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Yogen Kaskhedikar

@yogenkaskhedikar

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Results-driven IT professional with 20+ years of experience

India

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a challenging role that leverages my technical expertise and leadership skills to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

As a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of experience, I have a proven track record of delivering successful projects and leading high-performing teams. With a strong background in engineering management, project management, and delivery, I excel in developing and optimizing programs and products through data-focused, scalable processes. My expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, as well as my Scrum Master and PMP certifications, enable me to effectively manage and deliver projects on time.

Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse teams, both onshore and offshore, and have experience in handling development and QA teams. My technical expertise includes knowledge of SAFe methodology, CI/CD, Microservices, Containers, Dockers, and Kubernetes, as well as hands-on experience with SQL, open-source test tools, and AWS.

I am a results-driven professional with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, stakeholder management, and team empowerment. My ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments and drive continuous improvement has earned me a reputation as a trusted leader and collaborator.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Manager R&D

Cisco Systems Inc.

Aug 2015 - Feb 2023 (7 years 6 months)

Led software engineering teams in Agile implementation and Scrum management, delivering high-value projects for network management applications. Reduced test downtime significantly and ensured on-time delivery of new features every two months through meticulous planning and stakeholder coordination.

Agile Methodology Scrum Test Automation Network Management Regression Testing Java Risk Management Continuous Integration Team Leadership

Manager R&D

Ericsson R&D

Jul 2011 - May 2015 (3 years 10 months)

Managed test teams and delivered testing-related projects in Agile mode. Enhanced frameworks for seamless user experience and reduced customer escalations through effective resource management.

Agile Methodology Test Management Resource Management Vendor Management User Experience Team Leadership Product Ownership

QC/Test Manager /Project Manager

Wipro Technologies

Jan 2003 - Jul 2011 (8 years 6 months)

Managed testing teams and ensured quality deliverables in live environments for major telecom clients. Focused on functional testing and resource consolidation to enhance visibility and efficiency.

Quality Assurance Functional Testing Project Management Telecom Team Management Performance Management Test Engineering Stakeholder Management Agile Practices

Test Engineer

Ericsson Communications Ltd.

Feb 1999 - Jan 2003 (3 years 11 months)

Conducted functional and integration testing for telecom systems, ensuring quality and performance in live environments. Collaborated with international teams to enhance system visibility.