Gaurav Saxena
About Gaurav Saxena
Gaurav Saxena is a Project Manager at MapmyIndia, where he has worked since 2020. He previously served as a Senior Software Engineer at the same company for eight years, and he holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science.
Work at MapmyIndia
Gaurav Saxena has been with MapmyIndia since 2012, initially serving as a Senior Software Engineer for eight years until 2020. In this role, he worked in New Delhi, where he contributed to various software development projects. Since 2020, he has transitioned to the position of Project Manager, where he continues to work in India. His responsibilities include managing project timelines, coordinating with teams, and ensuring effective communication between development and API teams.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Saxena holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Computer Science from Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He also studied at Hartmann College. He is certified in Scrum Fundamentals, which reflects his expertise in Agile methodologies. His skills include managing JIRA for bug tracking and task coordination, as well as conducting client-side testing for various releases.
Background
Gaurav Saxena has a strong background in software engineering and project management. His experience includes managing system-level integration and testing for original equipment (OE) projects with leading vehicle manufacturers in India. He has been actively involved in product team discussions, contributing to customized feature planning and ensuring that client needs are met.
Achievements
In his current role as Project Manager, Gaurav Saxena supports clients with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and prepares necessary documentation and manuals for project go-live. He also provides training to new team members, enhancing their onboarding process and accelerating their contribution to projects. His management of store releases ensures timely updates and maintains backward compatibility with released projects.