Danish Khullar
Senior Technical Program Manager
Gurugram, IN.About
Highly accomplished Program Manager with 8 years of experience leading complex technical projects across IT, Travel, and Fintech sectors. Proven ability to drive large-scale program execution, optimize processes, and cultivate strong stakeholder relationships, consistently delivering projects on time and within scope. Expert in strategic planning, risk management, and aligning technology initiatives with critical business objectives to achieve significant quantifiable results.
Work
Gurugram, Haryana, India
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Summary
Orchestrated program execution for Airtel Financial Services portfolio, leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical projects and generate significant revenue.
Highlights
Spearheaded the launch of loan insurance with two partners, directly contributing to a new revenue stream of INR 18L per month.
Reduced program overhead time by 20% across cross-functional initiatives by implementing standardized project management practices.
Designed and implemented comprehensive dashboards and processes for SWAT and production issue resolution, decreasing resolution time by 30%.
Gurugram, Haryana, India
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Summary
Managed technical program initiatives for MakeMyTrip's core travel and ground platforms, ensuring seamless operations and efficient project delivery.
Highlights
Managed and optimized operations for MakeMyTrip's core corporate and ground travel platforms (myBiz, myPartner, Q2T, Trains, Bus, Cab) and Goibibo's Grounds platform, ensuring seamless integration and enhancing operational efficiency.
Drove end-to-end ownership of complex, large-scale cross-functional initiatives, resulting in improved project delivery timelines and successful execution.
Enhanced project transparency and stakeholder satisfaction by developing detailed project plans, proactively managing escalations, and reporting key metrics to diverse Tech and Product teams.
Improved team coordination and overall project efficiency by leading cross-functional teams in developing precise schedules, milestones, and optimized resource allocations.
Gurugram, Haryana, India
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Summary
Managed complex projects within Microsoft, leveraging data-driven insights to mitigate risks and improve financial and operational metrics across a large portfolio.
Highlights
Improved financial metrics by 13% and enhanced risk management by 8% through data-driven project oversight and timely warning systems.
Institutionalized risk impact reporting across a portfolio of 500+ projects, enhancing schedule metrics by 6% and optimizing budget allocation.
Drove a 10% increase in DevOps adoption by collaborating with cross-functional teams and reviewing a $100M+ portfolio to implement industry best practices.
Gurugram, Haryana, India
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Summary
Managed a diverse portfolio of projects across global regions, consistently achieving client satisfaction and project goals while optimizing internal processes.
Highlights
Successfully delivered 14 concurrent projects ranging from $100K to $1M across three continents (Americas, Europe, Asia), ensuring timely completion and high client satisfaction.
Generated over $9M in cumulative revenue by delivering 50+ projects, significantly enhancing client relationships and achieving all strategic project goals.
Developed and implemented a project forecast accuracy tool, increasing forecast reliability by 20%.
Earned a Leadership award for training 23 European peers on project status reporting, which improved team efficiency and communication.
Gurugram, Haryana, India
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Summary
Developed and tested automation solutions for cloud migration processes, significantly reducing manual effort and supporting critical IT infrastructure.
Highlights
Reduced manual effort by 15% in on-premise server to cloud migration processes by developing and testing automation scripts in PowerShell.
Supported critical IT infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless transition and operational stability for key client environments.
Collaborated with senior consultants to analyze system requirements and implement technical solutions, contributing to overall project success and efficiency.
Education
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Bachelor of Technology
Computer Science and Engineering
Grade: CGPA 8.38
Courses
Developed a Smart Home IOT project, controlling appliances with Bluetooth and an Android App, presented to the Dean.
Volunteered for AIESEC in Mauritius, supporting an NGO in providing food and games to underprivileged school children.
Skills
Project & Program Management
Program Management, Project Management, Jira, Scrum, Kanban, Agile Methodologies.
Leadership & Strategy
Cross-Functional Leadership, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Collaboration, Strategic Planning.
Technical Skills
PowerShell, DevOps.
Communication
Communication.