KRISHNAKUMAR K U
Project Manager [Techno-Managerial]
Ernakulam,KL
Summary
Dynamic techno-managerial project manager with over 13 years of experience in software engineering and project delivery, currently spearheading enterprise banking and NBFC initiatives. Expertise includes project management and hands-on technical leadership, with a strong focus on system architecture, database design, code review, performance optimization, and ensuring production stability. Demonstrated success in aligning business objectives with technical execution through Agile methodologies. Committed to driving innovation and efficiency while fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Project Manager
Qbrik Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2024 - Current
- Own end-to-end project delivery including scope definition, estimation, scheduling, and risk management.
- Lead Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release management.
- Provide technical oversight on system architecture, database design, and API strategy.
- Conduct code reviews and guide performance optimization and scalability improvements.
- Oversee server performance, production monitoring, and critical incident resolution.
- Act as primary stakeholder interface for UAT coordination and production go-live.
Senior Software Engineer
Qbrik Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
12.2016 - 09.2024
- Designed and developed core banking software for NBFC clients using PHP, Yii/Yii2, MySQL, and AWS.
- Built REST APIs for mobile and third-party integrations.
- Designed MySQL schemas, optimized queries, and resolved performance bottlenecks.
- Led technical mentoring, code reviews, and SDLC best practice adoption.
- Supported large-scale deployments, hotfixes, and production support.
Team Lead
Inflakes Consulting & IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Led development teams delivering PHP, Yii/Yii2, and WordPress applications.
- Planned task allocation, monitored progress, and ensured timely delivery.
- Mentored developers and conducted quality and code reviews.
Software Engineer
Anvita Tours2Health Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Developed scalable web applications and integrated third-party tools.
- Upgraded legacy codebases to modern development standards.
Software Engineer
Attez Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2012 - 03.2013
- Developed PHP-MySQL and WordPress-based websites.
- Integrated third-party components and supported enhancements.
Education
MBA - Artificial Intelligence
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering
SEA College of Engineering & Technology
Bengaluru01.2012
Skills
Software development lifecycle knowledge
Accomplishments
- Delivered multiple core banking and NBFC projects with 100% on-time go-live and minimal post-production defects.
- Led and mentored cross-functional teams of 4–8 members across development, QA, DevOps, and support.
- Improved database and application performance through query optimization and code refactoring.
- Ensured high availability and stability of production systems handling mission-critical financial transactions.
- Acted as technical authority for banking integrations including UPI, NEFT, IFT, ECS, and reconciliation flows.
Certification
Certified Agile Project Management – Scrum (Udemy)
Timeline
Project Manager
Qbrik Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2024 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Qbrik Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
12.2016 - 09.2024
Team Lead
Inflakes Consulting & IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 11.2016
Software Engineer
Anvita Tours2Health Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 03.2015
Software Engineer
Attez Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2012 - 03.2013
MBA - Artificial Intelligence
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering
SEA College of Engineering & Technology
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Total Experience: 13+ Years
- Domains: Banking, NBFC, Financial Systems
- Notice Period: 30 Days