Abhinav Prakash

About Abhinav Prakash

Agile Delivery Leader | AI-Driven Transformation Leader | Enterprise Quality Engineering LeaderStrategic Delivery Manager, Agile Project Management leader and an Enterprise Quality Engineering Leader with 19 years of experience managing end-to-end software development and technology program delivery across Wealth Management, Insurance, Capital Markets and Investment Banking. Highly outcome focused with a self-directed, independent working style and strong interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with Client Directors and senior leadership. Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects to agreed time, quality and delivery commitments with full accountability for scope management, estimation, planning, scheduling and resource utilization across cross-functional teams of Solution Consultants, Developers, Quality Engineers and DevOps engineers. Experienced in confidently taking the initiative in client-focused environments, with excellent time management, organizational and administration skills. Sustained 90%+ CSAT across regulated financial services platform deliveries. Professional Summary:Delivery Manager with 19 years of experience in leading strategic programs and driving Agile transformations within global organizations. Proven ability to manage and mentor large cross-functional teams (100+) across engineering, product, QE, and DevOps. Successfully implemented capacity planning models and financial forecasting to optimize resource utilization and drive cost efficiencies. Instrumental in achieving consistent CSAT scores of 90%+ and NPS scores of 70%+ through effective delivery governance. Championed the adoption of Generative AI tools and AI-enabled automation frameworks, leading to a 40% reduction in manual QE effort. Proficient in Agile/SAFe methodologies, DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. Led vendor management initiatives, optimizing vendor costs by 40% and achieving ~$2M in annual savings. Expertise in establishing AI-enabled delivery governance, resulting in improved predictability and reduced schedule slippages. Experience in managing program financials, budgeting, and P&L responsibilities, while maintaining delivery excellence. CSPO, CSM and SAFe Agilist certified with a strong focus on applying Agile principles to enhance team efficacy & efficiency.

Experience

1. Delivery Manager

   Guardian Life

   Apr 2024 — Present

Education

• Dayalbagh Educational Institute

  Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Testing
• Aim Gain Security Master
• Basic Shell Scripting, Vb Scripting, Unix, Linux, Knowledge of Sdlc & Stlc
• Agile Methodologies
• Unix
• Software Testing, Automation Testing with Qtp, Datawarehouse & Database Testing
• Test Planning
• Manual Testing
• Sdlc
• Team Management
• Etl Testing
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Leadership Trainer
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Sql
• Quality Center
• System Testing
• Etl
• Xml
• Ielts Trainer (Academic & General)
• Certified Scrum Master
• Pl/Sql
• Knowledge of White Box and Black Box Testing
• Scrum Trainer
• Software Project Management