Ajit Patil - Associate Manager, Yahoo Creative Studios, APAC, Yahoo

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YahooAssociate Manager of Software Dev Engineering, Yahoo Creative Studios, APAC

Sep. 2021Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaAs an Associate Manager at Yahoo's Creative Studios, I have spearheaded a dynamic team of two, dedicated to delivering exceptional support for Rich Media Operations across multiple APAC regions. My role entails maintaining meticulous quality control measures to ensure the highest standards of deliverables. Leveraging my technical expertise, I have generated insightful reports and Dashboards through tools like SFDC and Data Studio, tailoring them to meet specific business needs. My position involves serving as a pivotal link between cross-functional teams, offering technical consultation, capturing requirements, and ensuring adherence to SLAs. I've effectively managed the APAC Ad specs sites and the Ad showcase site for the region, fostering a seamless user experience. A cornerstone of my role has been nurturing the growth of team members through impactful mentoring, instilling a culture of professional development and accountability. Through my leadership, I've streamlined operational procedures, significantly enhancing both the quality of our outputs and team efficiency. One of the highlights of my journey has been representing the team in various APAC regions, contributing to team offsite events in Singapore and Hong Kong. These experiences have not only enriched my perspective but have also reinforced my commitment to fostering collaboration and creativity within our team. In summary, my tenure as an Associate Manager at Yahoo's Creative Studios reflects a relentless pursuit of operational excellence, team empowerment, and innovative problem-solving. I look forward to continuing my journey of elevating creative endeavors and operational effectiveness in the dynamic realm of media operations.

Verizon MediaAssoc Manager, Ad Creative Technology

Jan. 2019 - Sep. 2021Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

OathAssoc Manager, Ad Creative Technology

Mar. 2018 - Jan. 2019Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

OathSenior Interactive Developer

Jun. 2017 - Feb. 2018Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaAs a Senior Interactive Developer at Yahoo's Ad Creative Technology division in the APAC region, I embarked on a transformative journey where technology meets creativity, harnessing the power of digital media to engage audiences. My tenure saw me rise to the challenges of a rapidly evolving landscape, leading impactful initiatives and ensuring seamless transitions. Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities: ▪ Spearheaded the expansion of Rich Media Operations into new APAC markets, including IN, SEA, HK, and TW, orchestrating the successful integration of ad formats. ▪ Pioneered the transition process, collaborating across teams to provide meticulous documentation, comprehensive training, and unwavering support for ad format adoption. ▪ Recognized as a subject-matter expert, I organized and led internal training sessions to bridge knowledge gaps among team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning. ▪ Achieved notable success through the execution of critical projects, such as the groundbreaking ACT.js and SFDC 2.0 initiatives, propelling the division to new heights of efficiency and creativity. ▪ Embarked on a transformative experience during the Global Exchange Program in Dublin, Ireland, where I immersed myself in EMEA ID team practices. The acquired insights enabled the seamless implementation of ACT.js in the APAC region, solidifying its success. ▪ Assumed a pivotal role in generating in-depth SFDC reports, offering invaluable insights into workload distribution and revenue trends on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly cycles. ▪ Earned the esteemed status of Subject-Matter Expert for a range of tools including Innovid, ACT.js, SFDC, and Premium Reporting, contributing to operational excellence. In summary, my journey at Yahoo's Ad Creative Technology division stands as a testament to my commitment to harnessing technology as a conduit for creativity. Through strategic leadership, innovative thinking, and a dedication to continuous learning.

YahooSales Technical Implementation Sr Spec

Oct. 2015 - Jun. 2017Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

YahooInteractive Developer

Apr. 2014 - Sep. 2015MumbaiWorked independently for the successful implementation and launch of online Flash/HTML5 Rich Media Banner ads. Advise on QA, assemble, and modify/troubleshoot creative assets to develop functional Rich Media Banner ads for Desktop and Mobile. Successfully migrated and adopted Rich media banners from Flash to HTML5. Providing efficient and timely Rich Media Ad operation support for requesters from India and SEA markets based on SLA. Responsible for creating documentation for each ad format. POC/SME to provide and explain the reporting metrics for Yahoo's custom, interactive, personalised and emerging creative ad formats. Troubleshooting and resolving ad fulfilment and ad-related issues, errors and maintaining the code Quality. Traveled Singapore, which helped in winning trust from the SEA CST for my team.

YahooAdvertising Technology Associate

Jul. 2012 - Apr. 2014BangaloreWorked independently for the successful implementation and launch of online Flash Rich Media Banner ads. Advise on QA, assemble, and modify/troubleshoot creative assets to develop functional Rich Media Banner ads for Desktop and Mobile. Providing efficient and timely Rich Media Ad operation support for requesters from SEA markets based on SLA.

NetBiz Systems Pvt. Ltd.ActionScript Developer

Apr. 2012 - Jul. 2012• Developed e-learning Flash interactive simulations using (AS 2.0, AS 3.0).

PRDXNSenior Flash Developer

Nov. 2009 - Mar. 2012• Developed “Rich Media Banners” using Flash CS3/CS4/(AS 2.0, 3.0) Rich Media Banners for clients like Volvo, Bohan, Shwab, Virgin Mobile, Sony and Henekein. • Communicating with clients via emails, Estimating scope of work, Testing banners(QC), delivering project to clients via email links. • Flash Presentations for IBM. • Worked with 3rd party Ad serving platforms like EyeBlaster/Mediamind, DoubleClick, Adrime.