Pankaj Shukla is a skilled software engineer with 19 years of experience leading and managing development projects. He has a proven track record of driving project success and coordinating cross-functional teams. Proficient in development, testing, and program management, he ensures the delivery of high-quality software solutions using strong technical acumen and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience
Principal Software Engineer
Dell Technologies
Oversaw all software releases with eye for quality and understanding of project deadlines. Championed successful collaborations between engineering teams across multiple projects, fostering knowledge sharing and cross-team support. Collaborated with management, internal & development partners regarding software application design status and project progress. Coded (C#, API, Asp.Net, Javascript, python) for enhancements & defect fixes scoped in multiple releases. Tested (Automation with C#, Selenium) and deployed (Pivotal cloud, Kubernetes, Azure) scalable and highly available software products. Managed budgeting and resource allocation for software development projects (Agile/Scrum), ensuring optimal use of resources and timely delivery of milestones. Led development & consuming of REST APIs C# Web API. Added Unit test to improve quality & code coverage. Implemented Agile & deliver Project successfully. Managed & led 8 member team for test automation framework development in Java/Selenium. Mentored junior developers through regular 1-on-1 meetings, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and career growth opportunities. Maintained close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for accurate progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.
Technical Lead
Harman Connected Services
Sr. IT Consultant
HTC Software Singapore Pte Ltd
Sr. Consultant
CapGemini INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Sr. Test Engineer
NIIT Technologies
Software Developer
HCL Technologies
Delivered enhancement for web application with technologies C#, Asp.net, DotNetNuke(DNN), ado.net. Streamlined software development processes by introducing agile methodologies, leading to faster product releases with fewer bugs. Performance script writing in C & Load runner (HTTP/HTML protocol). Performance monitoring with SiteScope. GUI/Functional test Automation framework designing and script writing in C#, Selenium, Nunit. Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates. Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and proactive problem-solving efforts. Development and defects fixing with C#, ASP.Net DNN(DotNetNuke), NHibernate, JavaScript, jQuery. Environment setup; Build installation, working on CruiseControl for CI/CD. Developing Test script with Nunit, C#,Selenium. Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions. Performance Testing with Load runner (coded in C with Citrix, HTTP/HTML protocol). Conducted root cause analysis on defects discovered during testing, enabling quick resolution and minimizing risk of future occurrences. Mentored junior test engineers, enhancing their skillsets and overall team performance. Code (C, java) base enhancements improving functionality & defect fixes. DB script writing in Sybase, Oracle9i/10g. Writing job in C shell script.
Education
Sikkim Manipal University
M.B.A
Finance
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
B.E.
Electronics & Communication
Licenses & Certifications
CSM (Certified Scrum Master)
MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)