Parag Sarkar
About Parag Sarkar
Parag Sarkar is the Vice President at Jefferies, with over 15 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Release Management, and DevOps.
Vice President at Jefferies
Parag Sarkar currently holds the position of Vice President at Jefferies, based in London, United Kingdom. He has been with the company since 2019. In his role, he manages concurrent projects in CRM, Analytics, and Reporting. His responsibilities involve working with globally dispersed teams across key business verticals such as Investment Banking and Global Markets.
Previous Roles at Accenture and Capgemini
Parag Sarkar has a rich background in quality engineering and management. He worked as a Test Engineering Manager at Accenture in County Dublin, Ireland, from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Consultant at Capgemini in London, United Kingdom, from 2010 to 2017. These roles allowed him to gain extensive experience in release management and DevOps.
Early Career in Software Testing
Parag Sarkar started his career in software testing and quality control. He worked at Xavient Information Systems as a Software Test Engineer for six months in the Noida Area, India. Before that, he was a QC Analyst at Coral Telecom for two years. He also held the position of Jr. Test Engineer at Agape Inc in Nagpur Area, India.
Educational Background in Computer Applications
Parag Sarkar has a strong educational foundation in computer applications. He completed his Masters in Computer Application from ICFAI University from 2004 to 2006. Before that, he obtained a B.Com in Computer Applications from Dhanwate National College in 2004. His foundational education was in Business/Commerce from Hislop College and he finished his matriculation from Bishop Cotton School in India.
Expertise in Quality Engineering and DevOps
With over 15 years of experience, Parag Sarkar has honed his expertise in Quality Engineering, Release Management, and DevOps. He has managed multiple projects simultaneously in areas like CRM, Analytics, and Reporting. His experience spans working with various teams globally, particularly in high-stakes sectors like Investment Banking and Global Markets.