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DEVANG SOLANKI
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DEVANG SOLANKI

Global Delivery Head Vice President - Digital Transformation Technical Program Manager
Bengaluru,Karnataka

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Desired Job Title

Technical Project ManagerSenior Consultant (Scrum of Scrums & UI Lead)Scrum MasterProgram ManagerDelivery Manager

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

199000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCompany CulturePersonal development programsPaid time offCareer advancementWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsHealthcare benefits

Summary

Forward-focused, high-impact Global IT Delivery and Technology Executive offering over 21 years of progressive leadership driving multi-million dollar digital transformations, cloud modernizations, and GenAI platform engineering for Fortune 500 enterprises. Expert at managing large-scale global operations, having successfully steered a $70M portfolio P&L and led Global Capability Centers (GCC) of up to 150+ FTEs. Proven strategist in cross-functional governance, bridging the gap between complex software architecture and corporate business objectives within highly regulated industries, including BFSI, Healthcare, FinTech, and Automotive. Recognized for institutionalizing Agile Scale frameworks, driving massive infrastructure cost rationalization, and scaling velocity while establishing high-performing engineering cultures centered on innovation, predictability, and psychological safety.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1

PMP (Project Management Professional

3
3
Languages

Work History

Program Manager

PHOTON
Bengaluru
05.2022 - 12.2024

Sr. Project Manager to Program Manager (Associate Director of Delivery / Principal Technical Program Manager)

  • Realized $15M+ in capital and operational savings across an elite portfolio of BFSI, Capital Markets, FinTech, and Healthcare clients by engineering a comprehensive legacy infrastructure rationalization strategy.
  • Governed a $70M multi-track global enterprise portfolio, directing cross-functional engineering teams and GCC structures of 150+ personnel (with 70+ direct reports) executing across Cloud, Microservices, and GenAI initiatives.
  • Accelerated deployment timelines by 65% and boosted release velocity by 25% by pioneering an enterprise-wide Developer Experience (DevX) framework, standardizing SDLC toolchains, and automating CI/CD pipelines via AWS ECS.
  • Successfully achieved ISO 20022 compliance across 13 APAC nations for JPMorgan Chase by orchestrating a high-stakes, multi-team Trading IT Reconciliation Platform transformation from legacy systems to Exceptor.
  • Elevated organizational Agile Maturity from Level 2 to Level 4 through the launch of an internal Agile Center of Excellence (CoE), designing custom JIRA/Confluence operational workflows to standardize real-time metrics, KPI reporting, and governance.
  • Delivered real-time executive decision-making capabilities by architecting scalable enterprise data platforms and governance structures utilizing Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, and advanced BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
  • Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.

Technical Lead (Technical Project Manager)

CIGNEX DATAMATICS
Bengaluru
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Slashed enterprise cloud infrastructure costs by 30% for a Fortune 500 Healthcare MNC by partnering with Enterprise Architects to design and execute a monolith-to-cloud-native microservices migration (Spring Boot/Hibernate).
  • Ensured 100% regulatory alignment with stringent HIPAA and automotive security standards by governing complex Salesforce-integrated ecosystems and cross-platform data pipeline architectures.
  • Drove a 15% increase in frontend delivery quality and application performance by spearheading technical workshops for cross-functional development teams, standardizing cross-browser optimization, accessibility, and clean architecture practices.
  • Secured the 'Happy Pride of the Month' and 'Team Execution' corporate awards for exceptional turnaround on high-risk, multi-stakeholder delivery roadblocks through superior conflict resolution and crisis mitigation.
  • Provided educational expertise and mentoring to junior team members.
  • Teamed on development of technology roadmap spanning 17 years.
  • Accomplished client goals by providing quality technical projects.
  • Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.

Tech Lead

EMXCEL TRAVEL SOLUTIONS
Ahmedabad
02.2020 - 11.2020

Played role: Engineering ECO Project Leader and Scrum Master

  • Accelerated time-to-market by deploying a high-throughput product MVP in under 90 days for an enterprise CRM and microservices platform supporting over 1M+ active users.
  • Boosted internal platform adoption metrics by 25% through rigorous optimization of engineering sprints, workflow streamlining, and systemic change management protocols in a high-velocity, Agile environment.
  • Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
  • Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.

Technical Project Manager

VK INFOSYS
Ahmedabad
04.2017 - 02.2020
  • Achieved a 40% improvement in on-time delivery metrics by implementing a resilient hybrid delivery model that strategically paired rigid Waterfall governance with highly flexible, structured Agile execution.
  • Spearheaded the technical architecture and end-to-end delivery of Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) and Hybrid Mobile Applications (Ionic, React Native), enforcing an API-first framework and robust token-based authentication protocols.
  • Optimized application performance and response latency across diverse OS environments by implementing advanced caching layers and automated building mechanisms via Webpack.

Senior Consultant (Scrum of Scrums & UI Lead)

CIGNEX DATAMATICS
Bengaluru
04.2013 - 04.2017
  • Enhanced critical enterprise application performance by 35% by guiding product modernization, Liferay DXP implementations, and complex monolith-to-microservices migrations for Fortune 500 organizations.
  • Mitigated project delivery risks by delivering comprehensive feasibility studies, technical mitigation roadmaps, and architecture oversight to match business objectives with long-term technological capability.

Technical Project Manager (Contractor)

CREATIVE DIGITAL STUDIO
10.2012 - 04.2013
  • Compressed software development lifecycles by 20% by enabling engineering squads with advanced modern tootling.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Served as technical liaison, supporting engineering, management, procurement, sales, and marketing, quality assurance and supply base.

Technical Project Manager (Acting CTO)

ZAPTECH SOLUTIONS
Ahmedabad
03.2010 - 09.2012
  • Drove multi-million dollar business development support by collaborating directly with the CEO/Founder to architect Software Requirement Specifications (SRS), Change Requests (CR), and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) that directly closed enterprise deals in the US market.
  • Led the company's technological modernization by transitioning legacy engineering frameworks into automated SDLC operations and establishing robust CI/CD deployment standards.

Web Developer

Creative Digital Studio
Ahmedabad
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Web Developer

Silver Touch Technologies Limited
Ahmedabad
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON coding.
  • Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot, and other editing software.
  • Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery languages.
  • Engaged with clients to plan and optimize site issues and queries.

Senior Web Designer

KDS Graphics
Ahmedabad
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON coding.
  • Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery languages.
  • Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot, and other editing software.
  • Ran debugging tools to eliminate flaws and glitches prior to publishing.

Multimedia Developer

Gateway Group of Companies
Ahmedabad
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Optimized and re-cut image and video files by identifying clips, editing and encoding videos and pulling screengrabs.
  • Managed digital archives to maintain organized file management system of images and video clips.
  • Prepared and designed flyers, illustrations, brochures and photographic work using Photoshop, illustrator and coral draw

Senior Web Designer

Orion Computech Private Limited
Ahmedabad
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Created maps, models, and templates for diverse projects.
  • Leveraged WordPress to design and update websites, landing pages and other digital assets to support communication and marketing strategies
  • Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery languages.
  • Oversaw back-end development using PHP to maintain website integrity.

Web Designer / Tech Lead

Penavision Infomedia & Divine Computers
Rajkot
01.1999 - 01.2005
  • Promoted brand identity by creating company logos and delivering attractive, user-friendly and unique website.
  • Enhanced functionality and appearance of website and repaired functionality issues.
  • Acquired and exploited existing code and assets to accelerate project completion.
  • Developed graphic and image assets for both content and digital marketing efforts.

Education

Executive Diploma in Engineering Management - undefined

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Accounting and Finance - undefined

Saurashtra University

Diploma in Software Management (DISM) - undefined

Aptech Computers

Skills

  • Global Delivery Governance
  • Portfolio P&L Management
  • GCC Operations
  • Vendor Management
  • SOW Management
  • Resource Capacity Planning
  • Cross-Border Stakeholder Engagement
  • Digital & Technology Strategy
  • Enterprise Architecture Governance
  • Cloud Migration
  • Cloud Modernization
  • GenAI Integration
  • Platform Engineering
  • DevX Optimization
  • Pre-Sales
  • Program Orchestration
  • Deal Architecture
  • Scope Analysis
  • Activity Sequencing
  • Effort Estimation
  • Change Request Governance
  • SRS Alignment
  • BRD Alignment
  • Agile Excellence
  • Leadership
  • Agile Center of Excellence Enablement
  • SAFe Coaching
  • Scrum Coaching
  • Kanban Coaching
  • Process Optimization
  • Velocity Tracking
  • Capacity Optimization
  • Risk Management
  • Privacy Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Financial Regulations
  • Banking Regulations
  • ISO 20022
  • PCIDSS
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • GDPR Compliance
  • System Business Continuity
  • Risk Mitigation

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) | Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) | Project Management Institute
  • SAFe 6.0 POPM (Product Owner/Product Manager)
  • PRINCE2 Agile Project Management Certification
  • Scrum Master Certified (SMC) & Scrum Fundamentals Certified
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate | Edureka Alumni
  • Cognitive Project Management for AI (CPMAI) Assessment - Certified
  • Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers | Project Management Institute (PMI)

Affiliations

Active Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) - Gujarat & Bangalore Chapters

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Software

Jira

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Program Manager

PHOTON
05.2022 - 12.2024

Technical Lead (Technical Project Manager)

CIGNEX DATAMATICS
01.2021 - 03.2022

Tech Lead

EMXCEL TRAVEL SOLUTIONS
02.2020 - 11.2020

Technical Project Manager

VK INFOSYS
04.2017 - 02.2020

Senior Consultant (Scrum of Scrums & UI Lead)

CIGNEX DATAMATICS
04.2013 - 04.2017

Technical Project Manager (Contractor)

CREATIVE DIGITAL STUDIO
10.2012 - 04.2013

Technical Project Manager (Acting CTO)

ZAPTECH SOLUTIONS
03.2010 - 09.2012

Web Developer

Creative Digital Studio
01.2009 - 01.2010

Web Developer

Silver Touch Technologies Limited
01.2008 - 01.2009

Senior Web Designer

KDS Graphics
01.2007 - 01.2008

Multimedia Developer

Gateway Group of Companies
01.2006 - 01.2007

Senior Web Designer

Orion Computech Private Limited
01.2005 - 01.2006

Web Designer / Tech Lead

Penavision Infomedia & Divine Computers
01.1999 - 01.2005

Executive Diploma in Engineering Management - undefined

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Accounting and Finance - undefined

Saurashtra University

Diploma in Software Management (DISM) - undefined

Aptech Computers
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