Ashish Vengurlekar
@ashishvengurlekar
Project Manager at Axelerant
Mumbai
Certified Scrum Master with over 18+ years of experience in project management and quality assurance, specializing in complex, multi-vendor engagements. Adept at managing greenfield implementations from initiation to closure, ensuring seamless execution and delivery. Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, Stakeholder collaboration, and Risk management.
Experience
Project Manager
Axelerant
Led complex multi-vendor engagements, primarily greenfield implementations, ensuring seamless project execution. Managed end-to-end project lifecycle, from initiation to delivery and closure, aligning with business goals. Collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables. Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project execution. Applied Agile best practices, facilitating Scrum ceremonies and ensuring continuous improvement.
Senior QA
Axelerant Company
Led large-scale testing projects related to Content Management Systems and Acquia Campaign Studio. Developed test strategies, ensured 100% traceability, and optimized automation for broader test coverage. Collaborated with business analysts to clarify requirements and enhance testing efficiency. Ensured high-quality product delivery through rigorous testing and defect management.
Principal QA Engineer
Cornerstone OnDemand India Pvt. Ltd.
Worked on Salesforce and SaaS-based Talent Management applications, feature development, automation, and QA process optimization. Managed the scope of current assignments and user stories, setting up highly efficient processes. Provided timely progress reports to stakeholders. Worked on automation of previously delivered stories and developing a highly scalable and robust automation framework. Completed End to End testing, including API, microservices, and UI level testing.
UAT Test Manager / Business Analyst
Cognizant Technology
Managed UAT planning, stakeholder communication, and defect triaging for Abbott India's CRM system.
Program Test Lead / Test Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Led QA for Warner Brothers' Salesforce CRM, multi-vendor coordination, and test environment setup.
Test Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Managed QA strategy, defect triage, and reporting for Perform Live Sports' Service Cloud and Billing.
Test Manager / Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Led offshore QA for Associated Press' Salesforce CRM, Agile testing, and stakeholder reporting.
Test Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Handled integration testing, defect management, and UAT support for Deutsche Telecom's Siebel CRM.
Test and Business Consultant
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Led QA planning and testing for GlaxoSmithKline's BI and CRM system.
Test and Business Consultant
Acrotrend
Managed end-to-end QA activities for a UK charity’s OBIEE-based ETL and reporting tool.
Test and Business Consultant
Acrotrend
Worked on Siebel CRM integration, defect triaging, and production support for Bank of America.
Senior Siebel Tester & Onsite Test Coordinator
Infosys
Led data migration validation and offshore testing coordination for Bank of America.
Offshore Lead
Infosys
Performed system and integration testing for Citigroup’s financial applications.
Application Tester
Citigroup
Performed system and integration testing for Citigroup’s financial applications.
Education
Mumbai University
BE
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Scrum Alliance
ISTQB Foundation & Advanced Test Manager
ISTQB
ISTQB Agile Tester
ISTQB
SFDC Administrator
Scrum Alliance