Drijesh P.

CEO

India13 yrs 8 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Led transformative projects in cybersecurity and AI.
  • Mentored over 700 professionals in technology.
  • Delivered over 300 talks on leadership and innovation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity expert with a strong focus on AI-driven solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementAgile Project ManagementArtificial Intelligence (ai)

Other Skills

Agile LeadershipAmazon Web Services (AWS)CoachingCoaching & MentoringCreative Problem SolvingCustomer ExperienceCustomer SatisfactionCybersecurityData AnalyticsGenerative AIGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)InformaticaJiraLeadershipMachine Learning

About

“Every line of code, every strategy session, and every keynote I’ve delivered has been a step in a story that’s still unfolding. I’m not here to just build systems or solve problems—I’m here to craft a legacy.” Hi, I’m Drijesh PPatel. My journey began in a small town, armed with nothing but curiosity and an insatiable drive to learn. Fast forward 13+ years, and I’ve had the privilege of leading transformative projects, mentoring future leaders, and speaking on stages I once dreamed of. When I first stepped into the world of technology, it wasn’t just about building products—it was about solving problems. I realized early on that challenges weren’t obstacles; they were opportunities to grow, innovate, and create something meaningful. Six years in, I shattered expectations by becoming one of the youngest project managers in my company’s three-decade history, leading projects for global investment banking giants. But it wasn’t the title that mattered—it was the impact I made. The Chapters That Shaped Me 🌟 The Leader: As a Cybersecurity Engineering Manager for QRadar at IBM, I’ve led teams to deliver AI-powered, secure, and scalable solutions that drive real-world impact. 🌟 The Achiever: From being named one of India’s "40 under 40" to mentoring over 700+ professionals, every milestone has been a testament to hard work and an unyielding belief in possibilities. 🌟 The Speaker: Delivering over 300+ talks has been one of the most rewarding parts of my journey. Sharing insights, learning from others, and sparking conversations about AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and leadership keeps me inspired. What Keeps Me Going I believe the best leaders are always learning. From earning my Executive MBA to exploring cutting-edge technologies like AI/ML, and Cloud, I’ve embraced every chance to grow. Because in a world that’s constantly changing, staying still isn’t an option. And while my professional life is full of challenges and achievements, it’s the little moments that truly ground me. Cooking while singing along to old Hindi classics, chasing the perfect shot with my camera, and answering my curious 8-year-old’s endless questions over a plate of home-cooked food remind me why I do what I do. Whether you’re here to discuss ideas, solve a problem, or simply share a virtual coffee, I’d love to connect. Because every conversation, like every challenge, is a chance to grow. DM me here on LinkedIn 💬 Or book a chat here: https://topmate.io/drijesh Let’s create something extraordinary, together.

Experience

13 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs
Current Experience

Reprohelix labs

Scientific Advisor

Aug 2023Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Maharashtra, India · Remote

  • https://reprohelixlabs.com/scientific-advisory-board/
CoachingSecondary EducationArtificial Intelligence (AI)

Ibm

Software Development Manager

May 2022Present · 4 yrs · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

  • ● Led an initiative to streamline cloud delivery processes, resulting in a reduction of development time from 2 months to 2 weeks, enhancing project agility and time-to-market
  • ● Implemented comprehensive cost optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure, achieving a remarkable 90% cost savings and significantly improving financial efficiency
  • ● Spearheaded automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency by successfully automating existing processes, leading to reduced efforts and improved productivity across the organization.
  • ● Orchestrated the implementation of console-only failover/failback procedures using Data Synchronization App, resulting in a substantial deal size impact of approximately $4 million and enhancing client confidence and business continuity
  • ● Developed and deployed console-only automation scripts to meet stringent Visa compliance requirements, successfully meeting compliance deadline, ensuring regulatory adherence, and mitigating potential risks
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Agile Project ManagementScrumSoftware DevelopmentProblem SolvingCybersecurity+8

Wipro limited

Program Manager

Jul 2021May 2022 · 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • ● Led a cross functional team of 14 members to determine process improvement measures to improve collaboration between in-house and 3rd party applications; reduced the bugs by 35%.
  • ● Increased support ticket resolution by 25% via conducting a gap analysis to fine tune and build standardized process leveraging process improvement techniques.
  • ● Developed mechanisms to monitor risks, issues, dependencies, contingency plans & resources to remove roadblocks, leading to SLA adherence of 92%
  • ● Spearheaded the documentation writing program; improved employee participation and performance scores by 10%.
  • ● Mentored 7 new team members to get them started right via building an interface with the project; increased operational efficiency by 20%.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Agile Project ManagementScrumSoftware DevelopmentProblem SolvingGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)+9

Tecstub

Agile Coach

Feb 2021May 2021 · 3 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Agile Project ManagementScrumSoftware DevelopmentProblem SolvingProject Management+5

Atos syntel

5 roles

Program Manager

Aug 2020Feb 2021 · 6 mos

  • ● Created ~ 125 million worth of incremental business across 4+ years via leading sales and marketing initiatives, answering RFP responses, client presentations, and executing Statements of Work (SoW).
  • ● Mentored & coached ~ 50 consultants; consistently grew & developed new talent, increased team retention by 60% and grew the new feature engagement rate by 31%.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Agile Project ManagementScrumSoftware DevelopmentProblem SolvingGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)+10

Program Manager

Promoted

Mar 2020Jul 2020 · 4 mos

  • ● Achieved an increase in the customer satisfaction score (CSAT) by 15% via leading the program changes from inception to successful implementation.
  • ● Spearheaded the scrum ceremonies via collaborating with 3 cross functional teams to prioritize the product backlog, define & develop features, user stories, and requirements; improved the burn chart by 27%.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Agile Project ManagementScrumSoftware DevelopmentProblem SolvingMachine Learning+8

Program Manager

Sep 2019Feb 2020 · 5 mos

  • ● Led the adoption of risk management strategies & mitigation plans at an enterprise level; achieved improved risk prediction & mitigation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Agile Project ManagementScrumSoftware DevelopmentProblem SolvingMachine Learning+8

Project Manager

Oct 2015Aug 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • ● Led an aggressive multi-year integrated program roadmap and release plan to iteratively deliver integrated portfolio projects on a 2-months cycle; increased the revenue to $15 Million within 24 months.
  • ● Conceptualized the efficiency KPIs & metrics for the product development process & resource coordination; improved product output by 27%.
  • ● Enabled a product feedback loop via collaborating with 7 product management, engineering, and customer experience teams: improved product usability by 18%.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Agile Project ManagementScrumSoftware DevelopmentProblem SolvingProject Management+3

Technical Lead

Dec 2011Sep 2015 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • ● Accelerated the implementation of PMO best practices with SMEs & key stakeholders throughout the SDLC process; reduced issues/year by 34%.
  • ● Mobilized project coordination including Contract and Vendor Management across internal stakeholders & 3rd party vendors; ensured security, risk and compliance requirements were met.
  • ● Led the establishment of a self-organizing scrum team via facilitating Scrum ceremonies including Spring Planning, daily Scrums, Sprint Review & Retrospective.
ScrumSoftware DevelopmentProject Management

Maidio

Co-Founder

Dec 2014Sep 2015 · 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Maidio provides on demand maid/driver/cook/babysitter/eldersitter services for people who have more important tasks to do.
  • Why us? Well we do it using technology. We do this at a very reasonable cost and processed way. We care for your home as much as you do.
ScrumSoftware DevelopmentProject Management

Education

R.C.Patel Institute of Technology

Bachelor's degree — Information Technology

Aug 2006May 2011

National Institute of Business Management

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jan 2020Oct 2020

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