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Sanjay K Sharma

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Olathe, KS, 66062

PROFILE

Technology leader with strong business acumen and experience working in multiple countries and diverse multi- cultural environments, having successful record driving strategic, impressive, innovative, simple and effective technology solutions for complex business problems and situations. SUMMARY

Computer Science background with over 23 years of industry experience (Over 16 years in telecommunications) in growing, managing and leading business and technical areas and teams.

Strong Telecommunications experience in Mobile/Embedded product management, mobile devices engineering, Product and Technology development, OSS/BSS systems and architecture, Activations, Billing, Mediation and others.

Strong technical, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills.

Filed over 30 US patents (over 10 US patents have been granted so far). AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Technology

o Technology and Product Strategy and roadmap development o Telecommunications network technologies (LTE, WiMax, EVDO, 1x), IT systems and Mobile devices architecture

o Systems and software architecture, development and delivery o Mobile/Embedded Devices platforms (BREW, JAVA, Android, iOS, Windows Mobile, RIM Blackberry, Palm Web OS and other proprietary platforms). o Web Technologies (J2SE, JSP, Servlets, various web servers) o Development Environments (Java, C, C++, Java, ASP, C#, .Net, Scripting languages)

Management

o Mobile, embedded and emerging devices portfolio, product and quality management o Development and Certification of Mobile devices

o System and software development lifecycle management including Systems Architecture, Design, Development, Certification, Implementation and Support o Process Design and reengineering

RECENT MAJOR ACCOMLISHMENTS

Portfolio management for Sprint postpaid and multiple prepaid brands (Virgin, Boost, Sprint Prepaid) for Samsung devices.

Managing strategy, development and launch of key Samsung flagship devices (GS4, GS5, GS6, GS6e, GSe+, Note 3, Note 4, Note 5, Note Edge) and key prepaid devices

Aligning Sprint technology roadmap with Samsung portfolio planning

Managing technology strategy and executive recommendations for emerging technologies and products

(SmartHome, M2M, Wearables and others)

Managing strategy, development and launch of key Samsung wearables (Gear, Gear II, Gear Neo, Gear S and others).

Managing post launch quality and support for all Sprint Samsung products.

Developing strategy for CPO, repair and refurbishment of Samsung devices for Sprint account.

Leading introduction and launch of Apple iPhone devices onto Sprint network. Phone: 913-***-**** (H)

913-***-**** (M)

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Sanjay K Sharma

12565 South Alcan Circle

Olathe, KS, 66062

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, Overland Park, KS 2013 - 2015

Senior Director, Product Management

o Managing Portfolio for Sprint post and prepaid mobile devices and other emerging products

(wearables, accessories etc).

o Developing technology strategy (network technology, activations and other key technologies) for Sprint products and aligning with Samsung portfolio o Managing development, certification, launch and post launch support for key Samsung mobile devices and other products (flagship products, prepaid products, wearables and emerging products) for Sprint account.

o Developing emerging products and business strategy (M2M, wearables, SmartHome) for Sprint account for Samsung.

o Developing CPO, repair and refurbishment strategy for Sprint account for Samsung. o Managing post launch quality by analyzing VOC, field reports, Sprint tickets/reports and working with appropriate Samsung groups to develop support plans o Coordinating between various Sprint teams and internal Samsung groups (multiple teams at Samsung headquarters in Korea, Technical teams in India, and other teams in Dallas and New Jersey headquarters).

o Budget planning, team performance management and Executive reporting on key initiatives SPRINT NEXTEL CORP., Overland Park, KS 1999 - 2013

Manager, Product Development and Engineering (Mobile devices) o Leading the team to develop and certify Sprint handsets, data devices, modules, M2M devices and partner devices

o Managing Sprint technology specifications for OEMs (Core CDMA 1x and EVDO, WiMax, Dual mode, Mobile IP, Location platforms, SMS, MMS, Multimedia, Browsers, Roaming, QCHAT and others)

o Managing Sprint roadmap and specifications for Mobile devices operating systems and application platforms (Android, WinMo, BREW/BMP and J2ME)

o Collaborating with OEMs and Chipset providers on technical roadmap and integration details. o Collaborating with CDMA Industry certification organizations (CDG, CCF, CTIA) to enhance the Industry test plans

o Certifying and auditing 3rd party labs for Sprint devices certification o Collaborating with Certification Equipment manufactures on Sprint needs

Various positions at Sprint

o Leading the implementation of Sprint Mobile Advertising platform, Sprint 3G Billing Mediation platform, Sprint Wireless Web portal and platform. o Defining Enterprise Architecture

o Developing and supporting Sprint Wireless eCare mobile application and Sprint Wireless Messaging and Wireless Data network deployment

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

BE-Honours(Computer Science) - REC, Silchar (1992)

CQA (Certified Quality Analyst) Certification - Quality Assurance Institute, USA (1997)

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