Parag Kolhe
About Parag Kolhe
Parag Kolhe serves as the Director of Group Technology at UBS, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in software testing and automation, with a career spanning various roles at FIS and other companies in the Pune area, India.
Current Role at UBS
Parag Kolhe serves as the Director of Group Technology at UBS, a position he has held since 2021. His role focuses on overseeing technology initiatives within the organization, particularly in Pune, Maharashtra, India. With a background in various technology and project management roles, he brings extensive experience to this leadership position.
Previous Experience at FIS
Prior to his current role, Kolhe worked at FIS for several years in various capacities. His tenure included positions such as Project Lead, Team Lead, QA Engineer, Senior Engineer, Project Manager, and Associate Director for Automation and RPA. His experience at FIS spanned from 2005 to 2019, where he contributed to multiple projects and initiatives, particularly in automation and quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Kolhe holds a Diploma in Computer Engineering from Government Polytechnic College, which he completed from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his education with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Engineering from Maharashtra Institute of Technology, graduating in 2004. His expertise includes implementing Automation Frameworks using tools such as Python, Selenium, and Cucumber BDD, as well as proficiency in Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.
Background in Quality Assurance and Testing
Kolhe has a solid foundation in quality assurance and testing, having worked as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Calsoft and Expleo Group early in his career. His experience includes developing Test Planning and Test Strategy for complex projects and specializing in testing within cloud environments, particularly with Azure. This background supports his current responsibilities in technology leadership.
Technical Skills and Tools
Kolhe utilizes a range of technical tools and methodologies in his work. He is proficient in DevOps practices, employing GitLab and Docker Containers as part of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes. His technical skills extend to various programming and testing tools, enhancing his capability to lead technology initiatives effectively.