VKVijaya Krishnani
@vijayakrishnani
Product leader driving SaaS and regulated-software delivery through user-centric roadmaps and effective cross-functional execution.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a product leader with 11+ years delivering high-value, scalable software in regulated environments, specializing in product roadmapping, backlog prioritization, and defining high-adoption MVPs that align to core OKRs. I excel at bridging stakeholder vision and engineering execution, driving measurable impact through user-centric design and data-driven decisions.
I have led distributed teams, CoE initiatives for Automation & AI, and CSV/validation efforts under 21 CFR Part 11 and SOX, improving adoption, compliance readiness, and delivery predictability. My accomplishments include automating provisioning workflows, reducing manual effort and audit gaps, and improving sprint velocity and release quality through agile facilitation and strong stakeholder management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Business Analyst
Persistent Systems
Oct 2014 - Present (11 years 3 months)
Led the Centre of Excellence for Automation & AI, defining an org-wide AI adoption roadmap and driving product vision and backlog management that increased user adoption by 25% and optimized process efficiency across global accounts.
Validation Specialist
Persistent Systems
Jul 2024 - Jan 2025 (6 months)
Authored and validated CSV deliverables (VP, URS, change controls, traceability matrices) for 12+ clinical and automation systems under 21 CFR Part 11, reducing audit documentation gaps by 40% and achieving validation sign-offs within 5 business days.
Scrum Master
Persistent Systems
Dec 2023 - Jun 2024 (6 months)
Facilitated Agile ceremonies for cross-functional teams, optimized sprint planning to reduce story spillover by 20%, implemented Jira dashboards to improve visibility, and increased sprint velocity by 15%.
Quality Lead
Persistent Systems
Oct 2014 - Nov 2023 (9 years 1 month)
Enforced quality standards and led root cause analysis across compliance projects, reducing post-release defects by 25% and improving regression cycles for regulated software.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management (RCOEM)
Master of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
2011 - 2014
Grade: 9.55/10
Activities and societies: Best Student of the Department
Completed a Master of Computer Applications with high academic distinction (9.55/10) from RCOEM, Nagpur.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
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Skills
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