Karthik M.

Assistant Vice President - Products & Strategic Programs

KrypC · Full-time

Leading enterprise architecture and multi-product strategy across AI governance, blockchain compliance, telecom automation, and renewable energy platforms. As site lead, I orchestrate the intersection of technical excellence and business value, managing 15+ engineers while establishing frameworks that transform how organizations approach emerging technology adoption. My tenure has focused on three strategic pillars: establishing enterprise-wide governance that connects architecture to business outcomes, pioneering open-source AI observability through Neuralic, and driving operational excellence through intelligent automation. These initiatives have yielded transformative results including dramatic reductions in operational costs, acceleration of product delivery cycles, and positioning the organization as a thought leader in responsible AI deployment. Strategic Achievements: Architected AI-powered telecom settlement platform reducing operational costs by more than half while converting months-long manual processes into real-time automated workflows Established LeanIX-aligned portfolio governance linking capability maps to OKRs, providing executive visibility into technology health and investment efficiency Founded Neuralic open-source initiative, creating industry-first AI governance patterns now being evaluated as reference implementations Accelerated release velocity through CI/CD modernization and trunk-based development, achieving significant improvements in deployment frequency Secured strategic funding through quarterly board presentations, aligning technology roadmaps with business objectives.

Technical Lead & Product Manager

KrypC · Full-time

Dual-hatted role combining technical architecture leadership with product management, delivering enterprise blockchain and compliance platforms for Fortune 500 clients. Architected KrypCore Web3 multi-cloud platform while establishing product management discipline in engineering-focused organization. This position represented a pivotal career evolution, bridging deep technical implementation with strategic product thinking. Successfully introduced OKR frameworks, dual-track agile, and comprehensive roadmapping while maintaining hands-on architecture responsibilities. The platforms developed during this period became reference implementations, with the TaxChain solution earning recognition as Best Blockchain Implementation at the European Tax Summit. Key Accomplishments: Designed KrypCore Web3 platform using Terraform and Kubernetes, establishing patterns reused across subsequent products Built crypto-forensics platform reducing investigation time from days to minutes through graph analytics and intelligent risk scoring Introduced product management frameworks transforming ad-hoc development into strategic delivery with measurable outcomes Improved deployment frequency threefold through DevOps practices and automated quality gates Created reference architectures for EU VAT compliance achieving substantial fraud reduction

Senior Engineer / Solution Architect

KrypC · Full-time

Specialized in enterprise integration architecture, designing blockchain-ERP bridges enabling seamless distributed ledger adoption without disrupting SAP investments. Led VideoKYC platform development, transforming digital banking onboarding across India through innovative identity verification solutions. Marked transition from pure development to solution architecture, taking end-to-end ownership while maintaining coding responsibilities. Established integration patterns and API standards that became organizational best practices, significantly accelerating client onboarding and reducing implementation complexity. Notable Achievements: Architected SAP S/4HANA blockchain integration framework enabling bidirectional data flow between traditional and distributed systems Delivered VideoKYC platform integrating biometric verification and consent management, reducing onboarding from days to minutes Established API standards and integration patterns adopted organization-wide Improved deployment velocity through CI/CD pipeline optimization and test automation

Founder

Signal Builds · Freelance

• Founded Signal Builds to explore innovative approaches in enterprise architecture, system design, and product leadership. • Developed governance templates and audit KPIs for AI integrations, enhancing compliance and transparency. • Designed an API-first architecture for Operary, focusing on traceability and verifiability in industrial systems.

Technical Analyst

IBM India Private Limited · Full-time

Started enterprise technology journey at IBM, automating cloud infrastructure serving global users. Built foundation in enterprise-scale thinking and operational excellence that shapes current architectural philosophy. Gained exposure to automation best practices, monitoring frameworks, and large-scale system operations. Early participation in blockchain prototypes sparked interest in distributed systems. Received IBM Service Delivery Excellence Award (2017) for exceptional automation contributions. Achievements: Automated hybrid-cloud provisioning reducing deployment time from hours to minutes Integrated observability frameworks substantially improving system reliability Authored operational procedures adopted across teams Participated in emerging blockchain initiatives

Java Developer

KeyLuck InfoTech Solutions · Trainee

Worked on fintech development firm immediately post-graduation, building KYC components and payment systems for startups. Worked on complete project lifecycle from requirements through deployment, gaining entrepreneurial perspective that informs current product thinking.