Dec 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• I’m passionate about helping organizations evolve from doing Agile to being intelligently Agile — where human adaptability meets artificial intelligence to create truly agentic, learning organizations.
• As a Principal Consultant (Agile AI & Agile Agentic AI) at LAAU Global Services, I guide enterprises in reimagining agility through the lens of Actionable Agility and AI-augmented systems thinking.
• My mission is to make agility measurable, contextual, and continuously evolving — powered by AI insights, adaptive leadership, and human-AI collaboration.
• With a foundation in Agile coaching, organizational design, and transformation strategy, I partner with leaders and teams to:
• 1. Build AI-augmented decision systems that improve foresight, flow, and feedback.
• 2. Enable Actionable Agility through evidence-based change and behavioral intelligence.
• 3. Foster Agentic Agility, where humans and intelligent systems co-create adaptability and innovation.
• 4. Shape learning ecosystems that thrive in uncertainty and complexity.
• I believe the future of agility is agentic — a living system where Business AI and human insight continuously interact to sense, learn, and adapt in real time.
• If your organization is exploring how to activate true agility through Business AI and Humics, let’s connect and co-create the next step of your transformation journey.
• 🔹 Keywords & Focus Areas
• Agile AI • Agile Agentic AI • Actionable Agile AI • Business AI Agility • AI-Augmented Coaching • Adaptive Leadership • Organizational Transformation • Complex Systems Thinking • Continuous Learning • Intelligent Flow • Agile AI Thinking • Agile Agentic AI Thinking • Humics

Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• As an Agile AI Coach and Consultant at LAAU Global Services, I help organizations evolve beyond traditional Agile by integrating Actionable Agile AI principles — blending human-centered agility with AI-driven decision intelligence.
• My focus is on building adaptive, learning organizations where teams make data-informed decisions, leaders practice Actionable Agility, and AI insights continuously enhance flow, predictability, and value delivery.
• 🔹 What I Do:
• 1. Coach teams and leaders on Agile AI and Actionable Agility, enabling measurable and sustainable transformation.
• 2. Leverage AI-augmented analytics to visualize flow metrics, improve predictability, and enhance decision velocity.
• 3. Partner with executives to align organizational strategy, agility maturity, and AI readiness.
• 4. Facilitate workshops and transformation programs focused on continuous improvement and adaptive leadership.
• 5. Embed Actionable Agile AI practices that transform feedback loops into foresight-driven business outcomes.
• 🔹 Highlights:
• 1. Enabled organizations to elevate business agility through AI-driven insights.
• 2. Improved flow efficiency and system predictability by integrating Agile metrics and machine learning models.
• 3. Supported leadership teams in adopting Actionable Agility — where AI empowers adaptability and faster, evidence-based decisions.
• 🔹 Core Skills:
• Agile AI • Actionable Agile AI • Business Agility • Agile Transformation • Data-Driven Agility • AI-Augmented Coaching • Organizational Change • Flow Analytics • Continuous Improvement • Adaptive Leadership

Sep 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area · Hybrid

• Founder — Agile AI University
• Agile AI University is an independent academic and professional body focused on defining structured frameworks, capability standards, and professional recognition models for the Agile AI domain.
• The University operates as part of a broader ecosystem, alongside:
• Agile AI Foundation — advancing conceptual thinking and ecosystem development
• Agile AI Specification — defining canonical architectures, models, and structural standards
• Within this ecosystem, Agile AI University serves as the institutional layer translating conceptual and architectural work into structured academic and professional constructs.
• My work focuses on:
• Establishing academic frameworks that define how Agile and AI integrate at a system level
• Developing capability standards across individuals, teams, and AI-enabled environments
• Designing recognition models aligned with demonstrated capability, not course completion
• Contributing to the evolution of Agile AI as a structured and coherent domain
• Agile AI University is not positioned as a commercial training provider. It does not offer traditional course-based certification. Instead, it focuses on defining, assessing, and recognizing capability in Agile AI environments.
• The aim is to provide a stable, independent, and academically grounded foundation for organizations and professionals navigating the evolution of intelligent, adaptive systems.

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 2 mos · Hybrid

• Diaame Consulting Services is the Training Vendor Partner of Infosys on Outcome, Innovation & Flow-based Agile. I train Infosys Employees on Outcome, Innovation, and Flow-based Agile Management and Leadership based on Infosys's needs on behalf of Diaame.

Dec 2019 – Nov 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

• As Executive Director at Diaame Consulting Services, I led strategic initiatives that helped global organizations accelerate business transformation through Agile, Digital & AI-driven practices. My role encompassed executive leadership, enterprise consulting & end-to-end delivery oversight — bridging technology, people & business outcomes.
• Key Responsibilities
• 1. Defined & executed organizational strategy focusing on Agile transformation, business agility & technology modernization.
• 2. Directed global consulting engagements, ensuring measurable client outcomes & value-driven transformation programs.
• 3. Built and led cross-functional teams delivering projects, products & services across technology, banking, retail & manufacturing domains.
• 4. Drove large-scale Agile transformations, enabling clients to integrate AI, automation & data-driven decision-making into their core business functions.
• 5. Established & nurtured strategic partnerships with global enterprises, contributing to sustained business growth & innovation.
• 6. Mentored senior leaders & Agile practitioners to enhance performance, collaboration & customer-centric delivery.
• 7. Oversaw P&L, operations & capability development to ensure sustainable profitability & client success.
• Key Achievements
• 1. Successfully expanded Diaame Consulting’s global footprint, delivering projects in the US, UK, Europe, & Middle East.
• 2. Designed and implemented Agile & AI adoption frameworks later evolved into the foundation of Agile AI practices at LAAU.
• 3. Recognized for establishing high-performance teams that achieved consistent delivery excellence & client retention.
• 4. Laid the strategic foundation for Agile AI integration within consulting services, influencing the future of AI-led transformation frameworks.
• 5. As Executive Director, my focus was to position Diaame Consulting as a trusted transformation partner — helping organizations evolve with agility, intelligence & ethics in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Nov 2017 – Nov 2019 · 2 yrs

• As Director at Diaame's, I was responsible for driving business transformation, Agile enablement & digital innovation across multiple global client engagements. My focus was on aligning strategy, execution & leadership to deliver measurable business outcomes through Agile, AI & modern engineering practices
• Key Responsibilities
• 1. Led enterprise transformation programs, applying Agile, Lean & Business AI principles to accelerate value delivery
• 2. Directed multi-disciplinary teams across product, technology & delivery functions, ensuring on-time & outcome-focused execution
• 3. Partnered with C-level stakeholders to define transformation roadmaps, capability uplift strategies & organizational change frameworks
• 4. Championed the adoption of Agile & AI methodologies, preparing enterprises to transition toward intelligent, adaptive & human-centric operating models
• 5. Drove the establishment of consulting practices in new regions, expanding Diaame’s market presence & client portfolio
• 6. Mentored & coached senior managers, product leaders & Agile coaches to develop leadership depth & delivery excellence
• 7. Oversaw delivery governance, portfolio management & client relationship strategy to ensure sustainable business growth
• Key Achievements
• 1. Spearheaded multiple enterprise Agile transformations across the US, UK, Europe & the Middle East, achieving enhanced agility & measurable ROI
• 2. Introduced Agile AI concepts that laid the groundwork for Diaame’s future integration with next-gen. AI & automation frameworks
• 3. Improved delivery efficiency & client satisfaction through strategic transformation leadership & capability-building initiatives
• 4. Strengthened Diaame’s reputation as a trusted transformation & innovation partner for global enterprises
• As Director, my leadership was centered on shaping Agile & AI-enabled enterprises—helping organizations evolve from traditional delivery models into adaptive, high-performing systems designed for continuous learning & innovation

Dec 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• As an Agile AI University–aligned practitioner, my work focuses on enabling organizations and leaders to evolve Agile for the AI era—integrating artificial intelligence as a core part of how systems operate, not as an external layer.
• This involves applying Agile AI principles to the design, delivery, and governance of intelligent, adaptive systems—bringing together agility, machine intelligence, and accountable human judgment.
• My work includes:
• Supporting organizations in applying Agile AI frameworks to real-world environments
• Guiding leaders and teams in adopting responsible and trustworthy AI practices, including ethical and human-centered considerations
• Contributing to the design and evolution of capability models, learning structures, and applied frameworks within the Agile AI ecosystem
• Exploring advanced areas such as agentic AI systems, retrieval-augmented architectures, and adaptive decision systems
• Developing structured approaches to integrating AI capabilities into products, services, and organizational workflows
• This work is aligned with the broader Agile AI ecosystem, contributing to the development of structured frameworks, capability standards, and professional recognition models.
• Through this, the focus remains on enabling clarity, capability, and long-term effectiveness in how organizations design and operate AI-enabled systems.

Nov 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

• Diaame Consulting Services is the Training Vendor Partner of KPIT on Outcome, Innovation & Flow-based Agile. I train Infosys Employees on Outcome, Innovation, and Flow-based Agile Management and Leadership based on KPIT's needs on behalf of Diaame.

Oct 2017 – Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos

• As an Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT), I led a global mission to empower professionals and organizations to stay relevant in the era of Agile and Kanban. Through outcome-driven learning, ethical implementation, and global collaboration, I helped shape a new generation of Agile and Kanban leaders equipped to drive organizational flow, predictability, and continuous improvement.
• This journey also became the foundation for Lean Agile AI University (LAAU) — which grew from zero alumni to a presence in 12 countries under my leadership.
• 🌍 Global Training & Impact (Kanban)
• Total Professionals Trained: 443+
• International Students: 191 across 35+ countries
• Homeland Students (India): 252
• Regions Covered: APAC, MENA, Europe, UK, Africa, and Americas
• Countries Represented: United States, Canada, UK, Germany, France, UAE, India, Singapore, Australia, and more
• Global Batches Delivered: 145+
• 📊 Regional Highlights
• Top Global Regions:
• United States & Canada (62), United Kingdom (31), West Asia (24), Southeast Asia (20), Central Europe (18), Oceania (15)
• Key Homeland Regions (India):
• Bengaluru (76), Chennai (45), Hyderabad (39), Mumbai (30), Pune (25), Gurgaon (19), Delhi (10), Thiruvananthapuram (6)
• 🎯 Key Achievements
• 1. Trained 145+ global Kanban cohorts, advancing Agile and Kanban adoption across industries and regions.
• 2. Integrated Kanban principles to strengthen flow efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.
• 3. Mentored professionals transitioning into Kanban Trainers, Agile Coaches, and Change Agents.
• 4. Built a strong foundation for Agile and Kanban transformation, influencing global continuous improvement initiatives through LAAU.
• 5. Helped professionals and teams achieve improvements through practical Kanban applications and metrics-driven flow management.

May 2015 – Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

• He has played an active role as a Program Manager/Agile Consultant/Agile Coach in an E-Governance Program for the Kerala State Government. The objective of this program is to construct and implement an ERP Software for the Ministry of Education, Kerala.
• Through this ERP Implementation, the Department of Higher Education is creating a Single Platform to communicate between the Universities (University of Kerala, MG University, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Calicut University & Kannur University) Department of Technical Education (DTE) & Department of Collegiate Education (DCE).
• He is acting as the Single Point of Contact between the Infinite & the 8 different Customers and the Project Monitoring Unit (PMU). The Program consists of the below major phases:
• 1) AS-IS Phase, the existing System Study
• 2) Software Requirement Specification Documentation (Requirements Gathering)
• 3) Product & Sprint Backlog Creation
• 4) Functional Testing
• 5) User Acceptance Testing
• 6) User Training
• 7) Implementation
• 8) Warranty & Support
• Not only the above mentioned 8 Phases, but this also involves the below phases, which are also equally important:
• 1) Data Collection
• 2) Data Migration
• 3) Application rationalization
• He played an active role in Mentoring & Coaching the Product Owners, Scrum Masters & the Scrum Team. His expertise in Lean/Kanban/SAFe/DevOps/COBIT helped the Program Team in building a Hybrid Method suitable for Governing/Executing such a complex program.
• He is also involved in Pre-Sales and Consulting functions on IT solutions and services for Infinite Computer Solutions
• Plan and drive workshops involving executive, managerial, and technical personnel and prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Manages Development & Operational aspects of the program scope and risks through strategic planning and mitigation.

Jul 2013 – Sep 2013 · 2 mos · Munich, Bavaria, Germany

• This is the last assignment I worked during my tenure at HCL, I worked as the Product Implementation Manager.

Jul 2011 – Jun 2013 · 1 yr 11 mos · Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

• During my tenure at HCL, I was based out of Sighthill, H-Boss Office, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. I had to travel to different Lloyds Banking Group in London & Manchester to meet different Consulting needs of the Customer.

Dec 2008 – Jul 2011 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Pleasantville, New York, United States

• I worked as a Consultant for the Readers Digest Association based out of multiple locations in Newyork Via HCL.

Jul 2008 – Sep 2013 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• I was working as a Consultant for HCL Serving their Customers across the Globe in Agile Project Management, Program Management, Release Management, Large Account Transition, Product Implementation, Production Support, Application Development, Support & Maintenance, Research & Development Projects, Application Decommissioning & Agile Consulting.

Jul 2008 – Dec 2008 · 5 mos · Redmond, Washington, United States

• I was working as a Consultant for Microsoft in Research and Development Assignments via HCL.

Nov 2007 – Jun 2008 · 7 mos · Gardena, California, United States

• Great Place to work. I was Working at Entcom Asia Team.

Nov 2004 – Oct 2007 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Jan 2002 – Present · 24 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• 🌍 Hangout Agile AI Global Learning Community
• Founded in 2002 by Dileep Appupillai, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dileep-appupillai/
• , Hangout Agile AI Global Learning Community is a global, volunteer-driven non-profit initiative focused on creating synergy between Agile and Business AI through Humics — Empathy, Ethics, and Trust.
• 💫 Our Evolution
• 2002: Began as the Microsoft .NET Learning Community
• 2004: Evolved into the Agile Community
• 2017: Transformed into the Agile AI Community
• 2022: Advanced into the Agile GenAI Community
• 2025: Progressed into the Agile Agentic AI Community
• Each transformation reflects our mission to stay relevant forever, evolving alongside technology and humanity.
• 🤝 Who We Are
• We enable knowledge workers to apply Agile AI as an outcome accelerator across projects, products, and services using Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, XP, TDD, BDD, and hybrid approaches.
• We lead the global movements in Agile AI, Actionable Agile AI, and Agile Agentic AI.
• 🎯 Our Slogan
• STOP applying AI as a tool.
• START applying AI as an outcome generator for your customers, users, and teams.
• 💡 Our Core Concepts
• 🔁 Agile AI = Agility + Business AI + Humics (Empathy, Ethics, Trust)
• 🤖 Agile Agentic AI = Agile AI + Autonomous, Self-Improving Agents + Governance + Collaboration + Context
• 🚀 Our Mission
• Agile isn’t obsolete — it’s evolving. We help leaders and professionals merge Agile, AI, and Human Intelligence to drive transformative innovation with a human touch.
• By applying Agile AI Ethical Principles, professionals can enhance effectiveness and productivity by 10x to 100x — across any domain or industry.