Naqeeb Abbasi
Versatile TPM in AI Products & Infra | Transformative Leader | Commanding Force Multiplier in High-Velocity & Complex Tech Initiatives
- Role
- Director Technical Program Manager at Coupang
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Naqeeb Abbasi
Twenty years of experience leading and driving small to large scale technical projects from conception to consumption• Demonstrated track record of building and scaling high-performing technical teams across global locations, including successfully hiring and mentoring TPMs during economic downturn• Innovative technical leader with proven track record of architecting AI, ML and Big Data solutions for Fortune 500 companies (Facebook, LinkedIn, Microsoft and Coupang), combining business acumen with technical expertise to drive complex initiatives through effective communication and stakeholder management• MBA in Leadership from University of Washington, and MS in CS from University of Southern California, Los Angeles• Exceptional ability to lead and influence at executive level, partnering directly with VPs and Senior Directors to drive strategic initiatives and organizational transformations• Experience leading cross functional teams including project management, development, and test teams with both full-time and part-time employees• Certified PMP and TOGAF 9.1
Experience
Director Technical Program Manager
Sep 2024 — Present · Sunnyvale, CA, US
Spearheaded the creation and scaling of the entire Technical Program Management (TPM) function for the Tech Infrastructure organization, directly supporting over 400 engineers across the US, South Korea, and India- Recruited, hired, and mentored a high-performing, globally distributed team of 12 Senior Staff and Staff TPMs, fostering a culture of excellence and execution in a competitive talent market- Forged and nurtured strategic partnerships with VP-level executives across critical business units, including Tech Infrastructure, E-Commerce, and Fulfillment, ensuring deep alignment on company-wide objectives- Co-developed the organizational strategy with the VP of Tech Infrastructure, translating high-level vision into actionable, cross-functional programs and ensuring flawless execution on critical initiatives- Drove a major infrastructure reliability initiative that reduced critical site-wide incidents by 35%, significantly improving platform stability and the end-customer experience- Championed and delivered a company-wide infrastructure efficiency program that successfully reduced AWS cloud spending by 20% year-over-year, while simultaneously launching new E-commerce experiences from the ground up in Japan and Taiwan.
Education
UW Foster School of Business
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2010 — 2013
University of Southern California
Masters of Science, Computer Science
2003 — 2005
Skills
- Software Engineering
- Cloud Computing
- C++
- Web Services
- Software Development
- Scrum
- Software Design
- Agile Project Management
- Software Project Management
- C#
- .net
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