Sunil Kandi

Highly accomplished and results-driven Program Manager with over 20 years of extensive experience in software delivery, specializing in technology management, team leadership, and cloud migration. Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Adept at building and managing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation to achieve strategic business objectives. Strong expertise in overseeing end-to-end project lifecycles, from planning and execution to delivery and optimization.

• Leading transformation programs to revamp our systems from planning to delivery, ensuring they meet the future needs of our business.
• Successfully executed cloud migration projects, transitioning on-premises systems to AWS cloud platforms to enhance scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness through ‘lift & shift' and 're-modernization’.
• Established a high-performing offshore delivery centre, assembling a skilled team of over 70 members proficient in diverse technologies including PEGA, Microsoft, and AWS from the ground up.
• Managing a portfolio of 10+ applications contributing to $1 Billion revenue for Deloitte TAX business.
• Managing project budgets, resources, and timelines, proactively identifying, and addressing financial risks and issues to minimize disruptions.
• Championed upskilling initiatives to enhance team capabilities and professional development opportunities, ensuring readiness for evolving technologies and industry trends.
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Established effective communication channels, providing regular updates and reports to senior management and project stakeholders.

• Program Manager, Deloitte, Hyderabad, 04/01/07, Present
• Asst. System Software Engineer, TCS, Pune, 09/01/06, 04/30/07
• Technical Associate, TechMahindra, Pune, 12/01/05, 09/30/06
• Software Engineer, Cognetix, Hyderabad, 08/01/03, 11/30/05