
Amlan Kumar Pradhan
Program Manager | Cloud-Native Transformation · OCI · AWS · Kubernetes | Zero Failed Cutovers | AI-Augmented Delivery
Salary / Daily rate
Brussels, Belgium
Mobility: Paris, Amsterdam, ...
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
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About me
Intro
I lead large-scale cloud transformation programmes where cutovers are CTO-visible and there is no room for failure. Across bpost and Proximus, I have delivered exactly that: zero failed cutovers across 20 applications, 32 environments, and now OKE production — with teams ranging from 25 to 75 people. At Proximus (Belgium's largest telco), I currently lead the cloud-native transformation of their enterprise Siebel CRM from VM-based architecture to Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) on OCI — managing three workstreams (OKE Migration, Cloud Operations, Cloud FinOps). This year: first application live on OKE, all 35 databases migrated to Oracle Exadata latest hardware, second application cutover in few months. Previously at bpost (Belgium's national postal operator), I led the AWS cloud migration of 20 mission-critical parcel and mail applications — the core of bpost's revenue stream — with a cross-functional team of 75. The modernisation phase that followed decomposed one mega application into 65 microservices across 14 domain wrappers on AWS EKS, with independent databases per microservice. My career spans Accenture (Wyeth, now Pfizer), Cognizant (Novartis), and TCS (Sanofi, Boehringer Ingelheim, DaVita, Proximus, bpost) — progressing from Developer and Team Lead in global pharmaceutical clinical research to Delivery Manager and Programme Manager leading enterprise cloud transformation across telecom and logistics. What sets me apart: I don't just manage these programmes, I understand them technically. I own DR planning, cutover strategy, rollback design, and hypercare as formal delivery gates. I also build AI agents in production — a SteerCo Slide Generator and Risk Analyser Agent embedded in my live Proximus programme using Claude Code, plus a Job Search Agent running weekly on the Anthropic API and Adzuna to automate my own market scan. Same pattern, different scale: identify the friction, build the agent, ship it. Belgian Single Permit holder based in Brussels since 2022.
Work experience
Tata Consultancy Services
Jul 2013 - Present
13 years 4 months
Brussels, Belgium
Program Manager - Cloud Native Transformation of Enterprise Siebel/CRM Application
Aug 2025 - Present
1 year 3 months
Brussels, Belgium
As Program Manager for the Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) migration, I lead the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of cloud-native transformation initiatives following the successful migration of the Siebel CRM application to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). My role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring seamless deployment of containerized workloads on OKE. I oversee risk management, compliance, and performance optimization while aligning technical execution with business goals to enable scalable, secure, and resilient cloud operations.
Delivery Manager - Cloud Migration, Enterprise Siebel CRM application to Oracle Cloud
May 2024 - Jul 2025
1 year 3 months
Brussels Region, Belgium
Leading Cloud Migration of Siebel/CRM applications for a Belgian Telecom company. The aim of the program is to enhance Business Processes, Business Model, and Customer Experiences to meet changing business and market requirements. Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Management: Define migration strategy aligned with business goals; engage stakeholders across business, IT, and vendors; manage communication and expectations. Governance & Oversight: Establish governance structure, conduct Steerco meetings, track KPIs, and ensure architectural and security compliance. Technical & Delivery Management: Coordinate OCI environment setup, supervise data and application migration, and ensure successful cutover with minimal downtime. Risk & Change Control: Identify and mitigate risks, manage scope and budget changes, and ensure business continuity during and after migration. Post-Migration Operations: Set up Hypercare and maintenance teams, monitor system health, optimize cloud costs, and manage service support structure.
Program Manager - Application Modernization || Digital Transformation || AWS - Parcels and Mails
Dec 2021 - May 2024
2 years 6 months
Brussels, Belgium
Worked as a Program Manager for Legacy Application Re-architecture program as a part of customer’s digital transformation initiative to transform the Mail & Parcels business, with IT experience of 17 + years.
Delivery Manager - Cloud Migration
Jul 2019 - Dec 2021
2 years 6 months
Cochin Area, India
Worked as a Delivery Manager of Cloud Migration program as a part of Digital transformation initiative with the objective of decommissioning the Corporate Data Center. Close to 35 Java Enterprise applications from the on-premise to AWS Cloud for an European postal organization. Apart from this, I have also delivered big programs like developing Real Time Data Platform, Agile Transformation, setting up Helpdesk program etc.
Delivery Manager - Life Sciences
Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
2 years 1 month
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Delivered End to End Clinical Studies. SME for clinical database programming. Rich experience in managing Clinical Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical Writing & Medical Coding teams. Key responsibilities in Contract management, vendor management, business development, proposal writing, operations. Played a thought leader for the organization. Compliance audit and risk management.
Team Lead
Jan 2016 - Jul 2017
1 year 7 months
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Leading Database programming team: To develop and maintain project-specific databases for the entry of clinical data. Set up Global Library with Standard objects (Validation/ Derivation Procedures, DCM/DCIs and Layout etc). Develop and validate edit check rules and other programs (e.g. listings) as required. Troubleshoot CDMS errors. Create and test CDMS set up for new studies. Involved in preparation of Validation Procedure Document. Programming and testing of automated edit checks for new studies. Create annotated CRFs. Data Analysis: Database quality metrics, post production change metrics, Go-live metrics etc. Creating dashboards based on different metrics. RFP Designing: Design and prepare proposals for new business. SOP development, Process designing and improvement, workflow designing for the new project.
Senior Database Developer
Jul 2013 - Dec 2015
2 years 6 months
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Database programming: Develop and maintain project-specific databases for the entry of clinical data. Set up Global Library with Standard objects (Validation/ Derivation Procedures, DCM/DCIs and Layout etc). Develop and validate edit check rules and other programs (e.g. listings) as required. Troubleshoot CDMS errors. Create and test CDMS set up for new studies. Involved in preparation of Validation Procedure Document. Programming and testing of automated edit checks for new studies. Create annotated CRFs. Coding set up. Customized report configuration. Post Production Change: Perform post production changes for ongoing studies. Mass change activity, patient transfer, study lock/freeze, DCI migration etc. Addressing ad hoc queries from Client. Performing impact analysis of post-production changes. Third party data transfer specification creation. SOP & Process development: SOP Development, Process flow creation.
Associate Projects
Cognizant Technology Solutions
May 2011 - Jul 2013
2 years 3 months
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
To develop and maintain project-specific databases for the entry of clinical data. Set up Global Library with Standard objects (Validation/ Derivation Procedures, DCM/DCIs and Layout etc). Develop and validate edit check rules and other programs (e.g. listings) as required. Troubleshoot CDMS errors. Create and test CDMS set up for new studies. Involved in preparation of Validation Procedure Document. Programming and testing of automated edit checks for new studies. Create annotated CRFs. Database quality metrics, post production change metrics, Go-live metrics etc. Creating dashboards based on different metrics. Perform post production changes for ongoing studies. Mass change activity, patient transfer, study lock/freeze, DCI migration etc. Addressing ad hoc queries from Client. Performing impact analysis of post-production changes. Third party data transfer specification creation.
Sr Database Programmer
Veeda Clinical Research
Sep 2008 - May 2011
2 years 9 months
To design, test, and maintain the project database. Performed validation of Database Instances (ClinTrial 4.6). Develop and validate the programs for comparing double data entry, listing individual data. To develop and validate the programs as per edit check plan. Document & set-up external data import and validation as per agreed specifications. Set-up clinical data coding programs / screens as per DM plan. Provide technical expertise to the CDM team. Set up ClinTrial Database for coding. To develop ad-hoc reports on as project requirement. Impart training to new team members. Implement defined quality control procedures as per DM Plan. Implement SOP and regulatory requirements for better quality. Actively involved in development and maintenance of SOPs.
Data Validation Associate
Accenture
Oct 2006 - May 2008
1 year 8 months
- Responsible to understand the process of performing Data Validation, including how to knowing a validation document, a validation design document, or a change control form. - Provide validation and derivation procedures for studies within or across therapeutic areas. - Test the validations that come up for review with the requisite examples and report its findings. - Involved in conducting peer reviews and/or quality reviews of work completed by either on or offshore team members before sending it to UAT. - Ensure all new and modified procedures are tested and documentation completed. - Involved in creating validation procedures and derivation procedures.
Education
Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB)
PG Diploma, Bioinformatics
2004 - 2006
2 years 1 month
Utkal University
Master's Degree, Science
2002 - 2004
2 years 1 month
Licenses & certifications
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Generative AI Professional (1Z0-1127-25)
Issued: Jun 2026
AI Upskilling Certificate: Technical Foundations with Qualcomm Academy!
Issued: Mar 2026