Praveen Kumar Kalbhavi

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India29 yrs 4 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 30 years of IT industry leadership.
  • Co-Founder of a rapidly growing digital service provider.
  • Active angel investor supporting tech startups.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and digital transformation leader with extensive experience in program and project management.

Contact

pkalbhavi@yahoo.comLinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Program ManagementBusiness ManagementProject Management

Other Skills

Agile Project ManagementBusiness IntelligenceBusiness PlanningBusiness ProcessBusiness TransformationCMMICRMClient EngagementClient Relationship ManagementCloud ComputingCloud ServicesConsultancyCustomer EngagementCustomer ServiceDelivery Management

About

With over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, Praveen Kumar Kalbhavi is a seasoned leader known for his expertise in large-scale program management and client engagement for global and Fortune 500 clients. As the Co-Founder, Managing Director, and CEO of Novigo Solutions, Praveen has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth and success. Under his leadership, Novigo Solutions has expanded its operations across the USA, UAE, Singapore, India, KSA and Europe, growing the team to over 900 professionals. Praveen’s vision to transform Novigo into a globally recognized digital service provider has led to the company achieving CMM Level 3 certification and ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 standards. Before founding Novigo Solutions, Praveen held significant roles at Infosys, including Associate Vice President and Senior Delivery Manager in the Retail Business Unit, handling clients from both USA & Europe. He was responsible for delivery across multiple development centers in India for this business unit. He also led the Mangalore Development Center of Infosys, which housed 6 large business units & a workforce of around 4,000 people. For the twenty years prior to forming Novigo, he served as AVP and Senior Delivery Manager for Infosys US and Europe Retail Business Unit and was also Head of Mangalore Development Centre which housed 6 Large Business Units and a workforce of around 4,000 people. Additionally, he has served as the Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Mangalore, where he played a pivotal role in advancing the local industry. Praveen is deeply passionate about fostering the IT ecosystem in Mangalore. He is an active member of the Kanara Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), CII, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), and TiE Mangalore. His commitment to the region’s growth is evident through his continuous efforts to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. As an Angel Investor with multiple VCs/groups, he leverages his extensive experience in technology and business management to guide and propel startups in the tech industry. He is also actively involved in strengthening the education system being part of several BOS(Board of Studies) of various educational institutions around. Praveen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Technology from Bangalore University.

Experience

Eagle10 ventures

Angel Investor

Dec 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 3 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

  • Eagle 10 ventures is an early stage investment group in India focused on technology driven start-ups. As a private investor, I invest in and provide strategy and technology consulting to start ups in incubation or ideation stage.
Investment StrategyTechnology ConsultingBusiness Management

Novigo solutions

Co Founder, Managing Director and CEO

Oct 2013 – Present · 12 yrs 5 mos · Mangalore

  • Leading Novigo Solutions since 2013 and driving its journey into a Digital Transformation leader!
  • Novigo Solutions is an award winning Microsoft Gold and UiPath Diamond partner that has seen an impressive 85%+ CAGR growth rates since its inception. Our mission is to align our client’s IT strategy with their business strategy and make technology work towards their goals. We have a + global presence having worked with 75+ clients across 15+ countries spanning 3 continents.
  • Our core offerings include Robotic Process Automation, Data Labs, Enterprise-Wide Implementations, Cloud Services and DevOps for which we are partnered with world’s leading technology platforms. Our goal is to deliver transformational insights and tangible outcomes in the Digital Era.
  • I will be happy to connect with SMBs and Large Organisations to partner with them in fulfilling their technology roadmaps. Please reach out to me.
Client EngagementSoftware DevelopmentProject DeliveryBusiness TransformationIT StrategyLeadership+4

Bgitl

CEO and Board Member

Jun 2011 – Sep 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Mangaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Hired as a CEO to reshape the company growth strategy. I was responsible for growing the team from 7 employees to a 26-member high performance delivery unit before Founding and merging with Novigo Solutions.
Growth StrategyTeam ManagementBusiness Management

Infosys

3 roles

Head - Mangalore Development Center

Oct 2009 – Apr 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • In addition to my existing responsibilities, I was also made Head of Mangalore Development Centres which housed more than 4,000 Infosys employees and 7 Major Business Units. I was responsible for Operations, Growth, Corporate Liaison, Leadership Development and People Engagement. This role also gave me the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives at the Company Level.
Operations ManagementLeadership DevelopmentProgram Management

AVP and Senior Delivery Manager, Retail Business Unit

Promoted

Apr 2002 – Apr 2011 · 9 yrs

  • Through my 9-year journey from a Delivery Manager to AVP and Senior Delivery Manager – Retail Business Unit, I was heading the delivery for Europe Retail Practice (800+ people) which was spread across 7 development centres across India. I was also heading delivery for US Grocery Retail Practice for the Mangalore division (1,000+ people). During this period, I have successfully managed accounts like Sears, Neiman Marcus, Tesco, Adidas, Nike and Polo Ralph Lauren.
Delivery ManagementClient Relationship ManagementProject Management

Group Project Manager

Apr 1998 – Apr 2002 · 4 yrs

  • As a Project Manager, I got to manage a large US Retail Account where my responsibilities included project delivery, client relationship management, operations management and team management. I was quickly progressed to Senior and then Group Project Manager where my responsibilities extended to multiple Retail Accounts. This included project management in remote centres as well as client locations in US, Europe, Canada and Chile
Project DeliveryClient Relationship ManagementProject Management

Gis

Founder & Partner

Oct 1991 – May 1993 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bangalore

  • IT company with focus on technology training
Project ManagementClient Relationship Management

Aruna software

Programmer

Oct 1991 – Feb 1992 · 4 mos · Bangalore

  • Started technology career with Aruna Software as a programmer performing application development using CLIPPER

Education

SSIT-Tumkur, Bangalore University

BE — Computer Science

Jan 1987 – Jan 1991

Canara Junior College

Pre University College — II PUC

Jan 1985 – Jan 1987

Canara High School, Urva, Mangalore

Grade X

Jan 1981 – Jan 1985

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