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Shajive Jeganathan

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

As a visionary Technology Leader with over 9 years of experience across sectors like Med-Tech, Retail, Finance, Banking, and Marketing, I excel in guiding organizations from proof of concept to production, focusing on go-to-market strategies. My leadership is underscored by a data-driven methodology, evidenced by a track record of successful product launches that not only fulfill market demands but significantly enhanced customer experiences. Certified in Agile/Scrum practices, I am adept at creating collaborative team environments, which has been instrumental in driving strategic product development centered around customer engagement and retention. My expertise extends to User Experience Analysis, Business Intelligence, and Data Analysis, through which I've developed solutions that deeply resonate with user needs, substantially improving the user experience. A key aspect of my leadership is fostering greater collaboration across global teams, enhancing our ability to tackle challenges and leverage diverse perspectives for strategic growth and innovation. This global mindset, coupled with my ability to bridge various organizational units, has been pivotal in generating significant revenue growth and maintaining near-perfect project completions, reflecting my commitment to excellence and innovative problem-solving in steering teams toward strategic advancements and technological breakthroughs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Technical Value Manager

Medtronic
06.2021 - Current
  • Spearheaded global R&D initiatives at Medtronic Connected Care, driving the creation and launch of breakthrough AR/VR and mobile healthcare technologies, resulting in applications that amassed over 100,000 downloads. Demonstrated leadership in health equity by representing Medtronic at the United Nations with our augmented reality solutions.
  • Innovated a beta testing strategy utilizing MAM/MDM technologies, revolutionizing Medtronic's approach to mobile application development. This strategic foresight not only enhanced app quality and market fit but also successfully garnered over $1M in annual funding for R&D projects, showcasing significant strategic return on investment.
  • Championed the integration of Generative AI across global operations, dramatically improving the efficiency of application development and enhancing organizational agility. This initiative marked a pivotal shift in Medtronic's operational approach, setting a new standard for innovation and efficiency.
  • Led Go-To-Market strategies and pioneered the use of direct feedback mechanisms within apps, leveraging CSAT scores to refine product development processes and ensure alignment with user needs and market dynamics.
  • Led the creation of the innovation arm under Connected Care, aligning across global teams under a unified vision to push the boundaries of healthcare delivery through cutting-edge R&D initiatives.
  • Managed cross-functional teams in a strategic capacity, ensuring the seamless integration of iOS/VR/AR technologies into Medtronic’s product portfolio. This leadership role was instrumental in enhancing global product delivery and establishing a benchmark for excellence in cross-disciplinary collaboration.
  • Led several R&D project teams responsible for the timely delivery of critical iOS and AR/VR products, directly contributing to programs generating over $4.8B in annual revenues. Achieved a remarkable 98% milestone completion rate, demonstrating effective project management and leadership in high-stakes environments.
  • Directed global programs across several operating units, crafting strategic technological solutions that significantly improved technology outcomes and operational efficiency through the integration of IoT solutions. This role underscored my ability to lead at scale, managing projects that have a profound impact on the business, healthcare communities, and the advancement of IoT in healthcare.
  • Adopted a strategic, insights-driven product development methodology, focusing keenly on global market needs and customer feedback. This approach has been instrumental in advancing delivery and improved customer outcomes, reflecting my commitment to innovation and leadership in the tech-driven healthcare sector.

Sr. Technical Business Systems Analyst

Best Buy Inc
04.2018 - 06.2021
  • Led the enhancement of Best Buy’s pricing platform, employing Agile methodologies to seamlessly integrate market-driven features, enhancing product relevance and customer engagement.
  • Managed a team responsible for the on-time delivery of 10+ key products, significantly advancing offer-shopping features and contributing to over $14M in annual revenue, with a 97% milestone achievement rate.
  • Directed the design and implementation of innovative front-end solutions for web and mobile, achieving a 12% increase in customer retention in the first week after launch.
  • Managed a portfolio of A/B testing campaigns, facilitating strategic collaboration with Senior Product Managers to ensure product development aligns with business goals and customer needs.
  • Led the strategic analysis and solution definition to meet business requirements and support long-term enterprise architecture, promoting scalable technological advancements.
  • Managed a cross-disciplinary team to refine digital interfaces from conception to deployment, enhancing user interaction across platforms.
  • Led the strategic architecting of microservices and backend services, optimizing system architecture for scalability, reliability, and performance, thereby supporting the rapid deployment of new features and enhancements.
  • Developed expertise in architecting pricing capabilities across BestBuy's mobile platforms, leading initiatives to improve pricing strategies and execution, resulting in enhanced competitive positioning and customer satisfaction.

Business Systems Analyst II

Wolters Kluwer
05.2015 - 02.2018
  • Demonstrated expertise in leading projects across Home Lending/Mortgage Banking domains, achieving significant improvements in process, strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance, business development, financial analysis, risk management, and portfolio management.
  • Spearheaded the development and launch of a commercial banking solution, facilitating real-time processing of large-scale transactions across multiple lines of business with a SOAP API architecture.
  • Directed the scoping and analysis of major corporate and regulatory initiatives, including TILA-RESPA, streamlining compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Managed a team of 4 Business Analysts in globally dispersed teams, successfully completing projects that included the development and deployment of Java and .Net Core based SaaS applications, data warehouse migration, and legacy system modernization.
  • Introduced a phased delivery approach to enhance the rollout of significant features, incorporating comprehensive aspects from business requirements to user acceptance, improving project delivery timelines according to SDLC.
  • Applied SAFE, Agile Scrum, Scrumban, and Kanban methodologies to lead development cycles, including sprint sessions, burn-down chart analysis, and technical grooming, enhancing team productivity and project agility.
  • Facilitated close collaboration with architects, DBAs, and ASMs to develop UMLs and work-items, expediting agile development processes through effective technical grooming and integration of software and business process modeling.
  • Partnered with UI/UX teams from design to documentation, ensuring cohesive and user-friendly interfaces, backed by extensive use of Adobe Creative Suite for developing application graphics.
  • Leveraged Microsoft Visio and Lucidchart to create comprehensive data flow, user case, state, sequence, component, UML, and activity diagrams, enhancing project documentation and clarity.
  • Proficient in integrating and working with Rest APIs, Web-services, XML schemas, and APIs, ensuring robust and scalable system architecture.

Education

Master of Science - Information Assurance

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN
01.2012

Skills

  • Technical integration
  • Forward-thinking mindset
  • Planning and coordination
  • Product Development
  • Design development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Engineering Design
  • Compliance understanding

Timeline

Principal Technical Value Manager

Medtronic
06.2021 - Current

Sr. Technical Business Systems Analyst

Best Buy Inc
04.2018 - 06.2021

Business Systems Analyst II

Wolters Kluwer
05.2015 - 02.2018

Master of Science - Information Assurance

Saint Cloud State University

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science

Saint Cloud State University
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