Management Product Development
Resume:
Kumar Jandayala
Phone: +1-770-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***
Executive Profile
Market focused and technically savvy Leader looking for exciting leadership opportunities. Broad experience in Software and Technology with core competencies in:
Solution and Product Management
Product Strategy and Lifecycle Management
Partner Channel and Alliance Management
Acquisitions and Integration
Product Development, SDLC Processes and Outsourcing
IT Strategy, Planning and Enterprise Architecture
AVID Technology Inc - (8/2016-Present)
Avid is the world's leading provider of audio and video technology for media and entertainment organizations and independent professionals.
Consultant – Product Strategy/Management for SaaS Transformation
Delivered Product, Technology and Organizational gap analysis, and roadmap for strategic transformation.
Delivered Partner selection framework for selecting strategic partners for hosting and managed services.
Developed framework for enterprise licensing for hybrid and SaaS models based on cost and ROI analysis
EnterWorks - (5/2015-4/2016)
EnterWorks is a leader in Multi Domain Master Data Management (MDM) and Product Information Management(PIM). EnterWorks is a privately held entity acquired by Black Dragon Capital in 2015.
VP, Product, Solutions and Partner Management
•Increased mind share with leading analysts and key customers by establishing and communicating product strategy and roadmap for Enterworks product suite.
•Expanded revenue opportunities and service delivery capabilities by launching Partner program with a goal of influencing 25% of annual revenue through partner channel. Established partnerships with several leading eCommerce & Digital Marketing vendors, and System Integrators
•Lead several corporate development initiatives by performing product due diligence for multiple acquisition targets resulting in successful acquisition of a key eCommerce company – Digital Foodie.
•Managed the product planning process to steer and govern product strategy & roadmap, and identify key initiatives and priorities. Deploy Agile development methodology integrated with product planning .
•Managed thought leadership initiatives such as development of solution briefs, case studies, white papers, RFP/RFI templates and value realization calculators.
SAP hybris - (4/2014-5/2015)
The hybris Line of Business in SAP has a rich portfolio of solutions to provide contextually relevant customer experiences across every B2B and B2C customer touchpoint for eCommerce, Digital Marketing, Sales and Service.
Global Director, Solution Management
•Managed the development of solution strategy and roadmaps for end-to-end integrated solutions in SAP hybris digital customer experience portfolio spanning eCommerce, Marketing, Sales and Service
•Facilitated investment into several strategic programs by developing business cases based on market analysis, gaps in product capabilities and rebalancing product backlog
•Developed the solution roadmap to transform hybris portfolio to a SaaS based portfolio by leveraging the microservices based YaaS platform.
•Managed solution managers responsible for eCommerce Platform solutions, Customer Data Insights and Product Information Management.
•Evangelized strategy and roadmaps with several partners, analysts and customers. Advised several SAP hybris customers on digital transformation initiatives.
Equifax - (3/2003-2/2014)
Equifax is a global information solutions company and member of the S&P. Equifax maintains data on more than 572 million consumers, 81 million businesses worldwide, and 200 million employee files.
VP, Product Management, (4/2010-1/2013)
•Developed Product Line Plans for Risk Decision Management product suite, supporting $140M in revenue. Deployed enterprise product planning processes based on Pragmatic Marketing framework.
•Managed the introduction of 3 additional production from concept to launch with a planned revenue increase of 20%.
•Lead the Product and Technology track for acquisition and integration activities to expand product portfolio.
•Managed a team of 12 members consisting of product managers and user experience designers.
•Worked with Product Development to deploy Agile development methodology integrating metrics and controls from market requirements to test case traceability resulting in lowered defect injection by over 25- 30% and improving productivity by 15-20%.
VP, Enterprise Architecture and Planning (2/2013-2/2014)
•Lead the vendor selection process and architecture to consolidate several Billing and Revenue Management systems; one of the largest IT initiatives in Equifax with a $50M+ investment over multiple years.
•Lead the vendor selection process and architecture to modernize the consumer disclosure and dispute system - a key initiative targeted for compliance with CFPB’s mandate.
Sr. Director, Enterprise Architecture and Planning (12/2005-3/2010)
•Developed AS-IS and TO-BE blueprints, and transformation roadmaps aligning with enterprise growth strategy for Global Internet Systems and Enabling Technologies.
•Key Enterprise Architect in several programs supporting Equifax’s Decision 360 transformation strategy such as: Enterprise Data Integration, Predictive Model Reengineering and Distribution Channel Consolidation.
•Supported technology due diligence of several acquisitions. Lead technology due diligence for partnership to transform Equifax Iberia’s core credit systems.
•Established IT process for assessment and transfer of technology platforms to Equifax’s international properties.
•Led enterprise wide strategic initiative to consolidate J2EE middleware by establishing an Enterprise License Agreement with Sun Microsystems.
Sr. Director – Product Development (03/2003 - 11/2005)
•Managed architecture and development of the eCommerce platform that enabled revenue growth in the direct to consumer P&L (Personal Solutions) from $40M to $120M in 3 years.
•Executed Application Development and Maintenance (ADM) outsourcing strategy for outsourcing software development and testing. This resulted in creating a highly scalable resource pool to support growing business demands.
•Defined Technology Roadmap for supporting the Reseller Sales Channel strategy in the Direct to Consumer line of business.
•Managed a team of 15 direct reports with an additional 50-60-member offshore development team. Responsible for recruiting and mentoring teams, as well as for career development, setting objectives, conducting performance reviews and managing promotions and compensation packages.
•Managed concurrent development of several strategic and compliance related initiatives by deploying end to end software development processes.
Experience prior to 2003 – Details available on request
•TRX Inc - Software Architect (03/2002 - 03/2003)
•Software Consultant (Self Employed) (02/1996 – 02/2002) Technology consultant for several large companies such as Hyperion Solutions, Peachtree Software, Keane Inc and Conseco Financial Corporation
•American Retail Group - Senior Software Analyst - (03/1993 - 02/1996)
•ANZ Banking Group - Index Computing, India - Senior Software Analyst - (05/1991 - 03/1993)
•Advent Computer Services, India - Software Analyst (06/1989 - 02/1991) packages.
•HCL Ltd, India - Programmer (03/1988 - 05/1989)
Awards and Memberships
•2009 Equifax Chairman Circle of Excellence – Awarded for facilitating technology transfer of InterConnect Decision Management Platform to UK, Iberia, Brazil and Chile.
•2005 Equifax Technology Excellence - Awarded for launch of eCommerce platform for the Personal Solutions P&L to meet one of the largest compliance mandates in the credit reporting industry.
•Member of Technology Association of Georgia (TAG).
Education
•Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Computer Science (1987), Bharathidasan University, India.
•Post Graduate Diploma in Systems Development (1988) from National Institute of Information Technology, India.
•Emory Goizuetta Business School continuing education course – Strategic Financial Management.
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