Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
HONOR AWARDS
Timeline
Karan Verma

Karan Verma

Technical Project Manager | PMP®
Greater Noida

Summary

Results-driven IT project and program management professional with over 12 years of progressive experience, specializing in product development, European core banking and payments systems, and Agile/Scrum leadership. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams of over 30 members, spearheading digital transformation initiatives, and delivering enterprise-scale solutions that significantly impact stakeholders. Expertise in navigating complex project landscapes while fostering collaboration and innovation to achieve strategic objectives. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional results in dynamic environments through a proactive, results-oriented approach.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Technical Project Manager

Sopra Banking Software
08.2020 - Current
  • Directed a 30-member cross-functional team in building a cloud-native EU Core Banking Compliance/Regulatory (SEPA) product.
  • Served as an Agile Coach for 20+ teams, standardizing Scrum and Kanban practices.
  • Oversaw capacity planning, risk management, program increment planning, and budget governance.
  • Delivered cloud platform solutions for European banking systems.
  • Led engineering teams leveraging Java stack and DevOps practices.
  • Conducted Scrum ceremonies, retrospectives, and team performance evaluations.
  • Introduced AI Copilot solutions across 150 developers, boosting efficiency by 20%.
  • Facilitated strong team collaboration through effective meeting management, open communication channels, and timely resolution of conflicts or issues.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and information sharing throughout project lifecycles.

Release Manager

Sopra Banking Software
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Managed release schedules effectively, ensuring timely delivery of multiple projects with tight deadlines.
  • Identified risks and dependencies early in the process, enabling proactive mitigation strategies to protect project timelines.
  • Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, project planning, conflict and risk management.
  • Acted as liaison between engineering and product management; ensured Agile adoption.

Senior Software Engineer | Technical Lead

Sopra Banking Software
05.2016 - 07.2019
  • Led requirement gathering, system design, and client support for the Helipay platform.
  • Implemented RESTful APIs, and provided application maintenance.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.

Software Dev Analyst

Dell International Services
01.2013 - 04.2016
  • Requirement gathering, system analysis, and preparation of technical/functional specifications.
  • Supported smooth implementation and testing of applications.
  • Provided application maintenance and enhancement support to clients.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Amity University, Noida, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Technical Skills: JAVA, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Kafka, ActiveMQ, Redis, JBoss/OpenLiberty, CI/CD, Technical troubleshooting

Certification

PMP® Certified Project Management Professional

Interests

Playing Cricket, Travelling, Mentoring

HONOR AWARDS

  • Chanakya Award (2024) – Extraordinary performance in Leadership
  • Kalam Award (2023) – Excellence in mentoring teams
  • Aryabhatta Award (2021) – Individual contribution

Timeline

Technical Project Manager - Sopra Banking Software
08.2020 - Current
Release Manager - Sopra Banking Software
07.2019 - 08.2020
Senior Software Engineer | Technical Lead - Sopra Banking Software
05.2016 - 07.2019
Software Dev Analyst - Dell International Services
01.2013 - 04.2016
Amity University - Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science
04.2001 -
Karan VermaTechnical Project Manager | PMP®