Open To Work
Sandeep Narayanappa
Bengaluru
Summary
Senior Technical Program Manager with over 21 years of experience leading high stakes, transformative programs in cloud migration, infrastructure optimization, and digital platform modernization. I specialize in bridging the gap between deep technical engineering and executive-level strategy, ensuring that complex multi-cloud and application landscapes deliver tangible business ROI. My unique value lies in Modern SDLC Leadership—integrating Generative AI, ML-driven automation, and Copilot frameworks to revolutionize project delivery. By embedding AI Agents into the PMO, I eliminate manual bottlenecks and reclaim 30-40% of operational time, allowing teams to focus on high-value innovation rather than administrative overhead.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Program Manager
OpenText Technologies
Bengaluru, India
05.2022 - Current
- Led program and portfolio management initiatives including strategic planning, roadmap development, business case creation, governance, and executive reporting, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives
- Drove cloud and digital transformation programs, delivering multi-cloud migration (AWS, Azure, GCP), application modernization, FinOps, and cloud cost optimization outcomes
- Enabled AI-driven operational excellence by integrating Generative AI and ML into SDLC processes, significantly improving delivery velocity and reducing manual overhead
- Established and tracked performance metrics (KPIs, OKRs, OLAs, XLAs) to measure program health, enhance service delivery, and improve customer satisfaction
- Transformed PMO operations by implementing Copilot frameworks and custom AI agents, achieving 30-40% efficiency gains and delivering real-time, data-driven insights for leadership decision-making
Chief Project Manager
DanskeIT & Support Services
Bengaluru, India
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Delivered end-to-end execution of mission-critical programs including data warehouse integration, legacy modernization (.NET/Angular), and infrastructure migration (AIX to Linux) driving enterprise transformation
- Defined and executed technical roadmaps in collaboration with Engineering, DevOps, and QA, ensuring scalable architecture and high-quality delivery
- Led Agile transformation initiatives by implementing Scrum, Kanban, and Spotify models, significantly improving delivery velocity and team maturity
- Accelerated release cycles and reduced deployment defects through CI/CD pipeline implementation and DevOps best practices
- Managed budgets, forecasting, and stakeholder alignment while proactively mitigating risks to ensure on-time, cost-effective program delivery
Senior Project Manager
eMids Technologies
Bengaluru, India
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Led large-scale programs in data engineering, ETL optimization, and web application development, driving scalable and high-performance solutions
- Facilitated architecture review and milestone planning with distributed global teams, ensuring alignment and timely execution across regions
- Implemented Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to enhance transparency, accelerate delivery, and improve cross-team collaboration
- Optimized resource utilization and delivery throughput by aligning skills with project demands and streamlining workflows
- Ensured quality, risk management, and stakeholder alignment through structured reporting, governance, and proactive issue resolution
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies
Bengaluru, India
11.2010 - 10.2016
- Directed full lifecycle delivery of application development projects, from requirements gathering to deployment and post-production support, ensuring end-to-end program success
- Led financial planning, budget estimation, cost tracking, and variance analysis, maintaining profitability and optimizing cost performance
- Spearheaded team leadership and performance management, including career development, appraisals, and capability building aligned with organizational goals
- Championed Lean transformation initiatives (Kaizen, SMED, Value Stream Mapping) to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and accelerate delivery
- Orchestrated global delivery operations by leading onshore/offshore teams, ensuring seamless execution across geographies and time zones
Senior Consultant
Target India
India
08.2009 - 11.2010
Team Lead
Infinite Computer Solutions
06.2008 - 08.2009
Developer
IBM India
India
06.2004 - 05.2008
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer -Science & Engineering
Bangalore Institute of Technology (B.I.T.)
Bangalore, India03-2001
Skills
- Program & Portfolio Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Enterprise Program Governance
- KPI & OKR Tracking & Reporting
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- AI/ML Use Case Identification & Business Value Realization
- Prompt Engineering (Basic, Advanced & Multi-turn Optimization)
- Supervised & Unsupervised Machine Learning Techniques
- Multi-Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
- Application Modernization & Cloud Migration
- Distributed Systems & Platform Integration
- Continuous Improvement, Process Optimization & Lean Practices
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Compliance & Audit Readiness (HIPAA, SOC1/SOC2, ISO 27017/27018, PCI DSS)
- Security & Monitoring (SIEM, CSPM)
- Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall & Hybrid Delivery Models
- Roadmap Development, PI & Release Planning
Accomplishments
- Guided a portfolio of 30+ digital transformation projects (cloud migration, app modernization, data center consolidation) with a $100M budget, delivering minimal disruption and aligning tech investments to business goals.
- Achieved 30% cloud cost reduction and 25% OPEX savings for a $50M portfolio through FinOps governance and infrastructure optimization (right-sizing, autoscaling).
- Increased delivery speed by 40% by scaling DevOps practices (Jenkins, Kubernetes) across business units.
- Led global cross-functional teams of over 80, fostering collaboration among engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
- Established PMO governance frameworks (RAID, KPI/OKR dashboards, executive reports), promoting data-driven decisions and transparency via AI/ML-driven PMO transformation and predictive governance.
- Spearheaded AI/GenAI adoption for risk management, deploying automated anomaly detection to cut incident response time by 50%.
- Collaborated with executives and clients to drive strategic roadmaps, support RFP/RFI efforts, and align delivery to business value.
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- International Project Management Association Certification
- SAFe 5 Agilist Certification
- ICAgile Certified Agile Coach
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Timeline
Senior Technical Program Manager
OpenText Technologies
05.2022 - Current
Chief Project Manager
DanskeIT & Support Services
06.2018 - 04.2022
Senior Project Manager
eMids Technologies
10.2016 - 06.2018
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies
11.2010 - 10.2016
Senior Consultant
Target India
08.2009 - 11.2010
Team Lead
Infinite Computer Solutions
06.2008 - 08.2009
Developer
IBM India
06.2004 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer -Science & Engineering
Bangalore Institute of Technology (B.I.T.)