Reena Andrews
About Reena Andrews
Reena Andrews is the Head of Technical Program Management at Cashfree Payments, with a diverse background in program management across multiple industries. She has held significant roles at companies such as Infosys, Walmart Global Tech, and Amazon, and possesses expertise in building technology teams and managing large-scale projects.
Current Role at Cashfree Payments
Reena Andrews serves as the Head of Technical Program Management (Director) at Cashfree Payments, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for leading technology delivery for a unified data platform product, specifically aimed at Amazon's performance advertisement teams. Her leadership focuses on ensuring that project objectives align with organizational goals and quality standards.
Previous Experience in Program Management
Reena Andrews has extensive experience in program management across various industries. She worked at Amazon from 2017 to 2021, managing a multi-million dollar online portfolio for Walmart's UK Groceries market. Prior to that, she held positions at Walmart Global Tech, where she served as Senior Manager and Program Manager from 2010 to 2017, and at Salesforce as Director of Program Management for a brief period in 2021. Her background includes significant roles at Infosys Technologies Ltd and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
Educational Background and Certifications
Reena Andrews studied at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, focusing on Women Leadership and Executive Leadership, where she achieved the Tanmatra distinction. She also holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from the University of Calicut. Additionally, she is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Scrum Master, which underscores her expertise in project management methodologies.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Reena Andrews specializes in building technology teams and leading large cross-functional teams. She has a proven track record in implementing solutions and managing large-scale project deliveries. Her expertise includes mentoring, coaching, and managing dual shore-multi geo teams. She demonstrates strong leadership in Agile and lean methodologies, contributing to organization-level process improvements.
Career Timeline and Professional Growth
Reena Andrews began her career as a Project Engineer at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd from 1997 to 1999. She then transitioned to Zensar Technologies as a Senior Developer/Team Lead from 1999 to 2004. Following this, she joined Infosys Technologies Ltd as a Senior Project Manager from 2004 to 2010. Her career continued to evolve with roles at Walmart Global Tech, Amazon, and Salesforce, leading to her current position at Cashfree Payments.