I'm Krish Puvvada.

Technical Program Manager | AI/ML Specialist | Cloud Innovator

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About Me

Innovative Technical Program Manager with a proven track record in delivering high-impact results across cloud operations, AI/ML platforms, and financial technology. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, driving product strategy, and implementing cutting-edge technologies. Strong background in data-driven decision making, capital allocation, and cost optimization strategies. Adept at navigating complex technical environments and scaling operations in fast-paced, high-growth tech companies.

Experience

AI/ML Product TPM

Microsoft | Austin, TX

July 2023 - Present

  • Led the Aurora Program, delivering $20M in new DC build savings through ML models.
  • Drove an AI Agentic information extraction initiative, reducing operational costs by $3M.
  • Reduced outage risks by over 30%, maintaining 99.999% availability.
  • Directed capital allocation decisions for over $50 million, leading to a 30% efficiency gain.

Lead Product TPM, AI & ML Platforms

Meta Platforms (prev. Facebook) | Austin, TX

December 2021 - June 2023

  • Created ML representations for 5 billion FB entities, saving $60 MM per quarter.
  • Spearheaded org-wide unification strategy, saving capacity costs by 90%.
  • Launched next-gen feature development platform, reducing model development time by 20%.
  • Influenced product strategy, driving user satisfaction by 40%.

TPM Lead - Vice President

Bank of America | Charlotte, NC

January 2016 - December 2021

  • Executed digital transformation for SB account opening, reducing operational cost by 85%.
  • Delivered a novel Small Business lending solution for Covid response, handling a 10K times spike in volume.
  • Launched Agile transformation, enabling delivery of over 50 new features 60% faster.

Cloud Architect

Mordor Intelligence | Bangalore, India

January 2012 - August 2015

  • Built and scaled a market intelligence web application on AWS, growing from 0 to 20K daily active users.
  • Directed the migration of legacy systems to cloud, achieving a 30% reduction in operational costs.

Engineer IT

Cisco Systems | Bangalore, India

June 2011 - July 2014

  • Delivered advanced completion of risk assessments for a $40M IT project portfolio.
  • Spearheaded an infrastructure overhaul, increasing data throughput by 50%.

Skills & Certifications

Technical Skills

  • AI Agents
  • Product Strategy
  • Program Management
  • Dashboarding
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Cloud Architecture (AWS)
  • Agile Methodologies

Certifications

  • Azure Administrator Associate
  • SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager
  • AWS Solutions Architect
  • AWS Certified Developer

Education

Master of Science: Computer Science (Data Science)

North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Engineering: Computer Science

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) | India

Hobbies & Interests

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Reading Books

Exploring new worlds and ideas through literature, from tech thrillers to historical fiction.

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Kayaking

Finding peace and adventure on the water, navigating lakes and rivers.

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Working Out

Staying active and disciplined through regular fitness routines and strength training.

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or just connecting with fellow professionals. Feel free to reach out!

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