Purushottam Kumar

About Purushottam Kumar

I’m a hands-on engineering leader/ Strategic Technology Executive passionate about building exceptional software, scalable products, and empowered teams. With deep experience in architecture, global delivery, and IT transformation, I’ve consistently led high-performing engineering teams and driven impactful change across organizations.As a Business-Technology Leader, I stay immersed in the latest innovations—from cloud-native platforms, microservices, and event-driven architectures to Generative AI (GenAI), AI/ML, LLMs, low-code/no-code platforms. I’m also focused on aligning digital transformation with ESG goals, ensuring technology delivers sustainable and ethical impact.I bring a unique blend of:*Modern tech leadership: Java EE, Spring Boot, Node.js, Python, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, GraphQL, REST/gRPC, AI/ML, GenAI, LLMOps, low-code/no-code (Power Platform, Mendix, OutSystems)*DevOps & Platform Engineering: CI/CD, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi), observability, developer experience platforms*Agile delivery excellence: TDD, BDD, software craftsmanship, lean product development*Cloud-native thinking: AWS, Azure, GCP, multi-cloud strategies, serverless, platform engineering*Sustainable innovation: ESG-aligned solutions, green software practices, responsible AI*Talent transformation: competency development, capability building, mentoring future leaders*Technical hiring expertise: building engineering teams from scratch, hiring for excellence and culture fit*Practice leadership: establishing engineering practices, scaling delivery models, driving innovationI’ve architected and delivered complex, platform-independent systems, built software delivery platforms from the ground up, and bridged the gap between business and technology stakeholders. I’m also an avid speaker, sharing insights on technology, leadership, and innovation at national forums and academic institutions.Work Philosophy: Dream big, aim high, and empower teams to realize their full potential. I believe in the continuous pursuit of excellence, pragmatic innovation, and delivering genuine business value through technology and talent.

Experience

1. Associate Director Talent Transformation Technology Partner Competency & Capability Leader

   Capgemini

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Tech Strategy.Competency & Capability Building ExpertStrategic Initiatives Lead, India CapabilitiesDigital transformation.Agile |Cloud|DevOps transformation.Full stack & Cloud Native developer advocacy.API Management|EconomyLow code transformation/OutSystems CoE Technical Delivery Mgmt/Executive Technical leadershipTalent transformation. Technical Program Management.Large program transformation.Driving the competency baselining across the organization.Community Growth SpecialistLow-Code Competence Center LeadStrategic Partnerships · New Business Development ·Practice Management/LeadershipBusiness Transformation engagements Workforce Transformation through up-skilling the workforce for emerging technology trends Hiring the right talent for cutting edge technologies. expertise in Business Transformation/Technology Transformation through adoption of new technology & platforms.Collaborate with clients to understand their business goals and challenges.Formulate comprehensive digital strategies aligned with organizational objectives.Identify opportunities for leveraging digital technologies to improve processes and customer experiences.

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  BE(CSE), Computers

• Indian Institute of Management Kashipur

  Executive Development Programme(EDP) in "Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship"

  2020 — 2021

• Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

  SMP(Senior Management Programme), Business Administration and Management, General(Leadership and General Management Programme)

• K J Somaiya Institute of Management

  Executive Education, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) & GenAI

• K J Somaiya Institute of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, Data Science& Technologies, Digital transformation, General

• Indian School of Business

  Digital Transformations

• Business Think Learning

  CAPSIM® MANAGEMENT SIMULATIONS, INC., USA, Capstone

• Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

  PG-DAC(Adv Computing)