Keerthi V
Hyderabad
Summary
A seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience in Project and Delivery Management, specializing in end-to-end project execution, Agile methodologies, process optimization, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex, multi-domain projects on time and within scope.
Adept at managing resources, timelines, risks, and team development, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. Recognized for fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement and maintaining high levels of stakeholder satisfaction. Actively seeking opportunities as a Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Release Manager, Delivery Manager, Scrum Master across industries.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Project Manager
Majesco,Remote
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Lead the full lifecycle of high-value technical projects, aligning execution with Agile methodologies, AI-enabled insights, and data-driven strategies to maximize delivery efficiency, enhance stakeholder satisfaction, and generate measurable business outcomes.
- Drive project success by executing detailed sprint planning and ongoing backlog refinement, ensuring all initiatives remain aligned with strategic goals.
- Foster cross-functional synergy across global teams, applying core Agile practices to accelerate team performance and optimize project outcomes.
- Integrate AI-driven project management tools to automate task prioritization, refine resource allocation, and forecast risks, leading to improved delivery timelines.
- Utilize predictive AI analytics to proactively identify potential delays, empowering data-informed decisions for risk reduction and accelerated execution.
- Deliver real-time visibility through automated AI dashboards, equipping stakeholders with actionable insights for timely, strategic choices.
- Manage all aspects of project billing, including budget tracking, invoice approvals, and timesheet management, ensuring precise financial control and on-budget delivery.
- Deliver multiple complex projects ahead of schedule and within budget by streamlining workflows and refining execution processes.
- Enhance overall project quality by embedding risk mitigation strategies across each phase of the project lifecycle.
- Improve team velocity by championing AI-powered tracking systems, resulting in significant gains in sprint efficiency.
Project Manager
Pathlock, Remote
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Directed strategic execution of a 20-member multidisciplinary team, focusing on Agile project delivery, seamless integration of quality frameworks, and timely execution to elevate operational efficiency and overall project success.
- Led a cross-functional team, driving effective collaboration and ensuring alignment with project timelines and strategic goals.
- Leveraged Jira to manage Agile workflows, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and project reporting, enhancing project visibility and control.
- Coordinated and executed Regression, System Integration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure deliverables met all quality and compliance standards.
- Implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans for new product and service rollouts, streamlining onboarding processes and improving overall deployment quality.
- Improved delivery timelines, consistently completing projects 30 days ahead of schedule through agile optimization and process improvements.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate documentation, timely reporting, and accountability across deliverables.
- (India)
Project Manager
Banana Apps,Remote
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Led and executed quality assurance initiatives for Cisco’s Service Delivery Platform, ensuring end-to-end product integrity, optimizing testing processes, and advancing team capabilities through structured training and certification programs.
- Directed detailed test planning and execution activities, applying rigorous QA methodologies to uphold the performance and reliability of Cisco’s delivery systems.
- Managed core testing tools including TIMS and CDETS for structured planning and defect lifecycle tracking, significantly improving the speed and accuracy of issue resolution.
- Performed robust testing of RESTful web APIs, contributing to the stability, scalability, and reliability of Cisco’s service platforms.
- Earned the Cisco Spark Award in recognition of leadership in driving team training initiatives and certification programs, showcasing a strong commitment to skill development and team excellence.
- (India)
Engagement Manager
Oracle
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Led comprehensive software testing operations for client projects, ensuring strict adherence to quality benchmarks, streamlining defect reporting, and utilizing collaboration tools to drive clarity and efficiency across the development lifecycle.
- Directed end-to-end test planning and execution processes, ensuring that all deliverables aligned with client-defined quality standards and project specifications.
- Designed and executed robust test cases, proactively identified software defects, and collaborated with developers to ensure timely resolutions, enhancing overall system stability.
- Utilized SVN and SharePoint for defect tracking and documentation control, supporting transparent communication and effective issue management across teams.
- Boosted project quality by enforcing consistent adherence to QA standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Streamlined cross-functional collaboration by implementing clear and effective defect tracking strategies, enhancing communication and minimizing resolution time.
- (India)
Lead Software Engineer
HSBC, GLT
10.2011 - 07.2017
- Played a key role in driving software quality assurance by crafting robust test plans, maintaining detailed issue logs, and ensuring alignment with defined functionality and performance criteria throughout the development lifecycle.
- Created comprehensive and structured test plans to ensure every phase of testing aligned with project requirements and company-wide quality benchmarks.
- Managed and regularly updated precise issue logs, enabling transparent defect communication, seamless tracking, and faster issue resolution.
- Collaborated closely with development teams to ensure full compliance with functional expectations and performance metrics, contributing to the delivery of stable, high-quality software solutions.
- Improved testing documentation standards and played a pivotal role in resolving critical functionality issues through consistent collaboration with developers, directly supporting the success of software projects.
- Uphold high-quality standards and significantly enhance cross-functional efficiency through clear communication and coordinated testing efforts.
- (India)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - ECE
Nova Engineering College
Vijayawada, APSkills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Delivery & Release Management
- Risk Mitigation & Issue Resolution
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Execution & Governance
- Process Optimization
- Software development life cycle
- Software testing and debugging
- Budget oversight
- Quality Assurance & Testing
- AI-powered Project Management Tools
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Team Training & Development
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cost control techniques
- Data analysis tools
- Business continuity planning
- Communication excellence
- Pressure handling
Certification
- Foundations of Project Management by coursera
- AI Enabled Scrum Master
- SAFe 5 Agilist, Scaled Agile
Accomplishments
- Vodafone Star Award, 2017
- Vodafone Star Award, 2020
- Cisco Spark Award, For leading team training and certification programs.
- Connected Recognition Award, For delivering customer-centric solutions during Assurance Integration Testing.
Languages
English
Marathi
Hindi
Punjabi
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishna-keerthi/
Projects
- ServiceNow, Utilized ServiceNow to streamline resource management workflows, automating task assignments and tracking during the Perl to ODI data migration.
- Banking domain, Worked on end-to-end testing of banking platforms, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., KYC, AML, RBI guidelines) and system reliability.
- AWS (Amazon Web Services), Deployed cloud infrastructure using AWS EC2, S3, and VPC, enabling secure, scalable, and high-availability environments for enterprise applications.
Timeline
Technical Project Manager
Majesco,Remote
09.2022 - 12.2025
Project Manager
Pathlock, Remote
10.2021 - 09.2022
Project Manager
Banana Apps,Remote
08.2018 - 09.2021
Engagement Manager
Oracle
04.2018 - 09.2018
Lead Software Engineer
HSBC, GLT
10.2011 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - ECE
Nova Engineering College