Vikas Kanago

About Vikas Kanago

A results-driven Technical Program Manager focused on driving the test delivery and quality governance for complex product testing programs at Google. Responsible for program stability, risk management, and establishing clear technical alignment across organizational boundaries.In my role, I manage the full program lifecycle, with key responsibilities including:1. & : Defining program scope, setting OKRs, and developing comprehensive test strategies.2: Driving alignment and delivery across diverse teams, including Engineering, Product Management, and QA, to keep complex timelines on track.3: Proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating technical roadblocks and schedule risks that could impact product launch or quality.4. & : Serving as the central communications hub, translating technical complexities into clear status updates for leadership and ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on program goals and priorities.5: Collaborating with Engineering teams to strategize and oversee the roadmap for test automation, infrastructure scaling, and tooling required for continuous delivery.6: Implementing continuous process improvements within the product testing lifecycle to maximize efficiency, accelerate feedback loops, and adapt methodologies to program needs.I’m passionate about fostering strong collaboration and using a data-driven approach to accelerate test delivery without compromising on product quality. Thrilled to be a part of the incredible work happening at Google!

Experience

1. Technical Program Manager

   Google

   Sep 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   As a Technical Program Manager at Google, I lead testing programs and manage end-to-end quality and release readiness for key Google Health products. My focus is on ensuring smooth, reliable, and high-quality launches through strong technical execution and cross-functional collaboration.Key Responsibilities:* Lead testing and release management for major Google Health product launches, driving quality assurance across development, pre-production, and public release phases.* Manage complex technical programs from planning to execution, aligning schedules, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure on-time, high-quality releases.* Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, UX, and QA teams throughout all launch stages to ensure seamless integration and execution.* Drive sprint planning, defect triaging, and quality metrics reviews to maintain release integrity and uphold user experience standards.* Provide transparent communication and program reporting across all cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, accountability, and informed decision-making.* Continuously assess quality signals such as bug trends, automation coverage, and test efficiency to identify strategic improvement opportunities.* Champion continuous improvement in testing practices and release processes to enhance product reliability and overall team productivity.

Education

• Shri Manjunathsehwara Pre-University Collage, Dharwad

  PU, SCIENCE

  2008 — 2010

• NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation)

  Diploma, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2010 — 2013

• SDM English medium school, Dharwad

  High school

  2006 — 2008

• Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

• Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• C
• Test Planning
• Test Case Generation
• Black Box Testing
• C++
• Testing
• Functional Testing
• Embedded Systems
• Quality Assurance
• Api Testing
• Regression Testing
• Mobile Application Testing
• UI Testing
• Test Case Execution
• Api Testing Using Postman
• Manual Testing
• Sql