Neeraj Mathur

Current

Sr. Technical Program Manager at Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Past

Sr. Software Engineer at Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Sr. Software Engineer at InLeague
Sr. Software Engineer at Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Software Engineer at Silicon Graphics
Software Engineer at Various

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Education

Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business
Santa Clara University
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule (MJP) Rohilkhand University

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Recommended

43 people have recommended Neeraj

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

My Blog

Neeraj Mathur’s Summary

PRODUCT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Multifaceted, results-oriented business and technical problem solver with extensive experience in leading and managing cross functional global teams to deliver quality web-based products within budget, on time. Effectively builds relationships at all levels with customers and staff. Considerable experience in driving change management and acceptance. Strategic thinker known for taking ownership, solving complex problems with innovative solutions and driving to resolution.

Neeraj Mathur’s Specialties:

Product Management, Social Networking, Enterprise 2.0, Web 2.0, Business Analysis, Engineering Management, Program Management, Project Management, Process Engineering, Application Design and Development, People Management, Leadership, Distributed Team Management

Neeraj Mathur’s Experience

Sr. Technical Program Manager

Sun Microsystems, Inc.

(Public Company; JAVA; Information Technology and Services industry)

2003 — Present (6 years )

Led the design, development and the global launch of SunSpace, the next-generation Social Networking based Global Sales and Services’ Enterprise 2.0 portal.

* Successfully launched the first Enterprise 2.0 portal for Sun Microsystems currently used by over two-thirds (25,000+ users) of the Company in less than 12 months.
* Championed and managed the growth of user-base by 100% for three consecutive quarters. Instrumental in creating vibrant Communities and subject matter experts around Social Networking principles inside the Company.
* Introduced the idea of “2MTs” – two minute tutorials – creating web based training segments of two minutes or less on key features reducing the support overhead by 50%.
* Managed all aspects of product development – requirements gathering, roadmap creation, development, quality assurance, user training, and launch. Effectively managed the budget and resources. Key contributor to the evaluation and selection of the technology platform.
* Ran successful and effective alpha and beta programs incorporating user feedback into revised design(s).
* Vendor relationship management: Researched, selected and managed outside vendors negotiating contracts for software development, maintenance, usability and graphics design.
Sr. Software Engineer

Sun Microsystems, Inc.

(Public Company; JAVA; Information Technology and Services industry)

2001 — 2003 (2 years )

Designed, developed and implemented several internal web applications that were widely recognized as essential and innovative by both corporate managers and business groups. Managed and supported the primary intranet portal for Professional Services organization. This included over 3K Technical plus Sales & Marketing personnel. In addition, managed the infrastructure needs and mentored other team-members.
Sr. Software Engineer

InLeague

(Information Technology and Services industry)

2000 — 2001 (1 year )

As the lead, designed, developed and implemented web interfaces for the web-based payroll product. Created a secure online facility for the customers to loginn and perform their operations via the web.
Sr. Software Engineer

Sun Microsystems, Inc.

(Public Company; JAVA; Information Technology and Services industry)

1999 — 2000 (1 year )

Developed and managed all of Sun's internal/external Y2K related web portals. In addition, developed several web-based tools for Sun employees internally.

Web Application Development, Website Management, Web Content Writing
Software Engineer

Silicon Graphics

(Public Company; SGI; Computer Hardware industry)

1999 — 1999 (less than a year)

Developed and implemented modules for Online Configurator for Silicon Graphics Workstation 320 and 540. Maintained and upgraded Oracle database on a regular basis. Additionally, developed the Website that hosted the Configurator.
Software Engineer

Various

(Information Technology and Services industry)

1997 — 1999 (2 years )

Designed, developed and implemented various distributed Internet / Intranet applications that include E-Commerce portals, intranet suites with back-office services etc. Organizations worked at in India include All India Institute of Medical Sciences; BT Technet Ltd; Micronix Infosystems.

Neeraj Mathur’s Education

Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business

MBA , 2007 — 2009

President, IS Connexion
Advisor, Graduate Student Advisory Council

Activities and Societies:

MBA
Santa Clara University

MS , Information Systems , 2005 — 2007

Master of Science (Information Systems)

Activities and Societies:

Dean's Leadership Award - Class of 2007
President- ISConnexion,
MSIS Student Advisor - Graduate Student Advisory Council
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule (MJP) Rohilkhand University

Bachelor of Technology , Computer Science & Engineering

Activities and Societies:

Editor - Zeitgiest, College Magazine
Executive Member - Students' Union,
Semester Representative

Additional Information

Neeraj Mathur’s Websites:

My Blog

Neeraj Mathur’s Interests:

Social Networking, Web 2.0, Product Management, Program/Project Management; Change Management, Six Sigma, Event Management, Photography, Politics, Food, Music (Western and Indian Classical)

Neeraj Mathur’s Groups:

Founder, President, ISConnexion at Santa Clara University (SCU)
MSIS Representative, Graduate Student Advisory Council, SCU
Founder Member, Bhajiya Productions (Production Crew)
Production Manager, Prithvi (Bay Area Band)
Ex-Production Manager, Zingaris (Bay Area Dance Troupe)
Ex-VP Event Management, EasternWinds (Bay Area Band)
Active Volunteer, Rebuilding Together, Silicon Valley