Avinash Khadripathi
Horley,https://www.linkedin.com/in/avinash-khadripathi/
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
London
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
London
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
London
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)
London
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
Brighton
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
Brighton
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
Lincoln
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, NCAssociates of Arts & Sciences - undefined
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCSkills
- 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