M Shakeel Badal

Program Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India20 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of experience in software product development.
Expert in driving digital transformation in healthcare.
Proven track record in AI-integrated product delivery.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare and Technology leader with expertise in digital transformation and AI integration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital TransformationProgram Delivery ManagementCognitive AutomationArtificial Intelligence (ai)Program ManagementProject ManagementProduct Management

Other Skills

InnovationStrategic PlanningAgile MethodologiesCenter of ExcellenceNatural Language Processing (NLP)Requirements ManagementRequirements AnalysisSoftware Project ManagementSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Product RequirementsBusiness AdministrationAgile & Waterfall MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementKanbanEmbedded Systems

About

M. Shakeel Badal is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving complex software product development. His expertise spans innovation, cognitive automation, mobile and web applications, and wireless technologies. As a Program Delivery Manager at Carelon Global Solutions, he drives digital transformation through innovation and automation, scaling healthcare GCC Technology capabilities. Previously, Shakeel Badal was a Program Manager at i.am+, a creative technology company, and led the delivery of multiple product portfolios for AI-integrated devices. Shakeel also brings a strong R&D foundation in wireless telecommunication, with 12 years of experience in operator compliance, radio certifications, and mobile platforms interoperability. Expertise in the complete product development cycle from concept to production, and has led projects across the US, Europe, China, Taiwan, and the Middle East. Specialties: Establishing and scaling GCC Technology capabilities, Digital Transformation through Innovation, Cognitive automation, CoE.

Experience

Carelon global solutions

Program Delivery Manager

Aug 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 7 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area · On-site

Spearheading the Innovation Forum and Automation CoE, driving digital transformation across the GCC
Built and led diverse engineering teams, including data scientists and clinical professionals
Championed rapid prototyping of health apps, successfully transitioning ideas to production while managing stakeholder expectations.
Key responsibilities – Program governance, Strategic planning, establishing standards & framework, ensuring regulatory compliance & approvals in healthcare, project scoping, budgeting, production support, and contingency planning.

InnovationDigital TransformationProject ManagementStrategic PlanningAgile MethodologiesCenter of Excellence+2

I.am+

3 roles

Program Manager Tech - Omega A.I. platform

Promoted

Oct 2018 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

Omega is an A.I. integrated consumer cum enterprise platform (like Amazon Alexa)
Led cross-functional team to deliver the Omega program including project scoping, feature prioritization, and release planning/beta launch.
Worked closely with multiple stakeholders including customers, ODM, vendor partners, product managers, Data Scientists, and engineering teams.
Achieved A.I integration with major e-commerce brands (AirAsia, Majid-al-Futtaim)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Project ManagementProgram ManagementAgile MethodologiesProduct Management