Krishna Mohan Botcha
Technical Program & People Management
Hyderabad,TS
Summary
Dynamic Director-level Technical Program Manager with 24 years of experience in driving enterprise transformation initiatives, managing multi-million-dollar portfolios, and leading strategic technology programs at Microsoft and Fortune 500 companies. Expertise in establishing Centers of Excellence, overseeing portfolios exceeding $10M, and guiding global teams of over 50 professionals to success. Proven track record in delivering AI-powered platforms, executing complex migrations, and implementing DevOps frameworks that enhance time-to-market by 40%. Certified PMP and Scrum Master with dual master’s degrees in technology and business management, recognized for fostering collaboration, optimizing processes, and adapting to evolving project requirements while maintaining a strong commitment to results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Senior Technical Program Manager
Microsoft Corporation
12.2024 - Current
- Direct product strategy and program execution for Industry Solutions Delivery (ISD) Excellence portfolio, encompassing EasyInsights (AI analytics platform), 1DeliverySystem (agentic automation), and DevOps engineering suite (ServicesCode, ServicesBuild, GitHub, JiraToADO synchronization).
- Orchestrate end-to-end lifecycle for 6 platform products serving 2,000+ engineering professionals across global delivery organization.
- Define product vision, technical roadmap, and release strategy aligned with Azure cloud services governance and architecture review board standards.
- Drive weekly product releases within fast-paced cloud platform environment, maintaining 99.9% uptime SLA.
- Analyze telemetry data using Clarity and Application Insights to inform feature prioritization and achieve 35% improvement in user engagement.
- Conduct cost-benefit analysis across product portfolio, optimizing resource allocation to reduce operational costs by 22%.
- Lead cross-functional teams of 30+ engineers, designers, and business analysts to deliver AI-infused capabilities.
- Establish quality gates, security protocols, and Responsible AI guidelines ensuring compliance across all product releases.
- Negotiate vendor contracts achieving 18% cost reduction while maintaining service quality standards.
- Facilitate stakeholder alignment sessions with Azure PG teams, architecture boards, and community forums to drive technology adoption.
- Execute go-to-market initiatives including product demonstrations, consumer showcases, and adoption scaling programs.
- Develop comprehensive product documentation, Wiki knowledge bases, and release notes for technical audiences.
- Implement KPI tracking frameworks measuring feature adoption rates, performance benchmarks, and business impact metrics.
- Identify deprecation candidates and manage consumer community communications to build trusted relationships.
- Perform post-launch analyses and generate executive reports detailing progress against functional leadership objectives.
Technical Delivery Manager
Microsoft Corporation
08.2019 - 12.2024
- Established and led Data & AI Center of Excellence managing complex platform migrations, AI adoption programs, and technical talent development for global enterprise customers.
- Directed 12 concurrent delivery programs valued at $8M+ annually with 95% on-time delivery rate.
- Led strategic QlikView to Power BI migration for multinational client affecting 5,000+ users with zero downtime.
- Executed database modernization initiatives reducing infrastructure costs by 30% while improving query performance 45%.
- Built partner ecosystem managing resource acquisition for niche AI and data engineering roles, reducing time-to-fill by 60%.
- Implemented governance frameworks and quality assurance processes decreasing rework by 40% across engagements.
- Designed readiness programs onboarding 80+ technical consultants on evolving Azure, Power Platform, and AI technology stack.
- Conducted quarterly business reviews with C-level stakeholders presenting program health, risk posture, and financial performance.
- Established KPI dashboards tracking delivery predictability, resource utilization, and customer satisfaction (maintained 4.8/5 CSAT).
- Managed program budgets ensuring cost-effectiveness through financial controls and variance analysis.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among stakeholders regarding scope changes impacting 15+ concurrent projects.
- Championed continuous improvement incorporating lessons learned into standardized operational playbooks.
- Recruited, trained, and developed 25-person program team achieving 92% retention rate.
- Held bi-weekly performance reviews with direct reports providing coaching to accelerate career progression.
Senior Project Manager
Microsoft Corporation
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed delivery of application development, data platform, and cloud migration projects on Azure, Data & AI, and SharePoint platforms through Microsoft Global Delivery Center.
- Led PMO initiatives organizing portfolio reviews for programs spanning $5M+ investment.
- Delivered 18 projects on Azure cloud platform with 98% budget adherence and schedule compliance.
- Developed sprint planning frameworks aligned with Agile Scrum methodologies reducing delivery cycles by 25%.
- Coordinated resource allocation across 8 concurrent projects optimizing utilization to 87%.
- Identified and mitigated 50+ project risks through proactive issue management strategies.
- Created process improvement documentation reducing onboarding time for new team members by 50%.
- Mentored 6 junior project managers accelerating their progression to senior roles within 18 months.
- Managed vendor contracts and supplier relationships establishing clear deliverable expectations.
- Defined team objectives and individual goals achieving 100% performance target completion.
- Participated in industry conferences and training maintaining current knowledge of emerging technologies.
Project Manager
Microsoft Corporation
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Managed SharePoint and Azure application development project delivery establishing standardized frameworks for workflow efficiency.
- Developed project management methodologies adopted across 12-person delivery team.
- Coordinated stakeholder meetings ensuring alignment on objectives for 10+ concurrent initiatives.
- Monitored project progress against timelines and budgets identifying variances within 48 hours.
- Reviewed deliverables for quality assurance maintaining 95% first-pass acceptance rate.
- Provided technical guidance on Microsoft Project and Azure DevOps tooling to 20+ team members.
- Identified process improvements across PMO portfolio contributing to v-team implementing organizational solutions.
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies
10.2008 - 02.2013
- Delivered financial services and insurance projects managing dual-shore teams across US and India locations.
- Responded to RFPs developing costing models and staffing strategies resulting in $3M+ contract wins.
- Negotiated contracts and documented Statements of Work for 8 major client engagements.
- Prepared project plans with release milestones achieving 96% on-time delivery rate.
- Collaborated with senior management establishing release schedules and budget forecasts.
- Managed staffing decisions for 40-person team across onshore and offshore locations.
- Delivered weekly, monthly, and quarterly status reports to executive sponsors.
- Implemented Scrum framework introducing visual management, paired programming, and continuous integration practices.
- Conducted daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint demos improving team velocity by 30%.
Technical Lead (Onsite)
Wipro Technologies
08.2006 - 10.2008
- Directed architecture, design, and implementation of legacy modernization program for mainframe insurance applications.
- Designed scalable software architecture for applications supporting 26-state operational footprint.
- Analyzed business requirements translating specifications into detailed technical designs.
- Established development framework, validation protocols, and rollout procedures for enterprise applications.
- Participated in design review sessions evaluating proposed architecture changes.
- Mentored 5 junior developers providing technical guidance on coding standards and best practices.
Software Engineer
Wipro Technologies
11.2003 - 08.2006
- Developed and maintained mainframe applications for financial services clients in offshore delivery model.
- Supported auto lending application using Fidelity ALS-SM platform processing $500M+ loan portfolio.
- Prepared low-level designs for file comparison modules handling account and customer master data.
- Completed peer code reviews ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Designed, implemented, and tested applications on IBM Mainframes using COBOL, JCL, IMS, DB2, VSAM.
- Optimized DB2 SQL queries improving performance by 35%.
Associate Consultant
Kanbay Software (India) Private Limited
05.2002 - 11.2003
- Delivered programs and scripts for consumer lending applications meeting quality standards.
- Developed CICS program modifications and DB2 backend subroutines for data retrieval.
- Prepared technical design documentation receiving approval through formal review process.
- Implemented production code changes following established change management procedures.
Assistant Systems Analyst
CSS CORP
07.2001 - 05.2002
- Demonstrated individual contributor capabilities developing software applications as early-career professional.
- Developed client-facing software applications meeting functional specifications.
- Maintained technical documentation ensuring compliance with coding standards.
- Participated in quality assurance testing cycles validating application functionality.
Education
Master of Technology (MTech) - Embedded Systems
01.2016
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management (PGCBM) - General Management
01.2014
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Electronics & Communications Engineering
01.2001
Skills
Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Power Platform, GitHub
undefinedCertification
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute
Timeline
Senior Technical Program Manager - Microsoft Corporation
12.2024 - Current
Technical Delivery Manager - Microsoft Corporation
08.2019 - 12.2024
Senior Project Manager - Microsoft Corporation
02.2016 - 08.2019
Project Manager - Microsoft Corporation
02.2013 - 02.2016
Project Manager - Wipro Technologies
10.2008 - 02.2013
Technical Lead (Onsite) - Wipro Technologies
08.2006 - 10.2008
Software Engineer - Wipro Technologies
11.2003 - 08.2006
Associate Consultant - Kanbay Software (India) Private Limited
05.2002 - 11.2003
Assistant Systems Analyst - CSS CORP
07.2001 - 05.2002
XLRI Jamshedpur - Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management (PGCBM), General Management
University of Madras - Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electronics & Communications Engineering
JNTU College of Engineering - Master of Technology (MTech), Embedded Systems