Santonu Mukherjee

CEO

Kolkata, West Bengal, India24 yrs 7 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Reduced development costs by 30% through optimized delivery models.
  • Achieved 95% client satisfaction across US and EU programs.
  • Accelerated release cycles by over 50% using Agile and CI/CD.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Fintech product leader with extensive experience in digital transformation.

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Core Skills

Product ManagementEnterprise Transformation LeadershipStakeholder EngagementSoftware DevelopmentTeam ManagementProduct DevelopmentDatabase DesignSoftware Implementation ManagementVendor Management

Other Skills

Cross-functional Team LeadershipAI-Driven Business StrategyInnovation & Change ManagementEnterprise Software SolutionsTechnology IntegrationProduct Vision & RoadmapGlobal Program GovernanceBudgetingProfit & Loss ManagementRevenue & Profit GrowthMicroservicesMicrosoft TeamsPL/SQLCloud & GenAI ImplementationSonarqube

About

I help FinTech, EdTech, and Logistics companies turn complex digital transformation initiatives into scalable, production-ready SaaS products that users actually adopt. The problem I solve: Most organizations spend 12–18 months on “transformation” but struggle to ship real outcomes. Budgets burn, delivery slows, and value is delayed. I have been solving this for 20+ years, including 6 years in the United States and significant experience working with US & EU based teams.. What I do: I operate as a Technical Product Manager / SAFe Product Owner (POPM), leading end-to-end product delivery across: Enterprise SaaS platforms GenAI-enabled solutions Cloud-native and legacy modernization I translate complex business needs into clear, AI-ready PRDs, prioritized backlogs, and executable delivery plans, ensuring fast, predictable releases with real business impact. Key results: → Reduced development costs by 30% through optimized delivery models → Accelerated release cycles by 50%+ using Agile, CI/CD, and execution discipline → Migrated legacy systems to cloud-native architectures, cutting technical debt by 60% → Delivered GenAI-enabled product capabilities across FinTech and EdTech → Achieved 95% client satisfaction across US and EU programs → 15+ years delivering enterprise solutions using PowerBuilder and modern tech stacks Current role: General Manager – Product & Digital Delivery at DCG Data-Core Systems Leading P&L, product strategy, SaaS delivery, Budgeting, Costing and enterprise transformations across India, the US, and Europe. How I work: Strong in backlog ownership, stakeholder alignment, and delivery execution Hands-on with engineering teams during critical phases (issues, releases, production stability) Focused on MVP-first delivery, scalability, and measurable outcomes Open to: Remote Technical Product Manager / Product Owner roles, Long-term consulting engagements, and advisory opportunities in SaaS, GenAI, and digital transformation. Let’s connect if you’re: → Driving SaaS migration or GenAI initiatives → Scaling product delivery in Agile / SAFe environments → Looking for execution-focused product leadership ->Specialized in PowerBuilder and PL/SQL for large-scale enterprise applications — supporting legacy system modernization, database optimization, code refactoring, and high-impact production troubleshooting. I share practical insights on APIs, GenAI, and enterprise systems—simplifying complex technology into real-world applications. 📧 santonu.mukherjee@gmail.com

Experience

24 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs
Average Tenure
3 yrs 2 mos
Current Experience

Dcg data-core systems india pvt ltd

General Manager -Technical Product Delivery Leader (GenAI & SaaS)

Mar 2023Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · Kolkata · Hybrid

  • As a Technical Product Delivery Leader (GenAI & SaaS), I own end-to-end product vision, strategy, and roadmap for scalable enterprise EdTech SaaS platforms, driving GenAI-enabled product innovation across discovery, prioritization, and delivery.
  • I lead structured product discovery and business analysis through stakeholder workshops, user research, and data-driven insights, translating business needs into AI-ready PRDs, epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria with full lifecycle traceability. I manage product backlog ownership, prioritization, sprint planning, and release execution using Agile practices aligned with CI/CD for predictable, high-quality delivery.
  • I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, UX, QA, Data Science, and DevOps to deliver MVPs, MMPs, and scalable cloud-native SaaS platforms integrated with GenAI, automation, and analytics capabilities.
  • Key achievements include modernizing legacy monolithic systems into cloud-native architectures, reducing technical debt by 60% and significantly improving scalability, resilience, and performance. I optimized feature prioritization and delivery models, reducing development costs by 40% and accelerating deployment cycles by 50%+.
  • I have led the delivery of GenAI-enabled features that enhanced customer insights, workflow automation, and decision intelligence across enterprise platforms. Additionally, I built and mentored a 35+ member cross-functional product and delivery team, strengthening Agile governance, execution discipline, and delivery maturity.
  • Across 15+ enterprise SaaS implementations, I consistently achieved 95% client satisfaction, improved operational efficiency by 40%, and supported deal success ($5K–$300K) by aligning product capabilities with measurable business outcomes.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipAI-Driven Business StrategyInnovation & Change ManagementEnterprise Transformation LeadershipEnterprise Software SolutionsTechnology Integration+12

Thinksol software private limited

Technical Product Manager - Shipping

Sep 2015Jan 2022 · 6 yrs 4 mos · Kolkata · Hybrid

  • As a Product & Delivery Manager, I directed the end-to-end product management for a B2B/B2C Shipping ERP platform. I led product lifecycle management, managed client and vendor relationships, and implemented SAFe/Scrum frameworks to enhance user experience and accelerate feedback loops. My role involved collaborating with cross-functional teams across four continents to implement agile methodologies, resulting in a significant reduction in time-to-market for new product features.
  • Achievements: I achieved a 90% on-time delivery rate for the Shipping ERP suite and directed the migration of legacy architecture to a modern cloud-ready platform, reducing technical debt by 60%. My efforts in improving booking workflows led to a 95% client retention rate, and I successfully mentored team members on best practices, contributing to enhanced product delivery and client satisfaction.
Cloud & GenAI ImplementationStakeholder & Client EngagementsBudgetingProfit & Loss ManagementRevenue & Profit GrowthProduct Management+1

Isgn corporation - leading edge mortgage and loan technology

Technical Product Manager - Fintech

Oct 2007Mar 2014 · 6 yrs 5 mos · Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Hybrid

  • Managed technical product lifecycle for FINTECH mortgage, lending, and affordable housing platforms serving US financial institutions, overseeing product roadmap, solution architecture, and cross-border delivery operations.
  • 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Directed end-to-end technical product lifecycle for mortgage origination, underwriting, and default management web/mobile applications serving 15+ US lending institutions. Coordinated product roadmap prioritization, production support, and solution architecture across onsite and offshore teams spanning two geographies.
  • 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Served as primary point of contact and SPOC for product development teams, post-release support, and major clients including JPMorgan Chase, Nationstar Mortgage, and regional lending institutions. Delivered client training sessions, managed technical escalations, and maintained 98% client satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution..
  • 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Supervised cross-functional teams of 20+ developers, QA engineers, and architects following CMMI Level 3 processes. Planned sprints, allocated work across onsite (USA) and offshore (India) teams, and ensured on-time delivery of releases while managing technical dependencies and risks.
  • 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Oversaw product release cycles including version control, build preparation, deployment orchestration, and rollback procedures. Managed database operations encompassing hosting, backup/restore processes, security auditing, and vulnerability assessments ensuring 99.9% uptime.
  • 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Contributed to product design and solution architecture decisions for scalable mortgage platforms processing $50M+ monthly loan volumes. Developed technical documentation, identified process improvements, and mentored junior team members on best practices and CMMI standards.
Software Project ManagementAI-Driven Business StrategyInnovation & Change ManagementGlobal Program GovernanceCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct Management+1

Dst worldwide services, hyderabad, india

Senior Software Engineer - Insurance

Aug 2006Aug 2007 · 1 yr · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

  • As A Senior Full Stack Development & Technical Leadership I Contributed to the development and enhancement of a complex client-server Long-Term Insurance product for the U.S. market using Powerbuilder and MS SQL Server. Led technology upgrades, performance improvements, and bug fixes while ensuring CMMI Level 5 compliance across all deliverables.
  • 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Prepared High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), and Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) for various service requests. Delegated detailed components to junior team members while maintaining architectural alignment and design standards across the development lifecycle.
  • 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Served as Module Lead for multiple healthcare solution products, owning end-to-end delivery from requirement analysis through technical design, development, and deployment readiness. Ensured seamless coordination across development phases and stakeholder expectations.
  • 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Conducted comprehensive code reviews and performed both technical and functional testing. Authored detailed unit and functional test cases to ensure high-quality deliverables and minimize production defects.
  • 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Spearheaded development of service requests, collaborating with cross-functional teams including QA, operations, and deployment specialists. Ensured each enhancement met quality standards and was ready for onsite deployment.
  • 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 & 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Managed post-release support activities, proactively addressing production issues and ensuring system stability. Facilitated smooth handovers to operations teams and maintained ongoing communication for continuous improvement.
Product DevelopmentDatabase DesignProblem SolvingPowerBuilderTeam ManagementMicrosoft SQL Server+6

Seasoft solutions pvt. ltd

Technical Lead - ERP

Jun 2005Jul 2006 · 1 yr 1 mo · Kolkata, West Bengal, India · On-site

  • Directed the design and modernization of ERP modules using PowerBuilder 10 and Appeon 3.1, high-performance web-based solutions that improved long-term maintainability and enterprise adoption.
  • 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Provided technical leadership across cross-functional teams, establishing coding standards, leading code reviews, and mentoring junior developers. Consistently drove on-time, high-quality deliverables across multiple project phases.
  • 𝗨𝗜/𝗨𝗫 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 & 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Led feasibility assessments and introduced modern UI/UX strategies, aligning with SAP interface standards. Improved usability and user satisfaction by delivering streamlined, consistent enterprise interfaces across critical business modules.
  • 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹: Implemented and maintained version control systems to enable seamless onsite–offshore collaboration. Improved knowledge sharing, safeguarded code integrity, and supported distributed delivery of complex enterprise projects.
  • Database Engineering & Documentation: Designed optimized database structures and E/R models across SQL Server and Oracle environments, ensuring integrity and performance. Authored technical documentation including design specs, deployment guides, and maintenance procedures to enable knowledge transfer.
  • 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Strengthened client trust through proactive communication, requirement validation, and regular product demonstrations. Developed proof-of-concepts, demo frameworks, and innovative checklists that showcased product capabilities and aligned with business goals.
  • 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Enhanced application security through redesigned authentication, access control, and data protection features. Delivered phased, high-quality releases with a focus on compliance, robustness, and business value.
Product DevelopmentDatabase DesignPowerBuilderMicrosoft SQL ServerUser StoriesProduction Management+5

Ispace

Senior Software Engineer - Insurance

Jun 2004Jun 2005 · 1 yr · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

  • As A Senior Full Stack Developer (PowerBuilder, MS SQL Server) Contributed to the design, development, and enhancement of a complex client–server Long-Term Insurance product for the U.S. market.
  • Translated functional requirements into high-level and low-level design documents, assessing both business and database impacts.
  • Engineered robust solutions with PowerBuilder, leveraging efficient stored procedures, triggers, and performance-optimized queries.
  • Conducted thorough unit testing, resolved defects proactively, and presented new features during UAT sessions to ensure smooth acceptance.
  • Partnered in project planning and schedule analysis, ensuring alignment with delivery milestones.
  • Established coding and documentation standards, enabling consistency and knowledge sharing across the team.
  • Authored detailed test cases, work schedules, and deployment artifacts, ensuring predictable, on-time delivery.
Product DevelopmentDatabase DesignPowerBuilderMicrosoft SQL ServerProduction ManagementSoftware Development+4

Pentasoft technologies ltd.

Sr. Software Engineer - Banking CBS

Jan 2000Jan 2004 · 4 yrs · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

  • As A 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 in ( PentaSoft / ProtectSoft ) (PowerBuilder, MS SQL Server, Oracle) Played a pivotal role in the design, development, and enhancement of a core banking solution for the global financial market, with emphasis on performance optimization, feature scalability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Implemented mission-critical 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 ( loans, deposits, savings, branch accounting, and head office accounting) ensuring seamless straight-through processing (STP) and operational efficiency across distributed banking networks.
  • Automated end-to-end branch operations, including product setup, installation, and technical support, driving adoption of centralized banking systems with reduced operational risk.
  • Conducted 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 and knowledge transfer sessions, enabling smooth user adoption and operational readiness. Successfully secured UAT sign-offs by demonstrating functionality against regulatory and business requirements.
  • Acted as the primary support interface for head-office teams, managing incident reports, troubleshooting software issues, and ensuring timely resolutions for uninterrupted banking operations.
  • 𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, incorporating client feedback to deliver regulatory-aligned, customer-centric banking solutions that adhered to Basel II/III and AML/KYC guidelines.
  • Partnered with clients to elicit detailed business requirements, draft comprehensive documentation, and secure formal approvals, ensuring solutions remained aligned with 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 mandates, industry standards, and strategic 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 objectives.
Product DevelopmentSoftware Implementation ManagementVendor ManagementOracleFinanceDatabase Design+10

Ispa systems pvt. ltd , kolkata , india

Software Developer - Banking

May 1998Dec 1999 · 1 yr 7 mos · Kolkata metropolitan area, West Bengal, India · On-site

  • My career began in the IT sector as a software implementer for Retail Banking Software. In this role, I undertook the unique responsibility of not only assembling hardware peripherals but also installing software, Requirement Gathering , Gap analysis. My tasks encompassed client training on banking products, customizing solutions to meet client requirements, obtaining UAT signoff.
  • I successfully executed product implementations by seamlessly migrating backlog data into the system, ensuring its functionality and facilitating the transition from manual to computerized automated systems. This endeavor was both challenging and rewarding, involving direct collaboration with banking professionals. The invaluable experience gained provided me with profound insights into the intricacies of the retail banking domain, an accomplishment I still take pride in.
  • I am fortunate to have been mentored by seasoned veterans of the banking sector, and I cherish the knowledge gained from this role. It marked my initial step into the industry, and I embraced the challenges and opportunities it brought forth. This role not only enabled me to learn extensively but also laid the foundation for my continued growth and contributions within the field.
Product DevelopmentSoftware Implementation ManagementFinanceUser StoriesSoftware DevelopmentUser Acceptance Testing+4

Education

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU

Master's degree — Information Technology

Apr 2002Apr 2005

B.Sc — ( PCM )

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