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Professional Highlights
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Owens Gollamandala

Owens Gollamandala

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Empowered Margins, Inc., excelling in client relationship management and strategic planning. Spearheaded KPI implementation to enhance service quality, driving significant client satisfaction. Adept at cross-functional team leadership and technical troubleshooting, fostering collaboration to deliver innovative solutions and elevate client success. Software engineer by training. Technical training as a software engineer provides a solid foundation for effective problem-solving.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Client Services

Empowered Margins, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Driving client success, building high-performing teams, and bridging the gap between complex technology and real-world client needs. Website: https://datahub.insure
  • Lead client services strategy, reporting directly to the CEO and contributing to executive decision-making.
  • Designed and implemented KPIs (e.g., CSAT, NPS) to track and elevate service quality.
  • Built a high-performing team and communication infrastructure to scale service excellence.
  • Guided client onboarding for key platforms like DataHub, driving adoption and satisfaction.
  • Driving client success, building high-performing teams, and bridging the gap between complex technology and real-world client needs. Websites: https://www.empoweredmargins.com/ and https://datahub.insure

Technical Client Manager

Empowered Margins, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Served as a strategic technical liaison for key accounts; optimized onboarding processes.
  • Acted as an escalation point, resolving critical client issues with a mix of technical and interpersonal skills.
  • Led cross-team collaboration for requirements gathering and solution delivery.

Account Relationship Manager

Empowered Margins, Inc.
Hyderabad, India
11.2020 - 12.2022
  • Managed strategic accounts across geographies, with a focus on renewals, upsells, and customer retention.
  • Delivered post-sales excellence through support, reporting, and training coordination.

Senior Manager – Projects

Empowered Margins, Inc.
Hyderabad, India
03.2019 - 12.2022
  • End-to-end ownership of enterprise project delivery: scope, budget, risk, communication, QA, and closure.
  • Facilitated UAT cycles, feedback resolution, and final deployment for client satisfaction.

SharePoint Lead, Operations and Projects Manager

Datavail Corporation
Broomfield, CO
11.2014 - 12.2019
  • Managed and oversaw SharePoint team, conducting regular meetings to monitor workflows and ensure timely task completion.
  • Collaborated with customers to define needs and establish optimal SharePoint environments based on business objectives.
  • Provided technical escalation expertise for complex SharePoint issues, ensuring effective resolution.

Developed high-performance team of SharePoint Administrators through hiring, evaluation, and training initiatives.

  • Mentored junior administrators on deployment and tuning of SharePoint environments, acting as subject-matter expert.
  • Conducted ongoing research on emerging technologies to stay informed about advancements in SharePoint solutions.
  • Promoted adherence to standards, processes, and service level agreements to enhance operational efficiency.

Lead SharePoint Administrator

Larsen & Toubro Infotech
Perrysburg, OH
04.2014 - 11.2014
  • Managed SharePoint farm infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Executed application management and project implementation for seamless operations.
  • Upgraded SharePoint versions and applied cumulative updates to enhance system stability.
  • Delivered Level-III support and comprehensive end-to-end solutions for users.
  • Administered SharePoint environments, contributing to technical architecture improvements.
  • Facilitated change management processes aligned with ITIL standards.
  • Utilized Remedy for incident and problem management, streamlining issue resolution.
  • Led projects and teams using Agile methodology to improve delivery efficiency.

Senior SharePoint Engineer

Larsen & Toubro Infotech
Bangalore, India
06.2012 - 03.2014
  • Managed SharePoint Farm infrastructure and ensured optimal application performance.
  • Led project implementation and conducted SharePoint version upgrades.
  • Executed Service Pack and cumulative updates patching to maintain system integrity.
  • Provided Level-III support and end-to-end solutions for user issues.
  • Administered SharePoint environments, ensuring compliance with technical architecture standards.
  • Facilitated change management processes in alignment with ITIL practices.
  • Performed incident and problem management utilizing Remedy for effective resolution.
  • Employed Agile methodology to enhance project coordination and delivery.

Senior Software Consultant

JDA Software (Blue Yonder)
Hyderabad, India
04.2008 - 05.2012
  • Provided end-to-end support for company intranet and SharePoint administration.
  • Led team in developing custom web parts and features to enhance functionality.
  • Managed designer workflows to optimize productivity and efficiency.
  • Delivered level 2-3 support for customer engagement portal, ensuring user satisfaction.
  • Coordinated projects effectively, aligning resources with organizational goals.
  • Administered databases to maintain data integrity and accessibility.
  • Utilized Scrum methodology to streamline project execution and team collaboration.

Software Programmer

Olive Technology Ltd
Hyderabad, IN
11.2004 - 03.2008
  • Initiated programming career with PHP, advancing to C# and specializing in SharePoint Development and Administration.
  • Held diverse roles including Trainee, Junior Programmer, Developer, Senior Developer, Team Lead, and Project Lead.
  • Managed client communication to ensure project alignment and satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated expertise in SharePoint Server, SharePoint Designer, and database management.

Education

Bachelor’s - Computer Science Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad

Diploma - Computer Science

Government Polytechnic College
Hyderabad

Skills

  • Client Relationship Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • AI & Innovation Consulting
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Project & Program Management
  • Customer Retention
  • KPI Implementation
  • Technical Architecture
  • Escalations Management
  • SharePoint & Database Administration
  • Budget Ownership
  • SaaS/AMS/CRM Systems
  • Executive Communications
  • Service delivery
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Strategic planning
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Account management
  • Client onboarding
  • Vendor management
  • Profit and loss management
  • Business intelligence
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Business planning
  • Pricing strategy
  • Business development
  • Project planning
  • Written communication
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Budget management
  • Managing operations and efficiency
  • Customer relations
  • Client relationship building
  • Relationship management
  • Contract negotiation

Professional Highlights

  • 20+ years of experience in client services, project management, and enterprise solutions.
  • Successfully led end-to-end onboarding of flagship insurtech platform DataHub.
  • Developed and implemented KPIs (CSAT, NPS) that significantly improved client satisfaction.
  • Recruited and built high-performance client service teams across multiple time zones.
  • Expertise in SharePoint, AWS, SaaS/CRM systems, and technical account management.
  • Worked with a growth mindset to increase client satisfaction, retention and expansion.
  • Led global teams and implementations with client centricity and team centricity.
  • Recognized by colleagues and clients for empathy, dedication, and technical insight.

Certification

  • PMP Exam – Training Completed
  • MCITP: SharePoint Administrator, Microsoft
  • MCTS: SharePoint Configuration
  • ITIL V3 Internal Certification
  • Technology for Product Managers – LinkedIn
  • Key Account Management – LinkedIn

Project Highlights

  • DataHub Implementation – Led onboarding and client rollout of a complex SaaS platform for insurance clients.
  • Project & Engagement Portal – Full lifecycle delivery of a scalable portal for managing projects and internal collaboration.
  • Approval Workflow Automation – Designed and executed workflow for streamlined approvals across departments.

Recommendations

  • Owens is a trusted partner. He knows the association technology space very well and is generous with his knowledge. – Shari Rager, Client
  • Owens has the rare gift of being technically adept and a good communicator. – Thomas McClintock, Colleague
  • A fantastic SharePoint administrator... his positive attitude makes working with him a pleasure. – David Kroll, Peer
  • Owens delivers consistent, high-level content and value. His ideas enhance client impact. – Kelley Bjella, Marketing Leader
  • Owens is a creative problem solver and subject-matter expert with excellent interpersonal skills. – Shawn Selway, Team Lead
  • He brings out the best in teams with his vision and technical depth. – Gokul Lohit, Sr. Manager
  • His ability to simplify complex tech for clients is unmatched. – Mariane Cavalcante, CRM Professional

Accomplishments

  • Star Performer Award in 2013 from L&T Infotech Ltd, Bangalore, India

Timeline

Director of Client Services

Empowered Margins, Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Technical Client Manager

Empowered Margins, Inc.
01.2023 - 12.2023

Account Relationship Manager

Empowered Margins, Inc.
11.2020 - 12.2022

Senior Manager – Projects

Empowered Margins, Inc.
03.2019 - 12.2022

SharePoint Lead, Operations and Projects Manager

Datavail Corporation
11.2014 - 12.2019

Lead SharePoint Administrator

Larsen & Toubro Infotech
04.2014 - 11.2014

Senior SharePoint Engineer

Larsen & Toubro Infotech
06.2012 - 03.2014

Senior Software Consultant

JDA Software (Blue Yonder)
04.2008 - 05.2012

Software Programmer

Olive Technology Ltd
11.2004 - 03.2008

Bachelor’s - Computer Science Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Diploma - Computer Science

Government Polytechnic College
Owens Gollamandala