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
Gujarat06-2009
Bachelor of Science -
MS University
Vadodara05-2006
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
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