Krishna Prakash

About Krishna Prakash

Professional Highlights- Certified SAFe Agilist | Certified Scrum Master (CSM)- Results-driven self-starter with strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities - Proven leadership with focus on team development and empowerment - Experienced in start-up environments, driving strategic planning and scalable growth - Skilled in stakeholder management and fostering cross-functional collaboration - Passionate about business process excellence and operational optimization - Expertise in program and project management across complex enterprise landscapes - Strong background in product management and roadmap envisioning for innovative solutions - Domain expertise in enterprise mobility and location-based services - Proficient in quality assurance, DevOps, and governance frameworks

Experience

1. Vice President

   NatWest Group

   Aug 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Release Train ManagerKey Roles & Responsibilities- Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple customer deliveries across concurrent Agile Release Trains (ARTs), ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines- Drive resource supply and demand planning, ensuring optimal allocation and effective utilization across projects and teams- Coach and mentor Scrum teams, enhancing Agile maturity and promoting continuous improvement within delivery pillar- Serve as the primary escalation point, facilitating conflict resolution & ensuring delivery challenges are addressed proactively- Manage stakeholder engagement across business, technology & operations functions, ensuring transparency & communication consistency at all levels- Monitor & maintain financial accountability, including budget tracking, forecasting for ongoing delivery streams- Oversee supplier and 3rd-party vendor relationships, negotiating delivery scopes, SLAs, and ensuring operational efficiency in alignment with Enterprise standards- Lead cross-functional coordination for end-to-end delivery readiness, risk assessment, and compliance management—especially within regulated banking operations domains- Ensure structured status reporting and governance to executive leadership, steering committees, and delivery sponsors across different organizational tiers- Direct and guide a team of direct & in-direct staff, fostering collaboration, ownership, and performance excellence across diverse delivery teams- Promote a culture of operational excellence, strategic alignment, and value-driven delivery by aligning team objectives with enterprise goals. Core Skills & Strategic Competencies- Release Train Management · Agile Coaching · Program & Portfolio Management· Project & Financial Governance· Stakeholder & Vendor Management · Resource Planning · Risk & Issue Management · Strategic Delivery Leadership· Communication & Reporting

Education

• Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

  B.E., Computer Science

  1998 — 2002

• MVM, Lucknow

  PCMB

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Integration
• Saas
• Business Development
• Test Management
• Testing
• Software Documentation
• Management
• Pre-Sales
• Quality Assurance
• Strategy
• Mobile Applications
• Agile Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Requirements Analysis
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Location Based Services
• Requirements Gathering
• Start-Ups
• Team Management
• Crm
• Program Management
• Mobile Devices
• Enterprise Software
• Team Leadership
• System Deployment
• Vendor Management
• Web Services
• Android
• Mobile Technology
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Requirements
• Deployment
• Tomcat
• Software Development
• Web Applications
• Product Management
• People Skills
• Business Planning
• Scrum