Preethi Kandavel
Project & Program management
Bengaluru
Summary
Accomplished Techno-Functional Leader with 20 years of experience spanning Fintech, Healthcare, Data Warehousing, Application Development, and AI/ML solutions. Proven expertise in project/program management, agile transformations, and process improvements enhanced by AI-driven insights. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing software engineering processes, and implementing intelligent automation. Certified Agile coach, PMP, PMI-ACP and SAFe Agilist. Passionate about driving business impact through efficient delivery management and emerging technologies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Staff Technical Project Manager
GE Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
- Led a 20+ member team, improving project execution efficiency by 20% and ensuring seamless delivery
- Drove roadmap planning, sprint execution, and agile coaching across teams, leading to a 15% increase in delivery speed
- Coordinated with product and program management to align business goals
- Optimize team productivity through structured resource planning
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently, reducing costs by 10% while maintaining high-quality deliverables
- Spearheaded organization-wide agile transformation and created a comprehensive Agile maturity assessment
- Program manager for migration and TSA exit projects involving 10+ teams
- Led cross-functional teams to implement project plans, improving operational efficiency and enhancing delivery timelines.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to define project scope and objectives, aligning resources to meet organizational priorities and drive results.
- Analyzed project performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance overall project outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing diverse teams and maintaining high levels of motivation, even during challenging periods of significant change or tight deadlines.
- Enhanced team performance by conducting regular training sessions and providing opportunities for professional development.
- Identified risks early in the project lifecycle, developing mitigation plans to prevent schedule delays or cost overruns.
Manager, Application System Development
TSYS (A Global Payments Company)
06.2021 - 04.2022
- As Technical Delivery manager, managed 4 teams (25+ contractors) for Open API development in Banking-as-a-Service
- Led project planning, estimation, and end-to-end delivery of time-sensitive projects
- Built and onboarded new tech teams, increasing productivity within the first six months
- Collaborated with EPMO to align projects with business goals and mitigating risks
- As a Lean Practitioner, identified and eliminated wastes and focused on process optimization as a change agent in War against Waste (WOW)
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver system enhancements, which streamlined workflows and reduced processing times.
- Managed project timelines and resources effectively, ensuring successful deployment of new applications within budget and on schedule.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, leading to more efficient project completion.
Business System Specialist
TSYS (A Global Payments Company)
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Defined product backlogs, sprint planning, and agile execution for Netspend Prepaid Cards
- Led migration of 36 million accounts with zero defects
- Developed comprehensive QlikSense dashboards for Netspend wallet performance tracking
- Specialized in backend systems, focusing on transaction settlement, master data management, reporting, and data warehousing
- Analyzed business requirements and translated them into technical specifications, improving system functionality and user satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify system enhancements, resulting in streamlined workflows and increased productivity.
Lead Software Engineer
TSYS (A Global Payments Company)
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Led migration from OWB to Talend and optimized metadata management
- Facilated as Scrum Master, managing delivery and L2 production support teams
- Managed the smooth transition from Waterfall to Agile methodologies
- • As Lead of L2 Production Support team, handled production issues, escalations and delivered solutions on within ETA.
- Plan and facilitate emergency/ad hoc requests for production support
- Spearheaded Agile transformation initiatives, improving team collaboration and accelerating project delivery timelines.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for software development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Worked collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve technical roadblocks.
- Wrote relational database queries for stored procedures, query optimization and performance tuning.
Senior Software Engineer
TSYS (A Global Payments Company)
06.2014 - 02.2018
- Built and led an offshore development team in India
- Managed backend systems, transaction settlements, and EOD processing for prepaid cards
- Worked on Oracle PL/SQL-based data warehousing projects
- Developed backend solutions for financial applications
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and ensuring adherence to best practices in coding and development.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
Analyst
TSYS (A Global Payments Company)
07.2009 - 05.2014
Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2008 - 06.2009
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2005 - 06.2008
Education
PGDBA - Marketing Management
Symbiosis
Pune01.2011
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechatronics
Kumaraguru College of Technology
Coimbatore01.2005
Skills
Project & Program Management
undefinedCertification
ICAgile Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)
Interests
Change Agent in War Against Waste (Lean), CSR Volunteer, Agile Community, Organization events management
Accomplishments
- Spotlight awards in GE Healthcare (2022 – till date) –Recognized for leadership and agile transformation initiatives
- Inspiring Women of TSYS (2020)- honoured for contributions towards leadership on International Women’s day
- TSYS Women leadership Program (2019-2020) - Selected as 1 of the 25 women for a year-long leadership development program
Timeline
Staff Technical Project Manager
GE Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
Manager, Application System Development
TSYS (A Global Payments Company)
06.2021 - 04.2022
Business System Specialist
TSYS (A Global Payments Company)
07.2019 - 05.2021
Lead Software Engineer
TSYS (A Global Payments Company)
02.2018 - 07.2019
Senior Software Engineer
TSYS (A Global Payments Company)
06.2014 - 02.2018
Analyst
TSYS (A Global Payments Company)
07.2009 - 05.2014
Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2008 - 06.2009
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2005 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechatronics
Kumaraguru College of Technology
PGDBA - Marketing Management
Symbiosis