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UMESH DESHMUKHUD

UMESH DESHMUKH

@umeshdeshmukh

Technical Project Manager at Persistent Systems Ltd.

Pune

https://www.linkedin.com/in/umesh-deshmukh-9a0a5917

Persistent Systems Ltd.AMRAVATI UNIVERSITY

Diligent project manager with over 4 years of a proven record of success leading all phases of diverse technology projects; Persistent FALCON PMP credentials; and software QA and business analyst experience; 18 years in IT. Business strategist; planned and managed around half million dollar projects aligning business goals with technology solutions to drive process improvements, competitive advantage, and bottom-line gains. Expert in agile and waterfall project management methodologies; known for ability to produce high quality deliverables that meet or exceed timeline and budgetary targets.

Experience

Technical Project Manager

Persistent Systems Ltd.

•Jan 2021 - Present

Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful project execution. Developed and maintained Statements of Work (SOW) and project estimations to align with client expectations and resource requirements. Managed resource loading and allocation to maintain project margins and ensure optimal resource utilization. Tracked project revenue and calculated accruals to ensure financial accuracy and project profitability. Identified and mitigated project risks through proactive planning and continuous monitoring, ensuring minimal impact on project success. Managed project resources to maintain efficiency and stay within budget constraints. Maintained regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on progress, addressing concerns, and ensuring requirements were met. Prepared and maintained comprehensive project documentation, including charters, status reports, and post-project evaluations. Resolved project-related issues and challenges promptly through effective problem-solving and decision-making skills. Implemented continuous improvement practices, identifying opportunities for process enhancement. Identified business development opportunities.

Project Lead

Persistent Systems Ltd.

•Jan 2017 - Jan 2021

Led QA teams in developing and executing comprehensive test plans, ensuring high-quality software delivery and adherence to project timelines. Managed QA resources, allocating tasks and optimizing team performance to meet project goals and deadlines. Identified and mitigated testing risks, implementing proactive strategies to minimize impact on project success. Ensured quality standards by overseeing the creation and execution of automated and manual test scripts, continuously improving testing processes and methodologies. Developed automation frameworks using Cypress, Karate, Postman. Designed and executed performance test scripts using JMeter to evaluate application scalability, reliability, and load capacity. Analyzed performance test results, identified bottlenecks, and collaborated with development teams to optimize application performance. Created comprehensive performance test reports, providing actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders for continuous improvement.

Senior Team Lead

Persistent Systems Ltd.

•Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

Led a senior QA team in developing and executing detailed test plans and strategies, ensuring high-quality software delivery within project timelines. Managed and optimized QA resources and processes, including automation and manual testing, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Developed automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber.

Team Lead

Persistent Systems Ltd.

•Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

Led a senior QA team in developing and executing detailed test plans and strategies, ensuring high-quality software delivery within project timelines. Managed and optimized QA resources and processes, including automation and manual testing, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Developed automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber.

Software Engineer

Mahindra Satyam

•Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

Developed and executed automated test scripts using Rational Robot and QTP to ensure high-quality software delivery. Maintained and updated automation frameworks, continuously improving testing efficiency and effectiveness.

Education

AMRAVATI UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

Information Technology

Jan 2006

BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, MUMBAI

Diploma

computer engineering

Jan 2003

Licenses & Certifications

Persistent’s FALCON PMP Certification

Persistent Systems Ltd.

• No expiration

Skills

Project Management
Project Planning
Estimation
Scheduling
Execution
Reporting
Budget Management
Risk Management
Customer Management
Stakeholder Management
Team Management
Scrum Framework
Security domain
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Oracle Identity Management (OIM)
Healthcare
Selenium WebDriver
TestNG
Cucumber
Cypress
JMeter
Postman
Karate
Microsoft Project Plan