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Yogesh  Deshmukh

Yogesh Deshmukh

QA Lead / Test Manager
Hanover

Summary

Possessing collaborative and analytical mindset, coupled with proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Understanding of software development lifecycles and quality assurance methodologies, with proficiency in test automation and defect tracking. Focused on driving high-quality software releases and ensuring seamless team coordination.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

QA Lead TPS-Live (Real Time Train Planning Systems

Hacon (A Siemens Company)
07.2023 - Current
  • Successfully mentoring & managing an international team of 15 members across India, Portugal, Poland & Germany
  • Standardized bug reporting methods for better communication between QA and development teams.
  • Create Jira and Xray structures and QA dashboards to monitor QA KPI’s
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Streamlined QA processes for improved efficiency, reducing project completion time.
  • Coordinate and oversee UAT to ensure the final product meets user requirements and expectations.
  • Create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for both manual and automated testing.
  • Maintain & create comprehensive documentation of QA processes, test cases, and test result
  • Led cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration in achieving project goals.
  • Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
  • · Usage of AI for improving test efficiency

Project Strategic Test Manager /Lead Performance Test Engineer

Hacon (A Siemens Company)
Hanover
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Defined testing and acceptance strategies and determined quality assurance benchmarks.
  • Increased product reliability by conducting rigorous performance, security, and usability testing.
  • Enhanced test efficiency by implementing automated testing processes and tools.
  • Updated ongoing testing procedures for software to account for changes resulting from post-release patches.
  • Testing and tunning NFR (performance & security) for TPS with JMeter and Zap proxy
  • · Accountable for requirement elicitation from CSX customer (CSX is US based transportation firm using TPS) & NRTMP (Network Rails UK ).
  • · Backlog grooming with Development and Project Managers, Client.

Project Lead/Test Engineering Manager

Siemens Technologies and Services
07.2015 - 07.2021
  • Global Delivery & Project management for entire product line for MDA (Mobility data analytics) project. Efficient product management for below customers in mobility & journey planning domain.[BVG (berlin), VAO (Austria) VBZ (Zurich), IR (Ireland), VBZ (Zurich), MYH (Hannover), CDT (Luxembourg), RMV(Frankfurt)] etc.
  • Coordination for onboarding new customers across various regions.
  • Successful Test Management & strategy for RTA customer in Dubai for 3 critical Milestones.
  • Engineering leadership, People/Line management for Team of 6 people.
  • Operational management and troubleshooting of cloud container environments (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm or similar) especially on top of Red Hat Open stack.
  • Test Automation & SAAS testing for IMP (Intermodal Mobility platform).
  • Design and implementation of Automation framework based on Selenium & Cypress.
  • Performance & Security testing with JMeter & ZAP proxy.·
  • Line Management of people/ team (8) reporting to me.
  • Manual & Automated test design, implementation with substantial ROI on time & effort.
  • Preparing, reviewing PQR (project quality report).
  • Risk Management & opportunities evaluation.
  • Writing & specifying complex requirements for several product lines.
  • Scrum master & scrum activities.
  • Aligned & directed the teams with the product vision defined by the product owner
  • Adapted project plans in response to changing requirements, minimizing disruptions to project timelines.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Reviewed test data thoroughly for accuracy and completeness before presenting findings in a clear manner tailored specifically for stakeholders'' needs.

Senior Software Test Engineer

Harbinger Group
09.2013 - 05.2015
  • Maintained clear documentation of test cases, results analysis reports enabling easy reference during troubleshooting or enhancement phases.
  • Collaborated with development teams to diagnose issues, leading to faster resolution and improved overall performance.
  • Design & Implementation of various automation frameworks-based Selenium & Appium.
  • Achieved ROI of ~ 45 % w.r.t time & effort with help of enhanced automation strategies & test planning
  • Test lead for team of 5 people, Defect management with JIRA, Bugzilla, GitLab etc
  • Malware & mobile testing with Monkey runner & Android view client
  • Measure and provide requirement & test coverage.

Associate Projects /Senior Test Engineer

Cognizant Technologies
02.2010 - 09.2013
  • Design & implement 300 Automation Scripts in Perfecto Mobile & QTP.
  • Configuration and set up for Mobile Testing Environment for IOS & Android with Selenium Web driver.
  • Innovation and Development of Automation tools for Web & Mobile Testing.
  • Knowledge Training to Team on various automation tools.
  • POC for several automation tools as a part of Cognizant ACOE.

Automotive Technical Apprentice

TATA MOTORS
05.2005 - 05.2006

I have also worked at Tata Motors Car plant as a PLC programmer & hardware engineer (Technical Apprenticeship) before perusing my Engineering degree/post Abitur.

  • Knowledge of SPICE & Lab view, MATLAB, proteus.
  • ·Line management/ supervisor for Transaxle & tyre fitment department.
  • Panel wiring & PLC programming on AB & Mitsubishi controllers.
  • Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and their configuration, which is crucial for interfacing with SCADA systems

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

VIIT(vishwakarma Instit. of Information Technolgy)
Pune India
06.2005 - 05.2009

Skills

Test strategy development

Accomplishments

  • “Most Novel Idea”Winner for Hackathon 2019 in Siemens Technology & services.
  • Keynote speaker on Zap Tool for “Pentest Conference 2019” held at “Munich” Germany.
  • “Runner up” for Designathon 2018 in Siemens Technology & services.
  • Submitted Multiple Invention disclosure (IP/ID) for Siemens Technology & services.
  • Received “Distinguished Contributor” Award in Harbinger Systems for design & implementation of automation framework.
  • Completed “Emerging Leader Workshop” in Harbinger Systems.
  • Received “Pillar of Excellence” in CHL Retail Testing Project in Cognizant
  • Received “Spot Award” For Excellent Performance on QTP Automation in Cognizant.
  • Innovation Award” for Development of Test Data Management Tool in cognizant.
  • “Creativity & Innovation Award” For Presentation Skills in Cognizant.
  • Authored various newsletters for “Test Craftsmanship” in Siemens.
  • Best documented Bug”category Award in Bug Bash Event at Hacon in Jan 2022.

Certification

ISTQB Foundation level

Timeline

QA Lead TPS-Live (Real Time Train Planning Systems

Hacon (A Siemens Company)
07.2023 - Current

Project Strategic Test Manager /Lead Performance Test Engineer

Hacon (A Siemens Company)
09.2021 - 07.2023

ISTQB Advanced level Test Manager

11-2019

Project Lead/Test Engineering Manager

Siemens Technologies and Services
07.2015 - 07.2021

ISTQB Foundation level

02-2015

Senior Software Test Engineer

Harbinger Group
09.2013 - 05.2015

Associate Projects /Senior Test Engineer

Cognizant Technologies
02.2010 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

VIIT(vishwakarma Instit. of Information Technolgy)
06.2005 - 05.2009

Automotive Technical Apprentice

TATA MOTORS
05.2005 - 05.2006
Yogesh DeshmukhQA Lead / Test Manager