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Nikhilkumar Kulkarni

Summary

Seasoned Associate Delivery Manager with a proven track record at Civica, adept in project planning and risk management. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and resource management, ensuring projects exceed expectations. Skilled in fostering stakeholder relationships and driving team success, achieving a notable increase in productivity and customer satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Delivery Manager

Civica
10.2022 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of projects.
  • Conducted regular meetings with clients to discuss project progress, identify potential risks, and address any issues in a timely manner.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple teams to ensure successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
  • Provided leadership and direction to team members on tasks related to the development, testing, deployment, and support of software applications.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the delivery team including assigning tasks, setting deadlines and ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • Monitored customer feedback throughout the product lifecycle to ensure satisfaction with delivered products or services.
  • Identified areas for improvement in existing processes or procedures related to software delivery.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
  • Managing a team of 22 teammates.

Test Manager/Associate Project Lead

Civica
02.2017 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated with developers, testers, project managers and other stakeholders throughout the entire software testing life cycle.
  • Developed test plans, strategies and schedules for software testing projects.
  • Reviewed project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Identified areas in need of improvement within the existing testing processes.
  • Ensured that all test cases are properly documented according to established standards.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
  • Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.
  • Prioritized tasks and assignments to maintain project momentum and meet critical deadlines.
  • Assisted project managers by identifying gaps and establishing best practices for existing and upcoming project initiatives.

QA Analyst

Investis corporate communications private limited
05.2013 - 02.2017
  • Performed functional, integration, system testing, regression testing as well as user acceptance testing.
  • Created detailed bug reports with steps to reproduce the issue along with screenshots when necessary.
  • Worked closely with developers to analyze root cause of defects and provide solutions.
  • Conducted end-to-end black box testing of new products or existing features prior to release cycles.
  • Utilized defect tracking tools such as ADO to track issues reported during the QA process.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines within a fast paced environment.
  • Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity.
  • Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.

Software Test Engineer

Insync(Formally known as MD On – Line Asia Technologies Pvt Ltd)
04.2011 - 05.2013
  • Maintained detailed records of all testing activities throughout the development life cycle.
  • Participated in peer reviews of test plans, scripts, data sets and other related documentation.
  • Completed regression tests on software and individual modules.
  • Participated in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.

Software Test Engineer

Finlogic Technology Pvt Ltd
06.2010 - 04.2011
  • Performed functional, integration, system and user acceptance testing processes.
  • Executing the test cases and analysis of test result
  • Maintained detailed records of all testing activities throughout the development life cycle.

Education

MCA -

Gujarat University
Gujarat
06-2009

Bachelor of Science -

MS University
Vadodara
05-2006

Skills

  • Forecasting
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Project Planning
  • Risk management
  • Mitigation planning
  • Resource management
  • Change management
  • Release management
  • Budget management

Certification

  • Prince 2 Foundation Certified.
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • ISTQB certified

Timeline

Associate Delivery Manager

Civica
10.2022 - Current

Test Manager/Associate Project Lead

Civica
02.2017 - 09.2022

QA Analyst

Investis corporate communications private limited
05.2013 - 02.2017

Software Test Engineer

Insync(Formally known as MD On – Line Asia Technologies Pvt Ltd)
04.2011 - 05.2013

Software Test Engineer

Finlogic Technology Pvt Ltd
06.2010 - 04.2011

MCA -

Gujarat University

Bachelor of Science -

MS University
Nikhilkumar Kulkarni