ASHWIN NANDKUMAR KULKARNI
Summary
Senior IT professional with over 20 years of experience in digital transformation, product management, and consulting, specializing in AI, intelligent automation, and process intelligence. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex, multi-million-dollar technical projects, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions to global clients. Skilled in customer engagement, pre-sales, and consultative selling, with a proven ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Proficient in Agile-Scrum methodologies and leveraging technologies such as Gen AI, RPA, and process mining to drive operational efficiency and customer success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consulting Manager / Delivery Director
EPAM Systems
04.2021 - Current
- Led a hyper-automation program for a global sportswear organization, managing 50+ FTEs and delivering AI-driven solutions that reduced costs and improved efficiency using Gen AI, RPA, and process mining.
- Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, identifying process gaps and implementing intelligent automation solutions to enhance customer experience and operational performance.
- Engaged with CXO-level executives in pre-sales and consultative roles, driving revenue growth through RFPs/RFIs and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
- Managed end-to-end project delivery using Agile-Scrum, overseeing scope, budgets, and cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and quality standards.
- Defined technical architectures and product roadmaps for AI-enabled solutions, optimizing scalability and performance for enterprise clients.
Senior Manager
Larsen and Toubro (Smart World and Communications)
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided end-to-end solution architecture for a greenfield OSS/BSS project, connecting 30k villages via fiber optics, integrating AI and automation for network optimization.
- Facilitated cross-vendor solution discussions, aligning with eTOM standards to meet client needs.
- Managed vendor evaluations and stakeholder engagement, ensuring project alignment and client satisfaction.
Consulting Manager
NetCracker
03.2016 - 08.2020
- Conducted functional scoping for transformation programs, designing AI/ML-driven solutions for processes like Lead to Order and Order to Activation.
- Led Agile project management for global clients, delivering technology solutions that improved business outcomes.
- Supported pre-sales and business development, contributing to revenue growth and customer satisfaction across multiple regions.
Associate Manager
Accenture
02.2010 - 03.2016
- Re-engineered processes with AI-driven solutions to align IT systems with the eTOM-aligned NGBSS framework for a UK telecom client.
- Managed a 200 FTE, multi-million-dollar project using Agile methodologies, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
Senior Technical Associate
Tech Mahindra
06.2009 - 02.2010
- Strategized and led the migration of legacy systems to AI-enabled platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams for seamless integration.
Solution Designer
Infosys
11.2004 - 06.2009
- Designed AI and automation solutions for upgrading core network systems to manage Next Generation Networks (NGN).
Education
Executive Program in Business Management -
IIM Calcutta
01.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
Pune University
01.2004
Skills
- AI & Automation: Gen AI Solutions, RPA, Process Mining, Intelligent Automation
- Project Management: Agile-Scrum, SDLC, Vendor Coordination, Budget Oversight
- Customer Engagement: Pre-sales, CXO-level Interactions, RFPs/RFIs, Solution Design
- Technical Leadership: Solution Architecture, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Systems
- Team Leadership: Cross-functional Team Management, Mentoring, Hiring
- AI & Automation: Gen AI, RPA, Process Mining, Intelligent Automation
- Project Management: Agile-Scrum, SDLC, Vendor Management
- Architecture: Solution Design, Enterprise Architecture, eTOM
- Technologies: Cloud, BPM, OSS/BSS, Telecom Systems
Certification
- Professional Certifications: Process Mining Certifications - Abby, Pega, Celonis
- Google Cloud Leader (2022)
- AI and Data Manager
- AI Foundations - TM Forum
- AWS Amazon Connect (Business) Digital
- IIBA – CBAP
- Agile Foundations – Accenture
- Business Process Framework Certification – TM Forum
- AI Automation Leader – Automation Anywhere
Awards
3 Awards at Infosys for outstanding contributions to solution design and delivery
5 Awards at Accenture, including the prestigious ACE Award for project management excellence
Prestigious CEO “Impact” Award at EPAM
Timeline
Senior Consulting Manager / Delivery Director
EPAM Systems
04.2021 - Current
Senior Manager
Larsen and Toubro (Smart World and Communications)
08.2020 - 03.2021
Consulting Manager
NetCracker
03.2016 - 08.2020
Associate Manager
Accenture
02.2010 - 03.2016
Senior Technical Associate
Tech Mahindra
06.2009 - 02.2010
Solution Designer
Infosys
11.2004 - 06.2009
Executive Program in Business Management -
IIM Calcutta
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
Pune University
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