Bhalchandra Deshmukh

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About Bhalchandra Deshmukh

Roadmaps that move metrics: faster launches, higher reliability, happier customers" Over the past two decades, I have built a diverse career in the IT and Telecommunications, spanning software engineering, solution design, leadership, and product strategy. I have successfully led large portfolios of over 200 professionals, delivering enterprise-grade, scalable software solutions and user centric products that address real customer needs while driving measurable business impact. As a product engineering leader at Telstra, I drive product development and validation strategies that advance the company’s digitization agenda and strategic objectives. I am passionate about crafting superior product experiences, embedding engineering rigor, and leveraging automation, DevOps, and AI/ML to deliver outcomes that create lasting value for customers and the enterprise. What I do best My edge is translating complex technical requirements into executable product strategy, clear roadmaps, crisp prioritization, and delivery systems that align with business goals and user needs. My playbook • Lifecycle: Ideation → discovery → prioritization → delivery → launch - anchored in measurable outcomes (value, time‑to‑market, reliability, customer experience) • Automation‑first : DevOps‑enabled workflows to ship sooner with higher quality and improved customer experience • Data‑driven decisions: Define success metrics early and instrument them end‑to‑end for visibility and control • Stakeholder alignment: Partner across business, product, engineering, and operations to maintain clarity, ownership, and pace • Continuous improvement: Coach teams to adopt a product mindset and high‑performance engineering practices Key wins • 30- 40% faster time-to-market for Mobility products by implementing shift-left practices & AI driven automation • Scaled test automation across 50+ scrum teams, achieving 25-30% effort savings and optimized cycle time • Directed large portfolios; led 150+ cross-functional professionals to consistent and high-quality delivery • Owned end-to-end BSS product lifecycle: Microsoft CRM, Billing and real-time rating & charging My career has spanned continents - from Mumbai and Pune to Texas and Melbourne - enriching my ability to lead with empathy and influence across diverse cultures and geographies. If you’re interested in enterprise product development, product strategy, software engineering, Agile delivery, or telecommunications or if you're exploring ways to advance your career - let’s connect. My email Id: bsdeshmukh22@gmail.com