Arunkumar Bangalore

Arunkumar Bangalore PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Product Owner and Program Manager with vast experience in Supply Chain IT specializing in Warehouse Management, Shipping Operations, and Logistics. Directed global portfolios supporting 8,000+ users across 35+ sites, delivering 20–50% performance gains and 95% on-time releases. Partner to business, operations, and architecture; translate strategy into roadmaps, value-based backlogs, and measurable OKRs. Deep SAP (ECC/S/4HANA, MDG-MM) and logistics integration with Cloud environment for Data & UI. Known for modernizing legacy platforms (Web Services/API, React UI, CI/CD), designing analytics that inform executive decisions, and scaling 24x7 operations to achieve 100% fab uptime and mitigate $1B+ in customs duties. Skilled in project coordination, customer relationship management, fostering a culture of cooperation, mutual respect and delivering operational excellence across global supply chain environments. Leadership style: data-driven, Agile/SAFe coach, stakeholder-centric, and focused on operational excellence and compliance. SKILLS Program/ Project management - Product lifecycle management - Stakeholder management - Risk management Resource management - Data-driven decision making - Problem identification - Waterfall Model - Business analysis - Quality Assurance - Communication - IT Operations - Enterprise Data Strategy & Governance Application Modernization - Master Data Management (MDM) - Compliance Budgeting - Advanced Analytics Vendor Management - Finance Inventory Capital data - Talent Development - Scrum/ SAFe Expertise - Agile methodology - Continuous Integration/ Development Practices - DevOps - Cloud Migrations- Apigee Virtualizations - Denodo - NewRelic - Dynatrace- GitLab/ GItHub - SAP Overview - SAP Material Management, Order Management, Transportation - Web Services/ API integration - React, Angular JS - .Net/ JavaScript/ MS SQL - SharePoint/ PowerBI/ Office Tools - JIRA/ Rally/ PO-PM AI assistant - SmartSheets WORK HISTORY Product Owner - Program Manager ​ ​ ​ Intel Technologies Pvt. Ltd, India | 2020 – 2025 ●​ Partnered with Global Logistics and Development leadership to modernize shipping applications, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency, reduced process cycle times, and measurable ROI through cost optimization and productivity gains. ●​ Spearheaded strategic direction and execution of Supply Chain IT initiatives across warehouse and shipping domains, aligning digital transformation with Intel’s global manufacturing and compliance objectives. ●​ Collaborating with Architects & System Analysts, successfully completed the design work for IDM2.0 program to segregate the process and data for Foundry & Products (migrating to SAP to S4) ●​ Successfully guided cross-functional teams (2 Architects, 10 Developers, 8 System Analysts, 6 Operations & Support), gained 20% improvement in shipping turnaround times and ensured seamless global operations. Attained 100% delivery of all business objectives across every quarter, driving key initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency, stakeholder satisfaction, and revenue growth ●​ Established new sites for the Pelican Program and enabled shipment processes for both Finished and Semi-Finished Goods, improving logistics efficiency and operational flow by 20%. ●​ Migrated Semi-Finished Goods Shipment user interface from legacy technology to React, enhancing maintainability (15%), performance (50% response time reduction), and user experience ●​ Designed and implemented comprehensive analytics platforms, including admin, operational, and customer insights dashboards, to drive strategic business decisions ●​ Directed global supply chain shipping operations, ensuring optimal inventory levels and 100% fab uptime. ●​ AI/ML based Chatbot for all Shipment operations - a Self Help tool for users. Search Optimization, Automation of SAP code review. PMO Generative-AI assistant tools to create, groom features and user stories and upload into JIRA Project Manager/ Scrum Master​ ​ ​ Intel Technologies Pvt. Ltd, India | 2016 – 2020 ●​ Orchestrated large-scale logistics projects across customs, excursion containment, finished/semi-finished goods, and warehouse/shipping systems, improving operational efficiency by 25% and reducing shipment delays by 18%. ●​ Championed SAFe/Agile frameworks and Scrum practices to accelerate delivery cycles and maximize business value. Managed and mentored a 18-member cross-functional team attained 95% delivery rate ●​ ISM Modernization Program for enabling Shipments for Capital Goods, Non-Inventory, EIMS Labs, HVPIP Products for 35+ sites supporting 8000+ users across Intel Factories, Labs and Warehouses ●​ Improvised & automated Excursion Containment and Dispositioning process for Vietnam Factories ●​ Delivered multi-faceted solutions to mitigate the tariffs while protecting customers from price increases and supply disruption -significantly mitigated $1B+ in Custom duty expenses for Intel ●​ Established and operationalized 24x7 global support across India, US, and Malaysia, incorporating proactive alerting and escalation processes to consistently meet 100% MTTR targets ●​ Integrated the GST implementation into SAP for Intel India shipments ●​ Developed and enforced versioning and release automation policies (CI/CD pipelines) realizing 100% compliance with Intel’s Internal Software Development Lifecycle Essentials (SDLE). Project Manager/ Scrum Master​ ​ ​ Intel Technologies Pvt. Ltd, India | 2010 – 2016 ●​ Managed enterprise-wide customer data systems (CIM Hub, ERPM) with a team of 13 developers and 6 QA engineers. Built scalable foundational elements for customer registration and system integration. ●​ Implemented a comprehensive change management strategy for Intel's SAP re-platforming program, conducting 15+ targeted assessments that identified potential risks and streamlined the transition process, ensuring a seamless rollout across departments ●​ One Customer Master- integrating different system across the organization enabled Data accuracy, efficiency, better insights & cost savings ●​ Online learning center for all Employees, customers and suppliers, with advanced features like Courses, Tracking, Credits, Tests and enable access to systems, opportunities based on the course completion. Technical Lead ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Intel Technologies Pvt. Ltd, India | 2007 – 2010 ●​ Designed and developed applications across finance quarterly & yearend data reporting, customer management and data platforms using ASP.NET, SQL Server, SAP-BI, Teradata, and SharePoint. Delivered end-to-end solutions for internal users. ●​ Database Optimization saved 15K CPU per day and also worked with DBA to remove unused indexes, which gave 0.04 node savings, which also fetched IT ETL certification. ●​ Built multiple enterprise apps from scratch; participated in planning, development, and deployment. ●​ Created test cases, authored user manuals, and supported training sessions post-implementation. ●​ Collaborated with architects and QA teams to develop scalable, performance-oriented systems. ●​ Contributed to Intel’s technical documentation standards and knowledge base practices. CERTIFICATIONS ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ Certified Scrum Product Owner Certified Scrum Master Intel IT ETL certification MSSQL Professional Certification REWARDS & RECOGNITIONS ●​ Multiple divisional awards at Intel for fulfilling 100% Business objectives, Shipment modernization, Customs process improvements, Tariff mitigation, and Customer master data integration Corporate Social Responsibility / Volunteering • Partnered with ECO-Watch on environmental programs including tree planting, waste management, and eco-friendly initiatives contributing towards sustainability campaigns.​ • Instrumental in setting up digital labs for underprivileged schools across India.​ • Built Audio Library systems for specially-abled students with volunteer recorded books. EDUCATION BACKGROUND Masters in Computer Applications, Bharathidasan University, India