Award-Winning Agile Leader Driving Tech Project Delivery

Samant Kumar is a highly accomplished Portfolio Manager and Agile Program Manager at Capgemini, with over two decades of experience leading agile initiatives and delivering software solutions across various industries. Recognized with multiple prestigious awards, he has built a career distinguished by deep expertise in Agile methodologies, holding certifications such as SAFe SPC, PMI-ACP, ICP-ACC, A-CSM, CSM, and CSPO.

Previously at IBM, Samant has consistently demonstrated strength in agile coaching, team leadership, and program management. His work reflects a strong command of agile frameworks, collaboration technologies, and career development strategies—all geared toward driving successful project outcomes and building high-performing teams.

His academic background includes a postgraduate degree in Finance and Marketing, alongside a Bachelor of Technology. Samant is an active contributor to the Agile and project management community, frequently speaking at industry conferences such as Agile 2024, PMI Houston’s 50th Conference and Expo, and university symposiums at institutions like Texas A&M, Northeastern, and Rice University.

His written work has been published on platforms like Scopus, IGI Global, DZone, and the PEX Process Network, including a book chapter on Agile practices. Samant’s career is marked by a sustained commitment to innovation, knowledge sharing, and advancing the practice of Agile project management