Nikhil Joshi
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Engineering leader with over 18 years of experience leading the development, implementation, and optimization of digital strategies in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to align digital initiatives with business goals, optimize processes, and drive operational efficiencies. Expertise in cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision-making, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to streamline digital workflows. Skilled at leading large teams, managing budgets, and cultivating stakeholder relationships
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Manager
Mercedes Benz
09.2023 - Current
- Led digital transformation initiatives across the IT department, resulting in a 25% improvement in operational efficiency.
- Managing a cross-functional team of 50+, including developers and data analysts, to execute digital strategies and meet business objectives.
- Streamlined end-to-end digital operations, reducing processing time by 20% through automation and process re-engineering.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop and execute the digital roadmap, aligning initiatives with organizational goals and KPIs.
- Streamlined end-to-end digital operations, reducing processing time by 20% through automation and process re-engineering.
Engineering Manager
vmware
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Manage overall software development and test life cycle of mobile app product on iOS and Android platforms
- Provide leadership and ownership for delivery and process improvements
- Work with Product Management to establish and deliver the product road map
- Manage, hire, and mentor strong developers and testers, working to create an environment of curiosity, encouragement, and technical growth
- Responsible to put process, people and technology in place to deliver highest quality product to customer
- Conduct code reviews to ensure compliance with application development best practices
- Interacted with stakeholders throughout the engineering department
- Managing to define OKR for Product and Engineering in alignment with organization goals
- Work with Product Management, Engineering team and leadership to establish and deliver the product road-map
- Responsible for helping cross functional teams build exciting new product suits and offerings with Engineering and Product team
- Engineered and successfully lead the implementation of Automation & CI/CD pipeline across program
- Executed Agile/Scrum processes to meet project goals and achieved highest client satisfaction
- Proactively reviewed program plans & monitored progress by supporting engineering & product manager
Specialist
IBM
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Lead quality team comprising of SDETs and manual testers
- Hired , mentored and build a team of 10+ engineers
- Prepared project documents , defect reports with attention to detail
- Authored test planning, test design and test reporting
- Define team responsibilities and tracked key results
- Hands-on experience of mobile app automation using egg plant tool
Test Lead
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Analysis, understanding the business requirements
- Project estimation and defining the scope of testing within the context of eachrelease
- Reviewing Test Cases of team members to ensure coverage and correctness
- Stating and planning features for automation
- Test plan creation & Implementation
- Test case Automation using Device Anywhere mobile automation tool
- Document technical issues ,solutions and prepare file defect reports and report test progress
Systems Analyst
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Subject Maker Expert for Mobility Testing and providing support for solution proposals for various clients
- Support presales team in client demos
- Evaluating various mobile application test automation tool and provide consultation for client engagements
- Ownership and working on Anritsu Network Simulator for mobile network testing and created 150 reusable test cases
Associate Technical Consultant, Tech
Mahindra
07.2005 - 05.2011
- Hands on Development of mobile application using Objectve C, XCode,
- Interface Builder, Instruments, Cocoa Touch
- Collaborate as a member of an agile team to get features developed and completed on time with incorporating best practises
- Assists the lead developer and developers in analysis, design, development, and performance optimisation of application
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering -
VTU
Skills
- Digital Strategy Development
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Process Optimization & Automation
- Data Analytics & Reporting
- Digital Transformation
- Budget Management & Forecasting
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Risk & Compliance Management
Certification
PMP , Project Management Institute
Timeline
Senior Program Manager
Mercedes Benz
09.2023 - Current
Engineering Manager
vmware
08.2016 - 05.2022
Specialist
IBM
02.2015 - 07.2016
Test Lead
05.2013 - 02.2015
Systems Analyst
07.2011 - 05.2013
Associate Technical Consultant, Tech
Mahindra
07.2005 - 05.2011
Bachelor Of Engineering -
VTU
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