Subramanian Narayanan
About Subramanian Narayanan
Subramanian Narayanan is a Platform Release Delivery Manager at The Economist, where he has implemented Agile delivery practices and improved application availability. He has extensive experience in technical and project management roles across various companies, including DST Systems, Vodafone, and Maveric Systems Limited.
Current Role at The Economist
Subramanian Narayanan serves as the Platform Release Delivery Manager at The Economist since 2022. In this role, he operates in a hybrid work environment based in London, England. His responsibilities include overseeing the delivery of platform releases and ensuring the integration of various applications. He has established Agile delivery practices within the organization, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of project management.
Previous Experience at DST Systems
Prior to his current position, Narayanan worked at DST Systems as a Release Manager from 2015 to 2019. During his four years at the company, he was based in Brentwood and focused on managing release processes. His role involved coordinating various aspects of software delivery, ensuring that releases met quality standards and were delivered on time.
Experience at Vodafone
From 2019 to 2022, Narayanan held the position of Technical Delivery Manager at Vodafone. He worked on-site in Newbury for three years, where he was responsible for managing technical delivery processes. His role involved collaborating with teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
Background in Project Management
Narayanan has extensive experience in project management, having worked at Maveric Systems Limited from 2008 to 2015. He served as Lead Project Manager for seven years, overseeing multiple projects. Additionally, he held the position of Manager at the same company from 2015 to 2017 in London, United Kingdom.
Education and Qualifications
Narayanan studied at the Loyola Institute of Business Administration, where he completed an Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (EPGDM) with a focus on Banking and Financial Services from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), which he earned from 2003 to 2007 at a college in Tamil Nadu, India.
Contributions to Agile Practices at The Economist
At The Economist, Narayanan has made significant contributions to the adoption of Agile methodologies. He identified process improvement opportunities that enhanced application availability for customer services by over 50%. He coordinated with cross-functional teams to identify process gaps and develop solutions, influencing Agile squads to adopt Lean/Agile practices and focusing on continuous improvement and quality outcomes.