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Krishnakumar Chinnappachari

AI-Led Enterprise & GCC Transformation Leader (Enterprise Agile Coach & Program Management Leader) | Product, Engineering & Digital Transformation | Cloud & AI Strategy | Speaker & Storyteller

Bengaluru

8+ years of work experience

Skyhigh Security
Nov 202511 mosPresent

Bengaluru

A leading product-based cybersecurity firm that provides cloud-native Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions, such as SWG, CASB, DLP, DSPM, ZTNA, RBI, etc. Reporting to the VP of Engineering Excellence, I hold a cross-functional leadership mandate driving Enterprise Program Management and Agile Transformation across global teams (India, UK, US, and Germany). I align strategic product delivery with operational effectiveness by leading complex technical programs while elevating organizational capability through coaching and AI enablement. Enterprise Program Management & Delivery Excellence E2E Delivery Governance: Establish global delivery standards and policies to maximize execution predictability across cross-functional engineering teams. Large-Scale Infrastructure Migration: Lead enterprise PLM migration to Atlassian Cloud (Jira, Confluence, JSM) and integrate DORA metrics for operational visibility. Secure SDLC Optimization: Streamline Secure Development Lifecycle practices to embed security directly into continuous delivery pipelines. Agile Coaching & AI Transformation Leadership & Team Coaching: Mentor Product and Engineering leaders to balance strategic positioning with operational efficiency via modern Ways of Working. GenAI & Agentic AI Adoption: Drive enterprise enablement of Generative and Agentic AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Rovo, Claude, NotebookLM) to accelerate software delivery cycles.
Orange Business
Sep 20241 yr 3 mosNov 2025

Bengaluru

- Through Infosys, led a large and complex Digital Transformation for this Telecom giant (in a multi-vendor environment, 200+ FTEs, 20M+ EUR) involving GenAI, Hybrid (Traditional & Agile) Program/Delivery management.
Infosys
Sep 20241 yr 3 mosNov 2025

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Business Agility Institute
Dec 20184 yrs 1 moDec 2022

Bengaluru Area, India

Mar 20186 yrs 7 mosSep 2024

Bengaluru

Founded and scaled a consulting practice focused on helping enterprises accelerate business transformation through Agile, Digital, AI-enabled delivery, Engineering Excellence, and Leadership Coaching. Partnered with global organizations to deliver measurable business outcomes across Retail, e-Commerce, Cloud, Enterprise Software, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, and BFSI. Clients Served CaratLane • SAP Ariba • Flexera • NatWest (via cPrime) • Universal Robina Corporation (via McKinsey) • Yara International (via Allegis TEKSystems) • Morgan Stanley (via UST Global) • Lowe's (via cPrime) Industries Retail • e-Commerce • Enterprise Software • Cloud • CRM • Consumer Goods • Manufacturing • BFSI (Payments) Key Highlights • Built and grew a consulting business with a strong reputation for delivering customer success, resulting in repeat engagements, referrals, and long-term client relationships. • Doubled organizational revenue (2X) while leading business strategy, P&L, delivery excellence, talent development, and operational management. • Led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives spanning Engineering, Product, Program, Portfolio, and Organizational Transformation using Agile, Traditional, and Hybrid delivery models • Partnered with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technology organizations to improve delivery predictability, accelerate time-to-market, enhance customer experience, and drive business value realization. • Directed pre-sales, solution consulting, proposal development (RFP/RFI), client presentations, account growth, and business development, helping convert strategic opportunities into successful engagements. • Delivered consulting engagements across Agile Transformation, SAFe implementation, Digital Transformation, Engineering Excellence, DevOps, Product Delivery, Portfolio Management, PMO modernization, and Leadership Development.

Krishnakumar’s AI Stack

claude
claude
gemini
gemini
github copilot
github copilot
lovable
lovable
notebooklm
notebooklm
ChatGPT
ChatGPT

Education

Wharton Executive Education

Strategic Management

Wharton Executive Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

NPI (New Product Introduction)

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

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Headline

AI-Led Enterprise & GCC Transformation Leader (Enterprise Agile Coach & Program Management Leader) | Product, Engineering & Digital Transformation | Cloud & AI Strategy | Speaker & Storyteller

About

Technology transforms businesses. People transform technology. Wisdom transforms people. I help enterprises create sustainable business outcomes by combining Spiritual Wisdom, Human-Centric Leadership, AI, Product & Program Management, Modern Engineering Practices, and Business Transformation. My passion is enabling organizations to move beyond process improvements to create measurable and lasting impact. By integrating strategic thinking, operational excellence, enterprise experience, and spiritual wisdom, I help leaders and teams navigate complexity with clarity, purpose, and confidence. At SkyHigh Security, I partner with executive leadership across India, the UK, Germany, & the US to strengthen engineering excellence and enterprise delivery. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, I help balance strategic vision with operational execution. My current focus includes: - Enterprise Engineering & Product Transformation - Generative AI & Agentic AI adoption (Atlassian Rovo) - Engineering Productivity through DORA Metrics - Atlassian Cloud transformation - Optimizing Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) practices - Enterprise delivery governance and ways of working - Leadership enablement & high-performing teams Previously at Infosys, I led a large-scale transformation for a leading European telecom enterprise, modernizing delivery through GenAI, Digital Operating Model, Agile, SAFe, DevSecOps, and SRE across complex BSS/OSS ecosystems using Salesforce, ServiceNow, Conga CLM, CSGi EPC, CPQ, and COM. Throughout my career, I've worked with executives, business leaders, architects, and product & engineering teams to accelerate enterprise transformation and organizational agility. Core Expertise: Multi Cloud • GCP • AWS • Enterprise Transformation • Digital Transformation • AI Strategy • Generative & Agentic AI • Digital Operating Model • Enterprise Agility • Engineering Excellence • DevSecOps • Technology Strategy • Delivery Leadership • Organizational Change • Executive Coaching • Portfolio & Program Leadership • Atlassian Cloud • DORA Metrics • SDLC • Jira • Rally • Azure DevOps • Pre-Sales • Business Development • People Management • Product Management Education: MBA Marketing Management, B.E. Electronics & Communication Certifications: Wharton Executive Education on Strategic Management • IIMB Creating New Products • PMP • TOGAF • SPC6 • RTE6 • PSM II • PSPO I • GCDL • Atlassian Jira Essentials • Atlassian Rovo • Microsoft Dynamics 365 • Toastmasters Competent Communicator & Competent Leader Received 60+ recommendations from various stakeholders.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

gemini

github copilot

lovable

notebooklm

ChatGPT

Work experience

Enterprise Agile Coach & Program Management Leader at Skyhigh Security, Nov 2025 - Present · 11 mos, Bengaluru, A leading product-based cybersecurity firm that provides cloud-native Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions, such as SWG, CASB, DLP, DSPM, ZTNA, RBI, etc. Reporting to the VP of Engineering Excellence, I hold a cross-functional leadership mandate driving Enterprise Program Management and Agile Transformation across global teams (India, UK, US, and Germany). I align strategic product delivery with operational effectiveness by leading complex technical programs while elevating organizational capability through coaching and AI enablement. Enterprise Program Management & Delivery Excellence E2E Delivery Governance: Establish global delivery standards and policies to maximize execution predictability across cross-functional engineering teams. Large-Scale Infrastructure Migration: Lead enterprise PLM migration to Atlassian Cloud (Jira, Confluence, JSM) and integrate DORA metrics for operational visibility. Secure SDLC Optimization: Streamline Secure Development Lifecycle practices to embed security directly into continuous delivery pipelines. Agile Coaching & AI Transformation Leadership & Team Coaching: Mentor Product and Engineering leaders to balance strategic positioning with operational efficiency via modern Ways of Working. GenAI & Agentic AI Adoption: Drive enterprise enablement of Generative and Agentic AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Rovo, Claude, NotebookLM) to accelerate software delivery cycles.

Product Delivery Manager at Orange Business, Sep 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, - Through Infosys, led a large and complex Digital Transformation for this Telecom giant (in a multi-vendor environment, 200+ FTEs, 20M+ EUR) involving GenAI, Hybrid (Traditional & Agile) Program/Delivery management.

Principal Consultant at Infosys, Sep 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Business Agility Meetup Bangalore Event Organizer at Business Agility Institute, Dec 2018 - Dec 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru Area, India

Founder and Principal Consultant at True Agile Services, Mar 2018 - Sep 2024 · 6 yrs 7 mos, Bengaluru, Founded and scaled a consulting practice focused on helping enterprises accelerate business transformation through Agile, Digital, AI-enabled delivery, Engineering Excellence, and Leadership Coaching. Partnered with global organizations to deliver measurable business outcomes across Retail, e-Commerce, Cloud, Enterprise Software, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, and BFSI. Clients Served CaratLane • SAP Ariba • Flexera • NatWest (via cPrime) • Universal Robina Corporation (via McKinsey) • Yara International (via Allegis TEKSystems) • Morgan Stanley (via UST Global) • Lowe's (via cPrime) Industries Retail • e-Commerce • Enterprise Software • Cloud • CRM • Consumer Goods • Manufacturing • BFSI (Payments) Key Highlights • Built and grew a consulting business with a strong reputation for delivering customer success, resulting in repeat engagements, referrals, and long-term client relationships. • Doubled organizational revenue (2X) while leading business strategy, P&L, delivery excellence, talent development, and operational management. • Led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives spanning Engineering, Product, Program, Portfolio, and Organizational Transformation using Agile, Traditional, and Hybrid delivery models • Partnered with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technology organizations to improve delivery predictability, accelerate time-to-market, enhance customer experience, and drive business value realization. • Directed pre-sales, solution consulting, proposal development (RFP/RFI), client presentations, account growth, and business development, helping convert strategic opportunities into successful engagements. • Delivered consulting engagements across Agile Transformation, SAFe implementation, Digital Transformation, Engineering Excellence, DevOps, Product Delivery, Portfolio Management, PMO modernization, and Leadership Development.

Education

Strategic Management, Wharton Executive Education

NPI (New Product Introduction), Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Public links

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