Amit Kalekar

About Amit Kalekar

As a Senior Engineering Manager at Persistent Systems, I oversee a portfolio of HiTech-Software customers, including major Hyperscale Organizations and tech companies in the HiTech domain. Leading a team of ~500 headcount, I drive a revenue stream of over $20 million, focusing on data-centric roadmaps and the development of cutting-edge products and platforms.I am a business-oriented tech leader with a proven track record of negotiating and managing large-scale multimillion-dollar ISV deals. My leadership has consistently achieved a 30% year-over-year growth. As a strategic operational leader, I excel in managing annual operating budgets, overseeing margin ownership, and coordinating cross-functional teams, including HR, Recruitment, and Operations. I play a crucial role in building a robust people supply chain, which is instrumental in organizational growth.My expertise extends to nurturing self-starter teams and leaders, with a deep understanding of software architecture and digital technologies. I adeptly govern projects across various domains, including Data, Cloud, Microservices, Mobile, and Advanced Analytics with AI/ML.

Experience

1. Vice President Delivery Head Iars Unit (Bfsi)

   Persistent Systems

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Leading global delivery & execution for Institutional Asset & Retirement Services (IARS) business units and actively working with clients, teams and partners for achieving business outcomes.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  MCM

  1997 — 1999

Skills

• Android
• Mobile Technology
• Sdlc
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Java
• Windows Phone
• Web Services
• Blackberry
• Mobile Devices
• Database Design
• Agile Methodologies
• Enterprise Mobility
• Management
• Ios
• Pre-Sales
• Mobile Applications
• Iphone
• Analytics
• Ios Development
• Software Project Management
• Software Development
• Enterprise Software
• Large Scale Deployments
• Big Data
• Clearcase