driven insights to support prioritization and decision\-making\. \- Establishing governance frameworks for planning, risk management, and execution tracking\. \- Driving tooling and automation improvements \(JIRA, dashboards\) to increase visibility and efficiency\. \- Fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement\. \- Actively exploring and adopting AI tools to enhance productivity and program outcomes\.

Lead TPM at Tekion Corp, Apr 2025 \- Mar 2026 · 1 yr, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Led program delivery for Tekion’s largest customer base: US\-based dealer groups, including Asbury\. • Driving monthly release governance and execution across cross\-functional teams\. • Implemented KPI frameworks to enhance visibility and track delivery effectiveness\. • Simplified and standardized SDLC/PDLC processes to improve execution velocity and consistency\. • Partnered with support and engineering teams to reduce customer\-impacting issues through structured RCA and preventive tracking\. • Owned and managed Tekion’s centralized release calendar to ensure alignment and visibility across all functions • Aligned with product and engineering leadership to ensure strategic priorities are met\.

Senior TPM at Tekion Corp, Apr 2024 \- Mar 2025 · 1 yr, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Successfully led the go\-live of Asbury Automotive, a top\-5 publicly traded dealership group in the US\. • Oversaw program delivery across Asbury, US dealers, Support, Accounting, Payroll, and briefly CRM\. • Streamlined JIRA workflows and introduced scalable, repeatable delivery processes\. • Provided ongoing guidance and support to TPMs to help them navigate delivery challenges and grow in their roles\. • Acted as a central point of coordination across multiple modules to ensure on\-time delivery\.

Program management \- Paid User\(PSX\) Charter & EPDA at Vedantu, Apr 2022 \- Feb 2023 · 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, \- Instrumental in setting up the paid student experience charter in the org with pre ground works of data driven user behaviour and trends \- Managed end\-to\-end life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities to drive continuous improvement\. \- Built the entire student journey across its life cycle on the platform\. \- Led Strategic Planning Initiatives, Business Review Sessions, Operational Support for PSX Product Strategy and Operations Team involving planning, organizing and coordinating with business leaders on crafting agenda, consolidate content, facilitate the meetings and follow\-up actions items\. \- Proactively identified issues, areas of enhancements that provide value\-added insights and led/implemented strategic initiatives\. \- Developed and implemented internal operational processes to drive standardisation across Engineering, Product, Design & Analytics \(EPDA\) teams\. \- Responsible for setting up customised JIRA workflows across EPDA for project tracking & sprint cycles\. \- Owning the communication charter across Whatsapp, Email & Push Notifications for our paid users\. \- Responsible for developing, implementing & monitoring OKRs/targets in line with PSX business objectives & strategic goals\. \- Worked with the head of Design, Product & Engineering to set up the governance & drive projects across EPDA\. \- Possess strong interpersonal skills focused on collaboration, building and maintaining lasting relationships and connections with diverse teams, across the organisation and outside\. \- Responsible for setting up new initiatives like Demo day, hackathon, Advisory boards & VTalks in the org\.

Program Manager & Design Ops \- Product Design at Vedantu, Jul 2021 \- Mar 2022 · 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, \- Planning and monitoring program execution, Project coordination, managing interdependencies and its documentation\. \- Program managed Vedantu’s app & web revamp projects coordinating internally & with external stakeholders \- Won best UI/UX award for website\. \- Cross functional project resource and budget management\. \- Identifying and addressing problems and risks\. \- Stakeholder communications, negotiations, and problem solving\. \- Aligning or realigning deliverables with program outcomes\. \- Tracking and synthesis of execution across various projects globally\. \- Coordinating with various release managers and other stakeholders to ensure design delivery with high quality\. \- Created new processes to facilitate design execution and streamlined existing ones\. \- Initiated and responsible for establishing the Design working process, Design tools management, Performance appraisal system and its process documentation\.

Associate Program Manager \- CEO Office at Vedantu, Apr 2020 \- Jun 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, \- Responsible for driving key strategic projects in the CEO's office\. \- Responsible for user research & competitive analysis projects\. \- Responsible for simplification & implementation of the Admin & IT processes across org\. \- Responsible for the Immersion exercises of CXO\. \- Performed system integration and provided project management support to the senior management\. \- Collaborated with Research and Evaluation Analyst to analyze program activities and created outcome reports and annual program evaluation\. \- Program owner of the company level communication channels like Slack, grievance channels, etc\. \- Managed grievances of users & employees through social platforms & emails\.

Account Manager at Swiggy, Jul 2018 \- Oct 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos, Bangaluru, \- Efficiently managing 80% volume contributing partners remotely and able to generate consistent business growth of 25% month on month throughout the partner's journey with Swiggy\. \- Responsible for raising Purchase orders \(PO\), getting it approved & delivering marketing logistics to partners\. \- Responsible for onboarding big brands like AMUL to our delivery platform\. \- Coordinating activities with Marketing, Partner Support team, Operations team, City teams, Central teams, to provide the best support to Partner\. \- Introducing, educating and inculcating behavioural changes in restaurant partners with the assistance of product updates, data analysis, promotional activities etc\. \- Awarded the best performer in the — Top 5% performing account managers in the organization\. \- Awarded the spotlight award from CEO for driving excellence through quality & process improvement\.

Project Manager at SS Construction \- India \(MES\), Nov 2016 \- May 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India, Worked as the Project manager\. My role was to make customized business proposal for govt\. approved projects, explaining them about the prospects and getting them on board, executing the project end to end\. Handled a team of 30 plus in project completion\.

Software Engineer at Infosys, May 2016 \- Nov 2016 · 7 mos, Banglore, Graduate Engineer trainee

## Education

Bachelor of Engineering \- BE, Civil Engineering, Anna university

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