Pradnya Patil
Chief Manager / Agile Practitioner
Thane
Summary
Proactive and accomplished Agile Project Management Professional with a proven track record of delivering successful projects in the IT sector. Expertise in strategic leadership, cross-functional team management, and process-driven execution enables driving impactful project outcomes in dynamic, growth-oriented environments. Seeking to leverage skills within a reputable organization that values innovation and collaboration. Location preference includes Thane, Mumbai, or Pune, with flexibility for hybrid or remote work arrangements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
13
13
Certifications
Work History
Chief Manager
HDFC Life
04.2025 - Current
- Leading Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban) across HDFC Life, driving adoption of Agile ways of working and ensuring effective execution across cross-functional teams.
- Coaching teams and stakeholders on Agile values and practices to improve delivery predictability, transparency, and collaboration.
- Partnering with business and technology leaders to scale Agile practices, enhance delivery governance, and align with organizational strategy.
Sr. Technology Consultant
Ernst & Youngs
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Led the Hygiene Program across the Wealth Management department, driving Agile delivery with 25+ cross-functional teams.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies, coached teams/stakeholders on Scrum & Kanban, and strengthened adoption.
- Managed project plans, risks, and resources, ensuring timely, quality delivery aligned with business priorities.
- Drove process improvements using Agile metrics and conducted training workshops
Sr. Software Engineer
Johnson Controls, Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Elicited and prioritized business/functional requirements, managing product backlog and user stories.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban), driving iterative delivery, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
- Led change management, process improvements, and end-user adoption through training and Agile best practices.
Sr. Test Engineer
Pegasus Info Corp
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Defined and enforced QA processes, defect management, and quality metrics within SDLC.
- Managed offshore QA teams and delivered functional/UAT testing on time with quality.
- Drove automation with Selenium and led process improvements to boost efficiency.
QA Lead
M&R Consulting Corporation
12.2012 - 08.2015
- Managed a team of 10–12 QA members, ensuring quality delivery across multiple projects.
- Defined QA processes, standardized bug reporting, and streamlined testing to improve efficiency.
- Led functional, UAT, and automation testing (Selenium) while mentoring junior team members.
Test Engineer
Xebec InfoTech
01.2012 - 12.2012
Project Engineer
Wipro Technology
01.2008 - 06.2011
Education
PGDBM - Operations
Welingkar Institute of Management
Mumbai01.2015
B.E. - Information Technology
Atharva College of Engineering
Mumbai01.2007
Diploma - Computer Engineering
MSBTE
01.2004
Skills
Project Execution & Monitoring
Certification
Pursuing PMI-ACP
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- DOB: 26th June 1985
- Address: A-303 Kartik Residency, Anu Nagar, Waghbil Road, Thane.
Timeline
Chief Manager
HDFC Life
04.2025 - Current
Sr. Technology Consultant
Ernst & Youngs
01.2022 - 04.2025
Sr. Software Engineer
Johnson Controls, Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2022
Sr. Test Engineer
Pegasus Info Corp
08.2015 - 08.2017
QA Lead
M&R Consulting Corporation
12.2012 - 08.2015
Test Engineer
Xebec InfoTech
01.2012 - 12.2012
Project Engineer
Wipro Technology
01.2008 - 06.2011
PGDBM - Operations
Welingkar Institute of Management
B.E. - Information Technology
Atharva College of Engineering
Diploma - Computer Engineering
MSBTE