Tarun Kakarla
@tarunkakarla
I deliver platform, compliance, and AI/ML programs from roadmap through secure release.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Phenom, I lead end-to-end delivery across platform engineering, enterprise systems, AI/ML initiatives, and FedRAMP compliance. I translate ambiguous business goals into execution plans, align US-based stakeholders with global engineering teams, and drive quarterly planning, dependencies, risks, and releases.
I owned ConfigHub, a centralized configuration platform for distributed systems, growing adoption beyond 80%, reducing configuration incidents by 60%, and improving MTTR by 50%. I also led automated environment provisioning that cut setup time by about 90% and accelerated release cycles by 30–40%.
I build measurable operating frameworks: KPI and MongoDB reporting across 24 products contributed to 15–20% higher renewals and upsell opportunities, while my FedRAMP program work achieved 95%+ audit readiness across 300+ controls.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Program Manager
Phenom
May 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Owned end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent programs across platform engineering, enterprise systems, and AI/ML-driven initiatives. Led quarterly planning, facilitated Agile ceremonies, and drove compliance programs including FedRAMP.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Unknown
Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)
Managed end-to-end recruitment operations for complex technology roles across engineering organizations. Built strong stakeholder communication, cross-team coordination, and operational discipline.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada
Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology
2012 - 2016
Pursued a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, graduating in 2016.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
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