Agriculture Program office Product management

Viju Thomas, MBA

Bettendorf, IA 651-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/viju-thomas-a63486a **********@*****.*** Senior-Level Management & Embedded Software Engineering Program Management Senior Delivery Lead Project Manager Director An innovative thought leader with extensive expertise in program management, global economic analysis, software engineering, and advanced digital programs, within prestigious corporations. Proven ability to communicate with and mentor professionals at all career levels based on ever-changing business objectives. Central in driving cost-effective projects and increasing global market share. Passionate about applying robust management skills towards technology, advancing philanthropy, international relations, and society.

Agile/Scrum methodology

Business & Strategic Planning

Embedded Software Engineering

Customer Focus

Digital transformation

Project & Program Management

Competitive Analysis

Global Relationship Building

Strategic Business Orientation

Application Life Cycle Management

Leadership Through Sustainability

Organizational Leadership

Financial Oversight

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Change management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

QUADYSTER COMPANY, Bettendorf, IA

Director, Program management, Alliance & Partnership October 2018 to Present

Leading and management of Program Management office consist of project managers, program managers, system and sub stem engineers in agile environment

P&L responsibility

Providing direction for completion of appropriate program (e.g. charter, roadmap, benefits map, RFI, RFP, RFQ) to meet business goals and program objectives

Researching competitive landscape and trends. Position programs effectively in marketing and business development efforts.

Coordinating with partner/end users to deliver value to the business through opportunity identification, solution delivery, and ongoing support

Communicating and sets expectations across divisions, functions, 3rd party vendors, consulting partners, project teams, and stakeholders depending on program needs

Building organizational capability. As a strategic executive, continuously breaks down barriers, identifying new and more effective ways to accomplish tasks and goals.

Inspiring others. Collaborate and fosters an inclusive environment of enthusiasm, trust, and pride.

Championing talent development. Focusing on maximizing the ability, potential, and contributions of resources. Fosters an environment where people can excel through developing, coaching and rewarding performance.

Driving results. As a driven player/coach sets high goals for personal achievement and organizational success. Measures success against the best internal and external benchmarks. JOHN DEERE & COMPANY, Silvis, IA

Sr. Delivery Lead/Program Manager, 2016-Sep 2018

Executed and conceptualize program vision from start to finish, and achieved multifaceted milestones while acclimating to fluctuations, and shifting priorities

Analyzed comprehensive custom market research studies

Lead cross-functional, internal and external teams to identify the tasks in a project that will build schedules, including dependencies, risks, and contingencies

Provided concise reporting on status of projects, written and live to management audience

Analyzed and challenged project assumptions with the aim of improving the cycle time of the project and reducing the risk of unknowns

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Implemented multiple project plans including schedules, budgets, resource allocations, risk points, milestones and gate reviews in agile environment

Guided project teams to focus on critical path activities in a timely manner

Responsible for directing the Farm Digitalization Team for the advancement of projects, designing and implementing the use of Robotic mower, Drones for detecting crop height, Land undulations, Rate & Section control, Artificial Intelligence

(Interactive combine adjust), and Data Analytics, and employing the application of Precision Agriculture, GIS (Geographical Information Science), and IoT (Internet of Things).

Interfaced with product marketing, System/Sub system engineering, UI/UX, operations, marketing communications, business systems, and sales teams to ensure successful releases of

Change management: Enterprise Electronics Group products and solutions

Digital transformation: Domain architecture change (AUTOSAR)

Programs delivered: Universal display, Combine, Front end equipment, Vehicle CAB, Common power train domain.

Scrutinize comprehensive custom market research studies and influence internal survey and data analysis tools in the agriculture domain.

Senior Software Engineer/Product Owner, 2013 – 2016

Directed software design and advancement (including hardware/software interface functions) while remaining attentive to client needs.

Managed and delivered embedded products schedule in agile environment

Created Digital Solutions and R&D in-vehicle electronics and embedded systems, and incorporated expansive knowledge of broad automotive engineering.

Successful experience in working with multicultural teams in the organization and preemptively guiding units to meet deadlines and observe practices and program goals.

Operate effectively with global cross-functional groups, adapting prerequisites, assembling strategic partnerships, and driving solution

AGCO CORPORATION, Hesston, KS

Project Manager/Engineer, 2008 – 2013

Provided technical support to incorporate modified client demands, strategic business orientation, management of activity resources, and overseeing project budgets of up to $500M.

Change management: Agile implementation from waterfall

Digital transformation: Telematics and Global specification storage

Collaborated with strategic business partners, OEM and aftermarket customers to deliver products and services

Originated strategic product development, which included telemetry, Auto guidance, Displays, and precision agriculture products increasing global market share by 5% between various trademarks.

Originated strategic product development to increase the global market share by 5% between various trademarks.

Created and executed project activities, leadership through environmental support, and innovation led transformation. Project Engineer, 2008 – 2009

Provided comprehensive market analysis and strategy which saved AGCO $2.8M, gained a new market, and expanded the global market share by 2%.

Assisted project engineers, supervisors, and managers with good management proficiency to fulfill project related needs and demands.

Forecasted the project budget using the quantitative and qualitative methodology and established essential control measures to regulate the costs involved.

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Additional Experience

Product Specialist, AGCO CORPORATION, Minneapolis, MN

Project Manager, INTELLIGENT DECISIONS SYSTEMS, INT., Fort Lee, NJ

IT Specialist II (GIS) / GIS Research Analyst, MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, St. Paul, MN

GIS Analyst, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS), St. Paul, MN EDUCATION

Master in Business Administration (MBA), Strategy, Strathclyde Business School, Glasgow, Scotland, 2016 (A study of John Deere strategy in India in mechanization)

Master in Geographical Information Science & Remote Sensing, (Variable Rate Technology), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA, 2004

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Impact of Advertising, Madras Christian College, Madras, India, 1994 Bachelor of Science, Allahabad University, Uttar Pradesh, India, 1992 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

AMPIP (Major Product Integration Process)

Enterprise Customer Acquisition Process (ECAP)

Strathclyde Business School MBA scholarship for a team player, 2010 Certified Scrum Product Owner, AMPIP (Major Product Integration) Enterprise Customer Acquisition Process (ECAP)

Recognition for the outstanding efforts with MN-GITA’s scholarship for Advanced Application and Research, 2003. College cultural secretary -Planned, organized and directed inter-University cultural events, LOTUS business development executive member, 2010

Mark and Spencer “Sustainability Challenge” (Finalist), 2012

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