Durgesh Sakhare
@durgeshsakhare
Senior Software Program Manager delivering enterprise digital transformation and SDLC excellence.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a PMP®, TOGAF®, ITIL® V4, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and AWS Technical Professional with 24+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale IT programmes, application development portfolios, and technology strategy across Banking, Financial Services, Gaming, Retail, Healthcare, and Hospitality.
I specialize in end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) delivery—from business case development and requirements analysis to solution architecture, development, testing, deployment, production support, and continuous improvement. I lead portfolio management and PMO governance with strong financial governance, capacity planning, and executive stakeholder engagement.
In the lottery and iGaming space, I’ve spearheaded high-impact modernization and secure platform migrations, including a digital platform migration of 4 million+ users and financial wallets with zero defects and zero customer impact. I’ve led microservices-based, cloud-agnostic architecture with RNG integration, multi-channel gaming enablement, high-availability design, and regulatory-aligned secure transaction processing.
I also drive delivery with operational rigor—building KPI dashboards for C-suite transparency, implementing IT service management practices based on ITIL V4 standards, and supporting ISO 22301 and ISO 27001 certification readiness. Whether it’s service transition, cloud migration, or complex programme governance, I bring accountability, data integrity, and continuous improvement to ensure successful go-lives and stakeholder confidence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Program Manager
Paytronix
Mar 2018 - Present (8 years 4 months)
Senior Software Program Manager delivering end-to-end software programme and service delivery for the ITHUBA-run National Lottery ecosystem. Led SDLC governance and integration across lottery and e-commerce, including KPI governance and IT service management aligned to ITIL V4 standards.
Service Delivery Manager
Johanson and Johanson
May 2017 - Jan 2018 (8 months)
Service Delivery Manager for cloud operations, leading client service delivery work under the ASPAC account/project engagement.
IT Operations Manager
International Game Technology
Sep 2016 - Apr 2017 (7 months)
IT Operations Manager supporting service delivery for International Game Technology (IGT) during the stated engagement period.
IT Project Manager
NedBank PLC
Jul 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 2 months)
IT Project Manager delivering technology solution architecture and project work for NedBank PLC within the stated engagement dates.
IT Operations Manager
Technology Discovery PLC
Aug 2015 - Jul 2016 (11 months)
IT Operations Manager for service delivery responsibilities within the Technology Discovery PLC engagement.
Cloud Platform Associate Manager
Accenture Services Pvt.Ltd.
Nov 2012 - Jul 2015 (2 years 8 months)
Cloud Platform Associate Manager and Project Manager within Accenture Services Pvt.Ltd. for the stated period.
Team Lead / Associate Manager
Thomas Cook
Jan 2009 - Oct 2012 (3 years 9 months)
Team Lead / Associate Manager for project and team leadership at Thomas Cook during the stated timeframe.
Team Lead / Software Project Manager
JPMC
Mar 2007 - Mar 2009 (2 years)
Team Lead and Software Project Manager for JPMC within the stated engagement period.
System Administrator
Kewill Solutions Pvt.Ltd.
Dec 2003 - Aug 2004 (8 months)
System Administrator for Kewill Solutions Pvt.Ltd. during the stated 8-month engagement window.
Senior Support Engineer
ABN AMRO Bank
Nov 2002 - Dec 2003 (1 year 1 month)
Senior Support Engineer providing data centre and infrastructure support for ABN AMRO Bank over the stated period.
System Administrator
Challenger Computers
Jul 2001 - Aug 2002 (1 year 1 month)
System Administrator and field engineering support for server infrastructure at Challenger Computers during the stated timeframe.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
A.C. Patil College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics Engineering
Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics (NQF Level 8).
Vivekanand College of Engineering
Diploma in Electronics and Video Engineering, Electronics and Video Engineering
Completed a Diploma in Electronics and Video Engineering.
ORT India
National Trade Certificate (Electronics Mechanic), Electronics
Completed an Electronics Mechanic National Trade Certificate.
Tilaknagar Vidya Mandir Secondary School
Secondary Education, General Education
Completed secondary school education.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
Skills
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