Yogesh Rathod
About Yogesh Rathod
Yogesh Rathod is a Lead Project Manager at Thoughtworks, with a background in project management, quality assurance, and digital transformation. He has over a decade of experience in the IT industry, having worked with notable companies such as IBM, Mindtree, and Wipro Technologies.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Yogesh Rathod has been serving as a Lead Project Manager at ThoughtWorks since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing project scope, time, and budget to ensure successful project delivery. He utilizes metrics to track and improve product delivery throughout the project lifecycle. His expertise in Lean-Agile principles enhances project delivery efficiency, contributing to the overall success of the projects he oversees.
Previous Experience at Mindtree
Prior to joining ThoughtWorks, Yogesh Rathod worked at Mindtree for four years from 2017 to 2021. He held various roles, including Project Manager, Quality Assurance Lead, and Continuous Improvement Specialist. His responsibilities included managing project management tasks and implementing quality assurance processes. He also contributed to digital transformation initiatives while working in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area.
Education and Expertise
Yogesh Rathod holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from C V Raman College of Engineering, which he completed from 2002 to 2006. He also obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies between 2008 and 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in developing product roadmaps and strategies aligned with stakeholder needs.
Background in Quality Assurance and Testing
Yogesh Rathod has extensive experience in quality assurance and testing, having worked in various capacities from 2006 to 2014. He served as a Senior Software Engineer at Wipro Technologies and later as a Senior Test Engineer at Mindtree. He also held the position of Quality Assurance Lead at Programmer Resources INTL INC. His roles involved implementing testing strategies and ensuring product quality across multiple projects.
Skills in Project Management and Agile Practices
Yogesh Rathod is skilled in project management techniques, including creating team charters to define objectives and roles. He is proficient in Value Stream Mapping, which optimizes the flow of information and materials in projects. Additionally, he has hands-on experience with the 'Shift Left' testing approach, emphasizing early defect identification in the development process. His knowledge of AWS Cloud Practitioner further enhances his capabilities in managing cloud-based projects.