RISHABH AGARWAL
Program Manager - Engineering Transformation
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic Program Manager with 12+ years of experience delivering engineering transformation programmes, DevOps adoption, and AI-driven productivity initiatives for global enterprises. Expert in programme governance, stakeholder engagement, and automation at scale, with a proven ability to align technology initiatives with business outcomes. Demonstrated success leading multi-track programmes for Fortune 500 clients, embedding Live Engineering practices, and driving measurable improvements in delivery velocity, code quality, and technical debt reduction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Program Manager / Senior Consultant
Infosys Limited
03.2021 - Current
- Directed multi-track engineering transformation programmes for Fortune 500 clients, embedding Live Engineering practices to enable predictive analytics and real-time delivery visibility across global teams
- Orchestrated GitHub Copilot rollout for 1500+ associates across global delivery centers, establishing governance frameworks, champion networks, and adoption metrics
- Led engineering excellence initiatives improving delivery velocity and reducing cycle time through DevOps automation and continuous improvement practices
- Managed cross-functional global teams including architects, DevOps engineers, and business analysts across distributed delivery centers
- Facilitated C-level stakeholder engagements presenting transformation roadmaps, ROI analysis, and risk mitigation strategies
- Designed and deployed AI-powered productivity dashboards leveraging DORA metrics (Velocity, Cycle Time, Deployment Frequency, First Time Right)
- Developed AI-powered documentation workflows using GitHub Actions, improving documentation consistency and reducing manual effort
- Implemented predictive analytics models for sprint planning and capacity forecasting, improving estimation accuracy
- Created LLM-powered code review assistance integrated into CI/CD pipelines, accelerating review cycles and improving code quality
- Integrated CAST AIP analytics for legacy modernization initiatives, identifying and prioritizing technical debt across enterprise portfolios
- Established code quality governance frameworks reducing critical vulnerabilities and improving maintainability index
- Defined cloud migration strategies and transformation roadmaps aligned with enterprise architecture and regulatory standards
Senior Consultant / Project Lead
CAST Software India Ltd
02.2016 - 03.2021
- Delivered enterprise-wide application intelligence and code quality programmes using CAST AIP for Fortune 500 clients
- Managed large-scale application portfolio analysis initiatives across BFSI and manufacturing domains
- Led structural quality assessments identifying architectural violations and security vulnerabilities
- Enabled prioritized modernization and cloud migration roadmaps through data-driven insights
- Engineered CI/CD-integrated automation and custom plugins integrating CAST AIP with Jenkins and Azure DevOps
- Established Centers of Excellence for structural quality governance and developer enablement
- Built strategic client relationships with Accenture, Mercedes-Benz Financial, Mindtree, and IBM
- Conducted executive workshops on application modernization, technical debt management, and cloud readiness
Consultant / Project Coordinator
Steria India Limited
07.2012 - 02.2016
- Managed application development and maintenance projects for European banking clients with offshore-onshore coordination
- Supported CAST application intelligence implementation for enterprise code quality initiatives
- Introduced process improvements reducing defect leakage and improving first-time-right metrics
- Developed technical documentation and user guides supporting global quality framework rollouts
- Collaborated with development teams to reduce technical debt and improve code maintainability
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communications Engineering
Amity University
Lucknow05.2012
Skills
CAST AI Platform
Certification
GitHub Copilot GH-300 (2025)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Programme & Engineering Leadership: Programme Management, Engineering Transformation, DevOps Adoption, Live Engineering, Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, Risk & Change Management
- AI & Productivity Analytics: AI Productivity Dashboards, Predictive Analytics, DORA Metrics, Velocity Optimization, Cycle Time Analysis, First Time Right Metrics
- Technical Expertise: CAST AIP, GitHub Copilot, GitHub Actions, JIRA, API Integration, CI/CD Pipelines, Legacy Modernization, Code Quality Management
- Governance & Compliance: Programme Governance, Stakeholder Management, Quality Assurance, Technical Debt Reduction, Regulatory Compliance, CoE Establishment
Timeline
Program Manager / Senior Consultant
Infosys Limited
03.2021 - Current
Senior Consultant / Project Lead
CAST Software India Ltd
02.2016 - 03.2021
Consultant / Project Coordinator
Steria India Limited
07.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communications Engineering
Amity University