Iām seeking roles leading SaaS implementations and AI/automation initiatives where I can architect scalable solutions, mentor teams, and deliver measurable business outcomes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Tojo Chacko
@tojochacko
AI Strategy Consultant | Professional Services | AI Automation | SaaS Project Delivery | Driving $M+ Technical Initiatives
What I'm looking for
I transform complex technical initiatives into predictable business outcomes for AI-first companies and scaling Retail e-commerce systems.
As an AI Implementation Consultant with 18 years of experience spanning software engineering, solution architecture, and program delivery for Edtech and Ecommerce platforms, I specialize in bridging the gap between ambitious technical visions and measurable business results.
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At Narvar, I led enterprise e-commerce integrations projects delivery, stakeholders and risks, launched a strategic agency partnerships channel, and helped architect complex Shopify implementations for mid-market and enterprise retailers.
At Unacademy, I scaled the University/College program managing 75+ institutions and helped organise a global programming event with 70k+ participants, built strategic partnerships and managed cross-functional teams.
At CodeChef, I grew a certification business to accommodate 1,000 students per batch across 25+ centers, partnering with tech companies to place 300+ engineers.
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Unlike typical managers, I bring hands-on technical depth from 10+ years as a Senior Software Engineer building cloud-native systems. This enables me to:
* Architect realistic implementation plans that engineering teams can actually execute
* Identify technical risks before they derail timelines
* Bridge communication gaps between business stakeholders and technical teams
* Make informed trade-off decisions under pressure
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* AI & Automation Programs: End-to-end delivery of AI implementations, from strategy through deployment and adoption
* E-commerce Platform Delivery: OMS migrations, 3rd party integrations, WMS/TMS optimisations
* Technical Program Leadership: Cross-functional coordination for complex SaaS initiatives requiring deep technical and business alignment
* Process & Governance: PMO frameworks, stakeholder management systems, and delivery optimization for high-growth environments
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ā Accelerated implementation timelines through streamlined pilot-to-production workflows
ā Consistent on-time launches with smooth post-deployment transitions
ā Enhanced team productivity via structured delivery frameworks and strategic automation
ā Transformed chaotic project environments into predictable systems with clear governance
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- Process and Stakeholder Management
- AI GTM Program,
- AI transformation consulting
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Delivery Manager/Implementation
Narvar
May 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years 1 month)
Led end-to-end implementation of complex e-commerce integrations for enterprise and mid-market retailers, delivering projects that contributed about $2M in annual contract value. Spearheaded an Agency/Partnerships channel and managed pilot SaaS rollouts to accelerate closures and reduce onboarding costs.
Senior Program Manager Lead
Unacademy
Sep 2020 - Aug 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Managed end-to-end subscription program delivery and go-to-market strategies, cultivating strategic partnerships with 30 engineering colleges. Built and scaled the CodeChef College program from 15 to 75 colleges, managed a team of 7 community managers and oversaw a global programming event with 75,000 participants.
Program Manager
CodeChef
Nov 2017 - Aug 2020 (2 years 9 months)
Developed and managed a certification exam business serving 15,000 students and expanded the program to 25 exam centers accommodating ~1,000 students per batch. Partnered with tech companies to place 300 students and led workshops and marketing initiatives to grow adoption.
Senior Software Engineer
Directi Internet Solutions
Feb 2010 - Oct 2017 (7 years 8 months)
Architected and engineered web applications and microservices for a global coding platform, improving DBMS performance and overall site efficiency. Designed and implemented cloud-native infrastructure on AWS and mentored junior engineers on best practices.
Education
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University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Technology
2003 - 2007
Completed a Bachelor of Technology at the University of Mumbai from 2003 to 2007.
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