Hanumesh Rajalbandi
PMP®PMI-ACP®Technology & Engineering Leader
20+ years building and scaling SaaS platforms, enterprise applications, and AI-driven digital products across startups and global organizations.
About
“Technology & Engineering Leader combining hands-on technical depth with strong execution discipline — enabling teams to deliver high-impact products in fast-paced, evolving business environments.”
Over 20 years I have led large-scale engineering initiatives spanning application development, product engineering, technical program leadership, and platform modernization across entertainment payroll, enterprise SaaS, ERP, IoT, and business-critical digital applications.
From a technology perspective I bring experience across React.js Node.js Microservices AWS CI/CD and AI-enabled product solutions.
Currently seeking Head of Technology opportunities within global product companies focused on SaaS growth and AI-driven innovation.
Experience
Cast & Crew
CurrentTechnical Manager
Sep 2024 – Present
1 yr 10 mos · Hyderabad
- →Oversee and guide an offshore engineering team enhancing digital products for the entertainment industry
- →Shape long-term technology strategy and foster cross-functional collaboration across global teams
- →Ensure highest standards of confidentiality and security for production companies
- →Drive scalable, high-impact product delivery focused on operational excellence
Freelance (Self-employed)
PM · Technical Consultant · Developer
Jul 2023 – Aug 2024
1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru
- →Planned and implemented an IoT application for UPS health monitoring and real-time fault alerting
- →Led web application development with Laravel (PHP) covering procurement, manufacturing & sales
- →WBS, cost & schedule estimation for digital signage and job portal projects
- →Performance optimization of display hardware — significant throughput improvements delivered
DevSys Embedded Technologies
Program Manager · Technical Lead · Developer
May 2016 – Mar 2023
6 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru
- →Managed HES, ERP, IoT, and SaaS-based platforms using Agile/Scrum methodology
- →Coordinated cross-functional teams (BAs, Dev, QA) ensuring consistent on-time delivery
- →Developed RISC-V-based IoT device layers and integrated YOLOv3 for object detection
- →Applied SDLC, Risk Management, API Development, and Cloud Platforms for quality solutions
Mettler-Toledo International
Project Manager · Senior Software Engineer
May 2011 – May 2016
5 yrs 1 mo · Coimbatore
- →Introduced SCRUM methodology to improve stakeholder involvement and requirement transparency
- →Managed recruitment, retention, and mentoring across distributed engineering teams
- →Maintained Embedded Visual C++ applications for Retail Scales (NBNS, wireless, firmware)
- →Leveraged PostgreSQL and EmbOS for robust database and real-time OS management
IBM India Pvt Ltd.
Senior Software Engineer · Team Lead
Nov 2007 – Apr 2011
3 yrs 6 mos · Bangalore
- →Developed provisioning and inventory systems for Layer 1–4 network devices (AT&T account)
- →Maintained and enhanced NISE software for inventory management in C++
Conexant Systems
Senior Software Engineer
Mar 2006 – Sep 2007
1 yr 7 mos · Noida
- →Designed a portable OS abstraction layer on Linux using POSIX Threads & C
- →Implemented message logging, timer functions, and memory analysis tools for embedded debugging
Skills & Expertise
Certifications and Education
Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
Project Management Institute
ChatGPT for Project Managers
10× Your Productivity with AI
Bachelor of Engineering
Electrical, Electronics & Communications
P D A College of Engineering, Gulbarga
1998 – 2002
Get in Touch
Open to Head of Technology opportunities. Comfortable with global, remote-first, and hybrid setups.