Manish Kumar

Ø 17+ year of experience of Project management & Software Testing. Currently working as Project Manager for Sonata Software

Ø Worked as Scrum Master, Project Manager, Test Manager, Test lead and Onsite Coordinator

Ø Certifications - Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and CSTE

Ø Have experience in facilitating scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-up, sprint review, Sprint retrospectives and Scrum of Scrum meetings)

Ø As a Scrum Master addressed team impediments daily to allow the team to deliver the sprint goals and deliverables.

Ø Well versed with JIRA and effectively utilized in planning, tracking and monitoring.

Ø Wide experience in all phases of testing SDLC and Agile

Ø Well versed with the CMMI Level 5 quality processes

Ø Experience in Risk Management, Change Management, Team management, People Management and Transitions

Ø Experience in E-Commerce, Telecom, Transportation and Logistics, Semiconductor domain, Energy domain and Healthcare

Ø Good experience in Testing Strategy, Planning, Estimation, Testing Processes, Implementation, Maintenance, Monitoring, Tracking, Quality Metrics & Reporting.

Ø Experience in Validation testing for healthcare domain

Ø Have worked extensively in all areas of Test Processes

Ø Excellent team player, leadership skills with analytical, problem-solving, and trouble-shooting abilities

Ø Experience in handling multiple projects at a time

Ø Experience in Hiring, Mentoring and conducting Performance Appraisals.

Ø Handled projects end to end from project kick off to project closure

Handled efficiently UAT, Production release and production support for the completed projects.