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SARITHA TUMMALAPALLI

Hopkinton

Summary

Dynamic Sr. Technical Program Manager with a proven track record at Amazon, driving product strategy and operational excellence. Expert in warehouse automation and stakeholder management, I successfully launched the ToteASRS, setting new benchmarks in fulfillment efficiency. Adept at leveraging data-driven decision-making to enhance business growth and optimize supply chain processes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Technical Program Manager

AMAZON.COM, INC
Westborough
06.2024 - Current
  • Robotics Product Vision: Define and execute the roadmap for the Tote Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ToteASRS), a critical containerized solution automating fulfillment center operations.
  • GTM & Deployment: Directed the launch of ToteASRS at Amazon’s first fully automated warehouse in Shreveport, establishing the benchmark for future robotics capabilities.
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, managing trade-offs between customer needs and technical constraints to maximize ROI.

Sr. Technical Program Manager

AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)
Arlington
11.2021 - 06.2024
  • Compliance Product Management: Spearheaded the "Compliance Impact Reduction" initiative, consolidating privacy and security requirements into a unified platform for AWS service teams.
  • Platform Optimization: Reduced operational and infrastructure costs by 100% through the strategic deprecation of legacy internal security protocols.
  • Regulatory Leadership: Managed the expansion of FIPS-validated cryptography across 100+ AWS service teams to meet FedRAMP and international security standards.

Software Engineering Manager / Consultant

STAPLES INC.
Framingham
07.2012 - 10.2021
  • M&A & Integration Strategy: Led the technical integration for the HiTouch Business Services acquisition, acting as Solution Architect and Product Owner.
  • Revenue Growth: Delivered integrations that increased sales growth rates by 88% and improved profit margins by 36% through enhanced B2B and Seller Fulfillment Prime capabilities.
  • Customer Experience Innovation: Redefined the online return experience through competitive analysis and data-driven recommendations, increasing the adoption rate from 50% to 60%.
  • Cost Reduction: Modernized legacy order management systems (AS400 to Sterling OMS), eliminating $4M in annual technical debt and redundant development costs.

Technical Lead / Technology Analyst

GSI COMMERCE / INFOSYS
11.2005 - 07.2012
  • Client Management: Managed product deliverables and onsite coordination for global retail clients including JCPenney, Hallmark, and Toshiba.
  • Solution Delivery: Led the implementation of multi-channel fulfillment suites and warehouse management systems.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Electrical & Electronics

G. Narayanamma Institute of Tech (JNT University)
Hyderabad, India

Skills

  • Product strategy and vision
  • Operational excellence
  • Warehouse automation
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Inventory management
  • Technical leadership
  • Cloud security
  • SaaS solutions
  • Microservices architecture
  • System architecture
  • Business growth strategies
  • M&A integration
  • Stakeholder management
  • P&L impact analysis
  • Data-driven decision making

Timeline

Sr. Technical Program Manager

AMAZON.COM, INC
06.2024 - Current

Sr. Technical Program Manager

AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)
11.2021 - 06.2024

Software Engineering Manager / Consultant

STAPLES INC.
07.2012 - 10.2021

Technical Lead / Technology Analyst

GSI COMMERCE / INFOSYS
11.2005 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Electrical & Electronics

G. Narayanamma Institute of Tech (JNT University)
SARITHA TUMMALAPALLI