Tarun Lewis

About Tarun Lewis

I am a seasoned professional with 20+ years of cross-industry experience spanning IT, Luxury Retail, and Wooden Construction, with a core focus on project management, team leadership, and AI/ML integration. My career has centered on driving business growth, streamlining operations, and delivering customer-centric digital transformation.Currently serving as a Product Operations Manager at Democrart Technologies Pvt. Ltd, I’ve played a pivotal role in scaling the company from 3 to 45 employees. I led the development of a patented art authentication system, integrated advanced AI/ML capabilities, and transitioned our tech stack from PHP to a modern React and Node.js framework—enhancing scalability and performance.My professional journey has included managing multimillion-dollar projects, aligning cross-functional teams, and delivering complex solutions across diverse sectors. I bring hands-on experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and have consistently exceeded delivery expectations through strategic planning, risk mitigation, and vendor/stakeholder management.Key Strengths include:Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to scale and mentor teams, creating high-performance cultures.End-to-End Project Management: Expertise in Agile-Scrum, and Waterfall for projects from conception to completion.Technology Enablement: Proficient in integrating AI, ML, and CMS platforms (WordPress, Figma, Drupal) to optimize business workflows.Client & Vendor Relations: Skilled in managing relationships that ensure long-term satisfaction and project success.Passionate about innovation and efficiency, I thrive in fast-paced environments and am driven by the challenge of building impactful, scalable tech solutions. I’m always open to connecting with like-minded professionals or organizations looking to lead the next wave of digital transformation.Now, I am working for ASIGN, A Democrart Techmologies Product. It is a start-up product company that specializes in all things art!

Experience

1. Product Operations Manager

   Asign

   Oct 2023 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Quality Assurance Manager Dec 2024 - Till DateProduct Operations Manager Oct 2023 - Dec 2024 Spearheading the Technology and Quality departments at ASIGN, leading growth from 3 to 45 employees Innovating product ideas and services, crafting a strategic vision and development roadmap for the company Pioneering the integration of AI and Machine Learning solutions, resulting in an LLP partnership and a patent filing for aninnovative art authentication process Integrating CMS and Agile Project Management methodologies to enhance operational efficiency Enhancing cross-functional team collaboration, improving operational cohesion across diverse departments Automating HR and CRM processes by implementing Zoho People and Freshdesk Managing vendor relationships and outsourced work dynamics from inception Transitioning development technologies from PHP to a scalable React and Node.js stack Conducting client consultations to address and resolve service pain points Instituting safety and risk mitigation protocols

Education

• Gandhi Memorial International School (G.M.I.S.)

  IGCSE

  1994 — 1997

• Central Leather Research Institute (C.L.R.I.)

  Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics

  2004 — 2005

• Rama International School

  ICSE

  1997 — 1999

• D.G. Vaishnav College, Chennai

  BSc Comp Sci, OOP, Database Management, Microprocessor Programming, Statistics.

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• Market Research
• Sales
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Management Consulting
• Crm
• Planning
• Team Building
• Management
• Retail
• B2b
• Customer Relations
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Product Marketing
• New Business Development
• Sales Management
• Key Account Management
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing
• Purchasing
• Online Marketing
• Inventory Management
• Custom Furniture
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Furniture
• Product Management
• Project Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Customer Service
• Competitive Analysis
• International Business
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Interior Design
• Business Planning
• Operations Management