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Engineering & Program Management Leader | 20+ Years of Experience | MBA (Strategy & Leadership) | PMI-ACP | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

About

As a seasoned Senior Program Manager with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and technology, I have a proven track record of delivering complex programs while building high-performing, cross-functional teams. My expertise spans Agile methodologies (PMI-ACP, SAFe), ISO 13485 compliance, risk management, and cost optimization. I excel at aligning business objectives with project outcomes, ensuring seamless product launches by partnering with Marketing, R&D, Operations, and Regulatory teams. At Philips, I’ve led numerous New Product Introduction (NPI) and Maintenance Release programs, driving process improvements and fostering collaboration across global teams. With my strategic mindset, I ensure projects meet KPIs, mitigate risks, and optimize resource allocation. I’m passionate about coaching teams, driving innovation, and continuously improving processes for better efficiency. Let’s connect if you’re looking for a dedicated leader who thrives in dynamic environments and consistently delivers results.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

claude

cursor

openai

Microsoft Copilot

Work experience

Senior Program Manager at Heartstream, Feb 2026 - Present · 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Sr Program Manager (PMO) at Philips Innovation Campus, Bangalore, Aug 2017 - Feb 2026 · 8 yrs 7 mos, Bangalore, ● Ascended through various leadership roles, including RTE, Project Manager, and Program/Portfolio Manager, directing multiple NPI/IB projects within Radiology Informatics. ● Forged partnerships with leaders across Marketing, R&D, Operations, Quality, and Customer Experience to drive products from concept through to commercial launch. ● Delivered regular updates and tackled challenges with both internal and external stakeholders, including the Business Leadership Team. ● Steered program management governance, performing consistent evaluations to ensure projects align with objectives and KPIs while mitigating risks related to quality and schedule. ● Pioneered transformations by bolstering Idea-to-Market strategies in conjunction with the R&D leadership team. ● Executed process enhancements and established quality metrics to improve team efficiency and ensure transparency by organizational procedures. ● Ensured compliance with device design control and product development processes (ISO 13485) across all program stages. ● Negotiated effectively with stakeholders to secure beneficial outcomes and consensus. ● Directed the full lifecycle management of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and Maintenance Releases. ● Led cost optimization efforts for Europe in cooperation with the SSD team.

Manager Software Engineering at EMC, Aug 2015 - Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru Area, India, ● Led as Development Manager, Scrum Master, and Project Manager, coaching the team to enhance skills and elevate effectiveness. ● Defined, led, and monitored development processes and ensured compliance with quality initiatives. ● Oversaw management functions, including performance appraisals, salary administration, talent acquisition, and employee development through coaching and performance management. ● Executed organizational strategy by establishing clear success criteria and individual accountability. Eliminated obstacles to ensure team progress and served as the primary escalation point. ● Provided Agile coaching to cultivate self-managed teams and implemented the Scaled Agile Framework, transitioning teams to the PSI model. ● Championed organizational initiatives, including Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Agile transformation, and innovation programs at EMC.

Manager Development at Allscripts, Mar 2012 - Aug 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos, Bangalore, ● Led the cross-functional team of 12 members, including developers and architects, delivering core components for messaging, logging, and auditing, essential to multiple enterprise products. ● Oversaw budgeting, performance appraisals, salary administration, recruitment, employee coaching, and overall performance management. ● Forecasted and allocated resources effectively across development programs to support new product initiatives. ● Fostered strong, collaborative relationships with global counterparts to align project objectives. ● Facilitated design workshops with key stakeholders, including product owners, process owners, and subject matter experts, to transform business requirements into technical solutions. ● Ensured that technical designs adhered to platform architecture guidelines while providing constructive feedback to architects on architectural improvements. ● Monitored and reported key metrics related to resource utilization, defect rates, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Technical Lead at CDC Software, Sep 2007 - Mar 2012 · 4 yrs 7 mos, Bangalore

Education

BE, Information Science, M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology

PUC, PCMB, Mount Carmel College