KAMLESH KULHADE
Pune
Summary
Accomplished Engineering Leader having 18+ years of experience with a proven ability to drive innovation and deliver complex projects efficiently through Agile methodologies and Java expertise. Known for strategic vision and collaborative leadership, consistently enhancing user value while fostering a culture of trust within cross-functional teams. Demonstrated success in planning, executing, and overseeing engineering operations, maintaining high-quality standards and operational efficiency. Committed to advancing teamwork and productivity for sustained growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Snr. Engineering Manager
24/7 Software
Pune
09.2023 - Current
- Overseeing 4 Engineering teams comprised of 36 Engineers spread across UK-India, while also spearheading additional Program-level initiatives aimed at enhancing user value creation
- I oversee Engineering Managers and TPMs, as well as high-performing Engineering Teams
- Leading the development of an API automation framework and other infrastructure initiatives at the company level
- Collaborating with the Product Management and Customer Success teams to drive continuous improvements and ensure valuable product deliveries
- Taking the lead in managing the technical and system integration aspects for products and services across various domains
- Guiding, motivating, and cultivating a culture of trust within the team, establishing team objectives aligned with OKRs, conducting 1:1 & performance evaluations aimed at individual development
Snr. Engineering Manager
Teya
London
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Directed three high-performing teams comprising over 21 Engineers stationed across multiple locations (Portugal, Ireland, UK, Riga), aimed at enhancing the product experience for customers
- Supervised engineering teams dedicated to both personnel and product management, offering guidance to ensure the delivery of top-tier projects
- Fostered an agile environment, steadfastly focused on innovation and development of cutting-edge engineering products
- Contributed to transformative initiatives including the Acquiring Product, Amex Acceptance, & implementation of Teya's Payment API, driving innovation within the realm of merchant payments
Software Development Manager
Mastercard
India
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Oversaw 2 cross-functional teams comprising 12 engineers, with three team leaders reporting directly to me
- Collaborated closely with Development Managers, Scrum Masters, Product Managers, and multiple Scrum Teams to grasp, strategize, and execute complex, large-scale cross-functional features
- Strategized and steered the effective and efficient delivery of large, complex strategic objectives
Technical Manager
Oracle financial Services
India
06.2014 - 03.2020
- Directed the development of a microservices architecture for a flagship product Flexcube, improving system resilience and achieving a 99.99% uptime SLA for online transactions.
Technical Lead
Capgemini
India
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Served as a technical lead for the API development initiative.
Technology Lead
Infosys
India
10.2010 - 06.2013
- Managed a team of five as the team lead for the development of credit card APIs.
Sr. Software Engineer
Oracle financial Services
India
04.2006 - 09.2010
- Began my career as a Software Engineer and was promoted to Senior Software Engineer for the development and implementation of the Flexcube banking product.
Education
Project Management - Principal
University of California
05.2021
Digital Project Management -
University of Virginia
10.2020
MCA- Master of Computer Application -
Jabalpur Engineering College
06.2006
Skills
- Design evaluations
- Prioritization
- Budgeting & estimating
- Project oversight
- Team building
- Project management
- Engineering software proficiency
- Technical Architecture and Design
- Coaching and mentoring
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder communication
- Recruiting
Focus factors
- Modern Software Engineering
- Product Development
- Cloud based Architecture
- Design for scale
- Observability
- CI and Controlled Delivery
- Drive Product Roadmap to Product Vision
- Dependencies & Risks Management
- Fast paced delivery
- Efficient and high-performing team building
Professional attributes
- Motivating, Mentoring, Coaching, and Leading Engineering Managers (EMs), Technical Program Managers (TPMs), Team Leads, and High-Performing Teams
- Strong collaborative & relationship building skills
- Proficient in conveying technical terminology to non-technical audiences through effective communication
- Ability to drive results from cross-functional teams
- Able to consistently meet stakeholder expectations & targets
- Focus on big picture & respond to problems / issues
- Focused, Calm and composed under pressure
Managementcompetencies
- SAFe 5 Certified Agilist- leading SAFe
- University of Virginia- Digital Project Management
- Oracle Certified -Project Manager
- UCI-Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization
Accomplishments
- Orchestrated the Integrated Developer Platform (IDP) with Backstage and microservices architecture, achieving a 30% boost in engineering productivity
- Implemented a comprehensive Application Programming Interface (API) automation framework, reducing testing times by 40% and increasing release frequency
- Spearheaded the Planning and Dependency Management process framework, enabling the team to formalize planning, manage dependencies, prioritize technical debts, and conduct program-level planning
Certification
- Digital Project Management
- Agile Development Specialization
- Certified Scrum Master CSM
- Oracle Project Manager Certification
- SAFe 5 Agilist-Leading SAFe
- Python Specialization
- AWS Solution Architect
Timeline
Snr. Engineering Manager
24/7 Software
09.2023 - Current
Snr. Engineering Manager
Teya
11.2022 - 08.2023
Software Development Manager
Mastercard
04.2020 - 11.2022
Technical Manager
Oracle financial Services
06.2014 - 03.2020
Technical Lead
Capgemini
06.2013 - 05.2014
Technology Lead
Infosys
10.2010 - 06.2013
Sr. Software Engineer
Oracle financial Services
04.2006 - 09.2010
Project Management - Principal
University of California
Digital Project Management -
University of Virginia
MCA- Master of Computer Application -
Jabalpur Engineering College
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