Praveen Vernekar — CEO

Professional Summary Enthusiastic and results-driven QA Lead with 8+ years of expertise across major PLM platforms including Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, and Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE. Proven track record of leading end-to-end PLM testing initiatives, delivering high-quality solutions, and contributing to all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Skilled in transforming testing processes, improving system reliability, and supporting enterprise-scale engineering operations. Key Highlights • Comprehensive PLM Expertise: Hands-on experience with Siemens Teamcenter (10.x–14.x / TC11–TC2406), Active Workspace (4.x & 6.x), PTC Windchill, and Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE / ENOVIA. • Module Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of My Teamcenter, Structure Manager, Workflow Designer, Change Management, Visualization Mock-up, TcRA Reports, TPDM, MBOM/EBOM, and 3DEXPERIENCE workflows. • Cross-Platform Integrations: Strong understanding of integrations with NX CAD and CATIA V5, including validation of data flow, workflows, and lifecycle operations. • Testing Leadership: Expert in manual testing, system/regression/integration testing, upgrade validation, API testing, and exploratory testing. Created and executed 2000+ test cases across enterprise upgrade programs. • Automation & Performance Testing: Experienced in Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Ranorex, and JMeter for load and stress testing. Improved testing efficiency and reduced cycle time through strategic automation. • Project & Process Management: Skilled in Agile (Scrum), Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies, with strong capabilities in requirements gathering, product strategy, solution design, stakeholder collaboration, and post–go-live support. • Continuous Improvement: Knowledgeable in Lean IT, SDLC best practices, and Six Sigma principles, driving operational excellence and process optimization. Achievements • Successfully led a QA team, implementing new test strategies that significantly improved product stability and user satisfaction. • Executed major Teamcenter upgrade validations (TC11 → TC2406), ensuring seamless transition across Rich Client and Active Workspace environments. • Strengthened PLM system performance by conducting Windchill load and performance testing and optimizing 3DEXPERIENCE workflows. • Enhanced testing efficiency by 30% through automation initiatives and process refinement. • Delivered multiple large-scale projects on time and with high quality, earning recognition for consistent leadership and execution excellence.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality Assurance Lead in the Aerospace and Engineering sectors.

Location: Karnataka, India

Experience: 8 yrs 5 mos

Skills

Quality Assurance
Test Automation
Product Management
Product Strategy
Agile Methodologies
Engineering
Aerospace Engineering

Career Highlights

Led QA team to improve product stability.
Executed major Teamcenter upgrade validations.
Enhanced testing efficiency through automation.

Work Experience

Four Colors Technology

Quality Assurance Lead (2 yrs 9 mos)

Langclub

Product Owner (1 yr 1 mo)

Adient

Senior Quality Analyst (1 yr 4 mos)

Infosys

Senior Engineer (6 mos)

Adient

Quality Analyst (9 mos)

Career Break

Layoff/position eliminated (6 mos)

QuEST Global

Design Assessor (10 mos)

BELGAUM AQUA VALVES PVT. LTD. - India

Design Engineer (1 yr 3 mos)

Gurudev Engineering Works

Quality Engineer (6 mos)

Education

Product Management and Analytics at Great Lakes Institute of Management

Bachelor of Engineering at Maratha Mandal Engineering College, BELGAUM

Diploma at R N Shetty Polytechnic

Praveen Vernekar

CEO

Karnataka, India8 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To Switch

Key Highlights

Led QA team to improve product stability.
Executed major Teamcenter upgrade validations.
Enhanced testing efficiency through automation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality Assurance Lead in the Aerospace and Engineering sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Quality AssuranceTest AutomationProduct ManagementProduct StrategyAgile MethodologiesEngineeringAerospace Engineering

Other Skills

AerospaceAviationAzure DevOps ServicesCAD/CAM SoftwareCATIACommunicationCompressorCustomer ServiceEngineering DocumentationGas TurbinesLeadershipManagementManual TestingMarket Requirements DocumentsMarketing Strategy

About

Experience

8 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

1 yr

Average Tenure

2 yrs 9 mos

Current Experience

Four colors technology

Quality Assurance Lead

Sep 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Remote

Leadership & Team Management: Provide guidance and leadership to the QA team, managing workloads and priorities effectively.
Strategy & Planning: Develop QA strategies, test plans, and methodologies for efficient testing processes.
Quality Assurance Process: Define, implement, and maintain QA processes, ensuring high-quality deliverables and compliance with standards.
Testing & Defect Management: Oversee test case creation, execution, and defect tracking, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
Automation Implementation: Evaluate, select, and implement testing tools and frameworks for efficient automated testing procedures.
Communication & Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, report on QA metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced quality outcomes.

Project ManagementTest CasesTeamcenterLeadershipTest AutomationSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)+2

Langclub

Product Owner

Oct 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Remote

Langclub is a service-based startup operating in Vietnam, dedicated to assisting students and professionals worldwide in enhancing their English communication skills.
Responsibilities:
● Identified target customer segments, boosting website traffic by 60% and conversion rate by 25%.
● Contributed to the development of the Product Strategy Framework, user personas, and user empathy mapping to address customer pain points.
● Conducted SWOT and PESTEL analysis, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making and future growth.
● Actively engaged with stakeholders, such as customers, end-users, and internal teams, to gather feedback, validate assumptions, and communicate product updates, fostering strong relationships and alignment.
● Conducted ongoing market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends, potential gaps in the market, and opportunities for differentiation, guiding the product roadmap.
● Gathered feedback from various sources, including customer support, user feedback channels, and analytics, and integrated it into the product development cycle to enhance user satisfaction.

Product LaunchProduct Road MappingUser Experience (UX)Marketing StrategyProduct ManagementProduct Strategy

Adient

Senior Quality Analyst

May 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Belgaum, Karnataka, India · Remote

● Streamlined testing process, reducing test execution time by 30% for System, regression,
and Smoke tests, ensuring timely product releases and improved efficiency in the preproduct
launch phase.
● Worked closely with Product Managers and development teams, spearheading the
identification of key Product backlogs, uncovering user pain points, and diligently
gathering essential data to craft comprehensive and impactful user stories for targeted
sprints. Result-oriented approach led to 20% faster backlog refinement and contributed to
a 15% increase in customer satisfaction.
● Actively participated in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint
reviews, and retrospectives, fostering a collaborative and iterative development process.
● Demonstrated strong analytical skills and attention to detail while identifying and
addressing product issues, contributing to a UX-driven product design approach that
enhances user experiences.