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Avinash Khadripathi

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Summary

An experienced Program/Project Manager with over 11 years of expertise in delivering successful projects and driving client engagement in a fast-paced environment. Proven track record in managing cross-functional teams across the full project lifecycle, with excellent communication skills. Proficient in strategic planning, risk assessment and project execution to consistently deliver value-driven outcomes within the project constraints.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Littlepay
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Responsibilities included strategic initiative development, cross-functional leadership of payments-related programs and supporting external partner management.
  • Established new program to integrate payment systems, reducing go-to-market timeline by 25% within first quarter.
  • Coordinated with payment partners to streamline development process, scheduling and navigate regulatory complexities
  • Maintained compliance with PCI-DSS, ISO standards, Scheme framework guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Streamlined automation of EMV logging and data collection, leading to 50% increase in team velocity.
  • Implemented comprehensive monitoring of risks, issues, and dependencies with mitigation plans to overcome roadblocks.
  • Presented program performance reports to C-suite/Executive stakeholders while exercising strong decision-making skills and effectively leading teams.
  • Aligned team performance metrics with company-wide OKRs, leading to effective processes enabling deployments in tier-1 cities and new partnerships.
  • Fostered team morale with effective leadership and mentored individual and professional growth.
  • Spearheaded new initiative for Unattended Online payments, building on successful existing integrations.

Project Manager

Littlepay
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Executed RFP analysis, contract presentation/negotiation & vendor supply management.
  • Presented data and recommended product deployment and improvements to senior leaders.

  • Implemented hybrid framework and governance, increasing productivity () and streamlined workflows across departments.
  • Assembled proficient Project Management team
  • Delivered 20+ high-impact global deployments and strategic pilots ($5M+ budget), boosting operational revenue over 20% (>$750M transaction processing) and expanded market presence.

  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
  • Chaired SteerCo meetings, devised strategic agendas and ensured that critical decisions were escalated, keeping stakeholders informed and project on track.
  • Effectively managed program-level risk assessments and collaborated with leadership to improve programs and processes.
  • Fostered culture of robust and comprehensive documentation.
  • Transformed recurring procedures into playbook-style onboarding projects to transition to business-as-usual operations seamlessly.
  • Leveraged technical expertise to address API, Cryptogram & EMV queries, enhancing project efficiency and client trust.
  • Oversaw Contactless EMV Transit deployments from start to finish, including bid management, bid repository creation, planning, development, seamless deployment and financial management.
  • Delivered various software development projects, including Acquirers/Gateways, Payment Schemes, E-commerce (CNP), EV charging, and multi-Operator capping.

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  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.

  • Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills by analysing project issues and implementing solutions, resulting in 20% increase in project efficiency.
  • Leveraged expertise in conflict resolution to facilitate productive discussions and foster consensus among team members with varying viewpoints.
  • Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining positive work environment throughout project lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Business Analysts, QA, and Executive Leaders to ensure development team meets software release schedules, goals, and objectives with high-quality
  • Oversaw projects from inception through creation of timeline, budget forecast, testing, training, deployment, and transition to operational support including regular presentations for stakeholder engagement.

Project Manager

Condeco
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Managed Azure cloud resource management implementation, data migrations and hardware procurement, handling budgets from 500k to 2M.
  • Led cross-functional teams of 5-8 members to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Improved quality, accelerated project delivery by 40%, and enhanced client visibility by adapting agile methodologies and tools.
  • Collaborated with technical experts and stakeholders to guide requirement analysis, system design and implementation, ensuring adherence to software release schedules, goals, and objectives with high quality.
  • Optimised resource allocation by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting team assignments as needed.
  • Implemented a change management process to adapt to evolving project requirements while minimizing disruptions.
  • Effectively managed risks across multiple projects, ensuring timely identification and implementation of mitigation strategies.
  • Built strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering trust and facilitating collaboration on shared goals.
  • Consistently provided project status reports to customer success managers and product team, offering valuable insights for strategic planning and improving project delivery and departmental processes.

Project Manager

Shieldpay (Contract)
12.2017 - 09.2019
  • Secured additional £250K funding to overhaul and support future development initiatives for Shieldpay's enterprise product
  • Implemented Agile methodologies across cross-functional teams (15+), resulting in 30% faster product development and market entry.
  • Coached team members on Agile principles, enhancing productivity and quality through collaboration.
  • Collaborated with business to align project goals with strategic company initiatives to drive business growth.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives and status updates to the leadership.
  • Boosted OpEx revenue by 15% by facilitating multi-million dollar M&A disbursement using a digital escrow vault.
  • Led a team of 10 to build a regulatory-compliant payment engine and fraud analysis tool with KYC, KYB, PEPs sanctions, and AML capabilities.
  • Enabled multiple partner integrations by delivering REST API resources and partner onboarding guidelines.
  • Delivered a blockchain property transaction with HMLR and R3 Corda, earning recognition and grants, including Modern Law Innovation, The Estas Conveyancing Award, and an Innovate UK Grant in 2019.
  • Successfully migrated infrastructure to a scalable multi-tier AWS architecture, enabling resource scalability and product expansion.

Project Manager

Dotsquares
11.2013 - 08.2019
  • Oversaw 35+ client accounts, providing Project Management and Business Analysis services across various domains such as E-commerce, Fintech, ERP, CRM (Salesforce), Insurance, Business Intelligence, Gaming, Digital and Mobile Applications.
  • Led cross-functional off-shore teams (5 to 20) for multiple projects concurrently, managing Agile and Waterfall software development lifecycles.
  • Secured a Guinness World Record (2017) by directing the creation of the world's largest animated tablet mosaic for Fujitsu under challenging circumstances and tight time limits.
  • Spearheaded internal development projects such as CRM, Project Management tools and Mobile applications, resulting in a 20% reduction in costs and improved efficiency.

  • Executed bid packages, drafted business cases, scope documents, RACI matrices and work breakdown structures while managing RAID and communicating project goals to teams.



  • Established baseline financials, analysed cost & schedule variance, benefit analysis and upselling services as part of project monitoring and control.
  • Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
  • Fostered a culture of knowledge sharing and continual development through hackathons and other collaborative programs.

  • Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimise potential issues during project execution.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.

Software Developer

Edelman
01.2013 - 11.2013
  • Contributed to the development of server-side logic, managing databases and testing APIs to ensure smooth functionality and connectivity between the server and the user interface.
  • Created interactive front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • Collaborated to integrate software solutions for ITO devices, ensuring seamless functionality.

Embedded Software Engineer (Contract)

GCS
11.2012 - 03.2013
  • Developed and prototyped embedded firmware.
  • Tailored solutions to support a range of Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave components and subsystems.
  • Collaborated closely with the hardware team to facilitate the implementation of electronic components and reported directly to the TechnicalDirector and Project Manager.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management

University of Sussex
Charlotte, NC

Associates of Arts & Sciences - undefined

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC

Skills

  • Software Deployment Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Saas Directives
  • Cross-Functional Collaborations
  • JIRA/Salesforces/SmartSheets
  • Process Engineering
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Software Documentation
  • Release Management
  • Integration
  • Timeline Development/Management
  • Root-Cause Analysis
  • Risk Mitigation

Affiliations

SNHU | Currently Enrolled PMP Prep CAPM | PMI Confidential (C) Confidential (C) Confidential (C)

Timeline

Program Manager

Littlepay
01.2022 - 03.2024

Project Manager

Littlepay
01.2020 - 01.2022

Project Manager

Condeco
09.2019 - 04.2020

Project Manager

Shieldpay (Contract)
12.2017 - 09.2019

Project Manager

Dotsquares
11.2013 - 08.2019

Software Developer

Edelman
01.2013 - 11.2013

Embedded Software Engineer (Contract)

GCS
11.2012 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management

University of Sussex

Associates of Arts & Sciences - undefined

Central Piedmont Community College

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