Hari Ramachandran

About Hari Ramachandran

I am a Strategic IT Manager & Cloud Architect known for my hands-on delivery approach. Throughout my career, I have managed multiple customer products, focusing on global delivery, IT strategy, management, and business development. Lead large teams in Product Development, QA & Maintenance, I have overseen global operations across the US, Canada, and India, including the establishment and management of offshore setups to ensure governance and delivery excellence. Results-driven product manager with over 15 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products and solutions. Proven record in managing product lifecycles, from ideation to launch, and achieving significant business outcomes. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to drive product strategy and enhance user experience. Recent Accomplishment include - Achieved a 49% cost optimization by implementing a \"work type delivery model\" with right-shoring during the major release cycle, maintaining KPI performance. This led to a 30% increase in user engagement and a 25% product revenue growth- Platinum award winner for leading auto Gen AI code migration project, which saved over engineer hours in a quarter. This project has been recognized as one of the top best practices and was leveraged across other product areas across globally. The idea and implementation resulted in huge savings- Implemented the \"Vets to Test\" program, creating a \"train the trainer\" hiring initiative for U.S. veterans. This program incorporated AI-based testing and automation for Android Maps in heavy vehicles, resulting in an increased release cycle time.

Experience

1. Global Delivery and Relationship - Sr Product Management Google (Alphabet)

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Mar 2019 — Present · Mountain View, CA, US

   Accomplished Global Delivery Leader with extensive expertise in managing diverse teams across Alphabet (Google) divisions like GTech, Verily, Geo, and Platforms & Ecosystems. As a direct P&L owner, I maintained high customer satisfaction by governing delivery across geographies, setting up offshore models, and aligning stakeholders on strategic initiatives. Skilled in vendor management, I led partnerships with strategic software providers, optimizing costs and enhancing efficiencies through better deal structures, contract negotiations, and performance metrics. Spearheaded application portfolio rationalization, yielding cost savings and operational improvements. Led quota and territory planning transformations during go-to-market cycles, collaborating with cross-functional teams in Sales, Finance, and HR to drive revenue growth and productivity. Excelled in executive communications, delivering reports to Google’s directors, VPs, and C-level leaders while ensuring seamless project tracking and reporting. As a strategic client partner, I managed multiple concurrent projects, proactively maintaining risk registers and issue logs to resolve challenges. Created business solutions, managed MSAs, and developed pricing models to support scalable, high-quality delivery. Through effective people management, I empowered teams by setting clear directions and fostering a high-performance culture. This results-driven leadership approach has consistently delivered operational success, customer satisfaction, and innovation across all managed projects.

Education

• Vellore Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Information Technology

  1998 — 2002