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Rishi Verma

Rishi Verma

Release Manager
Bengaluru

Summary

Results-oriented Release Manager with expertise in Azure DevOps seeking a challenging role to drive efficient and streamlined software release processes. Proven track record in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing complex release cycles, and ensuring successful deployments. Committed to optimizing release management practices to deliver high-quality software products.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Senior Analyst

3M TCOE
Bengaluru
09.2022 - Current
  • Extensive experience as a Release Manager, proficient in coordinating software releases and managing deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps
  • Strong knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies, with a focus on continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing
  • Proficient in using Azure DevOps tools for source code management, build automation, release pipelines, and deployment orchestration
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, capable of identifying and resolving release-related issues in a timely manner
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective coordination with development teams, stakeholders, and IT operations
  • Evaluated and improved processes, workflows and procedures to manage accounts and resolve issues in JIRA
  • setup new projects in JIRA
  • setup best practices for JIRA
  • train new users to use JIRA
  • train other power users (PMs etc..)
  • reporting in JIRA
  • find plugins for specific needs in JIRA
  • implement new solutions, find new solutions, be the problem solver in JIRA
  • help implement new workflows, schemes etc...
  • modify anything as needed to enable the teams to work better and smarter
  • implement automations for the same

Release Manager

Pure software
Noida
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated scheduled releases and updates.
  • Created presentations and infographic for platform release enhancement communications.
  • Planned and orchestrated end-to-end processes
  • Collected, modeled and analyzed data in order to make proactive adjustments to plans and meet all milestones.
  • Collaborated with project developers, quality assurance team members and business analysts.
  • Chaired daily project meetings using Agile methodologies and Scrum formats.
  • Responded to emergent issues in production releases to quickly iterate and remediate weaknesses in subsequent releases.
  • Managed simultaneous and multiple releases across various platforms and within diverse portfolios.
  • Interacted with quality management personnel to address customer issues with software defects, designing optimal resolution plans to maintain customer satisfaction.

Module Lead

Life Works
Noida
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • Extensive experience as a Release Manager, proficient in coordinating software releases and managing deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps
  • Strong knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies, with a focus on continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing
  • Proficient in using Azure DevOps tools for source code management, build automation, release pipelines, and deployment orchestration
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, capable of identifying and resolving release-related issues in a timely manner
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective coordination with development teams, stakeholders, and IT operations.
  • Coordinated and managed end-to-end release management processes for multiple software products, utilizing Azure DevOps as the primary release orchestration tool
  • Developed and maintained release pipelines, incorporating build automation, testing, and deployment activities to ensure smooth and reliable software releases.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and operations, to define release requirements, timelines, and dependencies
  • Conducted release planning meetings, coordinating efforts across different teams and ensuring alignment with project schedules and business objectives
  • Implemented and enforced release management best practices, including version control, branching strategies, and release branching models.
  • Monitored release activities, identified potential bottlenecks or issues, and implemented corrective actions to maintain release quality and timeliness.

Module Lead

Mercer
Noida
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Extensive experience as a Release Manager, proficient in coordinating software releases and managing deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps
  • Strong knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies, with a focus on continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing
  • Proficient in using Azure DevOps tools for source code management, build automation, release pipelines, and deployment orchestration
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, capable of identifying and resolving release-related issues in a timely manner
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective coordination with development teams, stakeholders, and IT operations.
  • Coordinated and managed end-to-end release management processes for multiple software products, utilizing Azure DevOps as the primary release orchestration tool
  • Developed and maintained release pipelines, incorporating build automation, testing, and deployment activities to ensure smooth and reliable software releases.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and operations, to define release requirements, timelines, and dependencies
  • Conducted release planning meetings, coordinating efforts across different teams and ensuring alignment with project schedules and business objectives
  • Implemented and enforced release management best practices, including version control, branching strategies, and release branching models.
  • Monitored release activities, identified potential bottlenecks or issues, and implemented corrective actions to maintain release quality and timeliness.

Senior Analyst Release Managment

CSG
Bengaluru
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Extensive experience as a Release Manager, proficient in coordinating software releases and managing deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps
  • Strong knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies, with a focus on continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing
  • Proficient in using Azure DevOps tools for source code management, build automation, release pipelines, and deployment orchestration
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, capable of identifying and resolving release-related issues in a timely manner
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective coordination with development teams, stakeholders, and IT operations.
  • Coordinated and managed end-to-end release management processes for multiple software products, utilizing Azure DevOps as the primary release orchestration tool
  • Developed and maintained release pipelines, incorporating build automation, testing, and deployment activities to ensure smooth and reliable software releases.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and operations, to define release requirements, timelines, and dependencies
  • Conducted release planning meetings, coordinating efforts across different teams and ensuring alignment with project schedules and business objectives
  • Implemented and enforced release management best practices, including version control, branching strategies, and release branching models.
  • Monitored release activities, identified potential bottlenecks or issues, and implemented corrective actions to maintain release quality and timeliness.

Senior Software Engineer

Accenture Solutions
Bengaluru
08.2014 - 01.2019
  • Trained and mentored junior resources and engineers, teaching skills and working to improve overall team performance.
  • Provided technical support using knowledge of complex technology to solve problems and support new projects.
  • Practiced and encouraged respectful and transparent communication in interactions.
  • Managed technological issues for assigned projects, increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Worked with development teams to correct problems and run test scenarios.
  • Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.

Associate Software Associate

Q source Global
Bengaluru
05.2013 - 08.2014

Migrated Software for client form Windows XP to Windows 7 by Using various technologies Like MSI creation MST Creation .

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Gwalior Engineering Collage, Gwalior MP
07.2005 - 12.2010

High School Diploma -

Delhi Public School, Dadri UP
04.2004 - 03.2005

Skills

Collaborating with stakeholders

Overseeing calendars

Maintaining regulatory compliance

Leading teams

Supporting operations

Scheduling releases

Managing releases

Working with vendors

Quality assurance

Risk mitigation planning

Documentation Management

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Decision-Making

Self-Motivated

Multitasking Abilities

Certification

PSM I

Timeline

PSM I

05-2023
IT Senior Analyst - 3M TCOE
09.2022 - Current
Release Manager - Pure software
04.2022 - 09.2022
Module Lead - Life Works
03.2020 - 04.2022
Module Lead - Mercer
11.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Analyst Release Managment - CSG
01.2019 - 11.2019
Senior Software Engineer - Accenture Solutions
08.2014 - 01.2019
Associate Software Associate - Q source Global
05.2013 - 08.2014
Gwalior Engineering Collage - Bachelor of Science, Electronics And Communications Engineering
07.2005 - 12.2010
Delhi Public School - High School Diploma,
04.2004 - 03.2005
Rishi VermaRelease Manager