Prem Kumar Singh
Software Devlopment Manager
Bangalore
Summary
With a deep-seated passion for technological innovation and a proven track record of 14+ years in software development leadership, I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to join as a Software Development Manager. I aim to embrace the challenges of managing high-caliber teams, driving performance, and delivering cutting-edge solutions. I am excited to contribute to pioneering security products and foster an environment of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth, aligning with the esteemed organisation's mission to advance industry-leading technologies. Multitalented software development manager with experience in software industry. Demonstrated excellent skills in HTML, JavaScript and Python. True team player with strengths in adaptability and accuracy. Amiable Software Development Manager with 4+years leading creation of exemplary products by fostering enthusiastic and cohesive teams. Practiced at inspiring efforts that exceed corporate guidelines. Maintains strict adherence to prescribed development milestones and quality assurance levels. Expert at leveraging diverse teams to produce revolutionary and successful products.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Software Development Manager
CSG International
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Oversaw the direction, coordination, and evaluation of the engineering team, ensuring alignment with company policies and goals
- Led the engineering team to deliver high-quality software projects, aligning with strategic business objectives and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Developed and enforced key performance goals for team functions and direct reports, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Managed software development reporting for corporate reporting and business intelligence efforts.
- Reviewed code to check compliance with company coding guidelines.
- Documented technical workflows and knowledge to educate newly hired employees.
- Oversaw numberof simultaneous projects, monitoring each for development milestone and quality control compliance.
- Led sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives.
- Worked with developers to identify and remove software bugs.
- Mentored junior developers and engineers through onboarding process and long-term team contributions.
- Discussed issues with team members to provide resolution and apply best practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features into existing systems.
- Monitored development efforts to maintain high levels of quality control and reduce impact of unforeseen issues.
- Led cross-functional teams of engineers, quality assurance engineers and designers in development of products and resolution of product defects.
- Delivered project reports and milestone updates to supervisor.
- Developed reports using SQL server reporting services.
- Integrated robotic process automation (RPA) tools, shortening development time by10%.
- Trained engineers in standards and strategies for optimal product development.
- Trialed and selected development technologies such as electronic data interchange (EDI) generation tools.
- Inspected final products for application uptime, overall performance and ease of use.
- Led organization-wide technology strategy development.
- Offered technical guidance for Type projects during development meetings.
- Researched and implemented new technological tools to optimize business process workflows.
- Reduced software defects by designing robust testing strategies and leading the QA team in executing test plans.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the department, identifying opportunities for process optimization and driving change where necessary to enhance overall effectiveness.
- Recruited top talent for key positions within the department, building a high-performing team capable of tackling complex projects with confidence and efficiency.
- Successfully delivered multiple high-impact projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Strengthened team cohesion by promoting a collaborative working environment, fostering open communication channels among team members.
- Led team of Number developers in analysis and rebuild of software from beginning design through completion.
- Enhanced application performance with thorough code reviews and optimization techniques.
- Increased team productivity by mentoring junior developers and providing constructive feedback on their work.
- Implemented rigorous security protocols throughout the development lifecycle, safeguarding sensitive data against potential threats at all stages of application design and deployment.
- Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
- Liaised with other departments to minimize network interruptions and possible downtimes.
Test Engineering Lead
CSG International
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Steered the test engineering team's strategy, supervising daily activities and setting the vision for quality assurance practices
- Drove the adoption of optimal testing methodologies by analyzing current testing trends, improving efficiency and effectiveness
- Enhanced system performance by identifying and rectifying bottlenecks, thus elevating product reliability.
- Enhanced test efficiency by implementing automated testing processes and tools.
- Provided technical leadership during critical phases of product development, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Optimized existing testing processes through regular review and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Spearheaded the development of technical documentation for testing procedures, providing clear instructions for team members and promoting standardization across the organization.
- Contributed to company-wide cost reduction initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline resource allocation within the Test Engineering department.
- Mentored junior team members in test engineering techniques, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing efforts across all phases of development.
- Delivered consistent results by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices and emerging trends in testing methodologies.
Senior Test Engineer
CSG International
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Contributed to team leadership by guiding and supporting junior engineers, fostering an environment of growth and excellence
- Fostered collaboration between developers and testers to resolve issues efficiently, enhancing team synergy
- Implemented automation tools, streamlining testing processes and increasing the speed of quality assurance cycles.
Test Engineer
CSG International
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Aided in maintaining a high-quality standard across software products through diligent testing and collaboration with development teams
- Provided expert guidance to junior engineers on effective testing practices, raising the bar for quality assurance
- Managed test data and environments to ensure the accuracy and integrity of testing efforts.
Test Engineering Lead
Vaps Technosoft Ltd
09.2010 - 05.2014
- Guided the test engineering team's activities and strategic orientation, promoting best practices and high-quality standards
- Conducted thorough analysis of project specifications to define precise test scenarios and requirements
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely release of high-quality software products.
Education
Master in Computer Applications - undefined
07.2007 - 7 2010
Bachelor in Computer Applications - undefined
07.2004 - 7 2007
Skills
Technical Leadership
Agile and Scrum Methodologies
Software Development Lifecycle
Strategic Planning
People Management
Python
NET
Docker
JavaScript
TypeScript
VBNET
Terraform
AWS
Jenkins
React
Emotional Intelligence
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Problem-Solving
Open-Mindedness
Teamwork
Growth Mindset
Leadership
Certification
PMP, 2024
Accomplishments
- Implemented process enhancements resulting in a 25% increase in team productivity and a marked improvement in product quality.
- Spearheaded the adoption of automated testing tools, reducing test cycle times by 40% and significantly accelerating release cycles.
- Successfully managed a 13-member cross-functional team to deliver complex software projects with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
- Decomposed complex business requirements into actionable tasks for development teams, enhancing clarity and efficiency.
- Championed continuous improvement within an agile team environment, optimizing planning and software development processes.
- Collaborated proactively with product management to manage project commitments and resolve challenges.
- Mentored direct reports through coaching, promoting leadership development and team empowerment.
- Catalyzed a 25% surge in team productivity through the implementation of process enhancements, advancing product quality.
- Initiated a streamlined code review system, reducing post-release issues by 15% and elevating code quality.
- Optimized testing processes to achieve a 20% increase in defect detection efficiency, ensuring higher software quality.
- Pioneered the adoption of automation in testing procedures, reducing manual testing effort by 30% and accelerating release cycles.
- Played a crucial role in the development of a new testing framework, which improved test coverage by 25%.
- Instrumental in refining the test data management system, leading to a 10% boost in test accuracy and reliability.
- Developed and implemented a code review system that improved code quality and reduced post-release issues by 15%.
- Championed the adoption of automated testing tools, slashing test cycle times by 40% and enhancing productivity.
- Designed a new workflow to improve overall query performance.
- Tapped to supervise a $Number project after the manager resigned and delivered it successfully on time.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
Timeline
ISQTB, 2019
07-2024
PMP, 2024
06-2024
Software Development Manager - CSG International
06.2020 - 12.2023
Test Engineering Lead - CSG International
06.2018 - 06.2020
Senior Test Engineer - CSG International
06.2015 - 06.2018
Test Engineer - CSG International
05.2014 - 06.2015
Test Engineering Lead - Vaps Technosoft Ltd
09.2010 - 05.2014
Magnus School of Business - Master in Computer Applications,
07.2007 - 7 2010
Pailan School of Management and Technology - Bachelor in Computer Applications,
07.2004 - 7 2007