Santiago Scully
Head of Product Operations - gUP @ Google
About
I've always been goal-oriented and determined to achieve what I set out to do. I remember in fifth grade, I asked my dad to enroll me in a more challenging school to set myself up for a better university education. This decision-making process, often characterized by cold rationality, has been a defining trait throughout my life. When I decided to pursue an MBA, I strategically mapped out the path of what exactly I needed to complete and achieve in order to work for the companies I targeted in the United States. This meticulous preparation isn’t a burden but rather a highlight of my journey. I thrive on proving doubters wrong, a motivation that has turbo-charged my progress through various stages of life. My passion for fixing things started young. When I was nine, I electrocuted myself trying to repair a broken doorbell but it was worth it because I learned how to solve the problem. This innate curiosity and drive to problem-solve led me to engineering. I thrive when I’m identifying broken processes and finding innovative solutions, whether it was my programming a game when I was ten or optimizing manufacturing processes at Kraft, where I led a project that saved $3 million annually by improving the efficiency of Tang's production lines. One of my proudest achievements was a project that saved $100 million in Google Play refunds by identifying key indicators and implementing effective solutions. The challenge of impactful problem-solving keeps me engaged and passionate about my work. I'm drawn to companies that solve meaningful problems and need to improve processes. Whether it’s by managing a team or solving a technical issue, my goal is always to make a significant, positive difference. I excel in environments that foster innovation and present concrete problems to solve. My leadership style focuses on empowering teams to innovate, ensuring problems are tackled through creativity rather than regulation. I emphasize the importance of logical decision-making, simplifying tasks, and eliminating the non-essential. As a leader, I guide my teams to identify the core problems and optimize solutions, removing emotion from the decision-making process to focus on impactful results. This approach aligns with my belief that significant progress is driven by innovative solutions.
United States
San Francisco Bay Area
Internet
Development Tools, Project Plans, Product Development, Communication, Salesforce.com, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Social Influence, Presentations, Innovation Management, Design Thinking, Business Requirements, Problem Solving, Customer Retention, Team Building, Trust and Safety, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Product Launch, Customer Experience
Experience
Head of Product Operations - gUP
Mountain View, California, United States
As the Head of Product Operations for gUP Play Store, I ensure that our massive user base of billions of individuals and millions of paying customers have exceptional experiences with our platform and with customer support to fuel engagement, satisfaction and revenue growth. My responsibilities include: -Analyzing data and user feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement. -Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on customer priorities and ensure a seamless user journey. -Leading a specialized product services team responsible for upholding the organization's trust and safety standards, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. -Innovating to develop distinct strategies for free and paying customers.
Manager - Product Operations - Play Commerce
Mountain View
As the Manager of Product Operations for gUP Play Store, I led a team focused on optimizing user journeys related to monetization and commerce. Our goal was to seamlessly convert free users to paid users while maintaining strict adherence to local and global regulations. My responsibilities include: -Optimized monetization and commerce user journeys to drive paid user conversion. -Implemented frictionless purchase flows and improved customer support for payment methods. -Enabled support for new and existing global and local payment methods. -Collaborated with government agencies to ensure compliance with local and global regulations.
Product Support Manager
As the Product Support Manager for Play Books and Movies, I focused on encompassing both technical and customer-facing aspects of these Google Play services. Their main goals would be to ensure smooth user experiences, resolve issues, and improve overall product performance. My responsibilities include(d): -Managing a team of support agents who handle customer inquiries, complaints, and technical issues related to Play Movies and Play Books. -Developing support processes, scripts, and FAQs to ensure efficient and effective customer service. -Collecting and analyzing user feedback to identify areas for product improvement. -Ensuring that Play Movies and Play Books comply with relevant copyright laws, regional restrictions, and content policies.

CI Engineer - Six sigma Black Belt
Kraft Foods
Villa Mercedes, Argentina
As the Continuous Improvement Engineer, I drove operational excellence, improved product quality, and enhanced customer satisfaction by executing end-to-end innovative projects. My responsibilities included: -Spearheading process improvement projects by utilizing Six Sigma methodologies, leading to a 15% increase in operational efficiencies and saving $80m annually through data-driven decision-making. -Developing and implementing advanced statistical models to forecast business trends and drive strategic initiatives, improving in supply chain efficiency and a significant boost in customer satisfaction. -Successfully gaining opt-in from key stakeholders by presenting compelling cases including data-driven insights and statistical models, facilitating cross-functional collaboration that led to improvement in project implementation speed and an increase in stakeholder satisfaction.

Manufacture Coordinator
Villa Mercedes, Argentina
As the Manufacturing Coordinator, I drove operational efficiency and upheld quality standards while fostering collaborative relationships with employees to ensure smooth daily operations. My responsibilities included: -Optimizing production planning and scheduling processes, resulting in a reduction in production cycle time. -Managing and mentoring a team of 100+ employees, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. -Implementing continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and lowered project costs. -Leading quality control and compliance assurance programs to ensure that all operations adhered to established policies.

Food and Beverage
Hilton Worldwide
Education

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