Siddhi Thakkar

Director of Engineering

Gurgaon, Haryana, India19 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 18+ years leading cross-functional software development teams.
  • Expert in Agile methodologies and SAFe transformation.
  • Proven track record in delivering high-quality solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS expert with extensive experience in program management and agile methodologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Engineering ManagementDevopsProgram ManagementAgile Project ManagementAgile Leadership

Other Skills

Engineering LeadershipProject ReviewsCritical ThinkingProgram Delivery ManagementWritten CommunicationCost ManagementResource PlanningPartner Relationship ManagementResource AllocationProject DeliveryGlobal DeliveryProject Lifecycle ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipConcept GenerationTeam Performance

About

Seasoned Program Manager with 18+ years of experience leading cross-functional and geographically distributed software development teams. Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale projects, enhancing operational efficiencies, and delivering high-quality solutions. Proficient in Agile methodologies, SAFe transformation, and digital transformation initiatives. Certified PMP and SAFe Agilist, with extensive experience in cloud technologies. Adept at aligning engineering solutions with business objectives to drive significant business growth.

Experience

19 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 4 mos
Current Experience

Thales software monetization

Senior Engineering Manager

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Hybrid

Engineering ManagementEngineering LeadershipDevOps

Globallogic

Senior Program Manager

Aug 2019Jan 2025 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Noida Area, India · Hybrid

  • Key Achievements:
  • Led development of a universal CRM application using cloud-agnostic technologies, enhancing scalability, performance, and user experience.
  • Directed the creation of a digital core banking application with a scalable, microservices, and cloud-first approach, serving as a foundation for future applications.
  • Developed a centralized platform for banking product configuration, account management, and transaction processing.
  • Created a central authentication and authorization management system, serving as a hub for 300+ fintech products.
  • Reduced financial institution onboarding time by 70% with a new customer onboarding module.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Led end-to-end product management, infrastructure, Agile, and DevOps implementation.
  • Managed customer engagement, risk management, P&L oversight, cost optimization, and people management.
  • Ensured adherence to coding standards, quality gates, review processes, and automated build and deployment systems to meet milestones and productivity metrics.
  • Recruited and led a cohesive, motivated team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Project ReviewsCritical ThinkingProgram Delivery ManagementWritten CommunicationEngineering ManagementCost Management+27

Censhare

Program Manager

Aug 2013Aug 2019 · 6 yrs

  • Key Achievements:
  • Executed enterprise-level SAFe Transformation successfully while enhancing organizational processes and structures.
  • Led continuous development of a large-scale Content Management System, managing globally distributed teams of 100+ members.
  • Executed 5+ major production releases annually by managing a comprehensive program backlog.
  • Improved time-to-market resulting in timely deliveries and enhanced performance.
  • Led Professional Services team responsible for customization and implementation of Content Management System (CMS) for client-specific needs.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Led cross-functional and geographically distributed software development teams of 100+ members.
  • Managed the implementation of a robust Content Management System.
  • Led the transformation to SAFe, setting up processes and structures.
  • Conducted program reviews and stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment on product vision.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies for continuous delivery and improvement.
  • Ensured engineering solutions met business objectives and client requirements.
  • Fostered a collaborative and innovative team environment.
Critical ThinkingWritten CommunicationPartner Relationship ManagementProject DeliveryGlobal DeliveryAgile Leadership+9

Brickred technologies

Senior Software Engineer

May 2010Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Developed a documentum-based reports module using content transformation methodologies resulting in creation of on-demand reports.
  • Created requirements documents to define end-to-end specifications resulting in solutions that are a better product-market fit.
Critical ThinkingWritten CommunicationStrategyProgram Evaluation

Dk

Digital Editor

Mar 2007Nov 2009 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Digitized 50+ content series resulting in monetization of content.
  • Managed delivery from multiple vendors resulting in a faster turn around time to release new content to the market.
Critical ThinkingWritten Communication

Ijcp group

Content Developer

Feb 2005Feb 2007 · 2 yrs · New Delhi Area, India

  • Published monthly and weekly reports resulting in the abilility to track that the content publishing schedule meets the requisite targets
Written Communication

Education

Punjab Technical University

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Information Technology

Jan 2008Jan 2010

Institute Of Technology And Management

Bachelor of Engineering - BE

Jan 2000Jan 2004

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