Expert consulting in Product Management, AI-driven SDLC Automation, and Scaled Agile methodologies—delivering exceptional business outcomes globally. 40%+ productivity gains delivered recently via AI Driven SDLC.
Accelerating Digital Transformation through Modern Operating Models, Agentic AI and Scaled Agile Expertise
The transformation crisis point
Today’s business transformations are failing at an alarming rate, with
70% unable to achieve their objectives.
- As enterprises are focusing on...
Cost & efficiency as only drivers of change
Only focus on internal cost driven metrics of efficiency
Localised optimisation of functions
Improving only certain functions within end to end flow of value
No quantifiable measurement of change
Transformations missing a quantifiable measure of change
Neglecting the human elements of transformation
People dimensions and capability is more of an afterthought
- Over what should rather be the focus
Focus on customer and business value and cost
Being driven by external customer driven growth and efficiency
End to end value stream focus
Identifying and addressing issues with operating model, strategy, product, process, engineering and people
Data driven business cases and metrics
Speed, Quality, Value, Cost and People driven automated metrics
People-first approach
Change management aspects of people capability, communications and culture are core to the transformation
It’s time to rethink engagement with our customers & employees
Embrace the future of work by redefining approach towards change. Discover innovative customer and AI driven solutions to revitalize
product strategies, execution and work culture to boost business success.
My transformation framework
Based on many successes but also a few failures, my approach to transformation takes an end to end quantified view of delays, slowing down value identification and delivery to customers
- Value stream and platform-based structures - Aligning teams around customer value delivery
- Comprehensive change management - Ensuring adoption at and sustainability of change at all levels
- Enterprise-scale Lean-Agile methods - Implementing frameworks and customisations required to scale
- Modern engineering practices - Building technical excellence using modern DevSecOps practices
- AI-enabled value identification & SDLC optimization - Leveraging AI agents to enhance value and optimise delivery
Transformation Impact
Who I Am
Change agent. Operating Models Consultant. Scaled Agile Practitioner. AI & DevSecOps Tech Strategist. Executive Coach & Mentor.
As a seasoned transformation leader with 25+ years of experience across financial services, retail, and government sectors, I specialize in AI-enabled delivery frameworks that create measurable business impact. My holistic approach consistently delivers where traditional transformations fail.
How can I help you?
You can engage with me in different capacities
Transformation
Consultant
Scaled Agile Program Director
Executive
Coach & Mentor
Agentic AI Driven SDLC Expert
Rishi
Professional Experience & Education
Strategic Technology & Delivery executive with two decades of dual expertise in enterprise-wide digital transformation and cutting edge AI implementations. Proven results in delivering measurable business outcomes through data driven decision making, innovative operating models and secure technology platforms. Specialise in revolutionising SDLC processes through AI powered solutions, optimising digital investments by implementing lean & scaled Agile frameworks, and building high performing digital delivery organisations.
AI-Driven SDLC Transformation, Middle East Government Entities 2024 - 2025
Achieved 60-70% accuracy levels with overall productivity gains of 40%-50% Applied Lean Value Stream Mapping to eliminate upto 40% of non value add activities
Modern mobility platform, Large EU Mobility Solutions Provider
Transformed to delivery operating model, execution and tracking of the program from 6-9 months lead time and 18 month release frequency to 2-4 weeks lead time and monthly release frequency.
Greenfield Ecommerce Transformation, Large UK Retailer 2022 - 2024
Got to the point where first store roll-out on the full new platform was achieved in the lead time of 18+ months. Decision making time and dependency resolution time were brought down by 30%-40% along with a release frequency of 1-3 months
Business Aligned Scaled Agile Delivery Operating Model, Large Japanese Automotive
From a traditional functional structure struggling to collaborate and getting a clear accountability for accelerated value delivery, got them to value streams and agile release trains structure & process, delivering change every 1-3 months.
Customer Journey Transformation, Engineering Transformation and Core-less Banking Platform, Large UK Bank 2016 - 2022
Reduced lead time by 60% and increased release frequency to every month Drove $100M+ cost savings through operational efficiencies Domain-tenant driven platform operating model reduced dependencies by 30-40%
Business, Engineering and AI Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, Emeritus, Singapore | Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, JNV University, India | AI Certifications from Purdue, Caltech and MIT
Top 10 Skills That Drive My
Strategic Impact
Value in The lives Of Others
Business transformation isn’t just about technology—it’s about
people, purpose, and progress.
Executive & Leadership Coaching
Helping individuals lead teams, increase their influence, work with difficult client situations, develop strategies, manage change and achieve time bound results
Career Coaching
Strategically define career goals and forge a path to those goals, and make professional dreams like getting promoted, leading teams or relocating to a new location a reality.
Productivity Coaching
Optimise our lives to be our most productive selves. Identifying costly time drains and more effectively organising daily schedules on the path to leading more fruitful and fulfilled lives.
Partnership Opportunities
Whether you’re navigating digital disruption or scaling transformation programs, I can offer tailored
support across three core engagement models.
Strategic Advisory
- ROI-Driven Strategy
- AI Roadmaps
- Transformation Insights
- Leadership Coaching
- KPI Frameworks
Transformation Leadership
- Streamlined Value Streams
- AI-Driven SDLC
- Tailored SAFe Implementation
- Engineering Uplift
- Real-Time KPI Dashboards
Workshops & Training
- Flow Mapping – Fix bottlenecks
- Planning – Align portfolio execution
- Agentic AI– Future-ready teams
- Scaled Agile – Training & coaching
- Product Models– Customer alignment
What Clients Say
This is what some of the clients had to say about recent and past engagements in UK, EU, Middle East and India
Claire Wilkin
Senior manager
Rishi provided excellent leadership on the Asda Future Programme, helping set up the scaled agile framework. His calm, insightful approach made a lasting impact. I’d gladly work with him again.
- United Kingdom
Abdulaziz Alomani
Business Development
Rishi is a calm, focused leader with strong expertise in AI, LLMs, and product management. He delivers results while empowering his team—an invaluable asset to any organization.
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Gautam Talwar
Program Manager
I worked with Rishi at Tesco, where he coached teams on Agile and Lean. His passion, honesty, and expertise in transformation made a strong impact. A great mentor and leader.
- Karnataka, India
Andy Smith
Enterprise Agile Coach
Working with Rishi has been a privilege. His technical and commercial expertise, clear communication, and calm professionalism made a big impact. He’ll be greatly missed.
- United Kingdom
Deepak Kumar
VP Technology
Technology is Rishi’s forte—he excels at solving complex enterprise problems and leading teams through tough tech, client, and people challenges. A true catalyst for success.
- Naperville, Illinois, United States
Amit A.
VP of Product & Engineering
Rishi’s portal expertise is COMPLETE. He led technical design on a complex Vodafone project and was our go-to expert—outshining even senior BEA consultants. A true team asset.
- Walnut Creek, California, United States
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