Nilesh Kulkarni
About Nilesh Kulkarni
Nilesh Kulkarni serves as the Digital Transformation Lead at ThoughtWorks, specializing in enterprise agile delivery and program management. With extensive experience in building enterprise agility, he has held various roles in prominent companies and has trained over 1000 individuals in agile methodologies.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Nilesh Kulkarni serves as the Digital Transformation Lead at ThoughtWorks, focusing on Enterprise Agile Delivery Enablement and Program/Change Management. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development of agile practices within the organization. His role involves leading initiatives that enhance business agility and support digital transformation efforts in the Pune Area, India.
Previous Experience at Allscripts
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Nilesh worked at Allscripts as a Senior Manager in the Project Management Office (PMO) from 2008 to 2017. During his nine years at Allscripts in Pune, he was responsible for overseeing project management processes and ensuring the successful delivery of various initiatives.
Background in Agile Coaching
Nilesh has extensive experience in agile methodologies, having worked as an Enterprise Agile Coach at EdgeVerve from 2017 to 2019. His role involved coaching teams on agile practices and frameworks, contributing to the enhancement of enterprise agility. He also serves as a BAM leader at the Business Agility Institute since 2018, where he focuses on promoting business agility principles.
Educational Qualifications
Nilesh holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Production from KIT's College of Engineering in Kolhapur, which he completed from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in engineering and project management.
Certifications and Skills
Nilesh is certified in various agile and project management frameworks, including PSM I, PSM II, and PMP. He also holds certifications in Management 3.0 and is an aspiring ICF coach. His expertise includes setting up PMOs, developing high-performance teams, and training over 1000 individuals in scrum, Kanban, and scaling frameworks.