Ujjwala Nitesh Ujjwala Kadam Rane
Associate Director
Mumbai
Summary
Highly organized and self-motivated professional experienced in project management, team development and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about driving business growth and creating positive work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Associate Director
BTS private ltd
Mumbai
01.2015 - Current
- Led teams of up to 12 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Contribute to formulation of goals, objectives, and action plans aligned with organization's vision and mission.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify and prioritize departmental needs, requirements, and opportunities.
- Identify resource needs, including staffing, training, tools, and technologies, and make recommendations for optimal resource allocation.
- Ensure efficient and effective operational processes and workflows within department.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs
Education
Bachelor’s degree - commerce
Mumbai University
Mumbai 03.2003 - 04.2006
Skills
Automation framework Strategy
Expertise in testing of Web, Desktop, Client-Server applications and DbsExperience in people management, working and leading distributed teamsExperience in conducting presentations, meetings, scrums, trainingsImmense ability to work with minimal supervisionExcellent problem-solving skillsStrategic Planning, Agile Methodology, Defect Management, People Management, Project estimations, JIRA, SQL (Basic), Manual Testing, Functional testing, SIT, UAT, Good Communication, Interpersonal Skills, and Leadership QualitiesDatabase development
Multitasking Abilities
Strategic leadership
Accomplishments
- Successfully recruited, trained, and mentored a skilled QA team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Implemented career development programs and performance management systems to motivate and retain top talent.
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing within the QA team and across other departments.
- Led initiatives to enhance product quality by implementing rigorous testing methodologies and quality control measures.
- Introduced advanced defect tracking and analysis tools to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address customer feedback and complaints promptly, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Championed the adoption of test automation to improve testing efficiency, reduce time-to-market, and enhance test coverage.
- Led the evaluation and selection of appropriate test automation tools and frameworks.
- Oversaw the creation of automated test scripts and integration with the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline through Jenkins.
- Defined key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the QA process.
- Developed comprehensive QA dashboards and reports to provide visibility into quality trends, test coverage, and defect metrics.
- Utilized data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and optimize QA strategies.
1. Built and Developed High-Performing QA Teams:
2. Improved Product Quality and Customer Satisfaction:
3. Implemented Test Automation Strategy:
4. Established Effective QA Metrics and Reporting:
Timeline
Associate Director
BTS private ltd
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor’s degree - commerce
Mumbai University
03.2003 - 04.2006