Sudeep Kaushik

408-***-**** • ad1jgm@r.postjobfree.com • www.linkedin.com/in/sudeepkaushik • San Francisco, CA

Seasoned Engineering Program Manager

Program Delivery Assurance Resource Allocation & Management Vendor & External Partner Liaison

Seasoned engineering executive with 20+ years of experience in technology innovation, strong engineering acumen and proven program management expertise that is backed by a PMP certification.. Recognized for driving cutting-edge technological advancements and exceeding industry benchmarks, with a hands-on leadership style that inspires collaboration and delivers market-leading products. Combining strategic vision and execution to consistently surpass stakeholder expectations and industry standards. Delivered high-quality results for companies like Google, Meta and Microsoft.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Program Management & Delivery

Agile & Scrum Project Management

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management & Mitigation

Scope Management & Requirement Analysis

Change Management & Adaptability

Strategic Planning & Execution

Budget Oversight & Cost Management

Financial & Resource Management

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Executive Communication &

Presentation Skills

Data-Driven Decision Making

Vendor Management & Negotiations

Entrepreneurship

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Commanded the high-visibility MRC Audit program, overseeing a dynamic team of 200+ engineers and safeguarding Meta's reputation and credibility with advertisers at Meta.

Unified and directed a global team of 40+ engineers and 9 managers, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery across various geographical locations at Google.

Expanded the engineering division cross-functionally from ground zero to over 50 personnel, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment at startups Continental ITS and Chickkku LLC.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Director

Prodapt NA, San Jose, CA • 2022 – Present

Spearheaded cross-functional teams encompassing engineering, product management, and customer support sectors, culminating in the delivery of superior products and services.

Built a high-performing team of program managers and developers through strategic hiring, resulting in a 20% increase in project completion rates and a 15% reduction in development timelines, driving greater project efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Orchestrated the seamless management of a $10M portfolio encompassing three pivotal programs, aligning them with the company's strategic and financial benchmarks.

Emerged as a technological visionary in the nascent start-up group within the Connectedness domain, promoting innovation and growth.

Senior Technical Program Manager (CW)

Meta, Menlo Park, CA • 2021 – 2022

Navigated challenging circumstances to secure vital MRC accreditations for Meta, reinforcing the company's standing in the industry.

Commanded the high-visibility MRC Audit program, overseeing a dynamic team of 200 engineers and safeguarding Meta's reputation and credibility with advertisers.

Revitalized the program structure, propelling productivity and operational efficiency by a remarkable 40%.

Hired talent and redefined processes to dramatically reduce the SLAs to 2 days instead of weeks and delighted discontented auditors.

Implemented innovative strategies that significantly improved the program's structure and efficiency.

Senior Technical Program Manager (TVC)

Google LLC, Mtn View, CA • 2020 – 2021

Steered 7+ diverse programs concurrently in the Fiber space, encompassing multiple engineering verticals and facilitating technological advancements.

Successfully led a team of 40+ engineers and 9 managers to develop and execute a strategic roadmap, resulting in a 10% increase in revenue in 3 months by launching a brand-new payments system.

Revitalized cross-functional team dynamics, enhancing program predictability by 70% and eliminating resource-related risks.

Set the execution strategy of pivotal program's, boosting productivity by 30% and setting a benchmark for excellence.

Established foundational baselines for various programs, garnering recognition at the executive level.

Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Chickku LLC, Fremont, CA • 2016 – 2020

Formulated early business models and monetization strategies, crafting a visionary product roadmap that aligned with market demands.

Spearheaded architectural improvements for robust infrastructure, security and scalability, cutting operational costs by 45% and enhancing system reliability by 90%.

Increased the software engineering team's delivery capacity by 20% in 8 months through creating technical architecture, developing agile methodologies, and implementing DevOps.

Leveraged a data-driven approach to prioritize product features, enabling a 60% surge in customer engagement.

Sourced and hired high-quality engineers, resulting in a 30% increase in revenue within the first year, directly contributing to the company's exceptional performance and growth.

Head of Engineering

Continental ITS, Santa Clara, CA • 2013 – 2015

Expanded the engineering division cross-functionally from ground zero to over 50 personnel, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment at the startup.

Administered a substantial $200M engineering budget, acting as a direct liaison to the CEO and ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic alignment.

Secured two patents in the realm of Intelligent Transportation Systems, showcasing a commitment to innovation and industry advancement.

Launched three pilot products globally, steering engineering initiatives and setting a precedent for excellence in the industry.

Early Career: Senior Software Engineer, AT&T Interactive Senior SDE, Microsoft Corporation Engineering Manager, Wolters Kluwer

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science Marathwada University, India

Project Management Professional, PMP Certified Certification Number: 1753092

PATENTS

Hacker security solution for package transfer to and from a vehicle, Patent number, 9635006

Geo-proximity vehicle alert and access system for security and package exchange efficiency, Patent number, 9821768

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Development Platforms

Java/J2EE, C#, Microsoft .Net, Ruby on Rails (RoR), C/C++, JavaScript, Typescript, Python, Node.JS, Angular JS, React JS, Android, iOS, Ionic/Cordova, Salesforce CRM, Ubuntu, Unix/Linux, Windows.

Cloud and Infrastructure

AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Memcached, Microservices, Serverless, SaaS, PassS, IaaS, SOA, PubSub, DevOps/SecDevOps, CICD pipelines, RDBMS (Postgres, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle), NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis, Cassandra, Neo4j, Neptune).

Process Methodologies

SAFe, Agile, Scrum, Kanban and Waterfall process models, SDLC, OOAD/SSAD, Automation.

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