March 2021, Philips. Role

Moved into a managerial role leading software excellence transformation projects

From March 2021, as Software Competency Specialist II in a managerial capacity, I led software excellence transformation projects for Philips businesses from scoping to final report. I directed small rotating teams of architects and specialists and reported results to business leaders.

  • Leadership

The call

Own each transformation project from scoping to the final report.

What I did

Scoped each project with the business heads, allocated and supervised the work of a small rotating team of architects and specialists, tracked it against a plan and presented findings and remediation actions to them.

What changed

I was promoted to Software Excellence Competency Lead with the November 2021 transfer to Philips North America, and my manager wrote that the promotion was deserved.

Proof

The original documents are held in my private record and can be shared on request.

What people said

“Datta has been a pivotal member of the SW CoE team for years and has been deservedly rewarded with a promotion this year.”

Manager, Software Center of ExcellencePhilips, December 2021