Hello! I'm Srini
I'm an accomplished product and strategy executive with 20+ years of global leadership track record. Specializing in steering end-to-end development of high-impact SaaS, Cloud Products, AI/ML and Gen Ai implementations and Enterprise Platforms in FinTech, Customer Service and HR Tech industries.
As the Director and Portfolio Leader at PayPal,
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I redefined the Product and Program Management practices, transforming it into a holistic, customer-centric strategic engine.
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Notable AI-based productivity achievements include the delivery of Gen AI based PayPal Assistant, implementation of Conversational AI for customer issue resolution, and the integration of AI/ML models for automation.
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Optimized complex product portfolios for increased efficiency and effectiveness. I successfully improved speed to market by 20% and delivered transformative initiatives with a 30% cost reduction.
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Known for bringing stability in challenging situations, I specialize in developing strategies focused on achieving desired outcomes. I offer a reasoned viewpoint to senior executives for complex decision-making and issue resolution. In dynamic, matrixed organizations, I excel in cultivating relationships, forging partnerships, and integrating best practices aligning operations with client needs, driving continuous improvements for swift, sustainable growth.
As a servant leader, I take pride in nurturing future leaders. Leveraging my 20+ years of experience in building product, program, and technology teams from the ground up, I prioritize a people-first approach. Emphasizing the value of teamwork, I focus on building, coaching, and leading geographically dispersed cross-functional teams. My specialization lies in uniting groups to achieve collective goals.
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Srini Ampavati
Product & Portfolio Leader
402-202-0717
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EXPERIENCE
2016-Present
PayPal
Director, Portfolio Lead
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As Director of PMO and leader for multiple Product Portfolios, I boosted revenue and achieved Opex savings through AI-driven technology transformations.
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Managed large enterprise initiatives across 40+ product areas, resulting in a cost savings of over $315 million.
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Managed annual business planning, collaborated with senior leadership and C-suite executives to define and source investments for new initiatives.
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Managed program monitoring, controls, and implemented best practices, methodologies, and tools for improved efficiency and quality delivery.
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Actively influenced key prioritization, delivery, and execution decisions to achieve business goals.
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Mentored and led cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of "One Team" collaboration.
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Contributed to PayPal's transformation by implementing new PDLC methodologies and conducting training sessions to familiarize teams with new Ways of Working.
2009 - 2016
Product Leader
PayPal
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Owned end to end life cycle for PayPal products aimed at providing exceptional experience and service to customers. Lead multiple global scrum teams in delivering quality product enhancements to support growing PayPal business.
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Developed and lead a high performing global team of program managers, product managers and business analysts.
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Coached and mentored team and created an excellent product management team using pragmatic marketing framework principles.
2005-2009
Director Product Management
Kenexa, an IBM company
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As one of the pioneers in SaaS development, designed and developed a true multi-tenant product to support talent management needs for companies of all sizes.
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Deployed in 24 different languages globally for multiple Fortune 500 companies.
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Increased product line sales by 200% in 2 years and customer retention rate to 98%.
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Managed global cross-functional teams in successfully delivering the product.