Sanjay Kumar
Software Engineer
Indirapuram
Summary
Accomplished and results-driven Associate Senior Manager with over 20 years of leadership experience in Project Management, Test Management, Vendor Management, and enterprise operations. Expert in driving new initiatives and building high-performing global teams, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional onshore/offshore teams of 85+ professionals. Adept at implementing scalable frameworks, optimizing processes, and aligning technology strategies with business objectives. Recognized for delivering consistent results in high-stakes environments, enhancing product reliability, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across complex enterprise systems.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Associate Sr. Manager
Colt Technology Services Pvt Ltd.
05.2021 - 07.2025
- Project & Program Management
- Led a global department of 85+ professionals supporting enterprise software platforms in the Telecom domain, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer expectations.
- Directed end-to-end planning and execution of complex releases involving 15+ system integrations, consistently delivering 100% on-time with minimal production issues.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Product and Release Management teams to improve delivery timelines and reduce defect leakage by 55% within two quarters.
- Established KPIs, SLAs, and performance dashboards to monitor delivery efficiency, resource utilization, and continuous improvement across projects.
- Mentored 10+ direct reports and built a robust leadership succession pipeline through strategic coaching and quarterly performance evaluations.
- Test Management & Quality Assurance
- Designed and implemented scalable test strategies that improved overall release quality by 35% and reduced post-production defects by 40%.
- Introduced an automated regression suite using Selenium, reducing the overall testing cycle by 40% and increasing test coverage.
- Spearheaded performance testing using WebLOAD, uncovering bottlenecks and decreasing average page load time by 30%.
- Implemented a function-based QA model and SBUTP framework within the Quality Assurance Group (QAG), enhancing accountability and delivery precision.
- Conducted quarterly health audits and root cause analysis, reducing defect leakage by 35% and improving overall product stability.
Consultant
Colt Technology Services Pvt Ltd.
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Successfully led end-to-end project delivery for multiple project initiatives, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timelines across enterprise clients.
- Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to manage concurrent testing projects effectively in fast-paced Agile environments.
- Oversaw cross-functional project teams, including developers, testers, and business analysts, to ensure seamless collaboration and timely issue resolution.
- Conducted regular status meetings and stakeholder updates, communicating progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
- Championed risk and change management, identifying potential delivery risks early and implementing corrective actions to maintain project stability.
- Managed project budgets, vendor contracts, and resource utilization, achieving cost-efficiency while maintaining high-quality delivery standards.
- Implemented standardized project governance frameworks, including milestone tracking, reporting dashboards, and post-implementation reviews.
- Led project retrospectives and lessons learned sessions, driving continuous improvement in project execution and QA process maturity.
Technical Lead - Sr. Technical Lead
Colt Technology Services Pvt Ltd.
01.2009 - 03.2018
- Lead the overall testing strategy, planning, and execution for complex enterprise applications across multiple domains and platforms.
- Guide and mentor QA teams on test design, automation frameworks, performance testing, and continuous testing approaches.
- Ensure full lifecycle testing coverage, including unit, integration, system, regression, performance, security, and UAT testing.
- Define and enforce quality engineering best practices, coding standards for test automation, and reusable asset development across test teams.
- Review and validate test cases, test scripts, and test data requirements, ensuring alignment with functional specifications and acceptance criteria.
- Lead defect triage and root cause analysis, working with cross-functional teams to drive fast and permanent resolution of quality issues.
- Set up and monitor QA metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to assess test effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Sr. Test Engineer/Test Analyst
Colt Technology Services Pvt Ltd.
04.2004 - 01.2009
- Developed test plans and strategies for web applications
- Created & Executed test cases, logged defects, and drove sprint-level quality gates
- Review Test Cases, Scenarios, and test plan.
Test Engineer
Colt Technology Services Pvt Ltd.
12.2004 - 12.2006
- Developed test plans and strategies for web applications
- Created & Executed test cases, logged defects, and drove sprint-level quality gates
- Review Test Cases, Scenarios, and test plan.
Test Engineer
Ebusinessware India Pvt Ltd.
06.2003 - 12.2004
- Developed test plans and strategies for web applications
- Created & executed test cases, logged defects
Education
Master of Computer Application (MCA) - Computer Application
Amity School of Computer Sciences
12.2004
MBA - undefined
IMT Ghaziabad
12.2008
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Computer Application
MCRP University
12.2000
Skills
Test Management:
Certification
Linked In: Scrum: The Basics training
Accomplishments
- Colties award 2025
- Employee of the Year 2019
- Best Manager award
- Received Cash prize for implementing SAP across Europe & Asia country
- Received 3 times Best Performer of the year
- Received ACE recognition award multiple times from Manager.
- Received recognition award multiple times from PM.
- Received 5 times outstanding Teamwork Award.
- Received more than 6 times Gold shine award & highly appreciation by PM
- Received cross-functional award.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
- Passport No: L7043400
- Pan Number: AMPPK1604H
- Permanent Address: G-1058 Gaur Green City Indirapuram Ghaziabad U.P- 201014
Timeline
Associate Sr. Manager
Colt Technology Services Pvt Ltd.
05.2021 - 07.2025
Consultant
Colt Technology Services Pvt Ltd.
03.2018 - 05.2021
Technical Lead - Sr. Technical Lead
Colt Technology Services Pvt Ltd.
01.2009 - 03.2018
Test Engineer
Colt Technology Services Pvt Ltd.
12.2004 - 12.2006
Sr. Test Engineer/Test Analyst
Colt Technology Services Pvt Ltd.
04.2004 - 01.2009
Test Engineer
Ebusinessware India Pvt Ltd.
06.2003 - 12.2004
Master of Computer Application (MCA) - Computer Application
Amity School of Computer Sciences
MBA - undefined
IMT Ghaziabad
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Computer Application
MCRP University