Vijay Kulkarni
About Vijay Kulkarni
Vijay Kulkarni is the Director of Program Management at Virsec, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software engineering and program management, having held various roles at companies such as Tesco, Capgemini, and CA Technologies.
Current Role at Virsec
Vijay Kulkarni serves as the Director of Program Management at Virsec, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing program management processes and ensuring the successful delivery of engineering projects. His leadership is characterized by a strong emphasis on process excellence, which has led to streamlined engineering delivery cycles within the organization.
Previous Experience at Tesco Bengaluru
Vijay Kulkarni worked at Tesco Bengaluru from 2007 to 2015, where he held multiple roles. Initially, he served as a Principal Software Engineer for five years, followed by a position as a Technical Expert and Scrum Master for three years. His time at Tesco was marked by significant contributions to software development and agile practices.
Career at Capgemini and Cisco Systems
Kulkarni was employed at Capgemini as a Senior Consultant from 2015 to 2017, where he worked full-time at Cisco Systems. His role involved consulting on various projects, leveraging his expertise in program management and agile methodologies. He played a key role in implementing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within product teams.
Educational Background
Vijay Kulkarni holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, which he completed from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, in 2010.
Contributions to Agile Community
Kulkarni is actively involved in the Agile community, contributing to forums and meetups where he presents on various topics related to agile practices and program management. He has published thought articles sharing his experiences and insights in these fields, demonstrating his commitment to knowledge sharing and professional development.