Rahul Phadke on Tal
Headline
Principal Engineering Manager @ Persistent | AI Program & Product Management | IIM Indore (Mgmt & AI) | 25+ yrs Enterprise Delivery
About
Rahul is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience in managing and delivering large-scale application development, maintenance initiatives, and complete system life cycles. He has a proven track record of leading end-to-end project and program delivery, ensuring optimal resource utilization while consistently meeting project objectives and organizational goals. Known for his structured approach and strategic thinking, Rahul has effectively led multidisciplinary teams and complex technology programs in global delivery environments. He recently completed the Executive Postgraduate Diploma in Management and Artificial Intelligence from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, strengthening his capabilities in AI, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision-making. This experience deepened his understanding of how emerging technologies such as Generative AI, intelligent automation, and digital transformation frameworks can solve real-world business challenges and create measurable value. Rahul holds globally recognized certifications including PMP, ITIL Foundation, TOGAF, and SAFe Agilist, reflecting his strong foundation in project management, enterprise architecture, and agile delivery practices. He brings extensive experience managing programs built on Microsoft, Java and Mobile technologies. In the healthcare domain, Rahul has successfully led the delivery of patient-centric mobile applications and enterprise hospital information systems, focusing on reliability, usability, and secure digital experiences. His leadership resulted in exceptional client satisfaction scores of 10/10 and 7/7, reflecting strong stakeholder engagement and quality-focused execution. He also served as an Onsite Manager in the United States, building strong client relationships while managing onsite–offshore delivery models. His projects consistently achieved CSAT ratings above 4.5 out of 5, and his contributions have been recognized through multiple Certificates of Excellence. Rahul also contributed as an Appraisal Team Member (ATM) during the CMMI renewal assessment at Persistent Systems Ltd., supporting organizational process maturity and quality initiatives. His domain expertise spans Healthcare, Insurance, Banking & Financial Services, and Manufacturing, with experience in enterprise platforms, ERP systems, and digital transformation programs. Rahul is passionate about leveraging AI and emerging technologies to drive innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable business growth.
AI stack
antigravity
codex
cursor
Work experience
Principal Engineering Manager at Persistent Systems, Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos, Pune City, Maharashtra, India, • Lead end-to-end program and delivery for [client / portfolio], owning scope, schedule, quality, and stakeholder alignment across multiple parallel workstreams. • Drive digital transformation and platform modernization for enterprise clients, translating business goals into technical roadmaps and measurable outcomes. • Served as Appraisal Team Member (ATM) during the organization’s CMMI renewal assessment, supporting process maturity and quality initiatives. • Received mutiple accolades from client for successfully delivering projects meeting business objectives translating into 10/10 and 6/7 CSAT rating from customers.
Account Manager at Persistent Systems Limited, Apr 2019 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos, Pune
Programme Delivery Manager at Nedbank, May 2017 - Jun 2017 · 2 mos, Johannesburg Area, South Africa
Sr. Project Manager at Nihilent Technologies, Jun 2015 - Dec 2018 · 3 yrs 7 mos, Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area
Consultant Project and Program Manager at Renuka Softec, Jun 2014 - May 2015 · 1 yr, Indore
Education
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management and Artificial Intelligence, Indian Institute of Management, Indore
DBM, General Management, Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India
