Sai Charan K.

About Sai Charan K.

As a Senior Project Manager currently leading large-scale initiatives for Visa, I specialize in driving end-to-end project delivery across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)—from ideation and planning to deployment and post-release support. With a deep understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Security Operations, Software Development, and Quality Assurance, I bring a unique ability to align technical execution with strategic business goals.My role spans managing cross-functional teams—including SRE, security, engineering, and QA—ensuring seamless collaboration across every SDLC phase. I’ve led initiatives where infrastructure resiliency, application security, automated CI/CD, cloud modernization, and observability were integral to success. Whether it\'s improving incident response, introducing chaos engineering practices, optimizing testing strategies, or ensuring compliance with standards like PCI DSS and GDPR, I drive each project with precision and agility.I thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing scope, quality, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. With a hands-on understanding of DevOps, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), and performance engineering, I bridge technical depth with high-level program leadership. My approach blends execution with empathy—empowering teams, removing roadblocks, and delivering outcomes that matter.Core Specialties:Project & Program Management | SDLC Leadership | Agile & Scrum | SRE & DevOps Practices | Security Governance | QA Strategy | Stakeholder Management | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Cloud Transformation | Risk Management | Compliance & Audit Readiness

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   UST

   Aug 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

Education

• Osmania University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science