Nachiket Deshmukh
Liberty Twp,OH
Summary
Results-oriented Senior Manager with over 15 years of experience leading complex programs and cross-functional teams. Proven track record of driving business transformation through technology initiatives, delivering strategic outcomes, and building high-performing teams. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt).
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Director of Technical Program Management
Radian Group
8 2022 - Current
- Led and transformed high-performing teams to deliver $5M in annual revenue through strategic program management and execution
- Architected and implemented a robust program management framework, driving a 25% increase in project velocity and a 95% on-time delivery rate
- Mentored and developed a team of 9 high-potential program and project managers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
- Partnered closely with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-driven real estate valuation products, enhancing customer experience and market position
- Cultivated strong relationships with senior stakeholders to align program objectives with business goals
Senior Technical Program Manager
Bose Corporation
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Drove strategic initiatives to deliver innovative audio software and hardware products, achieving 95% success in scope, budget, and schedule
- Optimized cross-functional collaboration to streamline project execution and reduce cycle time by 25%
- Mentored and developed a team of 5 project managers, enhancing their leadership and project management capabilities
- Demonstrated strong leadership in executing product delivery strategies and achieving key performance indicators
Senior Technical Program Manager
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
04.2016 - 10.2021
- Led and executed a strategic transformation initiative to improve customer engagement by 40% through the development of a new web portal
- Drove data-driven decision making by implementing predictive modeling programs, resulting in $4M annual cost savings
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining financial reporting processes, increasing software development productivity by 60%
- Led the Agile transformation of 8+ projects, improving product quality and time-to-market by 20%
Lead Software Engineer / Project Manager
GE Aerospace
01.2010 - 03.2016
- Led and managed global software development teams to deliver critical jet engine software solutions for the aerospace industry
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma initiatives, improving software development process efficiency by 30% and earning the "Empower and Inspire" award
- Drove cost savings of $5M through application migration and vendor negotiations
- Demonstrated strong technical expertise in designing and developing innovative software solutions, resulting in the "Expertise" award
Software Engineer
GE Aerospace
07.2008 - 01.2010
- Designed innovative software simulation and saved 40+ hours of daily testing by detecting defects before hardware testing. Won GE’s “Expertise” award for pioneering efforts
- Awarded “External Focus” for mentoring engineers and providing technical for software development
- Earned the “Dr. Sanford A. Moss” award for outstanding performance in software development
- Conducted code reviews and provided feedback to improve code quality and maintainability
- Promoted to a project management role for distinguished performance and leadership qualities
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OHMaster of Science - Electrical Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Mumbai University
05.2001 -
Skills
Project & Program Management
Coaching & Mentoring
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Strategic planning
Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, Smartsheet
Business Intelligence (MS Power BI, Tableau)
Java, Python, SQL
Cloud Platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure)
People Management
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI
Accomplishments
- Built an entertainment mobile app and achieved 1.4 million downloads in 175 countries | SingerZone
- Patented an innovative LED lighting product and developed software | Scott A Jones Enterprise
- Improved quality and cost savings for GE washers through design improvements | GE
Licenses & Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) | PMI
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | GE Aerospace
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Engineering & Product Managers | Educative.io
Machine Learning Essentials for Business and Technical Decision Makers | AWS
Timeline
Senior Technical Program Manager
Bose Corporation
10.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Technical Program Manager
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
04.2016 - 10.2021
Lead Software Engineer / Project Manager
GE Aerospace
01.2010 - 03.2016
Software Engineer
GE Aerospace
07.2008 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Purdue University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Mumbai University
05.2001 -
Director of Technical Program Management
Radian Group
8 2022 - Current
MBA - Business Administration
Xavier University