ER. VIKASKUMAR R KAMBLE

Experience

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  Raj Software Technology (I) Limited. Mumbai

  Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

  Software Developer
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  MAIA Intelligence

  Jul 2007 - Jun 2010

  Programmer

  Worked for 3 Years mainly in web based modules of BI technology

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  Cognizant

  Jul 2010 - Jan 2011

  Associate worked on SharePoint
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  Worked with JP Morgan Chase Client

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Consultant, Polaris

  Consultant with Polaris

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  Sterling

  Jun 2011 - May 2019

  Software Analyst

  Having 13 years of experience in Microsoft Web Technology.Primary Skills includes ".NET" Dot Net and RPA Ui Path , SQL Server Database, Javascript , KnockoutJS etc.Web Services, MVC, JSON, WCF

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  Mastek

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Solutions Architect

  Utilized the BiZZdesign tool to create architecture models (sequence diagrams, component diagrams and use cases).Prepared Capability Design Documents based on high-level business requirements.Presented business design capabilities to stakeholders for sign-off.Suggested modifications and improvements during Architect Review Board Meetings.Ensured team understanding of the Design Document, Created epics, features, and user stories from Design Document.Provided estimation in man-hours for user stories, prepared user stories for the sprint phase with acceptance criteria.Managed spilled-over user stories and bugs for future sprints.Conducted code reviews and suggested improvements, Performed code merges between feature and DEV branches.Approved and monitored test case execution during the sprint phase.Managed development, testing, UAT, and staging phases, Collaborated during regression testing, UAT, and hotfixes.Facilitated collaboration between business and IT teams, coordinated release management activities until go-live.Participated in sprint review meetings, retrospectives, and story refinement workshops.Created and maintained versioned NuGet packages, Ensured software delivery aligned with business requirements. Show less

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  GEP Worldwide

  Feb 2020 - Sept 2020

  Technical Lead

  Implemented architecture revamps to meet security requirements and improve solutions.Managed a team of 20+ members, demonstrating effective people management skills.Introduced best practices and code writing techniques for easy debugging and rapid root cause analysis.Overhauled error logging in applications for quick issue resolution.Successfully delivered 10 releases on a fortnightly schedule, obtaining sign-offs.Actively participated in Release Management meetings and ensured quality control.Managed user acceptance testing (UAT) and met production deadlines.Worked as Scrum Master too for facilitating sprint reviews, retrospectives, and story refinement.Ensured code quality and compliance with business requirements.Maintained communication with clients regarding timelines.Helped establish release independence among teams.Resolved team conflicts during releases by providing efficient solutions.Conducted code reviews and provided suggestions.Addressed technical debts and performed daily production log checks.Guided the team in resolving performance issues.Acted as a single point of contact (SPOC) for business.Played a role in defining technical aspects as a Product Owner. Show less

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  Compucom

  Nov 2020 - Jun 2023

  Product Owner/Manager and Scrum Master

  Owned and managed four web-based site locations mapper, network incidents, trouble ticket management and reporting products: Client Link Portals, Care Guard Legacy, Care Guard REL 3, and CompuCom Connect.Client Communication: Effectively communicated with clients to discuss sprint and release timelines.Agile Methodology: Actively participated in scrum ceremonies and utilized agile practices for efficient project management.Documentation: Prepared comprehensive technical and user guides, ensuring approval from business stakeholders.Enterprise Architecture: Presented applications in Enterprise Architecture Board Meetings for review and approval.Technical Support: Provided dedicated technical support during weekends for production releases and addressed client escalations.Incident Management: Collaborated with the CIRT to handle critical incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams and bridge calls.Network and Security: Resolved firewall issues, ensured compliance with security requirements, and managed application load balancers.Vulnerability Management: Reviewed server scan reports, addressed vulnerabilities, and coordinated change requests.Release Management: Created and executed release checklists to mitigate risks and manage dependencies during production releases.Cloud Operations: Worked closely with the Cloud Ops team to implement web application firewall (WAF) and TLS configurations.Authentication and Security: Led the implementation of MFA using Forge Rock and Office 365 AD authentication for enhanced security.Testing and Validation: Conducted various testing activities, including performance testing, UAT, and production verification.System Administration: Managed OS patching, server backups, and post-application validations to ensure system stability.Security Testing: Conducted thorough penetration testing on web applications to identify and address security vulnerabilities. Show less

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  Mumbai University Mumbai

  Feb 2024 - now

  Data Science Manager

  Responsibilities:Bridge the gap between development and business stakeholders by collaborating on product roadmaps, objectives, and milestones.Act as a trusted advisor to clients and business partners, providing expertise in requirements elicitation, proposing feasible solutions, supporting acceptance testing, securing buy-in, and mediating conflicts.Review API integration documentation and translate technical details into clear business specifications.Data Scientist and ManagerResponsibilities:Lead and manage a team of data scientists in addition to the responsibilities outlined above for Data Scientist (with focus on Product Management).Guide the team in technical discussions with development stakeholders, resolving ambiguities, and providing clarifications.Oversee test scenario and result reviews, conflict resolution, and backlog grooming (refinement, prioritization, assignment, and tracking) within the Agile/Scaled Agile framework, leveraging their Scrum Master experience/certification effectively.Techno-functional expertise to navigate the project's technical stack and understand the technical roadmap and implementation aspects.Experience in documenting software system requirements, managing them with end-to-end traceability, and using project/change management tools like Jira, Rally ALM, or TFS for feature descriptions, user stories, and acceptance criteria (using the Gherkin BDD approach).Advanced knowledge of Agile/Scaled Agile frameworks, with a strong understanding of Scrum ceremonies and active participation encouraged.Familiarity with the business domain, preferably P&C Insurance.Hands-on experience capturing requirements using Azure DevOps or Jira. Show less