Vivek Kumar
Project Manager
Bangalore
Summary
A result oriented, skilled, and experienced Project Manager with more than 16 years of industry experience in Storage, Networking and Virtualization domain.
Experienced in System Testing, Creation and Documentation of test strategies and Test Cases, bug identification and debugging, Automation, lab test bed setup and Project Management.
Unique experience of managing QA and Development teams. Thereby understand both these aspects of Product Development.
Courtesy the experience, possess good knowledge in Protocols & technologies such as Virtualization, FCoE, iSCSI and NFS. Have developed extensive knowledge in the field of system testing (NetApp AFF/FAS, HP Proliant Servers, HP Storage works, Different types of Storage & Network controllers, Linux, VMware, Citrix & Windows Operating Systems).
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Calsoft Inc.
Bangalore
03.2019 - Current
- Successfully managed and led multiple QA and Development teams ranging in size from 10 engineers to 40+ engineers.
- Demonstrated strong planning, design, and scheduling abilities to ensure seamless execution of large-scale projects.
- Expertly utilized project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Qtest etc, enabling efficient communication, collaboration, and tracking of project tasks and milestones.
- Consistently met project deadlines while upholding highest standards of build quality - Proactively developed and initiated projects, effectively managing costs and closely monitoring performance.
- Identified and implemented strategic plans and resource allocation to achieve project goals and objectives.
- Provided regular and comprehensive project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to swiftly resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Continuously monitored project performance, identifying areas of improvement and making necessary adjustments.
- Responsible for preparing and submitting project invoices for review and approval.
- Maintained vigilant eye on project and team member performance, promptly intervening in case of mistakes or delays - Played integral role in recruiting engineers based on project requirements and fitment
Staff QA Engineer
Qlogic India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Tested QLogic 10G/20/25G CNA adapters on (RHEL, SUSE) OS to ensure compatibility with Linux iSCSI drivers.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify and address failures and errors. - Collected and analyzed trace logs to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Reproduced and investigated reported bugs from OEMs (HPE, Dell) for prompt resolution.
- Collaborated with senior management to analyze problems and propose effective solutions.
- Escalated concerns regarding project and process quality to engineering manager for necessary improvements.
- Expertly utilized project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Bugzilla enabling efficient communication, collaboration, and tracking of project tasks and milestones.
- Authored and maintained comprehensive and efficient manual test cases for entire team.
- Ensured scripts and test cases were always up to date with latest requirements.
- Created and managed defect databases to track known issues.
- Monitored bug resolution, tested fixes, and provided QA perspective to help developers address ongoing problems.
- Utilized automation for qualifying QLogic's legacy (1G) adapter and regression testing.
- Assisted Automation team in developing and automating test cases.
Senior QA Engineer
Qlogic India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Executed testing procedures on QLogic 10G/25G CNA adapters, ensuring their qualification and performance.
- Investigated and conducted root cause analysis to identify underlying reasons behind failures and errors, contributing to effective problem-solving.
- Identified and reported quality bugs, resulting in reduction of major bugs being transmitted to customers' OEMs.
- Developed optimized Test Cases to streamline Test Cycle, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
- Verified functionality and reliability of iSCSI driver, facilitating its submission to Linux Upstream.
- Created comprehensive documentation of testing procedures, serving as valuable resource for developers and future testing endeavors.
- Authored and maintained well-organized and efficient library of manual test cases for entire team, ensuring consistent and successful testing efforts.
Software QA Engineer
Qlogic India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Test bed setup and testing, ensuring efficient and accurate evaluation of software driver.
- Conducted rigorous testing of linux iSCSI driver, contributing to successful pre-submission of Upstream kernel.
- Analyzed bugs and provided valuable insights to development team, resulting in 20% reduction of defect age.
- Developed comprehensive QA test cases, scripts, and procedures for automated software maintenance, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Documented thorough testing procedures for developers and future reference, facilitating seamless testing processes.
- Monitored and verified bug resolutions, successfully testing fixes and providing valuable QA perspective to help developers overcome ongoing challenges.
Systems Test Engineer (Onsite Co-Ordinator)
Mphasis
Houston
10.2009 - 06.2011
- Experienced in working on System Test Virtualization team, specializing in qualification of ESX, Citrix Xen, and Windows Hyper-V on HP ProLiant platforms.
- Proficient in managing Virtual Machines using VMware vSphere, Windows Hyper-V Manager, and Citrix XenCenter.
- Expertly utilized project management tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, and QuIX, enabling efficient communication, collaboration, and tracking of project tasks and milestones.
- Played key role in designing test requirements, writing and reviewing comprehensive test plans and test cases.
- Actively engaged in technical communications with cross-functional groups to provide guidance and direction to team members.
- Prepared and delivered Weekly Status Reports, Monthly Review Reports, and Closure reports to stakeholders.
- Conducted trend analysis on Productivity, Defect Detecting Efficiency, and Effort Variance to assess team efficiency and maturity in relation to product.
System Associate Test Engineer
Mphasis
Bangalore
02.2007 - 10.2009
- Successfully set up test bed and conducted extensive testing on software solutions, adhering to specific customer needs.
- Expertly tested and evaluated different server and storage configurations, including SAN and DAS.
- Prepared and modified test cases to ensure comprehensive assessment.
- Proficiently operated Windows, Linux (RHEL and SUSE), and VMware operating systems throughout work tenure.
- Communicated technical information both verbally and in writing in simple terminology
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunications
MVJ College of Engineering (VTU)
Bangalore 06.2001 - 05.2005
First Class - 12th Standard
Bangalore Military School
Bangalore 06.2000 - 05.2001
First Class - 10th Standard
Bangalore Military School
Bangalore 06.1998 - 05.1999
Skills
Project Management
undefinedPersonal Details
Name as in Passport : Vivek Kumar
Education Qualification : B.E. [Telecommunication], VTU, Bangalore
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Malayalam
Interests/Hobbies : Watching Sports [Football, Cricket, Hockey…], Playing Football, Music, Gaming [FIFA, FPS]
Primary/Experienced Skill Sets : System Testing , Project Management
Passport No : S4870700
VISA Status : B1 valid till 2026
Current Designation : Project Manager
Timeline
Project Manager
Calsoft Inc.
03.2019 - Current
Staff QA Engineer
Qlogic India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 12.2018
Senior QA Engineer
Qlogic India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2013 - 06.2017
Software QA Engineer
Qlogic India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2011 - 05.2013
Systems Test Engineer (Onsite Co-Ordinator)
Mphasis
10.2009 - 06.2011
System Associate Test Engineer
Mphasis
02.2007 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunications
MVJ College of Engineering (VTU)
06.2001 - 05.2005
First Class - 12th Standard
Bangalore Military School
06.2000 - 05.2001
First Class - 10th Standard
Bangalore Military School
06.1998 - 05.1999
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