Gaurav Kulkarni — Technical Program Manager

Senior Technical Program Manager with 15+ years of progressive experience across diverse software industry platforms including Retail, Gaming, Salesforce CRM, Security, and HRMS systems, with 7+ years of distinguished service at Amazon. Proven expertise in leading global program portfolios, driving cross-functional excellence, and delivering transformational technology solutions across multiple industry verticals. CORE EXPERTISE • Global Program Management: Successfully managed complex, multi-regional initiatives spanning 5-10 cross-functional teams with annual impacts exceeding €4M and 125M+ transactions • Multi-Platform Experience: Extensive background across Retail e-commerce, Gaming platforms, Salesforce CRM implementations, Security systems, and HRMS solutions • Technical Leadership: Demonstrated proficiency in technical requirements analysis, design document reviews, product lifecycle management, and technical trade-off resolution • Platform Engineering: Architected and delivered scalable logistics and e-commerce solutions across UK, EU, NA, and India markets • Operational Excellence: Established comprehensive measurement frameworks resulting in 20%+ defect reduction and enhanced data quality governance • Executive Engagement: Extensive experience in C-level and VP stakeholder management, change leadership, and strategic program communications PROFESSIONAL IMPACT Recognized for consistently delivering high-stakes programs on time and within scope while maintaining rigorous quality standards across diverse technology domains. Expertise spans end-to-end program lifecycle management, from strategic planning and technical design through deployment and post-launch optimization. Currently advancing program management methodologies through GenAI integration, automation frameworks, and data-driven decision-making processes to enhance organizational efficiency and technical innovation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Program Manager specializing in E-commerce and Cloud Security solutions.

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Experience: 16 yrs 2 mos

Skills

Global Program Management
Technical Program Management
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Quality Assurance Management

Career Highlights

15+ years of experience in diverse software platforms.
Expert in leading global program portfolios at Amazon.
Proven track record in delivering high-stakes programs.

Work Experience

Amazon

Senior Technical Program Manager | Amazon Shipping (4 yrs 2 mos)

Technical Program Manager (4 yrs 3 mos)

CipherCloud

QA Lead (1 yr 6 mos)

NCR Corporation

Sr. Software Engineer - Quality (2 yrs 9 mos)

AMD

Software Engineer - Quality (3 yrs 7 mos)

Education

Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Software Systems at Birla Institute of Technology And Science (BITS), Pilani

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at Amaravati University, Maharashtra

Higher Secondary Certificate at Mahatma Gandhi Mahavidyalaya, Ahemadpur

Gaurav Kulkarni

Technical Program Manager

Hyderabad, Telangana, India16 yrs 2 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

15+ years of experience in diverse software platforms.
Expert in leading global program portfolios at Amazon.
Proven track record in delivering high-stakes programs.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Program Manager specializing in E-commerce and Cloud Security solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Program ManagementTechnical Program ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipQuality Assurance Management

Other Skills

Cross-functional Team CoordinationTechnical Requirements AnalysisOperational ExcellenceExecutive EngagementTechnical IntegrationRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementTest Strategy DevelopmentAPI ValidationAgile MethodologiesStakeholder EngagementTesting FrameworksTest AutomationCross-team CoordinationDefect Tracking

About

Experience

16 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs

Average Tenure

8 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Amazon

2 roles

Senior Technical Program Manager | Amazon Shipping

Promoted

Apr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Leading global program portfolios in dynamic, fast-paced environments across geographically distributed teams spanning UK, EU, NA, and India markets.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Manage 6+ strategic program charters, each spanning 5-10 cross-functional teams with annual impact of 125M+ parcels and €4M+ revenue
Drive cross-functional collaboration to implement and deploy ordering platform solutions for WW/regional logistics including shipping, compliance, and fast-track delivery systems
Establish operations measurement frameworks for data quality and governance across 23+ services, achieving 20%+ reduction in defect leakage
Demonstrate strong technical judgment through developing & reviewing technical requirements, design documents, product lifecycle processes, and resolving technical tradeoffs between teams
Design and deliver optimized program communication plans including executive updates and key stakeholder communications at VP/Director levels
Anticipate and manage change management requirements across multiple program stakeholders and markets
Leverage GenAI tools for automated documentation generation and technical requirement analysis, improving delivery efficiency by 15%+
Successfully delivered cross-regional platform implementations, real-time tracking solutions, and comprehensive compliance frameworks across multiple international markets.

Global Program ManagementCross-functional Team CoordinationTechnical Requirements AnalysisOperational ExcellenceExecutive EngagementTechnical Program Management

Technical Program Manager

Feb 2018 – May 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Managed delivery and technical integration for high-visibility programs across global logistics and e-commerce platforms.
Key Achievements:
Led end-to-end technical integration for complex programs including customer returns, multi-tracking systems, and API implementations
Coordinated cross-functional teams across multiple time zones ensuring seamless program delivery
Maintained stakeholder alignment through bi-weekly program connects and executive updates
Developed comprehensive technical documentation and deployment plans
Managed program dependencies and risk mitigation across interconnected platform systems
Facilitated technical design reviews and resolved cross-team dependencies
Implemented program tracking and reporting frameworks for real-time delivery visibility
Successfully transitioned from individual contributor to program leadership, demonstrating growth in technical judgment and cross-functional collaboration.

Technical IntegrationCross-functional Team CoordinationRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementTechnical Program ManagementCross-functional Team Leadership

Ciphercloud

QA Lead

Aug 2016 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

Led QA program management for CipherCloud's cloud information protection platform, combining technical quality leadership with cross-functional program coordination for SFDC Feature Team.
Key Achievements:
Managed QA program for 18-member cross-functional team delivering Salesforce.com security gateway solutions
Developed test strategies and quality frameworks for encryption, tokenization, and compliance validation modules
Coordinated multi-platform delivery (web, iPad, Android) ensuring consistent security standards
Implemented QA automation program using Selenium and ezAutomation, reducing delivery cycle time
Led cross-team collaboration and stakeholder communications including executive demos and status reporting
Established quality gates, certification processes, and delivery milestones for cloud security deployments
Technical Focus: Encryption/tokenization testing, multi-endpoint coordination, API validation (REST/SOAP)
Program Management: Cross-functional delivery, quality strategy, stakeholder engagement
Successfully delivered high-quality cloud security solutions while maintaining rigorous standards and program timelines.

Quality Assurance ManagementTest Strategy DevelopmentCross-functional Team CoordinationAPI ValidationTechnical Program Management

Ncr corporation

Sr. Software Engineer - Quality

Nov 2013 – Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

Led QA program management for NCR's Advanced Marketing Solution (AMS) retail platform, managing quality delivery for consumer loyalty and POS integration solutions.
Key Achievements:
Managed QA program for 22-member team delivering multichannel offer management solutions for retail environments
Developed test strategies for Enterprise Engine, Java-based retail software, and POS system integrations
Coordinated testing across multiple channels (POS, REST, SOAP) and led requirements grooming with business analysts
Implemented risk mitigation strategies and established comprehensive testing frameworks (functional, regression, integration, security)
Managed agile delivery including sprint planning, QA estimations, and stakeholder demos
Led defect lifecycle management and cross-team collaboration for retail platform deployments
Technical Focus: Enterprise retail platforms, POS integration, Java/.NET environments, multichannel testing
Program Management: Agile coordination, stakeholder engagement, delivery planning
Successfully delivered consumer loyalty solutions driving targeted promotions across retail market channels.

Quality Assurance ManagementAgile MethodologiesStakeholder EngagementTesting FrameworksTechnical Program Management

Amd

Software Engineer - Quality

Apr 2010 – Nov 2013 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Led quality assurance and program coordination for AMD's graphics driver validation across OEM qualification and product validation programs.
Key Achievements:
Managed OEM qualification programs for major customers (HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer) ensuring graphics driver compatibility
Coordinated cross-functional teams for graphics driver validation including 3D, multimedia, and performance testing
Developed test automation frameworks using VB and Perl scripting in Testbot environment
Led program coordination between onshore teams, program managers, and field application engineers
Implemented comprehensive validation for DirectX9/10/11, OpenGL applications across Windows 7/8 environments
Established defect tracking processes and coordinated with ISV teams for graphics compatibility
Technical Focus: Graphics driver testing, multi-display validation, hardware-software integration
Program Management: Cross-team coordination, OEM customer management, offshore-onshore collaboration
Successfully delivered driver qualification programs ensuring compatibility across major OEM hardware platforms.