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# Karthik Krishnan on Tal

## Headline

Program & Portfolio Leader \| Product Strategy \| Innovation \| GCC

## About

I lead enterprise strategy, transformation, and portfolio delivery — with 21\+ years across financial services, GCC operations, technology, automotive, and manufacturing\. Currently at CSC \(Corporation Service Company\), I govern a $600M enterprise technology portfolio, built a 150\-engineer GCC from the ground up in 18 months using a Build\-Operate\-Transfer \(BOT\) model, and led the technology integration for a $3B acquisition\. I work directly with the CIO and C\-suite on technology investment priorities, transformation roadmaps, and EPMO governance across APAC\. Known for converting ambiguity into structured execution — and for building PMOs that enable execution rather than audit it\. What I bring: → GCC Setup & Operations — Built two GCCs from scratch using BOT talent models\. Led vendor transition, recruitment, ITIL\-aligned 24×7 operations, and full handover to BAU leadership\. → Portfolio & EPMO Governance — Established APAC EPMO at CSC\. Stage\-gate controls, KPI dashboards, executive reporting\. Accountable for all outcomes across a $600M technology portfolio\. → M&A Integration — Led end\-to\-end technology integration for the $3B CSC–Intertrust acquisition\. Zero business disruption\. → Digital & Industry 4\.0 Transformation — Oracle\-to\-SAP ERP migration, Windchill PLM digitalisation, IoT\-enabled smart agriculture and connected mobility platforms, lean manufacturing and kaizen\-led NPI transformation\. → Business Development — $3M new business at Trimble through client advisory and pre\-sales\. $5M incremental OEM revenue at Rane Madras through portfolio\-level BD\. Across my career: $19M\+ in revenue and savings delivered, 76 products launched, programmes spanning 130\+ jurisdictions, 5 industry awards\. I am currently exploring senior leadership roles in: • Head of PMO / Enterprise PMO Leader • Chief of Staff • Principal / Senior Program Manager • GCC & Global Delivery Leader • Program Director — Technology & Transformation Open to opportunities across GCC consulting, manufacturing, enterprise technology, financial services, and shipping & logistics — in India or global remote\. PMP \| PROSCI \| Six Sigma Black Belt \| IPMA Level C \| Certified Product Owner \| OKR Certified 📍 Bengaluru, India 📞 \+91 80561 06236 📩 karthikrvk@gmail\.com

## Location

Bengaluru

## AI stack

claude

gemini

openai

## Work experience

AVP \- Strategy & PMO at CSC, Sep 2022 \- Present · 4 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Delivered $3B integration of Intertrust with CSC\. Built GCC and managed a 24x7 infrastructure operations team of 100\+ engineers, achieving operational efficiency with cost saving of $ 2MN / Yr\. Build consolidated product for new business line Drove enterprise technology training initiatives for over 200 participants through 30 comprehensive programs\. Drove Enterprise technology implementation in office moves in Gurugram, Mumbai, Shanghai and Tokyo location\. Managed 10\+ enterprise technology projects for Funds and capital markets Spearheaded Azure disaster recovery initiatives for over 80 critical applications across 130 jurisdictions in the APAC, AMEC, and EMEA regions\. Managed more than 20 enterprise technology and business unit initiatives, including Nutanix, Azure Cloud, and Digital Experience capabilities\. Collaborated with cross\-functional teams to enhance infrastructure services and improve overall operational efficiency and improve SLA's with Business\. Managed enterprise technology portfolio and operations of $600Mn

Chief of Staff to CIO \(Products & Technology\) at Intertrust Group, Sep 2022 \- Aug 2023 · 1 yr, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, • Led integration and delivery of Enterprise Technology projects between Intertrust and CSC post acquisition, ensuring seamless transition and alignment with business objectives\. • Collaborated with Global CIO and head of Product to drive successful integration and delivery of projects across Business and Shared services\. • Implemented strategic initiatives to optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency within the integration portfolio\. • Developed strong project management skills and expertise in cross\-functional collaboration\.

Engineering Program Manager \- Agriculture & Railways Division at Trimble Inc\., Dec 2018 \- Aug 2022 · 3 yrs 9 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, \- Responsible for new product launches for new product launches for APAC & EMEA market \- Responsible for delivery of Technology products for Agriculture and Railways division for APAC Region to OEM’S \- Managed suppliers, field application engineers and software development team for project implementation \- Responsible for delivery of hardware and software agricultural products for after market in liaison with product marketing, engineering and operations team\. \- In charge of conducting stage gate reviews for assigned projects\.

Program Manager and Chief of Staff \- New Products & Technologies at TAFE \- Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, Jan 2015 \- Dec 2018 · 4 yrs, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, \- Program manager accountable for launching domestic and technology new products & technologies \- Chief of Staff to CTO in charge of publishing NPI reports, finalizing MRP and product plan for new products\. \- Product Manager responsible for launching lean NPI solutions across the company

Executive \- Strategy & Program Management at Saud Bahwan Group LLC, Jun 2014 \- Dec 2014 · 7 mos, Muscat, Oman, \- Liaison between Toyota Motor and Sales team and finalizing the vehicles for the month\. \- Providing MIS \(stock ageing analysis , inventory report\) to management\.

## Education

Master of Business Administration \- MBA, Business Administration in sales & marketing, retail marketing and innovation, ISBR Business School

10th and 12th standard, Physics , Chemistry , Maths and Computer science, TNPL MHSS

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