About me

Hello! I'm Santhosh Janardhanan, an IT Project Manager with over twenty years of experience in leading software development, digital transformation, and operations across global teams. My career has been shaped by hands-on experience in high-pressure enterprise environments, specializing in complex offshore/onsite coordination while maintaining a pragmatic, people-first approach to leadership.

Based in New Jersey, I thrive at the convergence of technology and strategic leadership. My focus areas include project execution, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional delivery strategies. I'm passionate about building resilient production support teams, optimizing resource utilization, and transforming complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Throughout my career, I've navigated diverse industries including telecommunications, retail, and fintech, managing projects ranging from legacy system modernization to full-stack platform development. What drives me most is my ability to connect the dots—bridging teams, systems, and business objectives while keeping projects on time and within budget.

Beyond the Job Title

While project management remains my core profession, I maintain a deep curiosity about emerging technologies. In my spare time, I explore decentralized systems like Nostr, experiment with open-source tools, and create self-hosted solutions.

I regularly develop side projects that reflect my appreciation for utility and minimalism—from resource tracking dashboards to blogging tools and privacy-focused social platforms. These ventures keep me connected to the hands-on technical work that initially drew me to this field.

Family First

At the center of my life is my family. I share my New Jersey home with my wife and our brilliant, inquisitive daughter Balasaraswati, whose fresh perspective on life continually amazes and challenges me. Whether we're enjoying quiet evenings together, planning road trips, or helping her discover new books and stories, my family provides my greatest source of balance, joy, and inspiration.

They remind me daily of what truly matters beyond project deadlines and performance metrics.

Personal Interests

When I step away from all the above, you'll find me watching and rewatching classic movies, reading, curating perfect road trip soundtracks, or sketching out future travel adventures. I have a particular weakness for history that drives me hosting a weekly podcast named "Irregular Mind". At this time, I am running a show that tells the story of the US from the time of first hunter gatherers to silicon valley - "US History - Understanding this Country".

This blog serves as the confluence of all these aspects of my life—technology, reflection, travel, books, podcast, and the spaces in between.

Thanks for visiting.