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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

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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