AI-Driven Cloud Product & Delivery Leader
Resume:
NAVEEN TAK
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, AI-Empowered SAFe Product
Owner/Product Manager (POPM), and Certified Scrum Master with 10+ years of experience leading AI Products, Technical Program Management, Product Delivery, and Enterprise Cloud Transformation initiatives. Proven track record of driving Generative AI (GenAI), Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval- Augmented Generation (RAG), and Agentic AI programs, leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering scalable business solutions from strategy to production.
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Naveen Tak
PROFILE SUMMARY
• AI-focused Delivery Manager with 10+ years of experience leading Agile product delivery and cross- functional teams, building scalable, cloud-native enterprise solutions.
• Working as a Delivery Manager at Crest Infosystems Pvt. Ltd., leading end-to-end an AI-powered SaaS platform for automated data warehouse modernization to AWS Redshift.
• Capabilities in managing multiple Scrum teams, supervising full project lifecycles, and delivering high- quality products on time and within budget.
• Skilled in driving Agile adoption, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and mentoring teams to achieve continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Expert in aligning business goals with technical architecture to ensure seamless project execution and robust solution delivery.
• Strong understanding & expertise in LLM-based systems, agentic AI workflows, and RAG architectures, leveraging AWS Bedrock, embeddings, and vector search.
• Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into AI-driven automation solutions, covering assessment, PoC, and full-scale migration lifecycles.
• Contributed to AWS Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy and marketplace metering, enabling product monetization and enterprise adoption.
• Strong experience in contributing to scalable solution design and cloud architecture decisions, supporting high-performance and secure AWS-based systems.
• Experienced in stakeholder management, conflict resolution, risk mitigation, and resource planning to optimize project outcomes.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, as well as using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and Trello.
• Committed to fostering collaboration, empowering teams, and ensuring transparency across all project phases, enabling efficient delivery and maximum business value. WORK EXPERIENCE
Delivery Manager Crest Infosystems Pvt Ltd Product: AIHouse (NuVista AI) Oct 25 - Present
• Leading end-to-end delivery of AIHouse, an AI-driven SaaS platform enabling automated data warehouse modernization to AWS Redshift across enterprise environments.
• Architecting and managing agentic AI workflows using AWS Bedrock (Anthropic Claude), Strands Agent, tool orchestration, and structured automation pipelines for assessment, PoC, and migration phases.
• Designed and implemented AI-powered assessment engine generating sizing, pricing, schema conversion (SCT), architecture diagrams, and migration strategies with minimal manual intervention.
• Directed development of PoC automation framework, enabling query conversion, cluster provisioning, performance validation, and iterative workload testing across Redshift environments.
• Built scalable retrieval-augmented AI system, transforming raw enterprise data into contextual embeddings using Amazon Titan, vector storage (S3 Vector), and keywork + kNN/ANN-based retrieval pipelines.
• Delivered structured AI outputs using Claude Sonnet with embedding-based query matching, improving accuracy and enterprise usability of generated insights.
• Defined and executed cloud-native architecture using AWS ECS (Fargate), CloudFront, S3, and Cognito to ensure global scalability, high availability, and secure access control.
• Contributed to AWS Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy, aligning product capabilities with AWS ecosystem offerings to support enterprise adoption and co-selling opportunities.
• Implemented AWS metering and commercial integration, enabling scalable product monetization and usage-based billing models.
• Led cross-functional teams across AI/ML, backend, frontend, DevOps, sales, and marketing, aligning product delivery with business goals and client requirements.
• Owned stakeholder communication, product prioritization, and roadmap decisions based on client feedback and business impact.
• Established documentation standards, delivery processes, and technical governance to ensure scalable and maintainable product evolution.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• AI Product Delivery & Agentic Workflow
Orchestration
• Scrum Master & Facilitation
• LLM Systems & Retrieval-Augmented
Generation (RAG)
• Product Architecture & Design
• Agile Program Management (Scrum,
Kanban)
• AWS Solution Architecture & Cloud
Design
• Cloud & AI Solution Design
• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Data Platform & Warehouse
Modernization
• DevOps Strategy & Scalable Delivery
Architecture
• AWS Go-to-Market (GTM) & Marketplace
Monetization
• Sprint Planning & Execution
• Risk Identification & Mitigation
• Stakeholder Communication &
Collaboration
• Process Optimization & Delivery
Excellence
• Resource Planning & Allocation
• Continuous Improvement & Mentorship
• AI/ML Infrastructure Deployment
• Backlog Grooming & Prioritization
• Stakeholder Meetings
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Agile & Project Management: Azure
DevOps, Jira, Trello
• LLM Models: Anthropic Claude (Sonnet,
Opus), Meta LLaMA (3.1, 3.3, 4)
• AI Platforms & Infrastructure: AWS
Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, GPU-based
EC2 instances
• AI Engineering & Techniques: Retrieval-
Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic
Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Vector
Embeddings
• DevOps & CI/CD: AWS CodeCommit,
CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, AWS Pipeline,
Blue-Green Deployment
• Cloud Platforms: AWS and Microsoft
Azure
• Data & Platforms: AWS Redshift, Data
Warehouse Migration, Schema Conversion
(SCT), Data Pipelines
• Programming & Frameworks: Angular,
Node.js, PHP, Laravel, .NET, Python
• Collaboration & Communication:
Microsoft Teams, Slack, Confluence
Junior Project Manager- Software Fusion Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. May’ 23 - Sept 25
• Managing multiple cross-functional Scrum teams to consistently deliver high-quality IT solutions, encompassing sprint planning, backlog refinement, & production roll-outs.
• Collaborating closely with Product Owners to define and refine product roadmaps, ensuring sprint goals are aligned with business objectives and are achieved effectively.
• Identifying and resolving project impediments proactively through strong leadership and timely escalation, minimizing disruptions to delivery timelines.
• Implementing and managing projects using Scaled Agile and Kanban methodologies, ensuring adaptability and efficient workflow across teams.
• Facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, & retrospectives to drive team alignment, transparency, & continuous improvement.
• Ensuring optimal team utilization, a cross- functional, non-functional, and architectural requirement, delivering stable and timely project outcomes with zero downtime.
• Maintaining continuous stakeholder engagement by providing clear, timely updates on project milestones, risks, and deliverables, fostering trust and answerability. ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE
Scrum Master & Developer Freelancing Jan’ 14 – Apr’ 23 Consultant Scrum Master & Project Manager Freelancing Dec’ 18 – Apr’ 23
• Worked as a consultant Scrum Master & Project Manager, successfully handling multi-team environments, resolving client/team conflicts, and drove projects from initiation to maintenance phases.
• Increased sprint velocity by 25–35% across distributed teams by optimizing sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and removing impediments early.
• Managed client engagement and stakeholder communication by gDathering requirements, preparing documentation & sign-offs, defining MVPs, and delivered transparent progress reports.
• Established budget planning and resource allocation strategies, reduced project costs by 20–40% while consistently delivering projects ahead of schedule or within buffer time.
• Delivered measurable improvements in delivery timelines, cost efficiency, and client satisfaction, ensuring repeat business and long-term partnerships. Developer & Team Lead Freelancing Feb’ 16 – Nov’ 18
• Led ERP, Pharmacy, and CRM projects, managed cross-functional teams while coding in .NET MVC,
.NET APIs, and Angular.
• Mentored and coached developers, ensured sprint deliverables were completed 10–20% faster with improved quality standards.
• Applied Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), enabled projects to achieve 15–25% earlier delivery compared to initial estimates.
• Managed resource utilization and conflict resolution, achieved high team productivity with minimal client escalations.
AWARDS
• Exceptional Performance Award:
Honored for exemplary contributions and
consistently high-performance during
quarter end December 2023.
• Perfect Attendance Award: Recognized for
maintaining a flawless attendance record,
showcasing commitment, reliability, &
professionalism.
CERTIFICATION
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect –
Associate: AWS
• AI-Empowered SAFe 6 Product Owner /
Product Manager: SAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.
• Certified Scrum Master: Scrum Alliance
• Agile Software Development:
Transforming your organization: Project
Management Institute & LinkedIn
EDUCATION
• Master of Science, Games Programming,
University of Hull, UK, Oct’ 09 – Jan’ 11
• Bachelors in Computer Application, JG
College of Computer Application, Jun’ 04-
Jun’ 07
SOFT SKILLS
Communication Strategic Thinking
Analytical & Research Skills Problem- Solving
Adaptability Time Management
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 31st August 1987
Languages Known: English, Hindi & Gujarati
Address: Surat, Gujrat, India
Game Developer Freelancing Feb’ 14 – Jan’ 16
• Worked extensively as a Game Developer in Unity3D, delivering and deploying multiple 2D/3D cross-platform games on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• Game Titles:
• Physics Orbs – Gameplay Programmer, Tester (iOS & Android, 2D)
• Crazy Monster Truck Escape – Tester (iOS, 3D)
• Fish-O-Fillet – Gameplay Programmer, Tester (iOS, Android, Windows Phone 8 & Blackberry, 2D)
• HTRM – High Tech Racing Machine – Gameplay, UI & AI Programmer (Windows, Mac & Linux)
• Implemented Agile workflows in game development, reducing delivery timelines by 15–20% through effective sprint management and test-driven development.
• Designed and implemented AR-based mobile applications for product visualization and purchasing, and contributed to VR prototypes enhancing immersive user experiences.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Sr. Game Developer – HTRX Digital Solution Ltd. (UK) Oct’ 2012 – Dec’ 2013
• Created and launched engaging mobile games and applications, led a collaborative team of developers and designers across diverse projects.
• Developed games for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone using Unity, Unreal Engine, and Cocos2D, ensured high quality and cross-platform compatibility.
• Established and maintained strong client relationships through consistent communication and reliable, on-time delivery of custom software solutions. Game Developer – IndiaNIC Pvt. Ltd. Mar’ 2012 – Sept’ 2012 Developed mobile games & interactive applications using Unity and Xcode, collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration & performance across platforms.
Web Developer and Designer HRIM Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Dec’ 2007 – Jan’ 2009
• Designed and developed corporate websites with a strong focus on performance, responsiveness, and functional optimization.
• Liaised directly with clients to translate requirements into visually appealing, intuitive, and user-friendly web interfaces.
• Tested and validated websites across multiple browsers and screen resolutions, fixing errors and optimizing relational databases. RECENT PROJECTS
AIHouse – AI-Powered Data Warehouse Modernization Platform (NuVista AI)
• Led end-to-end delivery of an AI-driven SaaS platform for automated data warehouse modernization to AWS Redshift.
• Architected and managed agentic AI workflows using AWS Bedrock (Claude), enabling automated assessment, PoC, and migration
• Built RAG-based system using embeddings (Amazon Titan), vector search (kNN/ANN), and structured AI outputs
• Designed scalable cloud architecture using AWS ECS (Fargate), S3, CloudFront, Cognito for global deployment and other AWS Services
• Led cross-functional teams (25+ including Frontend, Backend, AI, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders) ensuring aligned product delivery
• Contributed to AWS GTM strategy and marketplace metering, enabling monetization and enterprise adoption AI Chatbot & LLM Infrastructure
• Designed and deployed enterprise-grade AI chatbot platform for insurance workflow automation.
• Built LLM-based system using Meta LLaMA 3.3 (QLoRA) with GPU-based EC2 for real-time inference
• Designed two-tier architecture separating inference and application layers for cost and performance optimization
• Implemented MLOps practices including prompt routing and model adapter selection
• Enabled zero-downtime deployments with CI/CD pipelines and production-grade reliability PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Management) Platform (RxLogic)
• Led large-scale enterprise delivery with strong Agile transformation impact.
• Managed team of 18 developers, ensuring end-to-end delivery
• Improved sprint velocity by ~30% through backlog optimization and process improvements
• Strengthened delivery quality via technical mentoring and stakeholder alignment DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure Implementation
• Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy
• Executed Blue-Green deployments, ensuring zero downtime
• Optimized infrastructure usage, reducing cost by ~25% while improving deployment efficiency Logistics Supply Chain Management System
• Delivered project ahead of schedule with ~30% cost reduction
• Led Agile execution across cross-functional teams, improving coordination and delivery speed
• Strengthened resource planning and sprint execution for consistent delivery Remote Monitoring & Management System
• Delivered system to manage distributed teams, acting as Scrum Master & Product Owner
• Led team execution, ensuring timely delivery and operational efficiency
• Improved workflow efficiency through Agile best practices and process optimization
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