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Kiiran Namdeo Patil

Technology Leader & Program Manager

A business-aligned, people-centric Technology Leader with 20+ years of global experience delivering complex, high-impact programs. Currently serving as Deputy General Manager (DGM) at VFS Global and Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for IT for all Schengen Government Clients. Expert in Program Management, Delivery Management, P&L & Business Growth, Account Ownership, Consulting & Pre-Sales, Global Scale & Multi-Geography Teams, Technology to Business Value Linkage, Industry Alignment, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Cloud Architecture, Microservices, DevOps, Agile/Scrum, PMP, and Digital Transformation across Visa Services, Retail CPG, e-Commerce, Payments, Transport, and BFSI sectors.

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Who Am I?

A leadership-focused innovator who builds high-performing teams and delivers impact at scale

Technology Leader & Strategic Innovator

I am Kiiran Namdeo Patil, a business-aligned, people-centric Technology Leader with over two decades of global experience delivering complex, high-impact programs across industries such as GenAI, AI/ML, LLM, Cloud Computing, Microservices Architecture, Payment Systems, IoT, Smart Cities, Visa Services, and BFSI. Currently serving as Deputy General Manager (DGM) at VFS Global Pvt Ltd, where I serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for IT for all Schengen Government Clients, managing technology operations and service delivery for European Union member countries.

Specializing in AI-led transformation, digital innovation, and delivery acceleration, I drive business value through strategic AI leadership, enterprise AI adoption, and organizational transformation. My approach combines technical understanding with strong leadership skills in AI Strategy & Governance, Program Management, Delivery Management, P&L & Business Growth, Account Ownership, Consulting & Pre-Sales, Global Scale & Multi-Geography Teams, Technology to Business Value Linkage, Industry Alignment, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership, Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Microservices, DevOps, and Agile/Scrum—enabling organizations to convert business challenges into scalable, AI-driven solutions.

Throughout my career, I have led cross-functional teams of 200+ engineers, managed multi-million-dollar programs across 8+ countries, architected cloud-native solutions, implemented GenAI products, and delivered Retail CPG and e-Commerce platforms (Rokad.in, Bookonspot) at Trimax Ebix. I champion a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and measurable impact across Visa Services, Retail CPG, e-Commerce, Payments, Transport, and BFSI sectors.

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AI & Digital Transformation Leader

Strategic expertise in GenAI adoption, AI strategy formulation, leading enterprise AI transformation programs, and building AI-enabled organizations. Focus on business value, ROI, stakeholder alignment, AI governance, and responsible AI implementation. Expert in leading cross-functional AI teams and driving organizational change.

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Cloud & DevOps Architect

Expert in AWS, Azure, GCP cloud platforms, Microservices architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and cloud-native solutions

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Global Experience & Schengen IT SPOC

Worked across USA, Greece, UK, Dubai, Kuwait, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand. Currently Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for IT for all Schengen Government Clients at VFS Global, managing technology operations for European Union member countries

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Full-Stack Technical Leader

Python, Java, JavaScript, React, Node.js, .NET, PHP, Android, iOS, REST APIs, GraphQL, Database Design (SQL, NoSQL), Payment Gateways, IoT Solutions

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Kiiran Namdeo Patil - Technology Leader, GenAI Expert, Program Manager, Delivery Head, Mumbai India

20+ Years Experience

Core Expertise

My Expertise

Technology Management

Expert in leading and aligning multi-disciplinary tech teams, driving scalable solutions across platforms including AI, IoT, and legacy systems.

Project Management

Proficient in Agile, Scrum, and PMP methodologies, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery of complex initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

Skilled in engaging stakeholders across global geographies to align expectations and achieve consensus-driven outcomes.

Business Development

Accomplished in identifying growth opportunities and building strategic partnerships to drive business success.

Delivery Management

Led large-scale deliveries for complex solutions in payments, transport, and government sectors, with a focus on SLAs and KPIs.

Vendor Management

Experienced in vendor evaluation, onboarding, and SLA governance across multiple product and solution lines.

P&L & Business Growth

Proven track record in P&L management, account ownership, and driving business growth through strategic technology initiatives and revenue optimization.

Consulting & Pre-Sales

Strong consulting mindset with active pre-sales involvement, solution architecture, client engagement, and technical proposal development.

Global Scale & Multi-Geography

Expert in managing distributed teams across multiple geographies, handling time zone complexities, cultural diversity, and global delivery models.

Technology to Business Value

Strong focus on linking technology initiatives to business outcomes, ROI measurement, innovation frameworks, and value-driven solution delivery.

Industry Alignment & Domain Expertise

Deep domain relevance across Visa Services, Payments, Transport, BFSI, and Government sectors with industry-specific solution expertise.

Career Journey

Professional Experience

Scan title, scope, and outcomes first. Open a role only if you need programs, metrics detail, or accountabilities.

Mar 2023 - Current

Deputy General Manager (DGM) – Technology & Delivery

VFS Global Pvt Ltd.

IT SPOC | Schengen Government Clients

Accountable for technology strategy, digital transformation, and program delivery across VFS Global's Schengen visa operations. Designated IT counterpart for Schengen government clients, leading a 100+ member engineering organization with ownership of roadmap, SLAs, vendors, and on-time delivery.

100+Engineers led

99.9%Platform uptime

70%Less manual work

60%Faster processing

Program Management Delivery Leadership Stakeholder Management Government Clients PMP GDPR Compliance

Selected Programs & Outcomes:

Visa Application Management System (VAMS)

Directed modernization of the core visa application platform to a cloud-native microservices architecture. Introduced real-time application tracking, document verification workflows, and automated status updates for government and applicant stakeholders. Environment: AWS, Java Spring Boot, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, Redis, API Gateway.

Schengen Biometric Data Management

Owned architecture and delivery of a secure biometric capture and management platform for Schengen visa processing. Established encryption, controlled transmission to government systems, and GDPR-aligned data handling. Environment: Secure cloud infrastructure, encryption APIs, biometric SDKs, compliance controls.

Government Portal Integration Platform

Delivered a unified integration layer connecting VFS systems with multiple Schengen government portals via REST, SOAP, and real-time synchronization. Scaled to millions of API calls per day at 99.9% uptime. Environment: API Gateway, microservices, Kafka, database replication.

Document Digitization & OCR

Led vendor selection and rollout of automated document verification, classification, and data extraction. Reduced manual processing effort by 70% and improved throughput in visa operations. Environment: Python, OCR APIs, document management, cloud storage.

Appointment Scheduling & Queue Management

Delivered a high-availability booking and queue platform with real-time slots, SMS/email notifications, and peak-season capacity for visa operations. Environment: React, Node.js, Redis, messaging, Twilio, email services.

Payment Gateway Integration & Reconciliation

Integrated multiple payment methods for visa fee collection and introduced automated reconciliation with real-time operational reporting. Environment: Payment gateway APIs, PostgreSQL, reconciliation engine, reporting dashboards.

Customer Communication Platform

Launched a multi-channel notification platform (SMS, email, WhatsApp, push) for visa status updates and applicant engagement. Environment: Message queues, Twilio, SendGrid, WhatsApp Business API.

Analytics & Business Intelligence

Sponsored an enterprise analytics program with real-time dashboards and visa-processing insights for leadership and operations. Owned BI tool selection, data-pipeline design, and stakeholder reporting cadence. Environment: Data warehouse, ETL, Tableau/Power BI.

Security, Identity & Compliance Framework

Implemented SSO, MFA, role-based access, audit logging, and GDPR controls to meet government security and data-protection standards. Environment: Identity management, security APIs, compliance monitoring, audit systems.

Mobile Experience (iOS & Android)

Directed delivery of applicant-facing mobile apps for visa tracking, document upload, and appointment management. Environment: React Native, native APIs, cloud backend, push notifications.

SAP S/4HANA & SAP HANA Transformation

Led enterprise SAP HANA / S/4HANA implementation for visa processing and data management. Owned migration strategy, application modernization, performance optimization, and hypercare, with zero business disruption. Improved processing speed by 60% and strengthened security and compliance posture. Environment: SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, migration tooling, cloud infrastructure.

Leadership Accountabilities:

Client Leadership (SPOC): Primary IT counterpart for Schengen government clients; own communications, escalations, and service delivery against agreed SLAs
Stakeholder & Governance: Partner with government IT teams and internal executives; run program governance, compliance reviews, and Schengen visa / data-protection requirements
Technology Strategy: Define and execute the technology roadmap aligned to business objectives and government mandates
People Leadership: Lead and develop a 100+ member cross-functional organization across engineering, QA, DevOps, and support
Program & Delivery Management: Own portfolio delivery for concurrent enterprise programs covering scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk (PMP / Agile)
Cloud & Operations: Oversee AWS/Azure operations with accountability for scalability, security, reliability, and cost optimization
Engineering Excellence: Sponsor CI/CD, automated testing, and release governance to improve quality and time-to-delivery
Risk, Security & Compliance: Ensure GDPR, information security, and government security standards across systems, vendors, and operations
Vendor & Partner Management: Select, govern, and hold technology vendors and integration partners to commercial and delivery outcomes
Service Continuity: Lead major-incident and problem management to protect uptime of citizen-facing visa services

Digital Transformation SLA Governance Vendor Management Cloud Architecture SAP S/4HANA Agile/Scrum AWS/Azure DevOps

Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

Associate Director - Delivery

Aurionpro Solutions Ltd.

Program Delivery | Payments & State Transport

Owned delivery for enterprise payment and transport programs, leading 200+ engineers across cloud, microservices, and full-stack teams. Flagship program: Haryana Road Transport, including India's first NCMC card implementation for a state transport undertaking.

200+Engineers led

1stState NCMC card

StatewidePublic program enablement

Program Management Delivery Leadership NCMC State Transport Agile

Selected Programs & Outcomes:

Haryana Road Transport Program

Led end-to-end program delivery for Haryana Road Transport digital modernization, covering fare collection, operations platforms, and citizen-facing transit services. Owned scope, schedule, stakeholders (state transport leadership), vendor partners, and go-live readiness for a statewide public-transport rollout.

First NCMC Card for State Transport

Directed implementation of the first National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) for a state transport undertaking. Enabled state-level public programs—concessions, citizen schemes, and transit benefits—to be provisioned and consumed on the card, creating an interoperable statewide instrument aligned to NPCI NCMC standards. Environment: NCMC / RuPay contactless, NPCI, payment switch, cloud microservices, Java/Node.js, mobile and device integrations.

Enterprise Payment & Transport Platforms

Delivered cloud-native payment and transport solutions with microservices architecture, CI/CD, and Agile/Scrum execution. Established quality gates and release governance across Python, Java, and Node.js engineering streams.

Leadership Accountabilities:

Program Delivery: Own on-time, on-budget delivery of concurrent enterprise and government transport programs, including Haryana Road Transport and NCMC enablement
People Leadership: Lead a 200+ member cross-functional delivery organization spanning engineering, QA, DevOps, and support
Government & Stakeholder Management: Partner with state transport leadership, NPCI ecosystem partners, and internal executives on scope, SLAs, and go-live decisions
NCMC & Payments Enablement: Accountable for first-of-kind NCMC rollout for state transport and for enabling state public programs on the card
Architecture & Engineering: Sponsor cloud-native microservices, CI/CD, and quality standards across Python, Java, and Node.js teams
Risk & Go-Live Governance: Own cutover, operational readiness, and issue management for citizen-facing transit and payments services

Haryana Road Transport NPCI Microservices Cloud Java Python Stakeholder Management

May 2017 - Jul 2021

Product and Software Head

Trimax IT Infrastructure & Services Ltd (Acquired by EbixCash Pvt Ltd.)

Retail CPG & e-Commerce

Led product and software for digital commerce platforms serving B2C and B2B markets, including Rokad.in and Bookonspot. Owned product roadmaps, engineering delivery, and payment/mobile platforms at scale.

2M+Daily GMV

2,500+Franchises

99.9%Booking uptime

Retail CPG e-Commerce Rokad.in Bookonspot Product Leadership

Key e-Commerce & Retail CPG Projects:

Rokad.in — Commerce & Aggregator

Led development of Rokad.in, a comprehensive e-Commerce and digital aggregator platform serving Retail CPG sector. Built cloud-native microservices architecture handling 2 Million+ daily GMV, serving 2500+ franchises across Maharashtra. Platform offers multiple citizen-centric services through Business Correspondent (BC) Agents network called "Rokad Sathi" located at urban, semi-urban and rural landscapes. Features include product catalog management, inventory management, order processing, payment gateway integration (NPCI, UPI), delivery tracking, and franchise management. Tech Stack: Microservices Architecture, Cloud-hosted (AWS/Azure), React.js Frontend, Node.js Backend, PostgreSQL Database, Redis Caching, Payment Gateway Integration, Mobile Apps (React Native).

Bookonspot — Reservation Platform

Architected and delivered Bookonspot, an e-Commerce booking and reservation platform for retail and service sectors. Platform enables real-time booking, inventory management, payment processing, and customer relationship management. Integrated with multiple payment gateways, SMS/Email notification systems, and analytics dashboards. Handles high-volume transactions with 99.9% uptime. Tech Stack: Cloud-native Architecture, React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Payment Gateway APIs, Notification Services.

Retail CPG — Inventory & Distribution

Developed comprehensive Retail CPG solutions including supply chain management, inventory optimization, vendor management, and distribution network systems. Implemented real-time inventory tracking, automated reordering, demand forecasting, and multi-channel distribution management. Tech Stack: Microservices, Cloud Platform, Real-time Data Processing, Analytics & BI Tools.

Additional scope: Transport and payment solutions, IoT, Android/iOS apps, cloud-hosted ITMS, and payment integrations (NPCI, UPI, NCMC). Managed full-stack teams (Java, PHP, .NET, React, Node.js) and product roadmaps for Retail CPG and e-Commerce verticals.

Microservices Cloud Payment Gateway Mobile Apps IoT Full-Stack

NETERSON, Cox & Kings, SAP delivery, L&T Infotech, and TCG.

Jun 2015 - Mar 2017

AGM - Global Delivery

NETERSON Technologies

Managed global delivery operations across multiple geographies.

Aug 2012 - Jun 2015

Sr. Manager - Global Delivery

Cox and Kings Global Services

Led delivery teams for travel and tourism solutions.

Jan 2008 - Jun 2012

SAP Delivery Manager / SAP Delivery Partner

Leading IT Services Organization

SAP Delivery & Program Management

Led SAP programs across Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and AMS engagements. Combined SAP delivery leadership with CxO engagement, governance, and profitable account management.

150+SAP consultants

40%+Account growth

20+PMs mentored

SAP Delivery Program Governance CxO Engagement PMP

Key SAP Delivery Achievements:

Enterprise SAP Transformation Programs

Led multiple large-scale SAP implementation and transformation programs, overseeing complete project lifecycle including design, build, test, deployment, and post-go-live support phases. Managed cross-functional teams of 150+ SAP consultants, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Successfully delivered programs with Fixed Price milestone payment structures, maintaining healthy profitability margins across all accounts.

Program Governance & Customer Engagement

Established effective program governance frameworks for each client account, including weekly status reporting, monthly steering committee meetings, and quarterly business reviews. Led executive-level discussions with CxO stakeholders, presenting program health, risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations. Managed escalations proactively, ensuring transparent communication and timely resolution of critical issues.

Business Development & Account Growth

Contributed significantly to SAP Business Group growth by identifying and developing new business opportunities within existing accounts. Engaged with CxO levels to understand strategic priorities, proposed innovative SAP solutions, and expanded service portfolios. Successfully converted project engagements into long-term managed services contracts, increasing account value by 40%+ across multiple clients.

Delivery Excellence & Quality Management

Implemented and enforced internal quality processes and Delivery Excellence frameworks across all SAP projects. Established standardized project management methodologies, quality gates, and governance checkpoints. Conducted regular internal governance meetings, ensuring project managers delivered consistent, high-quality outcomes. Mentored and developed 20+ Project Managers, building a strong delivery leadership pipeline.

Profitability & Margin Management

Maintained healthy profitability across all SAP accounts by closely monitoring sold versus delivered margins. Implemented cost optimization strategies, resource utilization improvements, and scope management practices. Achieved consistent margin targets while ensuring customer satisfaction and service quality. Managed Time & Materials and Staffing engagements with focus on optimal resource allocation and billing efficiency.

Core Responsibilities:

Project Oversight: End-to-end oversight of SAP projects from initiation through post-go-live support, ensuring successful delivery across design, build, test, and deployment phases
Customer Relationship Management: Primary point of contact for customer support, leading program-level discussions and monthly steering committee meetings with senior stakeholders
Service Quality Assurance: Ensured service quality, availability, and operational capability across all SAP engagements, maintaining high customer satisfaction scores
Program Governance: Established and maintained effective program governance frameworks for each account, including status reporting, risk management, and escalation processes
Business Development: Developed new business opportunities with existing clients, contributed to SAP Business Group growth, and engaged with CxO levels for strategic discussions
Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked closely with internal teams, external partners, customers, and project managers to ensure seamless delivery and alignment
Escalation Management: Managed escalations proactively, ensuring transparent communication and timely resolution of critical issues
Reporting & Governance: Ensured weekly status reports from Project Managers to clients and conducted regular internal governance meetings
Delivery Excellence: Adhered to and enforced internal quality processes and Delivery Excellence standards across all projects
Profitability Management: Maintained healthy profitability of every account by monitoring sold versus delivered margins and optimizing resource utilization
Team Development: Mentored Project Managers, building delivery leadership capabilities and ensuring consistent project execution excellence

SAP Delivery Management SAP Program Management SAP AMS Fixed Price Projects Time & Materials Staffing Program Governance CxO Engagement Business Development Delivery Excellence Profitability Management PMP

Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

Project Lead/Manager

L&T Infotech

Managed projects for scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and resources. Managed web development projects (Java, .NET), implemented HRMS solutions globally, and ensured PMP/Agile methodologies. Delivered enterprise solutions with focus on quality, timelines, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Java .NET PMP Agile

Nov 2005 - Jun 2007

Software Engineer

TCG Software Services

Designed and implemented new functionality and enhancements for software products.

Mar 2023 - Current

Deputy General Manager (DGM) – Technology & Delivery

VFS Global Pvt Ltd.

IT SPOC | Schengen Government Clients

Accountable for technology strategy, program delivery, and a 100+ member engineering organization as the designated IT counterpart for Schengen government clients.

100+Engineers led

99.9%Uptime

70%Less manual work

60%Faster processing

Program Management Delivery Leadership Government Clients PMP

Selected Programs & Outcomes:

Visa Application Management System (VAMS)

Directed cloud-native modernization of the core visa platform, introducing real-time tracking and automated status updates for government and applicant stakeholders.

Schengen Biometric Data Management

Owned delivery of a secure biometric platform with encryption, controlled government transmission, and GDPR-aligned data handling.

Government Portal Integration Platform

Delivered a unified integration layer across Schengen government portals, scaled to millions of API calls per day at 99.9% uptime.

Document Digitization & OCR

Led vendor selection and rollout of automated document processing, reducing manual effort by 70%.

Payment Gateway Integration & Reconciliation

Integrated visa-fee collection across multiple payment methods with automated reconciliation and operational reporting.

Analytics & Business Intelligence

Sponsored enterprise analytics with real-time dashboards and a defined reporting cadence for leadership and operations.

SAP S/4HANA & SAP HANA Transformation

Led enterprise SAP HANA / S/4HANA implementation for visa processing, including migration and hypercare, with a 60% improvement in processing speed.

Leadership Accountabilities:

Client Leadership (SPOC): Primary IT counterpart for Schengen government clients; own SLAs and escalations
Technology Strategy: Define and execute the technology roadmap against business and government mandates
People Leadership: Lead a 100+ member cross-functional technology organization
Program & Delivery Management: Own on-time, on-budget delivery of concurrent enterprise programs
Cloud & Operations: Oversee AWS/Azure operations, reliability, and cost
Risk, Security & Compliance: Ensure GDPR, information security, and government standards

Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

Associate Director - Delivery

Aurionpro Solutions Ltd.

Program Delivery | Payments & State Transport

Owned delivery for enterprise payment and transport programs, leading 200+ engineers. Flagship: Haryana Road Transport and the first NCMC card for a state transport undertaking.

200+Engineers led

1stState NCMC card

StatewidePublic programs on card

Program Management NCMC State Transport Agile

Jan 2008 - Jun 2012

SAP Delivery Manager / SAP Delivery Partner

Leading IT Services Organization

SAP Delivery & Program Management

Led SAP programs across Fixed Price, T&M, and AMS. CxO engagement, governance, and profitable account management.

150+SAP consultants

40%+Account growth

20+PMs mentored

SAP Delivery Program Governance CxO Engagement PMP

Key Achievements:

Enterprise SAP Transformation Programs

Led large-scale SAP implementations, managing 150+ SAP consultants across design, build, test, and post-go-live phases. Successfully delivered Fixed Price milestone projects maintaining healthy profitability margins.

Program Governance & CxO Engagement

Led monthly steering committee meetings, managed escalations, and engaged with CxO levels for strategic discussions. Established effective program governance frameworks.

Business Development & Account Growth

Contributed to SAP Business Group growth by developing new business opportunities. Increased account value by 40%+ by converting projects into long-term managed services contracts.

Core Responsibilities:

Project Oversight: End-to-end oversight of SAP projects from design through post-go-live support
Customer Engagement: Led program-level discussions and monthly steering committee meetings
Service Quality: Ensured service quality, availability, and operational capability
Program Governance: Established effective governance frameworks for each account
Business Development: Developed new business opportunities and engaged with CxO levels
Profitability Management: Maintained healthy account profitability monitoring sold versus delivered margins
Team Development: Mentored 20+ Project Managers, building delivery leadership capabilities

May 2017 - Jul 2021

Product and Software Head

Trimax IT Infrastructure & Services Ltd (Ebix)

Retail CPG & e-Commerce

Led product and software for Rokad.in and Bookonspot. Owned product roadmaps, engineering delivery, and payment/mobile platforms at scale.

2M+Daily GMV

2,500+Franchises

99.9%Uptime

Retail CPG e-Commerce Rokad.in Bookonspot Product Leadership

NETERSON, Cox & Kings, L&T Infotech, and TCG.

Jun 2015 - Mar 2017

AGM - Global Delivery

NETERSON Technologies

Managed global delivery operations across multiple geographies.

Aug 2012 - Jun 2015

Sr. Manager - Global Delivery

Cox and Kings Global Services

Led delivery teams for travel and tourism solutions.

2009 - Aug 2012

SAP Delivery Manager / SAP Delivery Partner

L&T Infotech

Led SAP Delivery initiatives and managed SAP projects across multiple enterprise clients. Delivered SAP solutions with focus on quality, timelines, and stakeholder satisfaction. Led SAP Enterprise Portal implementation in USA, managed end-to-end SAP project delivery, and ensured adherence to PMP/Agile methodologies.

SAP Delivery Management SAP Delivery Partner SAP SAP Enterprise Portal PMP Agile

Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

Project Lead/Manager

L&T Infotech

Managed projects for scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and resources. Managed web development projects (Java, .NET), implemented HRMS solutions globally, and ensured PMP/Agile methodologies.

Java .NET PMP Agile

Nov 2005 - Jun 2007

Software Engineer

TCG Software Services

Designed and implemented new functionality and enhancements for software products.

Technical & Leadership

Skills & Competencies

AI/ML & Digital Transformation Leadership

AI Strategy & Business Leadership

AI Vision & Roadmap: Defining enterprise AI strategy, building AI transformation roadmaps, aligning AI initiatives with business objectives
AI Business Case Development: ROI analysis, cost-benefit evaluation, business value proposition for AI investments
AI Program Leadership: Leading cross-functional AI teams, managing AI portfolios, driving AI transformation programs
Stakeholder Alignment: Executive communication, C-suite engagement, board-level AI strategy presentations
AI Governance & Risk Management: AI ethics frameworks, compliance (GDPR, regulatory), risk assessment, responsible AI practices
Change Management & AI Adoption: Organizational transformation, cultural change, training strategies, AI literacy programs

AI Operations & Delivery Leadership

AI Initiative Management: Leading AI projects from concept to production, vendor evaluation and selection, POC to production journey
AI Team Leadership: Building and leading AI/ML teams, talent acquisition, skill development, cross-functional collaboration
AI Solution Architecture: Enterprise AI architecture decisions, technology stack selection, platform strategy
AI Performance & Metrics: Defining success metrics, measuring AI impact on business outcomes, optimization strategies
Data Strategy Leadership: Data governance frameworks, data quality initiatives, data architecture decisions
AI Innovation & Research: Emerging AI trends evaluation, competitive intelligence, innovation pipeline management

Cloud Architecture & DevOps

Cloud Platforms

AWS: EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, IAM, VPC
Azure: Azure Functions, App Service, AKS, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, Key Vault
GCP: Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, GKE, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Build
Multi-cloud: Hybrid cloud strategies, cloud migration, cost optimization

DevOps & Infrastructure

Containerization: Docker, Docker Compose, container orchestration
Kubernetes: K8s clusters, Helm charts, service mesh (Istio), ingress controllers
CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps
IaC: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Pulumi
Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog, New Relic
Version Control: Git, GitFlow, branching strategies, code review

Microservices & Architecture

Architecture Patterns: Microservices, Event-driven, Serverless, API Gateway
Message Queues: RabbitMQ, Kafka, AWS SQS, Azure Service Bus
Service Mesh: Istio, Linkerd, service discovery, load balancing
API Design: REST APIs, GraphQL, gRPC, OpenAPI/Swagger
Database: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch

Programming Languages & Frameworks

Backend Development

Python: Django, Flask, FastAPI, asyncio, pandas, numpy
Java: Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, J2EE
Node.js: Express.js, Nest.js, TypeScript, async programming
.NET: ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework
PHP: Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter

Frontend Development

JavaScript: ES6+, TypeScript, modern JS features
React: React Hooks, Redux, Next.js, React Native
Vue.js: Vue 3, Vuex, Nuxt.js
Angular: Angular 2+, RxJS, Angular Material
Mobile: React Native, Flutter, Android (Java/Kotlin), iOS (Swift)

Databases & Data Management

SQL Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle
NoSQL: MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, CouchDB
In-Memory: Redis, Memcached, caching strategies
Search: Elasticsearch, Solr, full-text search
Data Warehousing: BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake

Industry depth

Domain Expertise & Specializations

The industries where I have owned delivery, compliance, and business outcomes — not adjacent exposure, operating depth.

01 FinTech

Payment Systems & FinTech

National payment rails, card schemes, and regulated processing — from issuance to reconciliation.

NPCI / UPI NCMC & contactless Payment gateways Micro ATM / AEPS BBPS Wallets & PPI Reconciliation PCI-DSS

02 Mobility

Transport & Smart City

Statewide public transport platforms, fare collection, and connected fleet operations.

ITMS Automatic fare collection ETIM NCMC for state transport Vehicle tracking / IoT Fleet management Public information systems

03 Enterprise

Enterprise Solutions & SAP Delivery

10+ years of SAP program ownership across Fixed Price, T&M, AMS, and CxO-level account growth — plus visa, travel, and document platforms.

SAP delivery management SAP AMS Program governance CxO engagement Fixed Price & T&M Design–build–deploy–hypercare HRMS / ERP Visa facilitation Travel / GDS Document OCR Enterprise e-commerce

04 Commerce

Retail CPG & e-Commerce

Product and platform leadership for digital commerce at franchise scale — Rokad.in, Bookonspot, and CPG supply-chain systems.

Rokad.in Bookonspot Digital aggregator CPG supply chain Inventory & order processing Marketplace Retail payments Franchise management Catalog & pricing

Core Leadership Skills

Business Solutions 95%

Mentoring & Coaching 95%

Innovation & Adaptability 95%

Achieving Results 95%

Customer Focus 95%

Business Analytics 90%

Problem Solving 95%

P&L & Business Growth 95%

Consulting & Pre-Sales 95%

Global Scale & Multi-Geography 95%

Technology to Business Value 95%

Industry Alignment & Domain Expertise 95%

Certifications & Education

🎓

Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner

May 2020

🐍

Bootcamp Python

Dec 2019

⛓️

Certified Blockchain Expert

Mar 2019

📋

Scrum Fundamental Certified

Mar 2019

📊

PMP - from PMI

Dec 2011

✓

Six Sigma Green Belt

2009

Work Portfolio

Notable Projects & Achievements

Integrated Transport Management

Maharashtra State Road Transport

Tech Stack: Cloud-hosted ITMS, Android ETIM Devices, Java Backend, React.js Web Portal, PostgreSQL Database, Real-time GSM/GPRS Communication, Payment Terminal Integration (POS), Mobile Apps (Android/iOS), REST APIs.

MSRTC was the first to plan India's first state-wide Electronic Ticket Issuing Machine (ETIM) and Online Reservation System (ORS), Mobile Application and Smart Card system. Scalable cloud architecture handling 6.0 Million+ daily passengers across all ticketing solutions. Real-time synchronization, offline capability, and comprehensive MIS reporting.

Cloud Android Java React Real-time

Integrated Transport Management

Uttar Pradesh State Transport

UPSRTC has implemented complete Integrated Transport management system including ETIM, ORS, PORS, smart card, Vehicle tracing system, Public information system, Passenger announcement system and Bus In/Out system. Solution is serving 1.5 Millions daily passengers.

City Transport Management

BMTC

BMTC has implemented Integrated Transport management system including ETIM, Smart card, Vehicle tracing system, Public information system. Solution is serving 2.5 Millions daily passengers throughout all ticketing solutions.

Integrated Transport Management

Rajasthan State Transport

RSRTC has integrated different softwares which is being used at different levels. Implemented first in India state level Android ticketing system with POS capable of Payment terminal. Solution is serving 1.0 Millions daily passengers.

Retail CPG & e-Commerce

Rokad.in - Digital Commerce & Aggregator Platform

Domain: Retail CPG & e-Commerce | Company: Trimax IT Infrastructure & Services Ltd (Ebix)

Tech Stack: Microservices Architecture, Cloud-hosted (AWS/Azure), React.js Frontend, Node.js Backend, PostgreSQL Database, Redis Caching, Payment Gateway Integration (NPCI, UPI), Mobile Apps (React Native).

ROKAD is a comprehensive Retail CPG and e-Commerce digital aggregator platform that offers multiple citizen-centric services through a network of Business Correspondent (BC) Agents called "Rokad Sathi" located at urban, semi-urban and rural landscape of Maharashtra. Built with cloud-native architecture, handling 2 Million+ daily GMV, serving 2500+ franchises. Platform includes product catalog management, inventory management, order processing, payment gateway integration, delivery tracking, and franchise management. Target of deploying 30,000+ Rokad Sathi in Maharashtra with national expansion plans.

Retail CPG e-Commerce Microservices Cloud React Node.js Payment Gateway Trimax Ebix

e-Commerce

Bookonspot - E-Commerce Booking & Reservation Platform

Domain: e-Commerce | Company: Trimax IT Infrastructure & Services Ltd (Ebix)

Tech Stack: Cloud-native Architecture, React.js Frontend, Node.js Backend, PostgreSQL Database, Redis Caching, Payment Gateway APIs, SMS/Email Notification Services, Analytics Dashboards.

Bookonspot is an e-Commerce booking and reservation platform for retail and service sectors. Platform enables real-time booking, inventory management, payment processing, and customer relationship management. Integrated with multiple payment gateways, SMS/Email notification systems, and analytics dashboards. Handles high-volume transactions with 99.9% uptime. Features include multi-vendor support, booking management, payment integration, and comprehensive reporting.

e-Commerce Booking Platform Cloud React Node.js Payment Gateway Trimax Ebix

Telematics IoT

Vehicle Tracking System - Travel Pulse

Tech Stack: IoT Hardware Integration, Android/iOS Mobile Apps (React Native), Real-time GPS Tracking, Cloud Platform (AWS IoT Core), MQTT Protocol, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Redis, Google Maps API, WebSocket for real-time updates.

A comprehensive IoT-based fleet management solution with hardware-software integration. Features include Live Maps, Route Replay, Headway detection, Remote Immobilization, Driver Analytics, Trip Planning, Geo-fencing, Real-time Alerts, and comprehensive reporting dashboards. Scalable cloud architecture supporting thousands of vehicles.

IoT Mobile Apps Real-time Cloud GPS Tracking

Power of Digitisation

CKGS's Digitisation solution

Tech Stack: Advanced OCR (Tesseract, Google Vision API), AI/ML for Document Classification, Python Backend, Cloud Storage (AWS S3), Document Management System, Search Engine (Elasticsearch), Workflow Automation.

e-Visa Digitization Platform - Converting historical data and physical applications into searchable digital databases. Advanced OCR technology with intelligent image processing, AI-powered document classification, smart error detection, and automated workflow. Handles millions of documents with high accuracy, enabling seamless digital transformation for governments and businesses.

OCR AI/ML Python Cloud Document Processing

HRMS

Complete Human Resource Management Solutions

Tech Stack: Java Spring Boot, React.js Frontend, PostgreSQL Database, Microservices Architecture, REST APIs, SSO Integration, Cloud Deployment, Mobile Apps.

HR Align - Comprehensive HRMS solution enabling companies to unleash human capital potential. Features include Payroll Management, Attendance Tracking, Performance Management, Recruitment, Learning Management, and Analytics. Seamlessly integrates all aspects of Organizational and Human Capital Management (HCM) with cloud-native architecture supporting global deployments.

Java Spring Boot React Microservices HRMS

Frequently Asked

Common Questions

Quick answers to frequently asked questions

Who is Kiiran Namdeo Patil?

Kiiran Namdeo Patil is a Technology Leader with 20+ years of experience in Program Management, Delivery Management, and Technology Leadership. Currently serving as Deputy General Manager (DGM) at VFS Global Pvt Ltd and Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for IT for all Schengen Government Clients.

What are Kiiran Patil's key skills?

Key skills include Program Management, Delivery Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), Microservices, DevOps, Agile/Scrum, PMP Certification, Vendor Management, Risk Management, and modern AI developer tools (Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot).

What is Kiiran Patil's current role?

Kiiran Patil is currently Deputy General Manager (DGM) - Technology & Delivery at VFS Global Pvt Ltd, serving as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for IT for all Schengen Government Clients, managing technology operations for European Union member countries.

Where is Kiiran Patil located?

Kiiran Namdeo Patil is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Address: 2305, Coral B Wing, Highland Heaven, Balkum, Thane, Maharashtra (W) 400606.

How to contact Kiiran Namdeo Patil?

Contact via email at kiranpatil.namdeo@gmail.com or phone at +91-98201-12280. Also available on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

What certifications does Kiiran Patil have?

Certifications include PMP (Project Management Professional), Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner, Certified Blockchain Expert, Scrum Fundamental Certified, Six Sigma Green Belt, Python Bootcamp Certified, and Internal Quality Auditor.

What projects has Kiiran Patil delivered at VFS Global?

Delivered 10+ major projects including Visa Application Management System (VAMS), Schengen Biometric Data Management System, Government Portal Integration Platform, Document Digitization & OCR System, Appointment Scheduling System, Payment Gateway Integration, Customer Communication System, Analytics & BI Platform, Security & Compliance Framework, and Mobile Applications.

What is Kiiran Patil's experience in cloud platforms?

Extensive experience with AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, RDS, DynamoDB), Azure (Functions, AKS, Cosmos DB), and GCP (Compute Engine, GKE, BigQuery). Expert in cloud-native architectures, microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).

What is Kiiran Patil's NCMC and Haryana Road Transport work?

As Associate Director – Delivery at Aurionpro Solutions, Kiiran Patil led the Haryana Road Transport digital program and implemented the first National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) for a state transport undertaking. That rollout enabled state-level public programs, concessions, and transit benefits to be provisioned on the card, aligned to NPCI NCMC standards.

Which industries has Kiiran Patil delivered in?

Visa services and government IT (VFS Global / Schengen), payments and FinTech (NPCI, UPI, NCMC), state transport and smart city (ITMS, AFC), SAP enterprise delivery and AMS, and retail CPG e-commerce (Rokad.in, Bookonspot).

Highlights

Key Credentials

Digital India Initiative

Developed Multi Service "e-Commerce Online Payment Platform" that facilitates 2500 franchises and capable of daily 2 Million daily GMV.

Automatic Fare Collection

Implemented "AFC solution" for Maharashtra State, Uttar Pradesh State, Rajasthan State, Bangalore Road Transport Corporation to scale up million consumers.

National Common Mobility Card

Deep understanding and know how of National Common Mobility Card program. Hands on experience in POS level payment Solutions and NPCI certifications.

Process Oriented Delivery

Executed Software development Lifecycle Management system to help organization to increase Core Activity percentage by 30%.

Get In Touch

Let's Connect

Open for opportunities! Feel free to reach out for collaborations, consulting, or career opportunities.

Phone

+91-98201-12280

Location

2305, Coral B Wing, Highland Heaven
Balkum, Thane, Maharashtra (W) 400606

Email

kiranpatil.namdeo@gmail.com

Technical Expertise

Complete Technical Stack

Comprehensive technology expertise across modern software development, cloud platforms, AI/ML, and enterprise solutions

Programming Languages

Python Java JavaScript TypeScript C# PHP SQL Kotlin Swift

AI/ML & Developer Tools

Cursor AI GitHub Copilot ChatGPT Claude API LangChain GenAI Strategy Data Analytics BI Tools

Cloud Platforms

AWS Azure Google Cloud Docker Kubernetes Terraform CloudFormation

Leadership & Management

Program Management Delivery Management Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Agile/Scrum PMP Vendor Management Risk Management

Frameworks & Libraries

React Node.js Spring Boot Django Angular Express.js

Databases

PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB Redis Elasticsearch DynamoDB

DevOps & Tools

CI/CD Jenkins GitLab CI GitHub Actions Docker Kubernetes Monitoring

AI Leadership & Strategy

AI Strategy AI Governance AI Program Leadership Enterprise AI Transformation AI Team Leadership AI Business Case Development