PRASHANT MUNDE
Pune,MH
Summary
IT professional with over 17 years of experience in IT services and IT-enabled services. Expertise in software delivery management, quality management, and project management, ensuring efficient service delivery aligned with business objectives. Proven track record in monitoring performance against SLAs and driving continuous improvement through KPIs and OKRs. Skilled in Agile methodologies, process excellence in QA, and managing Complex projects across diverse international environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Agile Project Manager/Release Manager
Allianz Technology
Pune
04.2022 - Current
- Led product release, project management, and people management to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Enabled a positive team culture by acting as a change agent, facilitating growth and collaboration.
- Supervised entire service delivery process, ensuring compliance with quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors, acting as primary liaison for Pune delivery team.
- Controlled budgets for product and project initiatives, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost management.
- Formulated strategies that align with business goals, establishing essential policies and procedures for projects.
- Motivated teams towards achieving organizational objectives through coaching and continuous improvement efforts.
Project Lead/Agile Master
Allianz Technology
Pune
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Championed product development by guiding team members to ensure quality outcomes.
- Contributed to teams' successful delivery of high-quality products.
- Motivated resolution of obstacles to improve overall productivity and efficiency.
- Spearheaded release management activities for products and services offered.
- Established robust stakeholder relationships, serving as primary contact for Germany from Pune team.
- Crafted and executed strategies that align with business objectives, including defining essential processes.
- Managed change and incident management initiatives within a framework of continuous process improvement.
- Obtained ABSi Level 1 certification in insurance domain, along with certifications in ACM and ITMP.
Chapter Lead -QA / QA Manager
Celonis
Munich
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed software quality assurance teams in Munich, Germany, and Pristina, Kosovo.
- Oversaw hiring, training, and motivation of QA engineers to enhance performance.
- Facilitated resource allocation and estimation efforts while delegating routine tasks.
- Supported continuous professional development plans for QA team members.
- Ensured teams implemented best QA practices, policies, and procedures.
- Contributed to CSA, ISO27001, and SOC2 certifications at organizational level.
- Executed cloud testing, product testing, process mining, and machine learning workflows.
- Led robotics process automation initiatives and developed task mining applications.
Senior Consultant/Test Manager
Sogeti
Munich
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Defined test strategy, test plan, and test concepts for automotive client as Platform Test Manager.
- Managed team dynamics, stakeholder relationships, and resources throughout exploration and iteration phases.
- Established and enhanced test processes to improve overall efficiency in project execution.
- Contributed to digital transformation initiatives through process digitization and agile implementation.
- Performed deputy Scrum Master role to facilitate agile practices and team collaboration.
Consultant-Scrum Master ( Onsite Coordinator)
Capgemini
Munich
08.2014 - 11.2018
- Successfully executed System Integration Testing processes per project requirements.
- Inspired Scrum Teams to adopt innovative practices that decreased cycle times and eliminated waste.
- Conducted Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives to identify areas for improvement.
- Evaluated functional elements of auto insurance business model while preparing test conditions.
Sr. Test Analyst (Onsite Coordinator)
Vodafone
Pune
12.2012 - 07.2014
- Understanding the Service Transition phase and VISPL Transition process and responsible for Functional testing and Integration Acceptance Testing (IAT).
- Responsible for project & service transition using ITIL functions in Knowledge Transfer process including Shadowing and reverse shadowing activities for functional Testing.
- Onsite experience as an onsite co-coordinator in Italy for Vodafone Italy transition of IAT Regression testing and Core Support group activities-Bug Triage Group which included several critical IVR, provisioning and Web systems, Integration Testing, System testing, Functional Testing, Status reporting, Defect Management. Worked on Project transition & Agile transformation.
Quality Consultant
Synechron
Pune
10.2011 - 12.2012
- Developed and executed test cases for GUI, Functional, Regression, Security, and Performance testing in Mobility.
- Conducted product testing on devices including HTC, Samsung, Blackberry, and iPhone.
- Performed various testing types including Installation, Un-installation, Functional, Regression, Localization, GUI, and cross-browser testing on Android, iOS, and RIM platforms.
Test Analyst
Tech Mahindra
Pune
06.2008 - 10.2011
- Oversaw complete STLC defect management utilizing BugZilla for internal issues and Quality Center for application defects.
- Conducted comprehensive testing including sanity, functional, regression, NBT, and ad-hoc performance as required.
- Learned on agile transformation processes for legacy systems within BTGS UK project.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing/Marketing Management, General
University of Pune
01.2015
Bachelor's degree - Information Technology
Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology
01.2008
Skills
- Product development and continuous improvement
- Service delivery
- Operational excellence through service delivery & team management
Certification
- Prince 2 Certifications in project management.
- ITIL V3 Foundation Level
- Lean Six Sigma Green and Yellow Belt Certification
- CSM - Certified Scrum Master (CSM®)
- Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®)
- CMAPFL-TE (Certified Mobile App Professional Foundation Level Testing)
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Agile Project Manager/Release Manager
Allianz Technology
04.2022 - Current
Project Lead/Agile Master
Allianz Technology
04.2020 - 04.2022
Chapter Lead -QA / QA Manager
Celonis
08.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Consultant/Test Manager
Sogeti
11.2018 - 07.2019
Consultant-Scrum Master ( Onsite Coordinator)
Capgemini
08.2014 - 11.2018
Sr. Test Analyst (Onsite Coordinator)
Vodafone
12.2012 - 07.2014
Quality Consultant
Synechron
10.2011 - 12.2012
Test Analyst
Tech Mahindra
06.2008 - 10.2011
Master of Business Administration - Marketing/Marketing Management, General
University of Pune
Bachelor's degree - Information Technology
Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology
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