Akila Sathiaseelan

Own Authoritative Mapping Program (AMP) for Sales Product Engineering & Operations (SPEO) organization, specializing in Sponsored Ads and Self-Service Demand Side Platform mapping projects. My role involves solving ambiguous problems with data-driven solutions and maintaining a high accuracy bar to enable business decision-making and proactive adjustments. Responsibilities include defining clear project scopes and deliverables with product owners, fostering strong stakeholder relationships with effective communication and prompt issue resolution, resource management, risk mitigation, quality control, stakeholder engagement, and promoting cross-functional collaboration. Collective efforts successfully met project milestones and enhanced data accuracy, aligning with Sponsored Ads SVP goal (2023) of 99% mapping and revenue accuracy requirements. Scope included large-scale deployments ensuring compliance with industry standards through regular audits and corrective actions. I am currently focused on optimizing Amazon's Self-Service Demand Side Platform mapping processes (VP goal) for SPEO while managing and optimizing overall health of the AMP program.

Skills: Big-Picture Thinking · Strategic Planning · Cross-functional Collaborations · Influencing Others · Large-scale Data Analysis · Large Scale System Integration · Program Management

People Manager/ Lead TPM and served as one of the technical leaders at Amazon's Fabric org, overseeing the execution of Security and Technology roadmap. Dove deep into technical details, highlighting critical trade-offs, and championing internal and external processes to improve efficiency. My role included maintaining regular communication with senior management, providing updates on critical status, celebrating victories, and addressing potential risks. Also contributed to the successful deprecation/ sunset of Fabric org.

Skills: Cross-functional Team Leadership · Business Process Improvement · Strategic Planning

Exterro Platform empowers Global legal teams to proactively and defensibly manage their Legal Governance, Risk, and Compliance (Legal GRC) requirements. Ecosystems, also known as third-party integrations, are vital to Exterro’s continued success, and I was the product owner of all third-party integrations. Primary responsibilities included forecasting roadmap based on client requests and market analysis, working with strategic partners to develop new opportunities, developing product strategy with executive leadership, managing scope for product releases, and serving as SME for eDiscovery modules during presales. Developed comprehensive go-to-market strategies, ensuring successful product launches and brand positioning. Worked closely with global cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Client Success, DevOps, and Release Management, to bring products to market on time.

Skills: Third Party Relationships · Cross-functional Team Leadership · Product Strategy · Technical Product Management · Agile Methodologies · Very-Large-Scale Integration (VLSI)

As a technical project manager, Ihandled over 60 Fortune 500 client projects and was recognized as one of the top performers in Project Management team. Some notable clients included Microsoft, Allergan, Nike, VISA, American Express, City and County of Denver, Michelin among others. I collaborated with internal and client teams to strategize and plan comprehensive scope of each project, addressing risk mitigations, change orders, deadlines, issue resolution, and enhancement requests. Proficient in end-to-end technical product implementation, consistently delivering before committed deadlines. Implemented applications in both on-prem and SaaS infrastructures, managed project teams including Attorneys, Paralegals, e-Discovery Managers, and tech directors/ resources. Trained end-users (Managers, Attorneys, and Paralegals) on product use, with training sessions lasting from one day to five days depending on project scope.

Skills: Software Project Management · Technical Analysis · Client Relations · Client Liaison · E-Discovery · Legal Compliance · Training Delivery

As a front-end web developer, I was involved in various B2C projects from initial requirements through maintenance phases, swiftly mastering new technologies and collaborating effectively to deliver high-quality products on schedule. My work included redesigning AT&T Wireless plans website, which increased sales of plans by 44%, and serving as front-end JSP developer for a project that allowed customers to check their eligibility to purchase iPhones during the first AT&T exclusive iPhone launch. Also built a fast-paced, all-accessories store migration website that served as the equipment store for all customers. Development involved converting mockups and business requirements into usable web presence using DynamoDB, JavaBeans, JavaScript, JSP, AJAX, and HTML coding.