NARENDER JAYACHANDRAN
Senior Technical Program Manager
Mississauga
Summary
Senior Technical Program Manager with 15+ years of experience leading large-scale cloud migration and modernization programs. Proven ability to align engineering execution with business strategy, driving cross-functional collaboration and optimizing program governance for high-impact software initiatives. Expertise in AWS, Azure, and GCP, with a track record of delivering scalable and resilient architectures. Led the migration of a legacy application to AWS, resulting in a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs and a 20% improvement in application performance. Adept at data-driven decision-making, leveraging analytics to improve program outcomes and mitigate risks. Passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering innovative cloud solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Technical Program Manager
OpenText
Waterloo, ON
11.2023 - Current
- Developed strategic delivery models for software execution, aligning engineering teams with business objectives
- Led architecture transformation programs, enhancing cloud-based SaaS scalability and performance
- Implemented risk analysis frameworks, reducing project bottlenecks by 40%
- Designed and maintained real-time analytics dashboards for KPI tracking and data-driven decision-making
- Facilitated executive-level meetings, ensuring transparency and alignment on key program initiatives
Technical Program Manager
Defense Health Agency (JOMIS)
Waterloo, Ontario
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Spearheaded a $10M cloud security transformation, ensuring full compliance with DoD regulations
- Managed software infrastructure optimization, implementing CI/CD security hardening to reduce risks
- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Security, and Compliance teams
- Optimized Agile planning and backlog management, accelerating feature delivery
- Delivered a 20% reduction in operational costs through cloud cost optimization strategies
Senior Manager, Technical Programs
The Co-Operators
Guelph, Ontario
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Led multi-million-dollar cloud modernization programs, transforming legacy infrastructure into scalable SaaS solutions
- Established program governance and PMO standards, ensuring on-time, high-quality program delivery
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
Senior Technical Consultant
SAP
Reston, Virginia
09.2010 - 09.2015
- Led cloud security automation initiatives, reducing operational risk by 20%
- Developed software architecture frameworks for scalable distributed systems
- Collaborated with global engineering teams to optimize system design and security models
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
08.2005 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Engineering -
08.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
Strategic Program Leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Cross-functional collaboration
Agile methodologies
AWS
Azure
GCP
Kubernetes
Terraform
Scrum
Kanban
Jira
Confluence
Asana
KPI tracking
DevSecOps
Cloud security
Databricks
Apache Spark
BigQuery
Tableau
Python
IAM
Certification
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Why I Am A Great Fit
- Strategic Technical Leadership – Experience in leading high-stakes technical programs, aligning software architecture initiatives with business strategy.
- Software Architecture & Cloud Transformation – Proven expertise in SaaS platform scalability, cloud infrastructure optimization, and security compliance.
- Risk Mitigation & Agile Execution – Hands-on experience in risk assessment, decision-making trade-offs, and driving Agile engineering execution.
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement – Adept at partnering with product, engineering, and executive teams to drive impactful results.
- Data-Driven Program Execution – Strong track record in real-time analytics, KPI-driven decision-making, and performance tracking.
Accomplishments
- Led a $10M Cloud Security Transformation, ensuring full compliance with DoD regulations and reducing security vulnerabilities by 40%.
- Directed a multi-million-dollar SaaS modernization initiative, transforming legacy enterprise applications into scalable cloud-based SaaS platforms, improving engineering efficiency.
- Designed and implemented real-time analytics dashboards for data-driven decision-making, improving program visibility and executive reporting.
- Reduced release bottlenecks by 30% through CI/CD security hardening, improving software deployment velocity and reliability.
- Spearheaded large-scale engineering programs, aligning product, security, and executive stakeholders to deliver mission-critical software solutions.
- Implemented cloud cost optimization strategies, leading to a 20% reduction in operational expenses while improving system reliability and performance.
- Managed cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Security, Compliance, and Product teams, ensuring alignment on technical objectives and business goals.
Timeline
Senior Technical Program Manager - OpenText
11.2023 - Current
Technical Program Manager - Defense Health Agency (JOMIS)
10.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Manager, Technical Programs - The Co-Operators
09.2019 - 10.2022
Senior Technical Consultant - SAP
09.2010 - 09.2015
University of Southern California - Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
08.2005 - 12.2007
Anna University - Bachelor of Engineering,
08.2001 - 06.2005