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Deepak Singh Sengar

Software Application Release Manager
Hamburg

Summary

Accomplished Software Application Release Manager with rich experience in managing complex software release cycles, implementing DevOps toolsets, and driving deployment automation initiatives. Expertise in release planning, operations support, and application monitoring to ensure seamless application deployments and maintain high system availability. Skilled in the integration of CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and the optimization of release processes using industry-standard DevOps practices. Known for fostering collaboration between development, QA, and IT operations teams to deliver reliable, high-quality software.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Application Release Manager

CIMPA GmBH
08.2020 - Current
  • Managed release schedules effectively, ensuring timely delivery of multiple projects with tight deadlines.
  • Identified risks and dependencies early in the process, enabling proactive mitigation strategies to protect project timelines.
  • Developed comprehensive release documentation for seamless handoff to support teams, improving end-user satisfaction postlaunch.
  • Proactively managed stakeholder expectations throughout the release cycle by providing timely updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.

Release Coordinator

HCL Technologies
12.2017 - 08.2020
  • Maintained a comprehensive schedule of software releases, ensuring visibility across teams and departments.
  • Facilitated productive relationships between developers, testers, and operations teams by fostering open lines of communication throughout the entire release lifecycle.
  • Coordinated rollback strategies in case of deployment failures, minimizing potential impact on business operations.
  • Established key performance indicators for the Release Coordination function, allowing for ongoing assessment and improvement of team performance.
  • Improved communication between product teams, ensuring timely delivery of releases with minimal disruption.
  • Streamlined change management processes by integrating automated tools into the existing workflow.

Lead Software Test Engineer

HCL Technologies
04.2010 - 11.2017
  • Streamlined testing processes by implementing automation tools, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency.
  • Improved application performance by analyzing data, identifying bottlenecks, and recommending optimal solutions to developers.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement within the team by promoting best practices in testing methodologies and techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards by reviewing requirements documents and validating test plans accordingly.
  • Managed test environments effectively, maintaining consistency across platforms for accurate results.
  • Identified critical bugs by conducting thorough regression testing on various builds and configurations.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for all test activities, enabling seamless knowledge transfer among team members.

Software Test Engineer

VJCoreSoft Pvt Ltd.
04.2007 - 03.2010
  • Identified critical bugs and worked closely with developers to ensure timely resolution, resulting in a more stable product.
  • Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
  • Enhanced product reliability through thorough functional, regression, and performance testing.
  • Designed testing scenarios for usability testing.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Rajiv Gandhi Technical University
Bhopal, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Software Release Management & Planning

DevOps Toolset Implementation (Jenkins, Docker, Ansible)

Application Monitoring

Deployment Automation (CI/CD, GitLab CI, Jenkins pipelines, AutomicReleaseAutomation)

Agile & Scrum Methodologies

Version Control Systems (Git, SVN)

Operations Support & Incident Management

Release Scheduling & Coordination

Change Management

Timeline

Application Release Manager

CIMPA GmBH
08.2020 - Current

Release Coordinator

HCL Technologies
12.2017 - 08.2020

Lead Software Test Engineer

HCL Technologies
04.2010 - 11.2017

Software Test Engineer

VJCoreSoft Pvt Ltd.
04.2007 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Rajiv Gandhi Technical University
04.2001 -
Deepak Singh SengarSoftware Application Release Manager