Paru Nackeeran

Program Management : Landed many successful projects & programs both in enterprise as well as consumer space across multiple companies - Methodical, results focussed strategic influencer capable of managing multiple programs and managing ambiguities - Strategic planner yet nimble when situation warrants to respond to quickly changing priorities by working with Product Management, Design, UX, Research, Engineering, Marketing/Sales, Supply chain & Mfg Operations as applicable. - Established and led processes for effectively managing the organization while proactively identifying gaps and drive project management excellence in meeting goals Org management : - Building strong teams, culture and experienced in managing re-orgs, team merges and successfully integrating teams - Plan and drive strategic initiatives, offsite as required for team benefit and growth - Experienced in Planning and implementation for budget forecasting, allocation distribution, spend management, OKRs, Headcount planning, allocation recommendations & decisions ; establishing and driving key initiatives that promote better culture Other interests & accomplishments : - Supporting as start up adviser for accelerator programs focused on United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. - Active participant in DEI programs across Research and personal contributor to accessibility project. - Mentor & coach for individuals as well as leadership development - Actively support non-profits : Pratham & TiE Colorado Specialties: Program Management, Process Development, Research, Analytical problem solver, Contract Manufacturing management; Strategy & Operations; Mentor & coach

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  Building a team

  Extensive experience at Apple and at Google to build a team from scratch, inherit and help scale and grow the team ; team mergers and promote successful integration of team and culture.

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  JIRA

  6 years of experience

  For integration of work between the different teams -experience with using it as a central hub for the coding, collaboration, and release stages. Establish workflows to manage manual and automated tests.

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  Artificial Intelligence

  Program Manager for 25+ years at Cisco, Apple and Google. Launched several products. Leadership & Exec coach with focus on Growth and Development. Internal Coach at Google.