Nilesh Kumar Gupta, PMP®, CSM®

Program Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India10 yrs 4 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led $20M Azure migration for UAE's largest bank.
  • Achieved 100% on-time, on-budget project delivery.
  • Drove Agile transformation and cloud migrations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Migration and Agile Transformation expert in the Fintech and EdTech sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud MigrationProject ManagementAgile Project ManagementScrumDevopsCloud InfrastructureAgile DeliveryLearner Support ManagementTechnical SupportRecruitmentStakeholder ManagementCustomer Service

Other Skills

AgileAgile MethodologiesAkkaAmazon Web Services (AWS)AngularJSApplicant Tracking SystemsBig Data and HadoopBudget ControlContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Customer Relationship Management (CRM)GrafanaJIRAJenkinsKnowledge Base Systems (internal KB, SharePoint)LMS Platforms (Moodle)

About

Profile Summary Results-driven Program Manager, Project Manager, and Scrum Master (PMP, CSM) with 11 years of international experience leading large-scale transformation, migration, and digital product delivery in BFSI, EdTech, and IT. My leadership philosophy is rooted in cross-functional team empowerment, transparent communication, and data-driven results—delivering $20M+ portfolios, 50+ projects, and best-in-class CSAT/NPS. I thrive in complex, high-stakes environments—driving Agile transformation, orchestrating cloud migrations, and maximizing operational value through executive dashboards and continuous improvement. Passionate about stakeholder alignment, risk management, and enabling business agility through innovative solutions. Let’s connect if you value relentless execution, strategic insight, and a partnership approach to project success. Key Achievements • $20M Azure Migration Leadership: Directed migration of 3644+ servers for UAE's largest bank and real estate ahead of schedule, achieving 98% success and 30% CSAT boost. • Delivery Excellence: Achieved 100% on time, on-budget delivery through strategic resource planning and proactive risk governance. • Efficiency Gains: Reduced project timelines by 15% and increased ROI through automation and process improvements. • Data-Driven Reporting: Developed Power BI dashboards, improving stakeholder reporting efficiency by 40%.

Experience

Fresche solutions

Project Coordinator

Nov 2025Present · 4 mos · Remote

Cloud4c services

Assistant Program Manager

Oct 2021May 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Led a portfolio of projects focusing on cloud migration and managed services. Managed the full project lifecycle, from S2D, kick-off, initiation, planning, to execution, delivery, and formal sign-off. Successfully coordinated with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery and high client satisfaction.
  • Successfully managed the end-to-end migration of over 500 critical business applications, involving approximately 3644+ servers across multiple environments (Development, UAT, Production, DR)
  • Led cross-functional collaboration among application owners, network, security, and vendor teams to ensure comprehensive migration readiness, including runbook preparation, network access, firewall (ACL) configuration, wave planning, and user acceptance testing support.
  • Monitored and reported migration progress via dashboards for leadership, driving data-based decisions and proactive risk mitigation. Resolved critical migration challenges (port/security issues, rollbacks), streamlined approvals and clearances, and ensured seamless post-migration transition with testing, defect resolution, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Technologies & Tools Used: Agile, Scrum, Microsoft Azure (Azure Migrate, ASR, NSG, ExpressRoute), Firewall, Network Security (Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), Power BI, ServiceNow, JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, MS Teams, SharePoint
Agile MethodologiesScrumMicrosoft AzureRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementCloud Migration+1

Knoldus inc

Scrum Master

May 2021Oct 2021 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

  • Served as Scrum Master for multiple projects, applying Agile/Scrum practices to drive collaboration, timely delivery, and high-quality outcomes.
  • Conducted process audits, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, identifying pain points and implementing improvements that boosted team efficiency.
  • Introduced a milestone/task progress tracker to enhance project alignment, reduce sprint spillover, and improve stakeholder visibility.
  • Managed sprint backlogs, timeboxed iterations, and burndown charts using Jira/Agile tools, ensuring consistent project velocity and transparency.
ScrumAgile MethodologiesAkkaAngularJSScala frameworksAgile Project Management

Cloudifyops

Associate Project Manager

Sep 2020Jan 2021 · 4 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

  • Led and managed the delivery of complex DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and monitoring solutions for a leading client in the digital insurance sector. Oversaw the implementation of scalable monitoring, alerting, and CI/CD automation systems to ensure high availability, security, and operational efficiency.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Directed cross-functional teams to deliver infrastructure & application monitoring, alerting systems, and operational readiness, integrating tools like AWS (EC2, RDS, ECS), container orchestration, cronjobs, Qualys, and Nmap for performance and security.
  • Spearheaded CI/CD pipeline automation with GitLab & Jenkins, implementing build triggers, branch strategies, blue-green deployments, and environment-specific controls to accelerate delivery and reduce errors.
  • Drove Agile ceremonies (daily scrums, sprint planning, backlog prioritization) and tracked progress using Jira & iceScrum, ensuring alignment with business goals and on-time delivery.
  • Strengthened stakeholder engagement through knowledge transfer sessions, technical documentation, and multi-channel communication, fostering real-time incident awareness and repeatable best practices.
PrometheusGrafanaAmazon Web Services (AWS)JenkinsiceScrumDevOps+1

Edunextgen

Project Manager

Sep 2017Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Successfully delivered the multi-module EduNextgen LMS platform on schedule and 2% under budget, achieving a Quantify delivery score of 98%. The launch yielded exceptional user feedback, including an NPS score of 9 and a 20% increase in customer satisfaction within the first quarter.• Led the Agile Scrum delivery of EduNextgen LMS, a multi-module educational platform serving professors and students with course management, content delivery, and performance tracking.
  • Managed end-to-end development and release cycles covering features.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams using Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and Jira for backlog and task management.
  • Ensured robust API-driven UI development for dynamic data rendering (courses, assignments, reports) and responsiveness.
  • Oversaw quality assurance, user acceptance testing, and timely deployment in a cloud environment.
  • Applied continuous feedback to optimize platform usability and address real-time academic needs, ensuring high user engagement and satisfaction.
Agile MethodologiesContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)JIRAREST APIsScrumProject Management+1

Skillspeed

Head – Learner Support

Feb 2015Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

  • Led learner support operations for a leading EdTech training provider, managing a team of technical support engineers to ensure high-quality service delivery and enhanced learner satisfaction, contributing to a 40% profit increase by expanding from B2C to B2B markets.
  • Managed daily operations and performance of technical support team, driving improvements in resolution ratios, response times, case documentation, and technical KPIs.
  • Motivated and coached teams consistently meet SLA targets and quality standards, improving customer satisfaction by 25%.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and implemented process enhancements, resulting in measurable improvements in learner satisfaction and operational efficiency.
LMS Platforms (Moodle)MS Excel (Reporting & Analytics)Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Ticketing SystemsBig Data and HadoopLearner Support Management+1

Absolute careers

Executive Resourcing

Nov 2014Feb 2015 · 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Managed end-to-end senior hiring and client engagement, strengthening skills in stakeholder management, business communication, and relationship building.
Applicant Tracking SystemsMS Excel (candidate tracking, reporting)MS Outlook (client & candidate communication)RecruitmentStakeholder Management

Hewlett-packard

Customer Process Associate

Jun 2013Feb 2014 · 8 mos · Bagmane tech park, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

  • Delivered technical support and resolved customer issues with high efficiency, achieving strong customer satisfaction scores and developing expertise in issue resolution, escalation handling, and service excellence.
ServiceNow / HP Service Manager (ticketing & ITSM)Remote Desktop Tools (RDP and Citrix)Knowledge Base Systems (internal KB, SharePoint)MS Outlook & Office Suite (documentation & reporting)Technical SupportCustomer Service

Education

Bangalore City College

Master of Computer Applications - MCA — Computer Science

Jan 2010Jan 2013

Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Information Technology

Jan 2016Jan 2018

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University

Bachelor of Computer Applications - BCA — Computer Science

Jan 2008Jan 2010

Govt. Hr. Sec. Boys School, Jashpur Nagar

12th

Jan 2005Jan 2006

Govt. Boys Hr. Secondary School, Jashpur Nagar

10th

Jan 2003Jan 2004

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