Smitha Rayala

Experience

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  Fraunhofer AISEC

  Mar 2004 - Aug 2005

  Research Student - Autonomous Systems & Robotics

  Wireless Sensor Networks: - Analyzed and summarized different hardware, communication protocols and realtime operating systems- Built and tested prototypes- Programmed microcontrollers - Built applications to evaluate different communication architecture patterns

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  Bosch

  Sept 2005 - Sept 2006

  Embedded Systems Engineer - Fire Alarm Systems & Vehicle Diagnostics

  Hardware related: - Designed hardware - Built and tested prototypes- Programmed micro-controllers - Developed firmware for peripheral devices- Aligned with cross-functional teamsWireless Sensor Network Communication: - Collected and interpreted regulations for wireless fire alarm systems- Evaluated existing communication architecture and suggested improvements- Designed state-of-the-art regulations compliant communication architecture and protocols- Collaborated with international cross-functional teams Show less

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  ZetVisions AG

  Apr 2010 - Feb 2012

  Corporate Investment Management Solution Development

  Product development: - Programmed and maintained product across all stacks of software, - Supported customers in upgrade projects- Designed and developed upgrade reports, - Extended product for custom development projectsBasis Administration & others: - Build delivery packages for regular product deliveries -Trained vocational students and junior consultants

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  SAP

  Mar 2012 - now

  Product development: - Developed and maintained product across all stacks of software- Designed architecture and complex HANA Virtual Data Models for Fiori Smart Business HANA Analytics for Master Data Governance ProcessesProduct management: - Analyzed and documented acquired software- Defined further product functionality and derived related backlog items- Conceptualized, built and presented product demonstrationsQuality management:- Conceptualized manual and automated testing for product functionality, enhancements and upgrade reports- Determined test cases for complex topics Show less

  • Senior Director & Chief Business Architect - Intelligent Asset Management

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Director - Portfolio & Strategy

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Business Development Manager

    Sept 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Global Strategic Partnerships Manager

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2021

  • Solution Manager Go-to-Market - SAP Leonardo IoT

    Sept 2017 - May 2018

  • Product Manager - SAP Leonardo (IoT Portfolio)

    Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Design Thinking Coach

    Jun 2014 - Jul 2017

  • Internal Strategy Consultant - Internet of Things (IoT)

    Sept 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Master Data Governance - Application Professional

    Mar 2012 - Sept 2015
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  Open Industry 4.0 Alliance

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2021

  - Leading a group of exceptionally skilled Assistants, the Office of Alliance Members, Strategic Project Resources, as well as technical and functional working groups composed of SAP customers and partners.- Supported the Chairman of Board in organizing meetings for successful outcomes, both internally and externally.- Fostering collaboration and cultivating relationships among the Chairman's office, Board Members, and leadership teams of various working groups (Industry-specific, Technical, Marketing, and Communications). Show less

  • Member of Technical Committee

    Aug 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Communications and Marketing Manager

    Mar 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Chief of Staff for Chairman of the Board

    Oct 2018 - Jan 2021