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Akshay kukkaje

@akshaykukkaje

IT Project Manager at IDEXCEL Technologies, coordinating PCI-DSS, ISO, SOC 1, and SOC 2 audits and software delivery.

At IDEXCEL Technologies, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process risks, document controls, and support remediation across software engineering and IT operations. I’ve served as Lead Auditee for PCI-DSS, ISO, SOC 1, and SOC 2 audits, coordinating evidence collection and responding to auditor queries.

At VIBHAA TECH INNOVATIONS, I led end-to-end delivery of mobile and SaaS development projects, facilitating Scrum ceremonies for distributed engineering teams. Previously, at SIMPLILARN, I directed multiple Agile software development projects and mentored junior project managers and Scrum Masters.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Manager

VIBHAA TECH INNOVATIONS

Oct 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years)

Led end-to-end delivery of mobile and SaaS development projects, facilitating Scrum ceremonies and managing scope, risks, and client communication. Mentored junior Scrum Masters and PMs in agile best practices.

Jira Confluence Azure DevOps Scrum Kanban Agile Coaching Sprint Planning Backlog Refinement Risk Management Stakeholder Management Budgeting Invoicing Contract Compliance

Project Manager

Simplilearn

Mar 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Directed multiple Agile software development projects, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. Led Scrum framework adoption and mentored junior project managers and Scrum Masters.

Agile Scrum Sprint Planning Daily Standups Backlog Refinement Sprint Reviews Retrospectives Requirements Gathering Project Documentation Release notes Client Communication

QA Software Engineer

Toshiba America Business Solutions

Dec 2018 - Jun 2019 (6 months)

Led QA for digital tools and enterprise software, designing test plans and defect tracking processes. Introduced root cause analysis framework reducing bug recurrence by 35% and implemented test automation reducing manual effort by 40%.

Test Planning Testing Automation Regression Testing Performance Testing API Testing Integration Testing Defect Tracking Root Cause Analysis QA Metrics Sprint Planning Backlog Grooming

Project Manager/Controls

IDEXCEL Technologies

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process risks, document controls, and implement control activities. Served as Lead Auditee for PCI-DSS, ISO, SOC 1, and SOC 2 audits, coordinating audit activities and remediation.