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Most engineering teams don't have a talent problem — they have an execution problem. Sprints end with carry-over work. Releases slip. Defect floods appear at cycle end. Metrics look fine on paper but don't reflect reality.
I bring 22+ years of pattern recognition from fixing exactly these problems at Ansys (50% → 90% on-time delivery · UAT defect leakage 70% → 20% · Regression pass rate 97%+ · Team productivity 61% → 82%) and Dell (40% improvement in Defect Removal Efficiency).
This is not a generic framework engagement. I diagnose your specific situation, identify root causes across six delivery dimensions, and give you a prioritized roadmap your team can act on immediately.
Six Dimensions covered:
→ Sprint execution discipline
→ Release governance & Risk management
→ Backlog health & Prioritization
→ Quality discipline & Defect management
→ Team structure & Accountability
→ Delivery metrics & KPI integrity
What sets this apart: I developed three proprietary delivery health metrics — True Velocity, Sprint Interference, and Resource Productivity — that surface what's actually happening inside your sprints and across your team, not what standard dashboards report.
I bring 22+ years of pattern recognition from fixing exactly these problems at Ansys (50% → 90% on-time delivery · UAT defect leakage 70% → 20% · Regression pass rate 97%+ · Team productivity 61% → 82%) and Dell (40% improvement in Defect Removal Efficiency).
This is not a generic framework engagement. I diagnose your specific situation, identify root causes across six delivery dimensions, and give you a prioritized roadmap your team can act on immediately.
Six Dimensions covered:
→ Sprint execution discipline
→ Release governance & Risk management
→ Backlog health & Prioritization
→ Quality discipline & Defect management
→ Team structure & Accountability
→ Delivery metrics & KPI integrity
What sets this apart: I developed three proprietary delivery health metrics — True Velocity, Sprint Interference, and Resource Productivity — that surface what's actually happening inside your sprints and across your team, not what standard dashboards report.
Industry
Ecommerce, Engineering, Financial Services, Software, TelecommunicationsWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$500
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Standard
$1,500
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Advanced
$3,000
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| Delivery Time | 21 days | 28 days | 56 days |
Live Consultation (Minutes) | 60 | 120 | 240 |
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About Rakesh
Fractional VP Engineering | TPM & Delivery | Ansys, Dell | CoE Builder
Pune, India - 6:56 am local time
I help Series A–C SaaS founders and mid-market CTOs transform engineering chaos into a predictable delivery engine. By applying the same high-performance systems I used at Ansys and Dell—where I scaled and led organizations of 65+ members with zero voluntary attrition—I bridge the gap between your strategic vision and day-to-day execution.
I operate as a senior thought partner who can dive into the architecture but lives in the outcomes.
What I Solve For You:
🚩 The "90% Done" Syndrome: I eliminate delivery surprises using high-rigor Risk Radar, Go/No-Go frameworks, and KPI-driven execution.
🚩 Offshore Scaling Issues: I specialize in building and auditing Global Capability Centres (GCCs/CoEs) that actually deliver, rather than just adding "headcount. Having built CoEs in India serving US and European clients at both Ansys and Dell — I understand the cultural, structural, and governance challenges that make or break offshore delivery.
🚩 Agile Stagnation: I move teams from "mechanically doing Agile" to "thinking Agile," using proprietary metrics like True Velocity, Sprint Interference & productivity.
My Track Record:
🚀 Ansys: Scaled a B2B SaaS platform from 1 to 40+ enterprise clients ($15M+ ARR) with 90% on-time delivery.
📈 Dell: Founded the first TPM practice for a $3B/quarter platform, driving $30M in YoY revenue growth.
🏆 Retention: Twice built Centre of Excellence from scratch with 0% voluntary attrition over multiple years.
🎯 Product Ownership: Functioned as Product Owner for Minerva — writing user stories, defining MVP scope across multiple releases, and owning the technical roadmap while governing delivery simultaneously.
Fractional Services I Offer:
1️⃣ Engineering Delivery Audit (3 - 4 weeks): A deep-dive assessment of your SDLC, release process, and execution gaps with a prioritized improvement roadmap.
2️⃣ Fractional TPM / Head Of Delivery: High-stakes programme management for multi-team, complex releases — owning dependency resolution, release governance, risk radar, and Go/No-Go decision authority across parallel workstreams.
3️⃣ Interim Engineering Leadership: Acting VP of Engineering to stabilize teams, mentor managers, and establish governance during scale-up phases.
4️⃣ Agile Transformation & High-Performance Culture: I move teams from "mechanically doing Agile" to "thinking Agile." This isn't just about Jira tickets; it’s about culture, Focusing on People, Process, Product and using proprietary metrics like True Velocity, Sprint Interference & Resource productivity to turn engineering from a "black box" into a +90% predictable delivery machine.
5️⃣ Fractional Product Owner: For early-stage SaaS companies needing an experienced PO embedded in their team. I write user stories, define MVP scope, maintain backlog health, and run sprint ceremonies — bridging product vision and engineering execution. Particularly effective for founders who have a product vision but need someone to translate it into a shippable roadmap.
Who I Work Best With:
-- Founders/CTOs at Series A–C SaaS companies who feel their engineering delivery has stalled.
-- US-based firms with India CoEs that are struggling with high attrition or low roadmap ownership.
-- Mid-market technology companies needing a "Fixer" to unify fragmented applications or team cultures.
Ready to de-risk your delivery? Message me for a brief discovery call to see if we’re a fit.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Rakesh can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Rakesh receives requirements from you.
Rakesh works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
1
30-minute discovery call to understand your specific situation and confirm audit scope
2
3–4 week structured audit across six delivery dimensions with async questionnaires and team interviews