Sandhya Sagar

Chief of Staff to the CEO, Head of Global Program Office

San Jose, California, United States

About

Experienced, Driven and Talented operational leader with a wide range of accomplishments in the networking and software industry. Skilled in planning and executing large scale strategic programs in a cross functional environment. Known for pioneering strategic initiatives and organizational development as Chief of Staff. Specialties: C-suite experience, Product and GTM operations, Complex Program Management, Business Operations, Processes and System Integration, Team and Leadership Development, Software development and Quality management, Agile transformation, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent development and growth. #chiefofstaff #businessoperations #programmanagement

Experience

  • Gigamon ()
    • Chief of Staff to the CEO
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

      As the Chief of Staff, I am responsible for strategic and operational projects, and working with the broader organization to drive a corporate cadence to enhance overall performance and capabilities. Also leading the Global Program Office to structure and deliver complex cross functional initiatives. Laser focused on getting things done to keep the rhythm of the business. I also seek opportunities to improve efficiency and drive efficacy for the organization. Working closely with the leadership team to increase alignment and focus.

    • Vice President, Product Operations and Chief of Staff
      Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 · 3 yrs

      Leading a high performing team of skilled program managers to drive business planning, product execution, communications, scaling and alignment with company objectives, within the R&D team.

  • Juniper Networks (12 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Director, Engineering Operations and Program Management, Chief of Staff
      2015 - 2019 · 4 yrs

      Manage the engineering operations for the Routing, Security, Switching & Cloud Product Team at Juniper. Led a multi-geo, highly experienced PMO supporting a 3000 person engineering organization to drive all aspects of HW/SW engineering execution and efficiencies. Also responsible for operational activities including business planning, program execution, operational reviews, budget management, team engagement and organizational growth.

    • Engineering Program Director and Chief of Staff
      2012 - 2015 · 3 yrs

      Leading the engineering operations for the Core Infrastructure Team (shared services) within Juniper. Managing engineering programs for software releases and quality initiatives, project prioritization, resource allocation and strategic programs.

    • Senior Program Manager
      2010 - 2012 · 2 yrs

      Leading and managing cross company programs to improve engineering methodologies that directly influence software quality, predictability and customer experience - Designing and driving engineering productivity projects that help reduce inefficiencies and increase effectiveness - Led transformational projects to radically change development and test processes to improve planning, quality and customer experience - Managed cross BU programs to identify and resolve technology specific testing and automation gaps

  • Senior Software Engineer at Tellabs
    2004 - 2007 · 3 yrs

  • Senior System Engineer at Nortel Networks
    2000 - 2002 · 2 yrs