KIRAN KUMAR .S
Senior Project / Delivery Manager
Chennai
Summary
Techno Functional Senior Project / Delivery Manager with 13+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex, large-scale programs across Health Care, BFSI, Payments, Automobile, E-commerce, Security systems, & Digital Transformation domains. Proven expertise in project / delivery management, stakeholder engagement, and business alignment, combined with strong technical exposure in web & mobile application development, API integration, AI/ML project lifecycle, and cloud deployment (AWS, Azure, GCP). Track record of success in end-to-end delivery — from initiation, strategic planning, and architecture discussions, to execution, risk mitigation, cost and budget governance. Adept at translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS), NPCI & delivering measurable business outcomes. Recognized for bridging the gap between technology and business, managing cross-disciplinary teams of 100+, and applying Agile, SAFe, and hybrid methodologies to drive innovation while meeting timelines and cost objectives. Career focus: leveraging techno-functional leadership to deliver impactful, client-centric solutions and strengthen long-term partnerships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Dejavoo Systems
06.2022 - Current
- Over 13 years of experience in IT program and project delivery, managing complex, large-scale initiatives in diverse environments.
- 6 years of relevant experience in a Senior Project/Delivery Management role, overseeing the end-to-end project life cycle, and ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope, while directing cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders.
- Expertise in managing customer service, demonstrated ability to drive customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service, resolving issues in a timely manner, and excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain focus on key project milestones.
- Managed the AI/ML project lifecycle from data acquisition, preprocessing, to model deployment, monitoring, and partnered with data science teams to align models with business goals, and defined KPIs (accuracy, precision, recall).
- Oversaw deployment on cloud platforms (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML), and integrated ML models with production APIs.
- Managed change requests effectively to minimize the impact on the overall project timeline and budget without compromising quality, and through well-structured communication plans and stakeholder engagement.
- Reduced project costs with diligent budget management and resource allocation strategies, enabling the completion of projects under budget.
- Identified risks early in the project lifecycle, developing mitigation plans to prevent schedule delays or cost overruns. Also, created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables for successful execution.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources, schedules, and stakeholder expectations. Led financial planning, budgeting, and program financial governance, ensuring effective resource allocation and cost management.
- Responsible for financial forecasting and variance analysis, maintaining transparency and accountability for project expenditures.
- Managed project budgets, tracked financials, and ensured compliance with financial governance frameworks. Extensive experience in health care, BFSI, payments, automobile, security systems, e-commerce, and digital transformation domains, delivering high-value programs with complex technical requirements.
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, driving iterative development, and continuous improvement using project management tools like Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
- Managed a cross-functional team of 75+ in Android, iOS, Java, Angular, Node.js, EMV certification, MEAN stack, C/C++, QA, product management, infrastructure, DevOps, and collaborated with stakeholders, business development, QA, and payment device vendors.
- Integrated UPI payment clean architecture with the application, featuring an integrated hosted payment page for UPI payments, Google Pay, Apple Pay, QR code, manual card entry, online payment integrations, send payment links, ACH, and Woo Commerce, POS - Android and iOS application, tap to pay - NFC payments SDK.
- Driven with the development team as a technical architect, along with integrating card tokenization, 3D Secure, P2P, Cardinal Commerce, Woo Commerce plugin integration, feed integration, freedom to design, and tap-on-phone SDKs.
- Ensure compliance with international standards (ISO 27001), and ensure interoperability between hardware products with motors, cameras, sensors, and access-control automation systems.
- Driven by healthcare IT systems (EHR/EMR, claims, billing, patient portals) & Ensure regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HL7, and FHIR standards).
- Proven capacity to train and mentor team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.
Senior Software Engineer /Technical Lead Project Manager
Mobile Programming Ltd
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for managing all web and mobile development projects and requirements.
- Directed and coordinated project planning and execution.
- Coordinated web development projects through strategic meeting scheduling.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project scopes and objectives.
- Conducted requirement analysis for software, web applications, and portal development.
- Ensured timely project delivery while maintaining development standards.
- Resolved operational problems and identified solutions for process improvement.
- Monitored expenses to ensure adherence to cost standards.
- Served as primary contact for resolving website-related issues.
- Accomplished project goals in alignment with specifications and business objectives.
- Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and data analysis.
Senior Software Engineer /Senior Technical Lead
DSRC - Data Software Research Company
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Crafted user interfaces engaging multiple senses to create immersive experiences.
- Created comprehensive documentation outlining operational aspects, functions, capabilities, and features of each app.
- Worked with teams from other projects and departments to create apps driven by customer input.
- Developed and preserved technical and user documentation.
- Utilized third-party APIs to enable smooth integration with external cloud data.
- Successfully integrated push notifications into apps, bolstering user engagement.
- Utilized Android SDK to develop impactful and detailed content.
- Developed methods to enhance modularity, testability, and maintainability of front-end applications.
- Delivered dedicated support ensuring timely resolution of client issues post-app launch.
- Evaluated applications to pinpoint and record deficiencies.
- Tested applications prior to final review to verify issue resolution.
- Utilized JUnit framework for executing unit tests.
- Oversaw Android app lifecycle stages from research to deployment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and design new features.
- Possessed extensive understanding of mobile development cycle.
- Created custom mobile applications using native technologies.
- Integrated offline storage, performance optimization, and threading into applications for enhanced functionality.
- Facilitated individual and group training sessions for team members.
- Utilized code versioning tools for program change management.
- Leveraged third-party libraries, custom libraries, and APIs to create innovative applications.
Software Engineer /IT Project Lead
Vivid InfoTech Software Solution Pvt Ltd.
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
- Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance.
- Created multisensory user interfaces to enhance engagement.
- Created comprehensive documentation outlining operational aspects, functions, capabilities, and features of each app.
- Worked with teams from other projects and departments to create apps driven by customer input.
- Created and maintained comprehensive technical and user documentation.
- Utilized third-party APIs to enable smooth integration with external cloud data.
- Successfully integrated push notifications into apps, bolstering user engagement.
- Utilized Android SDK to develop impactful and detailed content.
- Delivered dedicated support ensuring timely resolution of client issues post-app launch.
- Tested applications prior to final review to verify issue resolution.
- Utilized JUnit framework for unit testing.
- Demonstrated expertise in mobile development lifecycle, resolving challenges at every stage.
- Oversaw Android app lifecycle stages from initial research to deployment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and design new features.
- Created custom mobile applications using native technologies.
- Integrated offline storage, performance tuning, and threading into applications for seamless functionality.
- Facilitated individual and group training sessions for team members.
- Utilized code versioning tools to oversee program modifications.
- Leveraged third-party libraries and APIs to create innovative applications.
System Analyst
Edel Works Pvt. Ltd
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to ensure app compatibility across various platforms.
- Researched and selected APIs for integration into development projects.
- Developed quality assurance tests for junior developers' work, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify methods for delivering business value.
- Converted initial design concepts into comprehensive iOS and Android app structures.
- Followed Apple's Human Interface guidelines to create products aligned with iOS UI norms.
- Initiated code review meetings to identify weaknesses in program content.
- Designed patches for existing mobile applications.
- Applied Apple's Swift development language to code native apps for the iOS platform.
- Applied Agile software development methodology to elevate final products and streamline development efforts.
- Implemented mobile payment solutions including ApplePay, Paytm, and Razorpay.
- Guided junior developers in mastering Swift programming language.
- Guided junior developers in mastering Kotlin programming language.
- Integrated third-party APIs to expedite development timelines.
- Transferred applications from Android to iOS, ensuring compatibility with platform specifications.
Software Engineer
Agaram Infotech
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Collaborated as junior developer utilizing Android programming language.
- Researched and selected APIs for integration into development projects.
- Developed quality assurance tests for junior developer output, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Followed Apple's Human Interface guidelines to create products aligned with iOS UI norms.
- Initiated code review sessions to identify weaknesses in contributed program content.
- Designed patches for mobile applications to ensure seamless updates on iOS and Android.
- Applied Agile software development methodology to elevate final products and streamline development efforts.
- Integrated third-party APIs to accelerate development timelines.
Education
BE - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Velammal Engineering College
Chennai, Tamilnadu12.2010
Skills
Project Management
Certification
Certified PMP Professional Member Id : 9861402
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Handling the Development Team as a Technical Project Manager,Managing a team of 75 plus members spanning Project Designers, Associates, Engineering Consultants and Developers. Facing Customers with the Integration Support.
- Handling the Mobile Application Team (Mobility Solutions) as a technical lead / Architect..
- Gather requirement from Client and designing the architecture based on the requirement.
- Involving in project architecture like Frameworks, SDK Libraries, versions, dependencies, databases API's and Cloud Service.
- Finalizing and getting approval for architecture from client, alongside with the UI/UX design mock-up.
- Project created and involved in Agile methodology by creating sprint’s and stories for the task, then creating tickets for sub-task and assigning to team members – developers.
- Responsible for Daily Stand up Calls – Scrum Meeting.
- Creating tickets and entire responsible on Jira.
- Involved in Design, Development, Coding, and Testing and Code Review process.
- Unit and Integration testing of the developed module.
- Senior Developer in the Project involved in Android platform development.
- Handling the QA bug defects and re- assigning to developers and maintaining Bug Defect Report.
- After bug free or zero bug application, share the build with client for feedback, and will deploy as Alpha version in Play Store and AppStore.
- Build and Publish Application in Play Store and AppStore.
- As a Lead in the Project, handling the type of documents from Scratch to deliver on the entire project.
- Entire responsibility for the project based on Agile Methodology - Scrum.
- Involved in Dev-ops integration of the Project using Jenkins IDE – CI / CD Pipeline.
- Involved in the code clean-up process and code compatibility and fixing the bugs in the Jenkins to make and finalize the Standard code for Delivery.
Additional Information
Technologies
Android - Java, Kotlin, ios – swift, Flutter, Web Applications
Web / Back end Technologies
Java, Android, iOS,Flutter,PHP,JavaScript,Web-Services, Spring-Boot,Spring-boot,ML,NLP,
Micro-services,J2EE,React js,Python,Angular,Node js,Low code, n8n,WS02.
API
json, soap, restful, aws, payment gateway
SDK – Libraries
PaymentSDK,Mapbox,GoogleMaps,Low-Latency-Audio,webRTC,Glide,Fresco,Facebook, Google,Retrofit, Volley, Firebase,Jetpack Components, Jetcack compose, socket I/O, Compose UI, Advance Android,Dagger2, RxJava,swift.
Database
Sqlite, core data, realm, mysql, oracle,room,PostgreSQL
Source Control Software
svn, tfs, git
Operating Systems
windows, ubuntu, mac.
Development IDE
Eclipse, Android Studio, X-Code, Microsoft Visual Studio
Design Patterns
Clean Architecture.
Dev - Ops
Jenkins , CI/CD Process
Payment Gateway
SDK, UPI Payments, Goolgle Pay, ApplePay, QR Code,Manual Card Entry.POS Application, Tap to Tap - NFC,Online Payment Integrations,
Send Payment Links, ACH, Recurring Payments,Security Compliance, Anti Fraud Compliance.Address verification system, card tokenization, dynamic SSL certificate.
Cloud Service
AWS, Azure, VMware, Google Cloud
Methodology / Tools
Agile, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket,GitHub
Protocols
Http,Https,Ftp.
Domain Experience
Payments,Auto Mobile, Banking, HealthCare, HRMS, ERP, Gaming, E-commerce, Online Shopping, Hotels, Multimedia, Tourism&Travel, Vehicle Tracking, Navigation, Agriculture
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Dejavoo Systems
06.2022 - Current
Senior Software Engineer /Technical Lead Project Manager
Mobile Programming Ltd
06.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Software Engineer /Senior Technical Lead
DSRC - Data Software Research Company
03.2019 - 05.2021
Software Engineer /IT Project Lead
Vivid InfoTech Software Solution Pvt Ltd.
06.2016 - 04.2018
System Analyst
Edel Works Pvt. Ltd
06.2015 - 04.2016
Software Engineer
Agaram Infotech
02.2013 - 04.2015
BE - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Velammal Engineering College