Kaustubh Joshi

Lead QA at Cencora

Pune, Maharashtra, India

About

Forward-focused IT professional with valuable experience in Project/Program Management /Product Management (GenAI), Quality Assurance & Test Portfolio Management for rendering complete solutions to evolving business needs. Gained exposure of working in different roles at onsite/offshore such as, Project Manager, Delivery Manager, Test Manager, Product Manager (GenAI). Played a pivotal role in leading and implementing complex projects, portfolios and Global Teams, in Retail Banking, Telecom, Life Science/ Pharma, Storage and Networking domains. Patent registered as one of the inventors for GenAI Based Software Product. Expertise in Waterfall, V and Agile Models and worked extensively in onshore and offshore model, special interest in process compliance. Proficient in directing cross-functional & cultural teams using interactive & motivational leadership; acknowledged for leading & mentoring team members to achieve resource-wise productivity. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication & organizational skills with proven expertise in client relationship management.

Experience

  • Lead QA at Cencora
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Calsoft (5 yrs 10 mos)
    • Delivery Manager
      Feb 2021 - Apr 2025 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Senior Project Manager
      Jul 2019 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Cognizant (11 yrs 9 mos)
    • Senior Project Manager
      Jul 2015 - Jul 2019 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Test Management, Project Management, Agile

    • Manager Projects
      May 2010 - Jun 2015 · 5 yrs 2 mos

      Test Manager

    • Senior Associate
      Nov 2007 - Apr 2010 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Test Lead

  • Test Lead at Wipro Technologies
    Aug 2000 - Nov 2007 · 7 yrs 4 mos