Mandar Pande

Senior Software Engineer | Release Management Specialist
Pune, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Software Engineer with over 12 years of experience in leading and optimizing software development and release management processes within Agile and SAFe frameworks. Certified Scrum Master and SAFe Practitioner, adept at crafting robust CI/CD pipelines, automating testing, and developing data-driven PowerBI reports to enhance operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. Proven ability to drive significant improvements in deployment cycles, system reliability, and team collaboration for complex enterprise software solutions.

Work

Siemens Industry Software India Pvt. Ltd.
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Software Engineer Advanced

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Summary

As a Software Engineer Advanced and Release Team Engineer within the HMI Engineering team, I specialize in orchestrating efficient Release Train deliveries and enhancing software development lifecycles through advanced CI/CD practices and data visualization.

Highlights

Orchestrated end-to-end Release Train deliveries for HMI engineering projects, ensuring efficient and timely deployment cycles within SAFe frameworks.

Designed, developed, and managed robust CI/CD pipelines across Gitlab and Azure DevOps environments, facilitating seamless integration and deployment for multiple enterprise applications.

Developed and implemented automated PowerBI reports, providing critical data insights that improved strategic decision-making and operational planning for management and cross-functional teams.

Collaborated effectively with multiple Scrum teams to design, develop, and rigorously test Windows common controls, ensuring high-quality and reliable HMI Engineering systems for Siemens.

Automated comprehensive test scenarios, leading to a measurable increase in development efficiency and enhancing the overall reliability and stability of software releases.

Avaya India Pvt. Ltd.
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Sr. Software Engineer Technical Associate

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Progressed from an internship to a Senior Software Engineer, playing a pivotal role in the design, development, and testing of globally deployed telecommunications software and innovative add-ons for IP phone solutions.

Highlights

Spearheaded the design and development of core telecommunications software for Avaya IP phones, significantly enhancing user experience and expanding device functionality for a global user base.

Innovated and developed multiple browser add-ons for Avaya softphones, successfully expanding telecommunication solution capabilities and improving user productivity.

Contributed to the development and testing of critical modules for globally utilized IP phone software, ensuring high performance and reliability.

Volunteer

Avaya
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President, Photography Club

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Led and managed the Avaya Photography Club, organizing events and fostering a collaborative creative environment for members.

Highlights

Managed club activities and events for the 2015-16 year, demonstrating organizational and leadership skills.

Education

Pune University
Pune, Maharashtra, India

Master

Computer Science

Pune University
Pune, Maharashtra, India

Bachelor

Computer Science

Languages

English
Deutsch

Certificates

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Issued By

Scrum Alliance

SAFe 4 Practitioner

Issued By

Scaled Agile, Inc.

Goethe-Zertifikat A1

Issued By

Goethe Institute, India

Skills

Programming Languages

C#, Java, HTML, Asp.NET.

DevOps & CI/CD

Azure DevOps, Gitlab CI/CD, Docker, AWS, CI/CD Pipeline Management, Release Management, Automated Testing.

Project Management & Methodologies

Agile Scrum, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), Scrum Master, Agile Methodologies, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Data & Reporting

PowerBI, Data Visualization, Automated Reporting.

Development Tools

Visual Studio.

Soft Skills

Structured Thinking, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Innovation.

Mandar Pande