75+ Recommendations
across 17+ years

“Kumar is an outstanding project manager with strong skills in process design, global coordination, and information visualization. Self-directed and highly detail-oriented, he excels at managing complex projects, meeting deadlines, and ensuring quality. His inquisitive nature and ability to streamline processes make him an invaluable asset to any team. I highly recommend Kumar for any project management role.”

“I had the privilege of working with Srinivas (Kumar) Kolaganti for 7 years while he was in his role as the Program Management Consultant at MetLife. During that time, Kumar was a critical resource driving the adoption of IFRS17 and LDTI in countries around the globe. He excelled at creating relationships and collaborating with the various global teams, eliciting requirements, creating presentations and workflow diagrams to communicate the vision and designing and documenting processes and system interdependencies. I was impressed with his diplomacy, diligence and attention to detail. He is a results-driven individual who can juggle multiple priorities with ease. It was Kumar's work ethic and commitment that contributed to the success of this initiative, and I hope I have the opportunity to work with him again in the future!”

“I am glad for having the opportunity to work with Kumar in several projects at MetLife. Kumar is a great team mate, always willing to collaborate with other team members. He gets involved in work having an inquisitive nature to understand every part of the processes and being able to pay attention to all details. He resolves situations being self-directed and deadline driven. I recommend Kumar and I am sure he can add value in any position he takes being specially good on process design, software Project Management, global coordination and information visualization.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Kumar on IFRS17 implementation on Egypt. Highly professional & well-educated individual with amazing global communication skills and unique ice-breaking techniques. Always supportive & helpful on all levels. Looking forward for a chance of working together again hopefully in the near future.”

“I worked with Kumar on the IFRS17 implementation for Cyprus and Bulgaria. Great professional, very supportive with high attention to urgency and hands-on on problem solving.”

“Kumar has proven to be an amazing partner for Actuarial with his great software skills and his attitude to make complex things easier for businesses. He has been extremely supportive for actuarial teams to make them aware of systems and work with them for best possible solutions.”

“I had the opportunity to work with Kumar on the IFRS 17 implementation project at MetLife. I highly appreciated Kumar's flexibility and adaptability in dealing with changing process and system requirements and his high sense of urgency to ensure the delivery of results by the set deadlines. Kumar's high attention to details was also instrumental in pinpointing issues and challenges early on in the process, saving valuable time and resources along the way. Kumar's friendly and confident attitude makes it a pleasure to work with him!”

“As a Project Manager or a key convener for large projects in such a scenario, one needs to demonstrate superior grasp of subject matter, an empathetic working style to take everyone along, ability to break virtual barriers to help crystallise business needs with depth of experience & skill. And all of that with great humility is rare. It's been a pleasure working with Kumar and observing him demonstrate above consistently over time. All the best, Kumar. You have very broad shoulders and any organization will have a massive asset by having you in the team.”

“I worked with Kumar for several years. He has exhibited many strengths. Process Design, Software based Project Management and PMO are just a few of the areas. His communication skills are excellent and has exceptionally demonstrated ability to coordinate globally across many teams. His inquisitive nature always brought out thoughtful and productive conversations. His keen eye for visualizing information made the complex simple to understand. I have no doubt that Kumar would be an asset on any team he is on.”

“I worked closely with Kumar on several projects at MetLife. He was such a pleasure to work with and until this day I often think about his process design skills and unique and effective skill sets to deliver a message or story with his information visualization techniques. On top of that his project management skills are outstanding. He is a true team player and successful leader. I truly hope our paths cross again some day.”

“Kumar is one of the most passionate people I have ever worked with. He is always on top of a project and cares far more than just the status. Kumar takes the time to intimately understand everything he works on, he takes action to remove roadblocks, and he does it all with compassion and a smile on his face. Every time I talk about project management in our company, I reference Kumar as the gold standard. I'm always excited to see the cool visualizations Kumar pulls together — our firm is so addicted to acronyms that Kumar even used his skills to create a "Periodic Table of IFRS" as a guide for team members to navigate the jargon.”

“Kumar has worked with me for the past 3 years, managing IFRS 17 project in MetLife globally. He has a strong knowledge and skill how to manage various stakeholders including actuary, IT and finance team. I enjoyed working with him on this challenging IFRS 17 project.”

“I was given the chance to work with Kumar on the MetLife EMEA IFRS 17 implementation project and was able to appreciate how strong a contributor he is. Kumar's contribution to the team and the project has been truly extraordinary. He has repeatedly exhibited excellence and diligence in process design and software development. Kumar is an excellent listener and works hard to understand the team direction, the business rationale and drivers. His commitment to delivery was what made the difference in the very demanding Financial Impact Assessment on UAE and Qatar, where the team prepared and submitted regulatory reports of great quality.”

“Few people have had the opportunity to work with someone as dedicated and personable as Kumar. I had the pleasure of working with Kumar for several years at MetLife, leading several global initiatives as part of the Corporate Systems PMO. Kumar demonstrated strong skills in process design, software project management, large scale deployments, data and information visualization, and various PMO activities. He is self-directed, deadline-driven, attentive to details, and inquisitive in nature. The thing that stands out the most with Kumar is his dedication and tireless effort. You can count on Kumar to do whatever it takes to get the job done.”

“I've worked with Kumar for over one year at MetLife and it was a pleasure to work with him. Kumar was the PMO for a large scale transformational project. This role required someone who was driven, self-directed, and flexible. Kumar consistently found ways to step out of the traditional PMO role and find ways to help the project. From creating new process flows for the target state to helping drive the UAT testing, Kumar has proven he can be value added to any project.”

“Before Kumar joined the project, I constantly found myself having to step in and assist with Scrum Master tasks. After Kumar joined the project, not only did I not have to do those things anymore, but I had the wonderful experience of seeing Kumar take on difficult cross-team communications and help bring the project to new heights of functioning. A rare and wonderful skill. I would gladly work with Kumar again.”

“Kumar's ability to transform any complex workflow/conversation/process into a visual format is the best I have seen and they have been happily adopted across the team. His project teams absolutely adored him and he stood by them through long hours spanning India and US time zones. He was quick to understand the complexity of the technology stack, content management, field team requests and quickly guide the tech teams to deliver on time while managing stakeholder expectations. Once a team has worked with Kumar, it is nearly impossible for the next manager to measure up to the high standards that he so easily establishes.”

“I have had the privilege of working with Kumar. He is an ardent professional and thought leader. He always encourages and motivates the team to give their best. His visual thinking ability helped the team to convert complex process flows into something simple, elegant and easy to understand. With his great interpersonal skills Kumar established good rapport with stakeholders and the team.”

“Kumar is a synonym for passionate team leadership. He always contributes way beyond expectations. He is very simple, methodical and yet detail oriented. His acumen with technical delivery and Program Management is commendable. He possesses a unique skill of translating any data stream into visuals which are extremely easy to understand. The biggest bonus working with him is he never fails to make a stressful project situation lighter with his knack for humor.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Kumar on the same product and highly recommend him for any project or program management position. He is detail-oriented, driven, and always willing to go the extra mile. He tirelessly planned and managed each iteration of the product being delivered and quickly became everyone's go-to guy for ensuring projects executed smoothly. He's also a wizard at organizing long-term projects and visually representing processes, workflows, and system components.”

“Kumar Kolaganti is hardworking and quick to learn, and brings out the best in his team. Apart from usual responsibilities, Kumar manages a lot more of the deliverables. His communications are clear and with visual layout bring out the right amount of information. Kumar's presentations are exemplary in clarity and quickly focus on main topics, with details which are rarely visible. Kumar collaborates with every person related to a project on a personal level and helps others to do their job in a better manner.”

“I worked closely with Kumar in his role as a Senior Project Manager at MetLife, and I strongly recommend him. He's easy to work with, does excellent work and is always ready to take on more responsibility. He helps out and volunteers to take things on. I would work with him again at any point.”

“Kumar is an exceptional professional with outstanding project management and communication skills. He is thorough, reliable and you can trust that the work will get done if it is on his hands. It was a pleasure working with him and I hope to have the opportunity to work again with him in the future.”

“Kumar was an insightful manager and one of the most creative thinkers on my team. I was always impressed with Kumar's ability to think out of the box when providing a technology solution or recommendation to a problem. He had a great balance of technical and interpersonal skills and that served him well working in our diverse, global environment.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Kumar for two years at KPMG International, collaborating on a Global SAP implementation program. I was particularly impressed by Kumar's ability to understand every technical complexity of our job and lead his team towards outstanding documentation material to be presented at the management level within the firm. Kumar would be an asset to any team.”

“Kumar is a talented, creative leader who drives excellence through clarity and team cohesion. Beyond his undisputed grasp of project concepts, he has a knack for developing concise, visual templates to simplify complex ideas and using facts and humor to build lasting relationships. He also improves decision making by knowing how to sell ideas to clients and leadership. Kumar will always be an asset in any firm that values creativity, technical acumen and influence skills.”

“Reflecting on the time I have spent working with Kumar, I have to first say that he is truly an exceptional professional and genuine personality which is hard to find in the workplace today. Kumar has repeatedly demonstrated his strength in visual and systems thinking as well as his ability to deliver on his commitments. He brings a unique mix of creativity, clarity and attention to detail in his visual and data analytics outputs. If Kumar is on the case, you know that you are in good hands.”

“Working with PMO Advisory gave me the resources, planning and knowledge that the copy department needed to overcome current challenges within the organization. Kumar was vital to the changes that positively impacted the team. The employee experience was critical to the development plan and Kumar kept this in mind from the onset of the project. He always put in the extra effort to ensure that the cultural changes — a key risk in change management — would be mitigated and that we put our best foot forward. Because of his approach, we were able to improve our custom content development processes by 27%.”

“Kumar is truly a pleasure to work with and has a great many unique skills that make him invaluable to any employer. Not only is he a good project manager but what really sets him apart is his process design abilities. He has a truly amazing ability to take a verbal concept and create high end visuals to convey very complex ideas. He is dedicated, self driven and a great asset to any team.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Kumar on a few very large deployment projects at MetLife for ATOS. Kumar showed great strength in identifying all parts of the process and highlighting the gaps, so that the gaps can be addressed in a timely manner. Kumar was very approachable and many of the project managers depended on Kumar's flow charts to assist them in depicting to their customers the project goals and approach. Kumar was great at understanding the specifics of the project and explaining it in layman's terms.”

“I have had the pleasure of working with Kumar on several different initiatives, and he has left a lasting impression as one of the most professional, hard working, and effective communicators I have ever worked with. He has a rare ability to capture volumes of subject specific information and distill that information down to its key points such that the appropriate message is conveyed in an effective and meaningful way. Others include his ability to work independently, his focus on deadlines, attention to detail and his inquisitive nature.”

“I worked with Kumar Kolaganti for approximately one year at KPMG implementing various features of RWD's uPerform platform. Kumar's technical proficiency was apparent from day one, and he was the first person I turned to on the project whenever I required a technical opinion. What makes Kumar unique is his rare combination of strengths; from technical expertise, to solution-oriented suggestions, to being a strong team player and a pleasure to work with.”

“Kumar's creativity and innovative thinking stands him apart from others, as he finds new ways to see problems and offer resolutions that are client-focused and cost effective. He also played a role as a transition coach at the start of my role, and in that capacity demonstrated strong coaching and mentoring ability, with an insight which enabled a smoother integration into the group.”

“Kumar has very good knowledge in information technology for IT strategy and planning, IT process, IT Project Management/Program Management. During my experience working with him, he has done an outstanding work for his responsible areas. He's a good, funny gentleman, and one of the best I've worked with.”

“Kumar has a real gift and equal passion for visual communications. He made countless significant improvements to all manner of visual presentations, helping to convey meaning through images and design. He is a very hard and dedicated worker who brings a lovely sense of decency, competence and calm to the environment in which he works. Kumar is a joy to work with and I have great respect for his talents.”

“Kumar's impact on moving the focus and tone of the Global Adoption group's offerings in process design, software project management/PMO and large scale deployments to a higher level was significant and noteworthy. Kumar's talent for data and information visualization was also a principal part of engaging and enlisting the support of senior leadership. Being self-directed and deadline-driven, as well as paying attention to details and having an inquisitive nature are second nature to Kumar. I have never seen him give less than his best effort to any project.”

“For the past four years, I have worked with Kumar — first as a global audit deployment manager and more recently as a global adoption executive. My early impressions such as attention to detail, ability to meet tight deadlines, and just the approachability remain unchanged. As a project manager, he is often involved in multiple global initiatives, some of which are very large (multi-million, 150 countries). Kumar is calm under pressure, asks the right questions, deals with tough challenges, and always sets the expectation. Kumar also has the unique ability to present complex ideas, processes, and data and transform them into simple, intuitive visuals.”

“I have the utmost respect for Kumar. Throughout our interactions since 2009, Kumar has always been respectful of me and my colleagues, generous with his time, and candid in his feedback. Kumar is truly gifted at simplifying complicated topics and he is especially comfortable in sketching clarifying visuals on a whiteboard. I wish more professionals were as patient and talented as Kumar.”

“Kumar's ability to represent complex scenarios in a visually simple way has amazed me any time I worked with him. He is highly creative and a very dedicated professional who has deep knowledge about software development and distribution processes. His attention to detail and ability to work with different teams at different levels of organization always helped the projects he was involved with.”

“I am constantly amazed at the breadth and depth of Kumar's technical and creative skills. He's truly an amazing person! One of Kumar's sharpest skills is his awesome ability to explain complex concepts through simple visuals. His ability to create graphics, PowerPoint presentations, charts, graphs and other images is exceptional. Also, he's an absolute pleasure to work with. He's always patient, understanding and fair. He's extremely efficient and hard working.”

“Whenever you face uncertainty in an IT project, go to Kumar's desk. Within minutes he will come out with pictures to show how to drive the project and the entire team will have a sigh of relief. Kumar has a great vision to study the pros and cons of a project and has a great mentoring ability for his team members. He keeps track of critical KPIs and ensures quality and excellence in any deliverable. Working with Kumar is a great learning experience.”

“I had an opportunity to work with Kumar when we organized the Toastmasters Conference for NY/NJ District of Toastmasters International. Kumar led the fundraising committee that successfully raised funds to pay for expenses in hosting the event. In addition to his leadership and a great sense of humor, he was very resourceful in the overall planning and execution of the conference. Thanks to his efforts the conference ended up on the positive side financially that tremendously helped in hosting the two-day event with a record number of attendees.”

“Kumar is an exceptional leader. Not only is he a visionary in his approach to problem-solving, but he has the ability to take complex technology challenges and break them down so that everyone can understand what needs to be done — both the technologists and those more focused on the business side. His management style makes everyone around him want to do better. He was my favorite KPMG manager! I would strongly recommend Kumar for any leadership position in technology.”

“Kumar is a rare breed of professional with a strong understanding of technology and business. I have seen him in action with customers and partners, where he clearly demonstrated his ability to understand their business needs and recommend areas where technology can deliver efficiency and value. He is an excellent team player and I learned a lot from him.”

“I've worked with Kumar for several years. Among his many qualities and capabilities, I hold these two in high regard: first, Kumar's standard for quality in everything he does makes him a sought-out trusted advisor to all who know him. Second, Kumar can transform even the most complicated, relativistic concepts into straightforward, easy-to-understand communication.”

“Kumar has a great ability to concisely represent complex scenarios in simple, visual terms and then articulate them in terms easily digestible by the team. Through that process, Kumar was consistently able to identify procedural and technical concerns that could be addressed before impacting a project. He has excellent technical skills, absorbs information quickly, and always researches new processes, tools, and technologies thoroughly, bringing that knowledge to bear on the project. Kumar was a pleasure to work with.”

“I know Kumar close enough for a long time to describe him as very highly professional with a solid technical foundation. He is a very motivated team player with excellent decision-making capability and camaraderie. I saw him handling crisis moments with apt finesse and a cool mind. He is a charm to work with and would definitely be a wealth to any organization.”

“Kumar consistently delivered on tasks and deliverables. He listens attentively at meetings and interviews and provides concise, valuable analysis. Kumar's reputation made him a valuable resource on critical systems implementations. He put in many extra hours and kept abreast of the latest technologies. Kumar held and still holds the respect of his peers for both his technical knowledge and his professional demeanor. In simpler terms, Kumar is 'go-to' and 'get done'.”

“Kumar's extensive knowledge of IT platforms, applications and design, build, test and implement phases meant that the project maintained a clear sense of vision even when under extreme pressure. Kumar's skill with MS applications is inspiring. His sunny approach to challenges and focused solutions always meant that team meetings were a successful process and a joy to participate in. Kumar displayed continued team support in the face of adversity and never lost sight of the critical path needed to complete the project.”

“Kumar is a pleasure to work with. His attention to detail and ability to present the big picture in different levels of abstraction made him the go-to person on numerous cross-functional initiatives. He is knowledgeable, hardworking and quality focused. I wish him all the best and look forward to working with him again in future.”

“While working with Kumar I was impressed by his process-oriented and systems thinking approach to problem solving. He is a good communicator, business outcomes focused, and very hard working. A valuable asset to any organization.”

“I had the great pleasure of working on the same team with Kumar at KPMG. He is a highly creative and dedicated individual who has a broad spectrum of IT knowledge and experience. In addition to his expertise in understanding the inner workings of highly technical based global projects, he is a total professional who maintains an exceptional work ethic. He leads by example and is someone who would be an asset to any organization who was lucky enough to have him on board.”

“Kumar is a very dynamic and enthusiastic person who is full of energy and keeps the team and all those around him in best of spirits. Well known for keeping a smile at all times, which is a rare quality. Kumar's knowledge and meticulousness shown while at work in decision making or to address any problem is worth picking up from him. He believes in amicable solutions with all stakeholders going back satisfied, which speaks a lot about his negotiation skills. It was a very fruitful experience working with him.”

“I worked with Kumar in the Global Adoption Group at KPMG International. Kumar has the skills and experience to translate complex technical deployment projects into easily readable and visual documentation. Within a large organization such as KPMG with its diverse culture and multiple languages it is of vital importance to provide powerful tools in large scale transformation programs. In case you are looking for an efficient and reliable person on your adoption team, Kumar is the person you are looking for.”

“Kumar Kolaganti is extremely creative and talented and very helpful. He was a tremendous help with the District 46 Toastmasters International Spring Conference. He designed the brochures and presentations we used to inform the public and raise money. He was one of the most successful Fundraising chairs we ever had and his methods were used as a model for future conferences. He also won the first prize in the district website contest and was cited for his originality and creativity.”

“Kumar has been a wonderful colleague and friend not only to me but to most of the team members. He is very humble and focused. It is not too often that one encounters professionals with good technical knowhow, commitment of the highest order and an attitude to learn from everything around you. These qualities make him an exceptional professional. Wish him success at all times.”

“I had the opportunity to work with Kumar on a national project as well as a daily operational level. In both cases, Kumar demonstrated keen business insight as well as one who was always willing to work as a team to get the job done. Kumar always had a calming effect on the team even under the most stressful of circumstances. The product he delivered was consistently thorough and well done. Overall, Kumar is an absolute pleasure to lead and work with.”

“Kumar has the unique mix of project management skill and technical knowledge that is needed to succeed in Information Technology. Having worked closely with Kumar on many challenging projects, I know of few other managers who successfully bridge the gap between highly technical people and the management realm.”

“Kumar was dedicated to his work and was a person whom you can bank upon. He was self-initiated and industrious. He brought about new systems and procedures in the job which are being followed even today. An amiable person to work with and a great team-player.”

“Kumar is one of the most dedicated and team oriented professionals it has been my pleasure to work with. Among his many strong qualities are his positive attitude, attention to detail, ability to get things done, and people management skills.”

“Kumar conveys a wealth of information technology expertise and is extremely open to sharing information in order to retain top talent.”

“Kumar was a technically viable and always good-humoured colleague, a pleasure to work with.”

“I first met Kumar when he came from the other end of the world to work at the HQs of a Belgian company, after which he was to bring what he had learned to the regional HQs in Singapore. At the time we were both very junior. Kumar was relentless in helping out with sales support matters. It is his positive attitude that I will always remember. I read a personality that is humble, integral and driven to get the job done.”

“Kumar is a quick learner who has a keen eye for attention to detail. He is good at clearly articulating requirements and where there is a mismatch works well to ensure success. He demonstrates savvy in working and managing virtual teams.”

“Kumar was a pleasure to work with — he was results-oriented, did a great job within a very fast-paced, changing environment, and juggled the ceaseless demands from myself and others with calm. I was always happy to hear Kumar was working on a project with me because I knew his end of the project would be delivered on time and it would be what we needed.”

“I had the opportunity to work with Kumar as well as for Kumar as my performance manager. Kumar is very talented from both the business side as well as the technical side. His knowledge of software management and distribution as well as overall reporting services was second to none.”

“Kumar is one of the most dedicated individuals I have known. His knowledge and expertise in project management and software distribution/packaging is indispensable to the day to day operation of KPMG. His guidance and leadership have successfully led project after project. Working with Kumar was a pleasure, and he is an asset to any organization he is a part of.”

“I have known Kumar for the last 7 years and he has consistently proved to be a hard working person, with the tenacity to succeed at every level. His personal and professional skills are great. I have found Kumar to be very communicative and enthusiastic. Kumar is always ready to assist and very proactive in answering questions. It has been a pleasure working with him and I can see why he gets the respect from his clients, as well from his peers.”

“Kumar is truly a role-model for our club members. He has perfected the art of multi-tasking and manages his time with the greatest precision. He is a great leader, communicator, passionate team-player and a wonderful human being to work with.”

“Kumar is a diligent, driven person with his sights set on perfection.”

“I have had the pleasure of working with Kumar at the international public speaking forum, Toastmasters, and have found him to be a multi-talented, extremely humorous, always helpful and an exceedingly versatile gentleman. Anyone looking for an IT professional with global leadership skills need look no further than Kumar.”

“Kumar is professional, pleasant, and creative. Kumar is able to provide leadership and solutions through challenging circumstances. It is refreshing to have a dedicated and knowledgeable staff member on your team with his level of talent. I highly recommend Kumar, and would welcome the opportunity to have him on my team in the future.”

“Working with Kumar was a great experience. His ability to motivate people and achieve project goals are without question high on the scale. He has strong business ethics and is a great team player.”

“Kumar is a thorough, detail oriented professional at KPMG. It was a pleasure working with Kumar and I would not hesitate to engage in future project work with him.”

“Kumar has exceptional ability to build relationships and trust while keeping projects on track. He is an excellent Project Management Professional and is capable of greater responsibilities.”