Ashok Kumar

About Ashok Kumar

With 18+ years of progressive experience spanning mainframes to cutting-edge AI-enabled healthcare systems, I drive digital transformation and deliver breakthrough innovations that impact millions globally.My Journey: Started as a fresh graduate mastering mainframe technologies at Satyam, evolved through payment systems expertise at Tesco (supporting world\'s largest retailer), and now lead game-changing MRI innovations at Philips Healthcare.Current Impact at Philips: Leading software delivery for revolutionary healthcare technologies including: • BlueSeal - World\'s first helium-free 1.5T MR system installations, 6M+ liters helium saved) • SmartSpeed Precise - AI-powered imaging with 80% higher sharpness, 3.3x faster speedsCore Strengths: Program Leadership: Managing multi-million dollar programs across multiple geographies AI/ML Innovation: Delivered 100+ predictive models reducing service costs, improving system reliability Agile Transformation: SAFe expert driving team velocity improvements and quality delivery Cross-Functional Collaboration: Harmonized platforms across MR, CT, DXR, Ultrasound modalities Technical Evolution: Mainframes (COBOL, DB2, IMS) → Payment Systems (PCI DSS, 200 TPS) → Healthcare AI/ML → Advanced MRI TechnologyPassion: Transforming healthcare through technology innovation, building high-performing teams, and delivering solutions that enhance patient care globally.

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Philips

   Apr 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Senior program management role within MR Software R&D Program Management Office, leading software deliverables for New Product Introductions (NPIs) and managing complex, multi-regional programs for breakthrough MRI technologies.Key Responsibilities: • Led end-to-end program management for critical NPI software deliverables within MR R&D portfolio • Managed cross-functional teams across multiple global locations (Bangalore, Pune, Netherlands, China) • Coordinated planning, budgeting, and reporting for multi-million dollar product development programs • Collaborated with multiple interdependent programs to ensure seamless integration and delivery • Drove stakeholder alignment across R&D, engineering, marketing, and business teamsMajor Program Achievements:BlueSeal Program - Industry-First Helium-Free MR System • Innovation Leadership: Led software delivery for world\'s first helium-free 1.5T MR system • AI Integration: Managed development of advanced fully AI-enabled system with state-of-the-art technology • Technical Excellence: Delivered best-in-class homogeneity, high gradient strength, and exceptional temporal field stability • Global Impact: Contributed to BlueSeal installations worldwide, saving >6 million liters of helium • Market Launch: Successfully launched at RSNA 2024, establishing new industry standardSmartSpeed Precise Program - Next-Generation AI Acceleration • AI Innovation: Led delivery of breakthrough Dual AI technology expanding Compressed SENSE and SmartSpeed capabilities • Performance Gains: Achieved up to 80% higher image sharpness and 3.3x imaging speed improvement • Quality Enhancement: Delivered better signal-to-noise ratio while maximizing imaging speed • Market Launch: Successfully launched at ECR 2025, advancing precision imaging capabilitiesProgram Management Excellence: • Managed complex, multi-regional development teams• Delivered on-time, on-budget launches for two major breakthrough products

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Information Science/Studies

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Endeavor
• Oracle Pl/Sql Development
• Spufi
• Credit Card Transaction Processing
• Agile Methodologies
• Sdlc
• Problem Management
• Fileaid
• Jcl
• Oracle
• Sql
• Cics
• Scaled Agile Framework
• Product Management
• Ibm Db2
• Pci Dss
• Pl/Sql
• Cobol
• Pci Standards
• Compliance Pci
• Scrum
• Change Management
• Qmf
• Mainframe
• Payment Card Processing
• Strobe
• Incident Management
• Ims Db/Dc
• Data Protection Manager
• Huron Objectstar
• Db2
• Xml
• Xpediter
• Sql Pl
• Vsam
• Scrum Master
• Csm
• Ibm Mainframe
• Electronic Payments
• Kanban