Karamthulla

About Karamthulla

Results-driven IT Leader with 22+ years of experience in Digital Transformation, Agile Delivery, and Program & Product Management. Proven expertise in Cloud Migration, Solution Architecture, and Portfolio Governance. Adept at translating strategic vision into actionable outcomes, driving operational excellence, and delivering customer-centric solutions across global platforms.Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing operations, and implementing scalable, secure, and forward-looking solutions. Passionate about emerging technologies, strong IT governance, and building high-impact programs that deliver measurable value.CORE COMPETENCIES:• Agile Program & Product Delivery (Scrum, SAFe)• Cloud Transformation (AWS, GCP)• Enterprise Data Migration & Platform Services• PDLC & SDLC Governance• Strategic Roadmap & Portfolio Management• Stakeholder Engagement & Risk Mitigation• Backlog Prioritization & Release Management• Innovation Leadership & Process Optimization Recognitions include:• Senior Member – (Power Engineering & Network Expansion)• Gold Winner – Titan Women in Business (2024, Science & Technology – USA)• Silver Winner – Globee Awards (2024, IT Project Leadership – USA)• Cybersecurity Judge – Business Intelligence Group Awards

Experience

1. Sr Manager

   TransUnion

   Mar 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Solution Train Engineer (STE) & Portfolio Management Facilitation & Alignment• Facilitate major events (Pre-PI, PI Planning, Post-PI) across ARTs and value streams.• Align multiple Agile Release Trains, suppliers, and stakeholders toward a unified solution.• Support cross-team coordination and dependency management. Governance & Strategy• Maintain portfolio vision, strategy, and alignment with enterprise objectives.• Guide prioritization and decision-making through Lean governance and budgeting.• Ensure alignment between portfolio investments and solution execution. Execution & Delivery• Remove impediments that impact multi-ART or solution-level delivery.• Track progress, risks, KPIs, and overall solution execution health.• Ensure continuous integration and high-quality solution delivery. Portfolio Flow & Optimization• Manage the Portfolio Kanban and ensure smooth flow of Epics from concept to implementation.• Optimize workflows across ARTs and value streams for predictability and throughput.• Apply guardrails to maintain financial and operational control. Stakeholder Collaboration• Collaborate with Solution Management, System Architects, RTEs, and Epic Owners.• Ensure alignment on business value, architectural direction, and delivery outcomes.• Communicate progress and risks to senior leaders and portfolio stakeholders. Continuous Improvement & Lean-Agile Culture• Foster Lean-Agile mindset, practices, and continuous improvement across the portfolio and solution train.• Guide organizational maturity in SAFe practices, metrics, and transparency.

Education

• MK University

  Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)