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Ashish Vengurlekar

@ashishvengurlekar

Project Manager at Axelerant

Mumbai

AxelerantMumbai University

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

Full-timeJan 2023 - PresentMumbai

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

Full-timeJan 2021 - Jan 2023Mumbai

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.

Full-timeDec 2018 - Jan 2021Mumbai

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

Full-timeMar 2018 - Dec 2018Mumbai

Managed UAT planning, stakeholder communication, and defect triaging for Abbott India's CRM system.

Program Test Lead / Test Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Full-timeJan 2016 - Feb 2018Mumbai

Led QA for Warner Brothers' Salesforce CRM, multi-vendor coordination, and test environment setup.

Test Lead

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Full-timeOct 2015 - Dec 2015Mumbai

Managed QA strategy, defect triage, and reporting for Perform Live Sports' Service Cloud and Billing.

Test Manager / Lead

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Full-timeOct 2011 - Sep 2015Mumbai

Led offshore QA for Associated Press' Salesforce CRM, Agile testing, and stakeholder reporting.

Test Lead

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Full-timeApr 2011 - Sep 2011Mumbai

Handled integration testing, defect management, and UAT support for Deutsche Telecom's Siebel CRM.

Test and Business Consultant

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Full-timeNov 2010 - Feb 2011Mumbai

Led QA planning and testing for GlaxoSmithKline's BI and CRM system.

Test and Business Consultant

Acrotrend

Full-timeJul 2010 - Nov 2010Mumbai

Managed end-to-end QA activities for a UK charity’s OBIEE-based ETL and reporting tool.

Test and Business Consultant

Acrotrend

Full-timeMar 2008 - Jun 2010Mumbai

Worked on Siebel CRM integration, defect triaging, and production support for Bank of America.

Senior Siebel Tester & Onsite Test Coordinator

Infosys

Full-timeAug 2007 - Mar 2008Mumbai

Led data migration validation and offshore testing coordination for Bank of America.

Offshore Lead

Infosys

Full-timeAug 2006 - Jul 2007Mumbai

Performed system and integration testing for Citigroup’s financial applications.

Application Tester

Citigroup

Full-timeAug 2006 - Jul 2007Mumbai

Performed system and integration testing for Citigroup’s financial applications.

Education

Mumbai University

BE

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Jan 2006

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Scrum Alliance

• No expiration

ISTQB Foundation & Advanced Test Manager

ISTQB

• No expiration

ISTQB Agile Tester

ISTQB

• No expiration

SFDC Administrator

Scrum Alliance

• No expiration

Skills

Agile & Scrum Methodologies
Project Planning & Execution
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Facilitation and Team Coordination
Project Estimation and Sizing
Risk & Change Management
Quality Assurance & Test Management
Content & Campaign Management Systems
Process Improvement & Automation
Jira
Confluence
Trello
Acquia Campaign Studio
Selenium
JMeter