Arindam Chakraborty
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Senior Engineering Manager with 19+ years of experience delivering complex, secure, and scalable digital solutions. Proven success leading Agile teams across cloud, data, and application platforms—consistently improving speed-to-market by 30%+, reducing defects by 40%, and driving multimillion-dollar transformation programs. Adept at modernizing SDLC, mentoring high-performing teams, and aligning engineering execution with C-level priorities in regulated industries like Financial Services, Insurance, and Healthcare.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
NTT DATA
09.2016 - Current
- Led 15+ Agile squads delivering enterprise-grade solutions across web and cloud platforms; improved release velocity by 30%+ and sprint predictability to 95% , aligning with business priorities and customer commitments.
- Built and mentored cross-functional teams , including tech leads and Scrum Masters; boosted delivery ownership and improved team retention by 25% through a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
- Reduced production incidents by 40% by embedding OWASP Top 10 practices, secure SDLC principles, and automated security checks across pipelines.
- Drove a $3M+ digital transformation program , migrating core systems to Azure cloud , resulting in 20% cost reduction and improved scalability with zero downtime.
- Instituted process excellence through automation of regression testing and CI/CD pipelines; accelerated deployment cycles by 60% while increasing release stability.
- Collaborated with client-facing teams and external vendors to resolve complex production issues; improved client satisfaction (CSAT) by 18% .
- Created and led Centers of Excellence (CoE) around engineering standards, Agile coaching, and DevOps best practices, standardizing delivery models across the organization.
- Developed and presented executive-level dashboards and QBR decks , enabling CxO-level visibility into delivery health, risk, and resource alignment.
- Played a pivotal role in budget planning and capacity forecasting , ensuring right-sized engineering investments and resource utilization across global teams.
- Orchestrated employee engagement initiatives , tech learning paths, and diversity efforts in collaboration with HR and DEI teams—recognized for fostering inclusive culture.
Project Manager
Cognizant
09.2009 - 08.2016
- Managed a portfolio of 50+ high-value projects, with an average project value exceeding $1M.
- Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively managing budgets and manpower for multiple simultaneous projects.
- Achieved a 15% reduction in project overhead costs through the introduction of lean management techniques and cost-saving measures.
- Managed the successful delivery of over 50 projects, averaging $100K to $500K each, while maintaining client satisfaction and compliance with SOWs.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the sharing of ideas, leading to increased creativity and problem-solving capabilities within the team.
IT Project Lead
Wipro
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Executed IT solution delivery for key clients, managing projects that streamlined their operations and decreased time-to-market by an average of 20%.
- Implemented change management strategies that led to a 35% increase in project adoption rates post-deployment.
- Achieved a 25% improvement in project delivery time by optimizing workflows and team structures, by implementing agile methodologies.
- Reduced IT project costs by 15% across 5 major projects, resulting in savings of over $500,000.
- Increased system uptime to 99.9%, improving company productivity and avoiding estimated losses of $1M annually.
- Enhanced overall team productivity by providing mentorship, guidance, and technical support to junior staff members.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new systems and technologies into existing infrastructure.
Software Engineer
Infosys
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Played a role of Technical Lead for a Team of 15 people in delivering functionality Maintaining Contracts and Tariffs.
- Developed Java Framework for core application architecture, supporting 100 features.
- Developed reusable code libraries to expedite future development efforts, reducing time-to-market for new features.
- Mentored junior developers by providing guidance on best practices, coding techniques, and problem-solving skills.
Education
Bachelor of Technology -
West bengal University of Technology
05.2006
Skills
- Leadership & Strategy
- Agile Product Delivery (Scrum, SAFe)
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management (incl CXO-level)
- Engineering Budget & Capacity Planning
- Change Management & Executive Reporting
- Technology & Delivery Excellence
- End-to-End SDLC & DevOps
- Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS
- Programming: Java, C#, Python, SQL, React
- API Management & Integration
- Secure Development (OWASP, SAST/DAST)
- Team Development & Innovation
- Mentorship & Team Coaching
- Process Improvement & Automation
- Culture of Quality, Security & Accountability
- Digital Transformation Enablement
Accomplishments
- Accelerated delivery velocity by 30% by streamlining Agile ceremonies and optimizing team workflows across distributed squads.
- Reduced post-release defects by 40% through implementation of shift-left testing, secure SDLC practices, and engineering quality gates.
- Delivered a $3M+ enterprise cloud migration program to Microsoft Azure, enabling 20% cost savings and zero-downtime deployment for core systems.
- Established two Centers of Excellence (CoEs) —one for DevOps automation and one for engineering governance—boosting code reuse by 25% and standardizing delivery across 5+ teams.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction by 18% through transparent reporting, CXO-level dashboards, and timely communication on cross-functional delivery progress.
- Mentored and coached 10+ team leads and Scrum Masters , developing the next line of leadership and improving team health metrics (engagement, throughput).
- Cut deployment cycle time by 60% by leading CI/CD and automated test integration across application and data teams.
- Enabled 100% compliance with data privacy, audit, and OWASP Top-10 security standards in delivery of regulated financial products.
- Led modernization of legacy analytics platform , transitioning to Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, empowering self-service reporting for 6+ business units.
- Pioneered use of agentic AI tools and Microsoft Copilot for internal PoCs, showcasing real-time automation and enhanced decision support to leadership.
Timeline
Senior Manager
NTT DATA
09.2016 - Current
Project Manager
Cognizant
09.2009 - 08.2016
IT Project Lead
Wipro
08.2008 - 08.2009
Software Engineer
Infosys
06.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Technology -
West bengal University of Technology
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