Vishalkumar Gaikwad
Program Director | Digital Transformation & Global Delivery Leader | Cloud, Enterprise Modernization & AI-Driven Delivery | BFSI, Insurance, Retail, Supply Chain & Enterprise Systems
- Role
- Senior Delivery Manager (Program Director Track) at EPAM Systems
- Location
- Pune Division, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vishalkumar Gaikwad
I am a Strategic Technology & Delivery Leader with over 20 years of global IT experience, specializing in Digital Transformation and Cloud Modernization across various sectors including Banking, Insurance, Retail, Education, and Supply Chain. My expertise lies in driving large-scale digital transformations and cloud migrations, managing portfolios valued at $40–50M+. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams of 30–125+ members, optimizing delivery models, and implementing agile frameworks that consistently exceed business KPIs.As a Cloud & Digital Transformation Expert, I have successfully spearheaded migrations to AWS, Azure, and GCP, re-platformed legacy systems, and deployed Microservices and containerized solutions. I am recognized for my ability to build strong C-suite relationships, drive revenue growth through high-value project deliveries, and execute strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and productivity. My passion for innovation and emerging technologies, particularly in AI-driven delivery, ensures that organizations remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.Key Achievements- Directed strategic portfolios worth $35M–$50M+, leading 100–125+ global resources and improving account profitability through transformation-led value creation- Spearheaded enterprise-scale Cloud Migration & Modernization initiatives, enhancing system resilience and accelerating release cycles- Established robust governance and compliance frameworks, improving delivery predictability and operational continuity for mission-critical systems- Championed Agile-at-Scale adoption and AI-enabled delivery optimization, mentoring senior leaders and driving cost-efficiency improvements.
Experience
Senior Delivery Manager (Program Director Track)
Jan 2022 — Present · Pune, IN
In my current role as Senior Delivery Manager, I direct strategic portfolios valued at $35M–$50M+, leading a global team of 100–125+ resources across multiple delivery centers. I focus on strengthening executive stakeholder relationships and improving account profitability through transformation-led value creation. My responsibilities include spearheading enterprise-scale Cloud Migration and Modernization initiatives, which encompass mainframe-to-cloud transformations, microservices adoption, and DevOps institutionalization. I alsoestablish robust governance, risk, and compliance frameworks to enhance delivery predictability and operational continuity for mission-critical systems.Achievements- Successfully led cloud modernization and application transformation initiatives, resulting in improved release predictability and cost optimization- Enhanced operational continuity through the establishment of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) frameworks- Mentored senior delivery leaders in Agile-at-Scale adoption, driving automation-first practices and cost-efficiency improvements.
Education
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Biotechnology
2004 — 2006
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Master's degree
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Bachelor of Science - BS
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