M.S. Patil

IT Infrastructure Technical Project and Program Manager Location: Bangalore(India) Years of Experience: 30 Years Expertise: Infrastructure & Global Deployment; Agile & SAFe® Leadership; Release & De

Consultant · Self Employed

17+ years New mentor Cloud & Infrastructure

About the Mentor

M.S. Patil is an accomplished IT Infrastructure Technical Project and Program Manager with an extensive 30-year career in the technology domain. He spent two decades at Intel Technology India Pvt. Ltd, where he excelled in diverse roles including Release Train Engineer, Agile/SAFe® Coach, and People Manager. A "hands-on" leader, Patil is recognized for his ability to drive extraordinary results through shared vision and empowered teams. With a deep background in managing global programs across cross-functional and cross-geographic resources, he brings a wealth of practical wisdom in navigating complex project life cycles (PLC) and organizational strategic objectives.

Core Industry Expertise

Agile & SAFe® Leadership

Expert in SAFe® (Scaled Agile Framework) and Scrum, with deep experience as a Release Train Engineer and Agile Coach

Infrastructure & Global Deployment

Proven track record in managing global Linux security patch deployments, network infrastructure solidification, and data centre consolidation programs

Release & Delivery Management

Mastery of end-to-end Project & Program Management, including release management for network switches and firewalls

People & Vendor Management

Extensive experience in leading multi-site operations, managing contingent workforces (CW), and handling global vendor relationships for major platforms like Profisee and TAMR MDM.

Mentorship Focus Areas

Agile & Scrum Mastery

Providing structured coaching on Scrum and SAFe® frameworks, helping mentees transition from traditional waterfall methods to modern agile processes

Leadership & Team Management

Guiding aspiring managers on how to lead cross-functional teams, manage escalations, and develop effective communication and persuasion skills.

Program Management Excellence

Mentoring on the nuances of project effort estimation, charter preparation, and managing complex global project life cycles (PLC).

Career Transformation & Coaching

Offering specialized support in Coaching and Mentoring for professionals looking to obtain leadership positions in IT project, program, or people management

Specializations

Cloud & Infrastructure