Sameer Soman
About Sameer Soman
Sameer Soman serves as the Managing Director at ThoughtWorks in India, a position he has held since 2013. He has extensive experience in technology-driven business transformation and has previously worked in various leadership roles at companies such as Tech Mahindra and Amdocs.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Sameer Soman has served as Managing Director at ThoughtWorks since 2013, contributing to the company's growth and market development in India for over 11 years. Prior to this role, he held the position of General Manager & Market Principal at ThoughtWorks from 2010 to 2013. His leadership has been pivotal in steering the organization through significant strategic initiatives and fostering a culture that emphasizes technology and enterprise transformation.
Previous Employment History
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Sameer Soman held various positions in notable companies. He worked at Tech Mahindra as Delivery Unit Head from 2004 to 2009. His career also includes a role as Vice President of Managed Services at Amdocs for six months in 2009-2010. Earlier, he served as a Datawarehouse Analyst at Texas Instruments for one year from 1995 to 1996 and as a Datawarehouse DBA at GTE from 1996 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Sameer Soman's educational background includes a B.Sc. in Physics and a B.Sc.Tech in Computer Technology from the University of Mumbai. He also completed the Senior Management Executive Program at XLRI Jamshedpur in 2008. His expertise encompasses off-shoring, ODC setup, and building high-performing teams across multiple countries, reflecting his strong focus on transforming businesses through technology and enterprise culture.
Background
Sameer Soman completed his secondary education at Saraswati Secondary School in Mumbai, achieving his SSC from 1971 to 1983. He further pursued higher secondary education at Zunzunwala College from 1983 to 1985. His diverse educational journey laid the foundation for his extensive career in technology and management, highlighting his long-standing interest in education alongside general management.
Leadership and Strategic Growth
Since taking on the role of Managing Director at ThoughtWorks, Sameer Soman has been instrumental in leading the company through significant market development and strategic growth initiatives. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and innovation, enabling ThoughtWorks to adapt to changing market dynamics while focusing on technology-driven business transformation.