Experience

EmpowerMX

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Product Operations | Product Director

  • Sep 2010 - Present

  Directing a growing Product Operations organization using a global operating model, I lead the entire product management lifecycle, from product vision and strategy to product design and development, value engineering, product transformation, sales, delivery and customer success. I work with my product engineering team to shape the product architecture, data and business architecture, toolsets, features, identity and security solutions, and governance capabilities for ease of use, streamlined… Show more Directing a growing Product Operations organization using a global operating model, I lead the entire product management lifecycle, from product vision and strategy to product design and development, value engineering, product transformation, sales, delivery and customer success. I work with my product engineering team to shape the product architecture, data and business architecture, toolsets, features, identity and security solutions, and governance capabilities for ease of use, streamlined integration, robust performance, scalability and extensibility, reporting, and compliance. I engage across the internal and client organization to understand business needs, enable sales and support, negotiate and close contracts, manage budgets and performance. Key Achievements: - Drove the flagship product from conception to a market leader position - Transformed the product and solution architecture for today’s Cloud/SaaS model - Directed the product architecture, data architecture, and business architecture to evolve Big Data into the IT ecosystem - Championed Agile adoption and identity (IAM) and cyber security and governance optimizations, including the deployment of tools to achieve Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) capabilities - Generated millions of dollars in savings through operating model changes, negotiations, and integrations as a financial stakeholder and budget owner

• Technical Principal

  • Oct 2005 - Oct 2010

  I was originally recruited by the CIO/CTO of this venture capital-backed firm to build the Aircraft Maintenance Lifecycle product from scratch. Under my leadership, our technical team, SME group, cross-functional and product teams designed and architected the solution after working with the executive team to shape the product vision and strategy. In addition, I helped manage the financials, including developing forecasts and overseeing the budget. I also advocated for airline data… Show more I was originally recruited by the CIO/CTO of this venture capital-backed firm to build the Aircraft Maintenance Lifecycle product from scratch. Under my leadership, our technical team, SME group, cross-functional and product teams designed and architected the solution after working with the executive team to shape the product vision and strategy. In addition, I helped manage the financials, including developing forecasts and overseeing the budget. I also advocated for airline data standardization as the company representative on the ATA Committee. Key Achievements: - Architected what became the company’s flagship product for scalability, extensibility, quality, and security - Took the product from concept to MVP to a commercially viable product that gained industry recognition - Directed pre-sales and post-sales implementation projects with leading airlines and third-part MRO providers, including United/Continental, American, Delta, US Airways, Southwest, Joramco, Embraer, Mexicana Tech Star, GDC, and VSC



Deloitte

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager / Senior Consultant – Custom Product Development & ERP Implementation Practice

  • 2000 - 2005

  Leading product development and enterprise application integration engagements, I oversaw team of up to 30 resources. Under my purview were requirements gathering, business analysis, solution architecture, software engineering, joint application development (JAD), and delivery project management. Key Achievements: - Designed and implemented a custom Oracle ERP platform, transforming Mitsubishi Motors’ supply chain, operations, and finance Order-to-Delivery/OTC process - Led… Show more Leading product development and enterprise application integration engagements, I oversaw team of up to 30 resources. Under my purview were requirements gathering, business analysis, solution architecture, software engineering, joint application development (JAD), and delivery project management. Key Achievements: - Designed and implemented a custom Oracle ERP platform, transforming Mitsubishi Motors’ supply chain, operations, and finance Order-to-Delivery/OTC process - Led custom J2EE software development and implementation of an Order Management System, streamlining Order-to-Delivery processes for Nissan corporate to the dealer network - Oversaw solution architecture, product development, and innovation for an engagement with the State of California, leading a team of 30 in building a scalable, adaptable Java/J2EE-based multi-tier application for lifecycle case management in the codes administrative office Show less Leading product development and enterprise application integration engagements, I oversaw team of up to 30 resources. Under my purview were requirements gathering, business analysis, solution architecture, software engineering, joint application development (JAD), and delivery project management. Key Achievements: - Designed and implemented a custom Oracle ERP platform, transforming Mitsubishi Motors’ supply chain, operations, and finance Order-to-Delivery/OTC process - Led… Show more Leading product development and enterprise application integration engagements, I oversaw team of up to 30 resources. Under my purview were requirements gathering, business analysis, solution architecture, software engineering, joint application development (JAD), and delivery project management. Key Achievements: - Designed and implemented a custom Oracle ERP platform, transforming Mitsubishi Motors’ supply chain, operations, and finance Order-to-Delivery/OTC process - Led custom J2EE software development and implementation of an Order Management System, streamlining Order-to-Delivery processes for Nissan corporate to the dealer network - Oversaw solution architecture, product development, and innovation for an engagement with the State of California, leading a team of 30 in building a scalable, adaptable Java/J2EE-based multi-tier application for lifecycle case management in the codes administrative office Show less



Akshay Software

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Software Engineer

  • 1996 - 2000

  Serving on international engagements in India, the Middle East, and the United States, I built custom ERP software and enabled large Oracle Financials implementation projects. I worked across diverse industries and engaged with leading global customers, including ENOC/EPCO, Indian Institute of Bankers, Avista Energy, and confidential pharmaceutical and life sciences companies. Serving on international engagements in India, the Middle East, and the United States, I built custom ERP software and enabled large Oracle Financials implementation projects. I worked across diverse industries and engaged with leading global customers, including ENOC/EPCO, Indian Institute of Bankers, Avista Energy, and confidential pharmaceutical and life sciences companies.