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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
Mumbai
01.2015

B.E. - Information Technology

Atharva College of Engineering
Mumbai
01.2007

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

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