Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Why I Am A Great Fit
Accomplishments
Timeline

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

University of Southern California, Los Angeles
08.2005 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Engineering -

Anna University, Chennai
08.2001 - 06.2005

Skills

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

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