Dilip Srikantha - Co-Founder & CTO

Q: Where is Dilip based?

Dilip is based in Geretsried, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Dilip speak?

Dilip speaks the following languages: English (Native), Kannada (Native), Hindi (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Dilip have?

Dilip has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Dilip has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 6 months . Note that Dilip may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dilip's latest experience?

Dilip's most recent position is Co-Founder & CTO at Physiando.de .

Q: What companies has Dilip worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dilip has worked for Physiando.de and msg systems ag .

Q: Which industries is Dilip most experienced in?

Dilip is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Dilip most experienced in?

Dilip is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Sales . Dilip also has some experience in Business Intelligence and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Dilip worked in recently?

Dilip has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas has Dilip worked in recently?

Dilip has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Business Intelligence .

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Geretsried, Germany

Experience

Nov 2021 - Present

4 years 4 months

Germany

Remote

Co-Founder & CTO

Physiando.de

Led technology & delivery strategy, managed cloud architecture, roadmap & remote teams; built a secure, scalable, GDPR-compliant platform integrating payments, CMS, and CX workflows and drove E2E product delivery.

Jun 2018 - Dec 2025

7 years 7 months

Munich, Germany

Principal Management Consultant

msg systems ag

Designed and implemented end-to-end governance for Allianz’s global Digital Workplace portfolio, owning full financial stewardship of a €30M+ annual budget, spanning 90+ FTEs and 13 globally distributed delivery teams.
Held enterprise-level P&L accountability, driving disciplined forecasting, capacity planning, vendor optimization, and utilization management to consistently deliver programs on budget with improved delivery predictability and quality outcomes.
Architected and executed a large-scale virtual workplace transformation for 8,000+ users across EMEA, APAC, and North America, delivering secure, compliant and regionally aligned solutions while meeting complex regulatory and business mandates.
Redesigned the global workplace application ecosystem, rationalizing the landscape from 250+ to ~80 strategic platforms, unlocking sustained cost efficiencies, simplified operations, and materially improved employee experience.
Established and led a global Agile Release Train, aligning 13 Scrum teams and 90+ professionals under a unified execution model to enable transparent prioritization, predictable delivery cadence, and outcome-based accountability.
Instituted standardized delivery frameworks, governance councils, and ITSM operating models, strengthening risk, change, and incident controls while ensuring compliance with DORA regulations and internal audit expectations.
Designed executive-grade performance dashboards, integrating Jira and SharePoint to deliver real-time visibility into portfolio health, financials, risks, dependencies, and strategic KPIs for senior leadership decision-making.
Implemented automation frameworks and reusable transformation playbooks for change, rollout, and migration activities, materially reducing manual overhead and increasing scalability, speed, and repeatability across global initiatives.
Led mission-critical escalation and crisis management for global migration waves, directing cross-functional war rooms, executive communications, and technical response teams to ensure seamless cutovers with minimal business disruption.
Built and led high-performing global leadership benches, coaching team leads and Scrum Masters to embed a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across 90+ professionals.
Advised and influenced senior Allianz executives with multi-year transformation roadmaps, securing sustained sponsorship, funding, and strategic alignment for enterprise-wide digital workplace modernization.

Aug 2006 - May 2018

11 years 10 months

Information Systems Manager

Tata Consultancy Services

Led presales and solution design for major European insurance clients, driving RFI/RFP responses that secured multi-million-euro contracts across applications, infrastructure, and cloud services.
Contributed to a successful £1B multi-year outsourcing bid for a leading UK insurer by architecting the delivery model, transition strategy, and solution blueprint as a core bid team member.
Managed the UK insurance client portfolio, growing annual managed services revenue from ~£0.5M to ~£1.5M through consistent delivery excellence, contract renewals, and expansion of services.
Directed full lifecycle delivery of enterprise-scale initiatives, utilizing Agile, SAFe, PRINCE2, and hybrid methodologies to consistently meet schedule, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction targets.
Orchestrated Allianz’s data center consolidation and cloud migration programs, transitioning on-premises applications to IBM private cloud while mitigating €50M+ risk through phased strategies and service decoupling.
Executed the decommissioning and migration of 2,000+ Lotus Notes applications at Aviva UK, establishing classification and migration strategies to ensure business continuity and controlled transformation.
Acted as a trusted change agent, managing key stakeholders, resolving escalations, and ensuring successful adoption of technology, process, and people transformation initiatives.
Led and mentored cross-functional teams of up to 150 professionals across UK and India, fostering high-performance culture and effective collaboration in multi-vendor environments.
Upskilled 1,500+ associates in Agile ways of working and optimized business processes through digital tools, enhancing collaboration, productivity, and organizational agility.
Led enterprise-wide modernization initiatives including legacy system decommissioning, cloud adoption, and application transformation, driving operational efficiency and reducing IT complexity.
Developed and managed a core underwriting platform at Aviva UK, contributing ~20% of application portfolio revenue, progressing from developer to project manager while strengthening product ownership and delivery capabilities.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (19.5 years) and Insurance (19.5 years).

Information Technology

Insurance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (19.5 years), Project Management (19.5 years), Sales (12 years), Business Intelligence (7.5 years), and Product Development (4.5 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Sales

Business Intelligence

Product Development

Summary

Strategic Technology & Enterprise Leader with 19+ years of experience in driving large-scale, multi-million-euro global portfolios across insurance, enterprise IT, and cloud transformation programs.
Proven expertise in end-to-end program ownership, including strategic planning, P&L stewardship, resource optimization, and multi-country delivery across 90–150 FTEs.
Skilled in leading complex digital workplace, cloud migration, and application modernization initiatives, ensuring seamless business continuity and regulatory compliance.
Adept at executing large-scale Agile and SAFe transformations, orchestrating cross-functional teams, and aligning delivery with enterprise objectives for predictable, high-quality outcomes.
Strong record of driving operational efficiency through process standardization, automation, and AI-enabled dashboards for real-time visibility and data-driven decision-making.
Trusted advisor to C-level executives, influencing strategic roadmaps, securing budget approvals, and delivering measurable business impact.
Experienced in enterprise IT governance, risk management, SLA adherence, and performance optimization to enhance delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
Demonstrated capability in mentoring, coaching & building high-performance distributed teams across cultures, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and cultural sensitivity.
Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in scaling product-led ventures, bridging enterprise delivery expertise with consumer-facing technology platforms for end-to-end operational excellence.

Skills

Portfolio & P&l Management
Global Delivery Leadership
Enterprise Program Management
Agile & Safe Expertise
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
Risk & Compliance Management
Cloud & It Transformation
Innovation & Technology Strategy
Process Optimization & Automation
Coaching/ Talent Development
Product & Consumer-facing Delivery
Business Development/account Growth

Languages

English

Native

Kannada

Native

Hindi

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

Kellogg School of Management & WHU–Otto Beisheim School of Management

Executive MBA · Business Administration · Evanston, United States

Oct 2002 - Jun 2006

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering · Belagavi, India

Certifications & licenses

Generative Ai For Business Appps

WHU–Otto Beisheim School of Management, Germany

IF1 Insurance, Legal & Regulatory

Chartered Insurance Institute, UK

PRINCE2 Practitioner

SAFe 5 Certified Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Dilip based?

Dilip is based in Geretsried, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Dilip speak?

Dilip speaks the following languages: English (Native), Kannada (Native), Hindi (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Dilip have?

Dilip has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Dilip has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 6 months. Note that Dilip may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dilip be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dilip would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder & CTO, Principal Management Consultant, Information Systems Manager.

What is Dilip's latest experience?

Dilip's most recent position is Co-Founder & CTO at Physiando.de.

What companies has Dilip worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dilip has worked for Physiando.de and msg systems ag.

Which industries is Dilip most experienced in?

Dilip is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Insurance.

Which business areas is Dilip most experienced in?

Dilip is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Sales. Dilip also has some experience in Business Intelligence and Product Development.

Which industries has Dilip worked in recently?

Dilip has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Insurance.

Which business areas has Dilip worked in recently?

Dilip has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

What is Dilip's education?

Dilip holds a Master in Business Administration from Kellogg School of Management & WHU–Otto Beisheim School of Management and a Bachelor from Visvesvaraya Technological University.

Does Dilip have any certificates?

Dilip has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Generative Ai For Business Appps, IF1 Insurance, Legal & Regulatory, and PRINCE2 Practitioner.

What is the availability of Dilip?

Dilip is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Dilip?

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