Samiappa M
About Samiappa M
Samiappa M is a Senior Manager Innovation Lead at SITA with extensive experience in IT contract negotiation and process implementation. He previously worked at Singapore Airlines for 18 years and has contributed to significant projects in big data and blockchain technology within the aviation sector.
Work at SITA
Samiappa M currently serves as the Senior Manager Innovation Lead at SITA, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative solutions for the aviation industry. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Manager Solution Architect at SITA from 2016 to 2019. His responsibilities included conceptualizing and implementing advanced technology solutions tailored for airline operations.
Experience at Singapore Airlines
Samiappa M accumulated 18 years of experience at Singapore Airlines, where he held the position of Assistant Manager from 1998 to 2016. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in architecting a BIG Data platform for the airline group, emphasizing passenger tracking and airport operations. He also led a multi-million PSS Migration Program from 2008 to 2013, integrating numerous in-house systems.
Education and Expertise
Samiappa M earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronic and Communication from the University of Madras, studying from 1990 to 1994. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in IT contract negotiation and the implementation of IT processes and standards, including Agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Achievements in Aviation Technology
Samiappa M has made significant contributions to aviation technology, including the conceptualization and implementation of blockchain-based solutions for the industry. His projects include Aircraft Change of Ownership and Aircraft Part Track & Trace systems. Additionally, he has developed specialized solutions to help airlines adopt new areas such as NDC, merchandising, ancillary sales, and data analytics.