Ayan Roy

About Ayan Roy

Solution-driven senior strategic product expert skilled in harnessing design, technology, and business acumen to infuse profitable customer centric innovation into medical technology products. Highly regarded for integrating new ways of collecting global user and market needs, elevating the customer experience and for managing product lifecycles for value and market relevance. As a program manager with a solid background in analytics and AWS cloud computing, I specialize in providing scalable, data-driven solutions. Having practical expertise overseeing cloud-based projects, I lead cross-functional globally international teams through the whole project lifecycle, guaranteeing smooth operation and alignment with corporate goals. My main goals are to manage risks, streamline processes, and produce results on schedule and under budget. I\'m passionate about using analytics and the AWS cloud to spur creativity, and I\'m constantly looking to network and become involved with worthwhile, cloud-focused projects. Leads strategic topics, driving forward-thinking business optimization & devising bold recommendations to stimulate & sustain growth. Earned a solid reputation as an accomplished & self-motivated professional with a robust track record of building & fostering inclusive teams- Influenced and led teams with and without direct functional responsibility- Top Performer recognition for Global collaboration- Led multiple multi-site cross-functional teams through portfolio planning and all phases of product lifecycle development- Developed customer first solutions utilizing user-centered design methods and techniques with an emphasis on improving clinical workflow, reducing user cognitive load, and increasing user satisfaction and compliance- Experienced SAFe practitioner, including defining Portfolio Vision and creating and maintaining prioritized Product, Product Line and Portfolio backlogs- Product & Platform development experience in ultrasound, CT, PACS, Analytics, fleet manager web applications. Competencies:Program Management - Product Portfolio Management - Business Case Development - UX - Voice of Customer - Roadmaps - Collaboration - Team-building - Systems Approach - Market & Competitive Intelligence - Product Research & Analysis – Data Analytics - AWS Cloud Computing - Communication - Decision-making & Prioritization - Product Strategy

Experience

1. Release Manager

   IBM

   Aug 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Leading end-to-end release strategy and execution for high-impact digital products. Specialized in orchestrating complex, cross-functional initiatives to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable solutions on schedule.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Spearheaded the full release lifecycle for IBM Digital Asset Haven, from planning through on-time GA of SaaS and Hybrid v1 deployment models.• Aligned engineering, product, security, marketing, sales, compliance, and partner teams (Dfns, OSO) to ensure seamless delivery and integration.• Proactively managed risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication, maintaining transparency through data-driven dashboards and reporting.• Drove global compliance readiness, including GB18030, accessibility, and export regulations, Open Source Software Clearance, ensuring market readiness.• Implemented and optimized release processes and tooling (Jira, CI/CD pipelines) to enhance operational efficiency and predictability.• Daily project management, tracking and leadership reporting#ReleaseManagement #DigitalAssets #IBM #ProductLaunch #SaaS #HybridCloud #Agile #StakeholderManagement #Compliance #RiskManagement

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

  Master of Technology - MTech, Information Technology

  2005 — 2007

• Murshidabad College of Engineering and Technology (MCET)

  B.Tech, Computer Science

  1998 — 2002

• R.K.M.V Narendrapur

  High School, Science

  1990 — 1998

Skills

• Decision-Making
• Program Management
• Creativity and Imagination
• Agile
• C++
• Linux
• Algorithms
• Agile Methodologies
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• High Energy, Self-Starter
• Scalled Agile Framework (Safe)
• Risk Assessment
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Leadership
• Software Development
• Dicom
• Scrum
• Java
• Negotiation
• Collaboration Skill
• C
• Programming
• Software Design
• Design Patterns
• Unified Modeling Language (Uml)
• Project Management
• Communication
• Image Processing
• Creative Problem Solving
• Project Planning
• Deci
• Product Development
• Product Management