A creative and technologically savvy IT professional with around 23 years of experience in directing product lifecycles and the software development process for start-up organizations and Fortune 500 entities, domestically and internationallySuccessfully architected/ designed/ led/ developed enterprise projects covering various aspects of software development, processes and methodologyA technical background originating in R&D which includes a proven track record in management and delivery of mission-critical applications Extensive experience with Microsoft technologies, vendor management, business process optimization, software development processes, outsourcing management, and multi-vendor services and products Managed, trained, and mentored multi-shore engineering teams to nurture nascent ideas driving solutions to complex and groundbreaking technical problemsExcellent track record of building high-performance teams, meeting aggressive timelines, keeping all stakeholders on the same page, and delivering the exceptional, not merely what is expected