I am an innovative product and technology leader with over 25 years of global experience. I am currently leading and setting up SurveyMonkey's R&D center in Bengaluru, India. In past I have worked with companies like eBay and PayPal, building large-scale software products that have empowered and created economic opportunities for millions of people worldwide.As an energetic and inspiring leader, my focus has always been on people and organizational transformation. I have built and grown highly effective and engaged teams, even across different geographies. Mentoring and coaching individuals at various levels has been a crucial aspect of my leadership style, enabling me to navigate teams through challenging situations while keeping their spirits high.I am driven by a passion for solving complex business problems through the strategic utilization of technology. By evangelizing and implementing new technologies, I have contributed to the growth of businesses and ensured customer success. My strong drive for results has consistently pushed me to achieve tangible outcomes.One of my notable experiences involves setting up R&D centers for large multinational corporations from ground up. In these roles, I have managed various general management functions, including center operations, policy establishment, talent hiring, innovation programs, fostering a positive work culture, and maintaining strong customer connections.I also possess expertise in business strategy and development, merger and acquisition strategies, as well as build/buy/outsource decisions. Additionally, I excel in partner and vendor management, understanding the importance of building fruitful relationships with external stakeholders.I am proud to have been a founding member of MarketFirst Software, Inc., a pioneering company in the field of E-Marketing and marketing automation. Beyond that, I have actively participated as an advisor and investor in several startup ventures, leveraging my knowledge and experience to support emerging businesses.I have a deep understanding of various industries, including E-commerce, Fintech, Retail, Logistics, Customer Service, Online Risk & Fraud Management, E-Marketing, and CRM. My technical expertise spans across technologies that enable scalability and agility, high-performance systems, distributed architecture, enterprise applications, mobile and web applications, web services, big data, machine learning, and data analytics.
Listed skills include Software Development, Product Management, E Commerce, Cross Functional Team Leadership, and 21 others.