Baburao Damera
Program Management Expert (PMP Certified)
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic program management professional with over two decades of diverse experience in the IT industry, currently excelling as a Senior Program Manager. Proven expertise in end-to-end product development across multiple domains, including Multi-cloud AWS/Azure/GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, AI/ML - LLM/Gen AI, and Business Intelligence, complemented by a strong foundation in project management and strategic planning. Recognized for fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams and delivering impactful solutions that align with business objectives. Skilled in leveraging advanced technologies to address complex business challenges while maintaining a keen focus on stakeholder engagement and team development. experience in pre-sales, RFx, bid & proposal management
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Sr Program Manager
Velankani Software Solutions
2019.04 - Current
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products within scope and budget constraints.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, driving efficiency gains across all projects.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication, leading to improved alignment between business objectives and program goals.
- Led process improvement initiatives by conducting thorough analyses of existing workflows, identifying bottlenecks and redundancies that hindered progress toward established targets.
- Established clear performance metrics for tracking program success, enabling informed decision-making processes throughout each project''s duration.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, resulting in successful on-time delivery of multiple programs.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues early in the project lifecycle, mitigating potential delays or setbacks.
- Delivered engaging presentations to stakeholders at all levels, effectively communicating complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to maintain a cohesive working environment focused on achieving shared goals.
- Mentored junior staff members, contributing to their professional growth and fostering a positive work environment.
- Reduced program costs through diligent budget management and identifying areas for cost savings.
- Engaged with customers, partners and constituent groups to create positive, trusting and professional relationships.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners, ensuring effective collaboration on joint projects and initiatives.
- Leveraged industry best practices to optimize program management processes throughout the company.
- Enhanced team collaboration by implementing agile methodologies for better project execution and adaptability.
- Tracked and reported program results to customers and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the organization''s needs.
- Performed program research and analyzed data collection to develop cost estimates and budgets.
- Increased customer satisfaction rates by implementing robust feedback mechanisms and incorporating client input into future program planning efforts.
- Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
- Achieved milestones ahead of schedule, applying rigorous project management disciplines.
- Optimized resource allocation, ensuring projects were delivered within budget and scope.
- Implemented customer feedback loops to refine project outputs, increasing user satisfaction.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, leading to more efficient project completion.
- Cultivated network of industry contacts to enhance knowledge sharing and identify potential partnership opportunities.
- Conducted thorough market research to inform strategic decision-making for project direction.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to upskill team members, boosting project performance.
- Leveraged industry trends to guide strategic planning of future projects, keeping organization ahead of curve.
- Enhanced client relationships, providing exceptional service and understanding their needs for tailored project solutions.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate project success, guiding future strategy adjustments.
- Orchestrated phased roll-out of complex programs, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plans to mitigate potential issues, safeguarding project outcomes.
- Drove project recovery strategies for at-risk initiatives, steering them back on course to meet objectives.
- Led cross-functional teams to facilitate collaborative efforts, resulting in successful launch of key initiatives.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction with regular, transparent communication and updates on project progress.
- Streamlined project delivery processes for significant improvements in delivery timelines.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team feedback and implementing best practices.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Managed pre-sales, and customer account operations efficiently.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Sr Engineering Project Manager, AWS Cloud Solution Architect
Aricent Technologies
2012.04 - 2018.08
- Create SOW, Support pre-sales activities
- Technical POC for NDG IOT Cloud group
- Champion on Process Improvement
- Requirement analysis, Feasibility study as SME, baseline scope, cost, and schedule
- Architect for Cloud CSW, DevOps, CI/CD with 150 people at peak team size
- Weekly meeting with customer, implement Feedback mechanism, proactive measures
- Owned Risk management, Stakeholder management, Earn Value (EVM), mitigation
- Team Forming, Coaching, Training, Mentoring, Adjourning
- Gel-well attitude with cross functional teams, get max support in critical deliveries
- Worked multiple business models T&M, FP, KPI based model with predefined EBITA
- Conflict resolution with win: win formula for peer, leadership, personnel conflicts
- Defined quality/KPI metrics, setup weekly review and quarterly review with customers
Staff Engineer, Technical Manager
Kyocera Wireless. MindTree Pvt Ltd.
2004.03 - 2012.04
- Part of CCB board, regular meetings to dispose CR to closure with justifications
- Played Onsite team Lead role of 8 people at KWC, San Diego, CA, USA
- Got high degree appreciation from customer on delivery, quality commitment
- Owned 4 core functional areas - DS, CP, UI, MM for E2E Dev & Test in all HW deviations
- Identified team needs & provided internal & external trainings, mentored
- Initiated bi-weekly cross functional meetings to discuss fn interface issues
- POC for all SIG BT, WLAN certificates along with PTCRB & GCF
- Yearly team performance review, Managed attritions, Imposed work life balance
- Introduced regular feedback mechanism from Sr Management, yield good results
- Handled PTT, FOTA, OTA feature activities
- Motivate team members to go extra miles
- Pioneer in implement inhouse automation
Developer
Honeywell Technology (HTSL)
2003.09 - 2004.03
- Requirement gathering (SRS), prepare HLD, LLD, Coding, Unit Test, Alpha Test and Pre-prod testing before deployment
- Evaluated Root Cause Analysis for vital few customer impacts
- Conduct Performance test for Response time, Memory Utilization, CPU Utilization, Load and Stress using eLoad and ACT Automation tool
- BendixKing is the leading provider of communication and navigation avionics, weather radar, flight controls, flight information services.
Education
Master of Computer Applications -
Ph.D. - Data Science
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, India01.2026
Skills
Project Management
PGM Management
Agile
Rally
Jira
Confluence
WBS
PBS
Customer engagement
Leadership
Thought process
Problem solver
Pre-sales
Budgeting
Delivery
Hiring
Trainings
Mentor
Python
R
Strategic goal development
Change management
Implementation planning
Project leadership
Strong analytical skills
Certification
PMP
Timeline
Sr Program Manager
Velankani Software Solutions
2019.04 - Current
Sr Engineering Project Manager, AWS Cloud Solution Architect
Aricent Technologies
2012.04 - 2018.08
Staff Engineer, Technical Manager
Kyocera Wireless. MindTree Pvt Ltd.
2004.03 - 2012.04
Developer
Honeywell Technology (HTSL)
2003.09 - 2004.03
Master of Computer Applications -
Ph.D. - Data Science
Bharathiar University
Papers
- Published 4 research papers on IEEE journals
- Conducted Seminars & Freelancer on PMP, ML, AWS
Honours Awards
- Got CEO Award @ Aricent for collaboration of leadership for product development
- Received Star performance award from Kyocera wireless management in 2007
- Got many Spot Awards, plenty customer appreciations
Training & Certifications
- Situational Leadership II - Ken Blanchard
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Deep Learning (DL) training from Coursera
- Bluetooth Training from SIG group, San Diego, USA
- Six Sigma Green belt training from Honeywell Technologies, India
- PMP certification training from Adept Technologies, Bangalore
- Multi-Cloud (AWS/GCp/Azure) - trained internally
- Kubernetes, Terraform - trained internally
- worked as Agile Coach within the BU