Kartik Kk Kannan

About Kartik Kk Kannan

Visionary IT and Delivery Leader with 20+ years of global experience across Financial Services, Telecom, Energy, Manufacturing, and AI-driven ecosystems, managing portfolios exceeding $400M and teams of 500+ professionals. Proven ability to identify business needs, translate them into scalable technology solutions, and deliver strategic transformation initiatives through data engineering, analytics, cloud, and agile methodologies. Adept in building migration roadmaps, stakeholder negotiations, change management, and delivering measurable improvements in profitability (15%+), operational efficiency (25%+), and IT cost reduction (10%). Recognized for CSAT 7/7, executive communication, and team mentorship.Serving as Program Director in the Data Office at Atos, I drive multi-million-dollar initiatives that align business and technology to fuel enterprise-wide innovation, efficiency, and measurable value.Key Achievements & Business Impact:$400M Revenue Growth: Spearheaded enterprise-wide IT programs that transformed operations and improved customer engagement.$100M Offshore Development Center (ODC): Led the seamless transition of 120+ FTEs from the UK to India, optimizing workforce efficiency.$20M+ Cost Savings: Successfully executed technology refresh projects, driving infrastructure optimization and budget efficiency. Enterprise Automation Success: Implemented Opsware Satellite solutions, reducing server build labor costs and enhancing IT service delivery. Global Banking Transformation: Managed IVR/CTI programs for Citi Bank, ABN Amro, and Standard Chartered, elevating multi-region customer engagement.Core Expertise & Leadership Strengths: Digital Transformation & Enterprise IT Strategy AI, Cloud Migration & Data Governance IT Cost Optimization & Process Automation Multi-Million-Dollar Program & Portfolio Management Global Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Mergers, Acquisitions & IT Infrastructure Integration Delivery and RISK Management Leadership Approach:I thrive in dynamic environments where I can align technology with business objectives, inspire high-performing teams, and drive enterprise-wide transformation. My leadership style is rooted in strategic vision, operational agility, and a commitment to fostering innovation.Let’s Connect:I am open to networking with business leaders, technology innovators, and recruiters looking for a proven IT leader to drive digital acceleration and business growth. Let’s discuss how I can bring value to your organization.

Experience

1. Director

   Atos

   Dec 2021 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Led programs driving $400M revenue growth through IT optimization and improved customer experiences.• Spearheaded the development of the AI-driven OCTOPUS O2C Dashboard, improving financial metrics visibility and providing data-driven insights that led to a 15% improvement in profitability.• Supervised a $10M portfolio, ensuring 100% on-time delivery within budget, contributing to business growth and operational efficiency.• Orchestrated the seamless delivery of complex, strategic programs, orchestrating technology and business process transformations that resulted in a 25% increase in operational efficiency across key business units.• Achieved a 95% stakeholder satisfaction rate by streamlining strategic planning, budgeting, risk mitigation, and engagement.• Optimized IT budgets, realizing a 10% cost reduction, while cultivating a high-performing global IT team through targeted recruitment, skill enhancement programs, and leadership development initiatives.• Partnered with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative IT solutions, increasing business outcomes and operational efficiency by 20%.• Executed change management strategies, ensuring a smooth transition during technology and process transformations, with a 98% employee adoption rate.• Ensured for delivering the highest quality program deliverables, optimizing processes, and ensuring a 99% program success rate in achieving predefined goals.

Education

• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Information Technology

• UBI Business School

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Information Technology

  2011 — 2012