Samyuktha Shivakumar
About Samyuktha Shivakumar
Samyuktha Shivakumar serves as the GTM Operations Lead for Process Transformation and Budget at Thoughtworks in Bengaluru, India. With a diverse background in marketing operations and analytics, she has held various roles at Thoughtworks and Oracle over the past decade.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Samyuktha Shivakumar has been serving as the GTM Operations Lead - Process Transformation & Budget at ThoughtWorks since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for planning and allocation of the annual budget across various marketing functions, regions, and initiatives based on strategic priorities. Prior to her current position, she held several roles at ThoughtWorks, including Global Marketing Operations Lead - Analytics & Insights from 2020 to 2022, and Global Marketing COE Lead from 2018 to 2020. Her experience at ThoughtWorks spans over multiple years, contributing to various aspects of marketing operations.
Previous Experience at Oracle
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Samyuktha Shivakumar worked at Oracle as a Marketing Specialist - Programs Lead from 2010 to 2012. She also held the position of Business Analyst - Channel Sales at Oracle from 2009 to 2010. Her time at Oracle provided her with valuable experience in marketing and business analysis, which she later applied in her roles at ThoughtWorks.
Educational Background
Samyuktha Shivakumar completed her Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Mount Carmel College from 2003 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing and Human Resource from Mount Carmel Institute of Management between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, she pursued a Diploma in Fashion Design at JD Institute of Fashion Technology from 2016 to 2017.
Process Transformation Expertise
In her current role at ThoughtWorks, Samyuktha Shivakumar leads the go-to-market portfolio management strategy, focusing on optimizing processes for improved productivity and delivery. She has developed and implemented change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new marketing processes, demonstrating her expertise in process transformation within the marketing domain.
Diverse Professional Background
Samyuktha Shivakumar has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. She worked at Tesco as an Accounts Payable Analyst in 2006 for five months and held multiple positions at ThoughtWorks, including Product Marketing from 2015 to 2016. Her varied experiences across different sectors have equipped her with a broad skill set applicable to her current role.