Deepak Keshav Chougule

[ Job Application: Covering Letter ] Deepak Keshav Chougule [04/07/2025] Dear Sir/Madam, Please find my resume attached below for your kind perusal. I have over 23 years of testing experience to offer at various roles, I kindly request you to consider my candidature for a suitable post in your organization. I would be open to join your organization in the role of Program Manager / Senior Test Manager / Senior Project Manager. I have experience in Software testing along with required ISTQB Full Advanced Level Certification. Thanking You Yours’s sincerely Deepak K. Chougule. ‍‍Deepak Keshav Chougule [Address: - Flat Number B1/62, Elite Empire Survey Number 7+8, Balewadi, Pune, 411045] | [-/-] |-- Objective To work on challenging assignments and contribute to the organizational growth and goals. Education [DEGREE] | [DATE EARNED] | [SCHOOL] Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering: [1994] From PVPIT. ISTQB Foundation Level Certified. ISTQB Agile Tester Extension. ISTQB Certified Advanced Level – Technical Tester. ISTQB Certified Advanced Level – Functional Tester. ISTQB Certified Advanced Level – Test Manager. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Certified Professional Windows 2000. (Cleared 4 core Exams.) Certificate course from Seed Infotech on MS Project 2003. Completed PMP Certification course for 35 PDU’s. Pursuing Python Programming for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. RELATED COURSEWORK: Customer Support and Message Handling System. Microsoft Project training conducted by Seed Infotech India Private Ltd. Conducting Interviews Effectively by Savitha Naik and Associates Attended Lead training program organized by Pragati development Institute. RESUME – DEEPAK KESHAV CHOUGULE Page 2 Skills & Abilities MANAGEMENT Deepak Keshav Chougule was working as a Project Manager in Infosys Ltd and Scrum Master, Senior Consultant at Systems Plus Pvt Ltd and worked as a Test Manager and proprietor in Chougule ECommerce and Agronomic Pvt Ltd. He was a Test Manager in Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd. Deepak is having an experience of over 23 years and 8 months in IT out of which 6 years is in system administration, hardware and networking and over 15 years and 8 months of experience is in software testing. End-to-end testing of telecom systems. Testing of SAP system for a leading utility customer and Test Process Improvement using proprietary tool of Sogeti. Test management of end to end Business Intelligence Applications for retail sector, Functional testing of entry channels of telecom software on Siebel CRM 7.7, Results oriented IT leader with expertise in Software testing and test management, systems administration and networking. Strong knowledge of SDLC, test management, defects tracking, web based applications including systems testing on Telecom software. Proven ability to build strong relationships with staff and clients using negotiation talent, persuasion and demonstrated commitment. Strong leader, creating cohesiveness with in teams, motivational skills to drive results in team performance above individual ability levels, consistently surpassing client expectations. Installation and configuration of open source test management tools. Effort estimation using TCP and Test point analysis technique, Risk analysis of system under test and creation of test strategy and test plans. Hands on in: - Scrum Master, Functional testing, Test management, Test estimation, Test Process Improvement, Project management, System Administration of hardware and networking and some major projects handled in Agile Methodology. SALES Led Sales pursuits for testing related opportunities. Provided Pre-sales support for various testing sales pursuits, RFI and RFC. LEADERSHIP Results oriented IT leader with expertise in Software testing and test management, systems administration and networking. Strong knowledge of SDLC, test management, defects tracking, web based applications including systems testing on Telecom software. Proven ability to build strong relationships with staff and clients using negotiation talent, persuasion and demonstrated commitment. Strong leader, creating cohesiveness with in teams, motivational skills to drive results in team performance above individual ability levels, consistently surpassing client expectations. Experience [JOB TITLE] | [COMPANY] | [DATES FROM – TO] JOINED INFOSYS LTD FROM OCTOBER 2022 TO FEBRUARY 2024 AS PROJECT MANAGER. WORKED AS SCRUM MASTER IN MICROSOFT D365 FOR A MAJOR PHARMACEUTICAL FIRM. PROJECT 1 PROJECTS HANDLED – HITACHI ENGINEERING AS TEST MANAGER. PROJECT 2 MICROSOFT D365 – A MAJOR US PHARMACEUTICAL FIRM. PROJECT 3 EFFORT ESTIMATION FOR A MAJOR UTILITY FIRM. RESUME – DEEPAK KESHAV CHOUGULE Page 3 [JOB TITLE] | [COMPANY] | [DATES FROM – TO] [SENIOR CONSULTANT] [SYSTEMS PLUS PVT LTD] [18TH MAY 2016 TO 16TH AUGUST 2019]. PROJECT 1: - A Leading Shoes and apparel company in US, Europe and Asia. DESCRIPTION: - The Rockport Group (TRG) designs, markets and sells comfort footwear with distribution in premier independent, online and department stores in North America and more than 63 markets worldwide. In August 2015, Drydock Footwear Group acquired The Rockport Company to form The Rockport Group, the new home to the companies’ combined portfolio of men’s and women’s brands, including Rockport, Cobb Hill, Aravon and Dunham. Headquartered in the greater Boston area, the Company Merges Drydock and Rockport’s collective vision, talent and commitment to innovation, dating back to Rockport’s beginnings in 1971. The acquisition of The Rockport Group closed officially as of August 1, 2015. While the Rockport Group will now operate as an independent business, their IT systems are still provided and supported by their legacy parent companies: Adidas for Rockport, New Balance for Drydock. As a part of the transaction, the parent companies are required to continue these services for a maximum period of two years, through July 31, 2017. During this period, The Rockport Group will be selecting and implementing replacement systems. The project followed Agile development model for development of Hybris B2B model. CLIENT: - ROCKPORT LLC ROLE: - SENIOR CONSULTANT ● The Project followed agile methodology. ● Preparation of test plans: - Unit, Integration, System, System Integration, Acceptance and Performance Test plan. ● Test Estimation. ● Preparation of test cases. ● Test Execution. ● Test Reporting. ● Work on Qtest test management tool, Qtest Administration. ● Test Automation using Katalon Recorder 2.0.1 and Katalon Studio.5.1, Automation of test scripts using Selenium Web driver using Eclipse. ● Performance testing using JMeter 3.3 and blazemeter cloud tool. ● Knowledge of SAP and Test Automation. RESUME – DEEPAK KESHAV CHOUGULE Page 4 [JOB TITLE] | [COMPANY] | [DATES FROM – TO] [TEST MANAGER AND PRIOPRIER] [CHOUGULE E-COMMERCE AND AGRONOMICS PVT LTD] [01ST JANUARY 2014 TO 17TH MAY 2016] PROJECT 2: - An E-Commerce company BASED IN PUNE. DESCRIPTION: - A new startup in E-Commerce. CLIENT: - NONE. ROLE: - TEST MANAGER ● Installation of Magento community Edition 1.8.4 ● Installation of Themes on Magento. ● Installation of the modules on Magento for different functionalities. ● Customization of portal as per requirement. ---> Designing color swatches, Adding Color Swatches, Sizes, Customizing the checkout page. ● Installation of payment gateway. ● System testing of the website. ● Performance testing of the website. ● User Acceptance testing of the website. [JOB TITLE] | [COMPANY] | [DATES FROM – TO] [TEST MANAGER] [CAPGEMINI INDIA PVT. LTD] [2ND DECEMBER 2008 TO 06TH SEPTEMBER 2013] PROJECT 3: - A leading airport authority in UK. [05TH AUGUST 2013 TO 06TH SEPTEMBER 2013] DESCRIPTION: - This airport authority is one of the leading airport operators in the world. They operate seven airports in UK. CLIENT: - STANSTEAD AIRPORT AUTHORITY IN UK ROLE: - OFFSHORE TEST MANAGER ● Creation of test strategy and test plans. ● Onsite Co-coordinator. ● Study the existing test process. ● Effort estimates. ● Manage end-to-end testing. ● Co-ordination with all the testers. ● Day to day and weekly reporting of test status to all the stakeholders. PROJECT 4: - Pre-sales Support and Process COE support. [15TH JUNE 2013 TO 02ND AUGUST 2013] DESCRIPTION: - Support the sales team for different sales pursuits. CLIENT: - SALES DEPARTMENT AND PROCESS COE. ROLE: - AS A TEST MANAGER FOR PRE-SALES SUPPORT & PROCESS COE.  Responding to RFI. RESUME – DEEPAK KESHAV CHOUGULE Page 5    Work and respond on various Testing BU RFP’s. Effort estimates for RFI’s and RFP’s. Supporting Process COE. PROJECT 5: - A Leading Automotive company in Germany. [01ST APRIL 2013 TO 14TH JUNE 2013] DESCRIPTION: - This automotive giant is one of the world’s most successful automotive companies. CLIENT: - DAIMLER AG. ROLE: - AS A TEST MANAGER AND CONSULTANT.     Supporting the consultants at Onshore. Selection of different tools and criteria for tool selection. Worked on the Governance model and slide pack of Governance model. Collation of AS – IS KPI’s. WORKED ON THE PMD AT THE ORGANIZATION LEVEL. PROJECT 6: - Pre-Sales Support. [01ST NOVEMBER 2012 TO 31ST MARCH 2013] DESCRIPTION: - Support the sales team for different sales pursuits. CLIENT: - SALES DEPARTMENT. ROLE: - AS OFFSHORE TEST MANAGER    Responding to RFI. Work and respond on RFP’s. Effort estimates for RFI’s and RFP’s. PROJECT 7: - Largest UK telecom operator. [21ST FEBRUARY 2012 TO 31ST OCTOBER 2012] DESCRIPTION: - The project was developed using Agile methodology. This leading telecom operator is the UK’s largest communications company, providing mobile and fixed-broadband communications services to more than 27 million customers and over 720 retail stores across the UK. CLIENT: - EVERTHING EVERYWHERE. ROLE: - AS TEST MANAGER FOR LTE IMPLEMENTATION CONSUMER STACK – JUPITER IT PROJECT.         Creation of test strategy and test plans. Onsite Co-coordination. Study the existing test process. Effort estimates. Manage system testing. Manage end-to-end testing. Co-ordination with all the testers. Day to day and weekly reporting of test status to all the stakeholders. RESUME – DEEPAK KESHAV CHOUGULE Page 6 As a test manager, I was responsible for managing system testing and end-to-end testing for IT part of LTE implementation. Managed a team of 5 testers for end-to-end testing and 9 system testers for system testing. PROJECT 8: - A major Scandinavian utility company. [24TH OCTOBER 2011 TO 02ND DECEMBER 2012] DESCRIPTION: - This utility company is an international energy company present in more than 30 countries around the world and is listed in major stock exchanges in the world. As part of infrastructure testing we were ensuring that infrastructure, access, network, connections, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, applications, etc. were working properly after migration to new IT infrastructure platform and Windows 7, the solution must be tested. As part of testing we performed Unit, Integration and System integration testing. CLIENT: - STATOIL FUEL AND RETAIL. ROLE: - AS TEST MANAGER        Study the existing test process. Creation of test strategy and test plans. Identify the test process improvement areas. Creation of test cases and management of test management tool on team site. Set up the new test process. Co-ordination with all the testers. Day to day and weekly reporting of test status to all the stakeholders. PROJECT 9: - Largest Scandinavian Bank. [22ND MARCH 2011 TO 17TH SEPTEMBER 2011] DESCRIPTION: - This bank has around 11 million customers, approx. 1,400 branch offices and is among the ten largest universal banks in Europe in terms of total market capitalization. The shares for this bank are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm, Helsinki and Copenhagen. CLIENT: - NORDEA ROLE: - AS TEST MANAGER          Study the existing test process. Creation of test strategy and test plans. Creation of folder structure in HP Quality center 9.x. Training colleagues in using HP Quality center 9.x. Identify the test process improvement areas. Set up the new test process. Creation of test cases. Day to day reporting of test status to all the stakeholders. The main goal of this project was to understand the existing test process, identify areas of test process improvement, identify a test management tool and set up a testing process for this bank’s application stack. Handled two projects for this bank i.e. Audit trail and Adjustment tool. PROJECT 10: - A Major European Utility company. [22ND APRIL 2010 TO 20TH SEPTEMBER 2010] DESCRIPTION: - This utility company is global specialist in energy management and makes energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green. CLIENT: - SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC. ROLE: - AS TEST MANAGER   Creation of test strategy and test plans. Study the existing test process. RESUME – DEEPAK KESHAV CHOUGULE Page 7       Test tool evaluation for SAP testing. Creation of folder structure in HP Quality center 10.0. Training colleagues in using HP Quality center 10.0. Identify the test process improvement areas. Set up the new test process. This utility company is global specialist in energy management and makes energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green. PROJECT 11: - A major retailer in UK. [01ST NOVEMBER 2009 TO 19TH FEBRUARY 2010] DESCRIPTION: - This retail giant is one of the largest retailer in the world. We were involved in end-to-end testing from message queues (MQ) to reports. The development of the application was carried out by Capgemini India Pvt Ltd. CLIENT: - MARKS AND SPENCERS. ROLE: - ONSHORE TEST LEAD.         Writing test plans and getting approvals from the customer. Effort Estimation. Task Allocation. Test management and Defect Tracking using QC 10. Team Management. Day to day reporting to the project Manager. Interfacing with customer. Attending the sign-off meetings with the customers for individual interfaces releases (Modules.). PROJECT 12: - STAAS PROJECT, METRICS AND PROCESS PROJECT. [01ST DECEMBER 2008 TO 29TH APRIL 2009.] DESCRIPTION: - The project is driven from Sogeti India for improving processes for Worldwide Sogeti teams. CLIENT: - SOGETI ROLE: - TEST MANAGER       STaaS Scan, Estimation of effort, interaction with customer and responsible for deliveries. Identification of Metrics. Preparation of Metrics presentation. Individual contributor. Guiding metrics team. The project is driven from Sogeti India for improving processes for Worldwide Sogeti teams. [JOB TITLE] | [COMPANY] | [DATES FROM - TO] [DESIGNATION: PROJECT LEAD & ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER] [COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT. LTD] [27TH DECEMBER 2005 TO 30TH NOVEMBER 2008] PROJECT: - SIT OF TELECOM SOFTWARE. [27TH DECEMBER 2005 TO 30TH NOVEMBER 2008] DESCRIPTION: - Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting and business process outsourcing services. Cognizant provides a unique onsite/offshore delivery model infused by a distinct culture of customer satisfaction. I was part of T-systems India Pvt. Ltd which was a captive unit of T-system Germany this company was taken over by Cognizant Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. The project was developed using Agile methodology. RESUME – DEEPAK KESHAV CHOUGULE Page 8 CLIENT: - T-SYSTEMS GERMANY & DEUTSHE TELECOM. ROLE: - AS PROJECT LEAD AND ROLE WAS PROJECT MANAGER.                 Writing test plans, test case management using QaTrack test management tool. On-site co-ordination between German and Indian colleagues. Creating a Test strategy, writing test plans and test monitoring. Creating the test metrics for the projects and presenting the same to the management. Providing the effort estimation for the tasks assigned by the clients. Creating a knowledge management repository for all the projects. Forecasting the revenues for the projects. Conducting weekly status telephone conferences for the projects and updating the management on the project status report. Mentoring the subordinates for their individual development. Nominating the team members for the project training requirements. Co-coordinating with HR for team building exercise. Work on the process documents for the project and undergo audits from the SQA team and identify the process gaps in the project and implement corrective actions to be taken. Installation, Configuration and implementation of Test Management tool. Installation and Configuration of Mercury Quality Center 9.0. Performing billing forecasts for the project. Completing the invoicing for all the projects on monthly basis. Operating System Windows Server 2000, Linux, Solaris. Middleware Tools Jakarta, Tomcat. Code base ASP. Net. Database DB2, Oracle 9. Environment Java client, AL-C connector (SAP system), Kontes Mainframe. Technology used in project [JOB TITLE] | [COMPANY] | [DATES FROM – TO] [SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER – QA. TECHNICAL LEAD.] [SYMPHONY SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED.] [01ST JULY 2004 TO 30TH DECEMBER 2005]] PROJECT 13: - Intransa Inc Global Operation center. [01ST JULY 2004 TO 30TH DECEMBER 2005] DESCRIPTION: - Intransa Inc. is the pioneer in IP SAN storage and is providing storage solutions across the world. The product tested was an IP SAN product on Windows 2000 – 2003 Server as well as Linux platform (Fedora Core 2). CLIENT: - INTRANSA INC. ROLE: - AS SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER – QA. TECHNICAL LEAD.   Writing system test plans and test cases. Executing the test cases. RESUME – DEEPAK KESHAV CHOUGULE Page 9      Test bed set up for executing the test cases. Training new hires and providing information about the product being tested. Filing bugs in Bugzilla, tracking bugs and getting the bugs resolved. Maintain an Intranet site for new employee training. Manage a small team of 3 people as a technical lead and report the day to day progress to Team. Intransa Inc. is the pioneer in IP SAN storage and is providing storage solutions across the world. The product tested was an IP SAN product on Windows 2000 – 2003 Server as well as Linux platform (Fedora Core 2). Technology used in project Operating System Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2000, Fedora Core 2. Code base C++. IDE GCC. [JOB TITLE] | [COMPANY] | [DATES FROM – TO] [TEAM LEAD] [SNS TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED.] [03RD JANUARY 2004 TO 30TH JUNE 2004]] PROJECT 14: - Whisper Wire, Deep File, Stereoplex and Protoplex, Message One. [03RD JANUARY 2004 TO 30TH JUNE 2004] DESCRIPTION: - SNS Technologies is a leading software testing company based out of Pune, India. Create client-specific testing methodologies that reduce the testing cycles and integrate well with client’s Development process. Provide high quality support and maintenance. Collaborate with other partner organizations to provide a one-stop solution for all testing requirements. CLIENT: - WHISPER WIRE, DEEPFILE, TOP US UNIVERSITY. ROLE: - AS SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER.      Lead a team of two engineers and report the results and track bugs in Bugzilla. Writing test plan, test cases and execution of the same. Worked on an application used for Computer aided molecular design. Platform used Linux 7.3, Fedora core 2 and Irix 6.5 (ONX 300). Environment setup on Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and GroupWise 6.5 on Novell Server. Technology used in project Operating System Windows 2000 Professional, Linux, IRIX, Novell Server 6.0. Middleware Tools Jakarta Tomcat. [JOB TITLE] | [COMPANY] | [DATES FROM – TO] [SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER – TECHNICAL LEAD] [AZTECSOFT DISHA TECHNOLOGIES WHICH IS NOW MINDTREE] [1ST DECEMBER 2000 TO 20TH DECEMBER 2003] RESUME – DEEPAK KESHAV CHOUGULE Page 10 PROJECT 15: - Regression Testing, Application compatibility Testing of MICROSOFT OPERATING SYSTEMS. [1ST DECEMBER 2000 TO 20TH DECEMBER 2003] DESCRIPTION: - AZTECSOFT DISHA (WWW.DISHA.COM) was headquartered in Pune; Aztec soft Disha was acquired in 2004. They have developed sophisticated methodologies in test strategy, planning, test consulting, test automation and execution. Their range of testing services includes component, integration, system, regression, acceptance, certification and sustained engineering testing. As part of Aztec soft, we were responsible for regression testing of different windows components for Microsoft operating systems. CLIENT: - MICROSOFT CORPORATION. ROLE: - AS SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER, TECHNICAL LEAD.       Creating test environment for testing of different Windows based operating Systems. Estimation of time, resources and manpower required for the project. Execution of the test plan as provided by Microsoft Corporation. Preparing knowledge based documents. Preparation of test plans and test cases for the components to be tested. Finding bugs, reporting and checking for fixed bugs. Technology used in project Operating System Windows 9X, Window 2000 Professional, Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista. Place:- Pune Date:- 4th July 2025 RESUME – DEEPAK KESHAV CHOUGULE Page 11