Shilpa Cukke
@shilpacukke
Senior technical program management leader driving enterprise digital transformation through Agile delivery and AI modernization.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a senior technical program management leader with 20+ years of experience delivering enterprise technology programs across Banking, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, and Public Sector organizations. I’ve led cross-functional teams of over 120 professionals and managed multi-million-dollar portfolios, combining delivery governance, risk management, and stakeholder management to drive results. I’m especially focused on Agile transformations and enterprise digital transformation initiatives that translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
In my most recent roles, I’ve led AI and digital transformation engagements end-to-end—partnering with founders and executive stakeholders to define product roadmaps, implementation strategies, and technology adoption plans. I conduct enterprise AI readiness assessments to identify automation opportunities delivering 25–40% operational cost savings, and I establish governance and executive reporting frameworks to keep strategic initiatives on track.
As CTO and India Head, I directed technology strategy, product development, and operations, including a 3-year technology roadmap across Cloud, AI/ML, and Automation. I deployed LLM-powered workflows to reduce manual effort by 35%, scaled a 40+ member engineering team, and drove RPA/DevOps transformations that reduced operational costs by 30% while improving delivery throughput and modernization ROI.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI Advisor & Program Consultant
Quantam Labs
Dec 2025 - Present (7 months)
Lead AI and digital transformation engagements, driving end-to-end program planning and execution. Establish program governance, risk management, and executive reporting frameworks, and advise leadership on AI strategy and technology investments.
Chief Technology Officer
Arenema India Pvt Ltd
Jul 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Directed technology strategy, product development, and operations for the India business unit. Built a 3-year roadmap across Cloud, AI/ML, and automation, and established technology governance, security, and compliance frameworks for cloud-native operations.
Vice President
3i Infotech
Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 (9 months)
Orchestrated digital transformation initiatives across multiple business verticals to improve operational efficiency and create new revenue streams. Championed AI and automation adoption and managed a multi-million-dollar client portfolio to support retention and revenue growth.
Led the Global Innovation Center of Excellence, developing strategic technology roadmaps with ROI-driven transformation initiatives for enterprise clients. Directed global delivery programs and implemented RPA and DevOps transformations that reduced operational costs by 30%.
Provided progressive IT delivery leadership across Banking, Manufacturing, and E-Commerce, overseeing programs up to 11 MUSD with teams up to 128 professionals. Delivered RPA assessments and implementations using UiPath and Blue Prism, and managed enterprise digital portal and .NET application programs with SDLC governance and quality frameworks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE)
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Industrial & Production Engineering
Earned a B.E. in Industrial & Production Engineering from SJCE, Mysore.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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