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Test Lead/Manager/Programme Test Manager
Ajitha Krishnan
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New Malden, United Kingdom
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Pure passion for testing and proven experience of 14+ years!
Cloud Migration, Infrastructure projects,data migration, test automation establishment,data masking strategy,Test strategy for programmes and projects
Cloud Migration, Infrastructure projects,data migration, test automation establishment,data masking strategy,Test strategy for programmes and projects
Markets
United States
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
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Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
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My experience
2018 - ?
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Head of Testing/Programme Test Manager
Premium Credit.
• Post evaluation of the 3rd party vendor/incumbent vendor, ran the test RFP successfully resulting in an optimal/lean Test team providing the test services across system testing, SIT, performance testing, UAT with the right set of KPI's tracked and monitored through vendor reviews.(This included a restructure of the existing teams)
• Planned and delivered the test data masking solution across test environments & development environments.
• Planned and delivered large sized programmes such as Dark data Centre, Payment Services and data Centre migration to Azure.
• Implemented automation across the various portfolios resulting in a joined-up regression pack running end to end tests across the core systems, API and Digital.
• Improved focus on test reporting/Test dashboards, test governance, test deliverables and toolsets.
• In depth gap analysis performed across the portfolios resulting in a plan to increase offshoring and have the right test presence onsite.
• Responsible for implementing an optimal UAT function across all platforms with increased business involvement and trackable test deliverables for UAT.
• Planned and delivered the test data masking solution across test environments & development environments.
• Planned and delivered large sized programmes such as Dark data Centre, Payment Services and data Centre migration to Azure.
• Implemented automation across the various portfolios resulting in a joined-up regression pack running end to end tests across the core systems, API and Digital.
• Improved focus on test reporting/Test dashboards, test governance, test deliverables and toolsets.
• In depth gap analysis performed across the portfolios resulting in a plan to increase offshoring and have the right test presence onsite.
• Responsible for implementing an optimal UAT function across all platforms with increased business involvement and trackable test deliverables for UAT.
API, Azure, Automation, Lean, Test, Testing, Test manager, Development, KPI, RFP, UP, Manager
2014 - 2018
job
Portfolio Test Manager/Programme Test Manager and Release Manager Premium Finance
unknown.
• Successfully delivered business transformation, Oracle Upgrade, Infrastructure transformation Programme, Premium transformation programme and automation programmes (bringing down the manual effort by 85 %.). (£26M)
• Established test framework & governance extending up to UAT (adopted by business users).
• Carried out the test vendor selection/assessment process. Responsible for seeding the new supplier post a successful transition.
• Build internal knowledge by establishment of Test portal on confluence and strengthen bond with the QA Coe.
• Established test framework & governance extending up to UAT (adopted by business users).
• Carried out the test vendor selection/assessment process. Responsible for seeding the new supplier post a successful transition.
• Build internal knowledge by establishment of Test portal on confluence and strengthen bond with the QA Coe.
Oracle, Automation, Business transformation, Test, Finance, QA, Confluence, Transformation, Infrastructure, Test manager, Assessment, Portal, Framework, Release manager, UP, Manager
2013 - 2014
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Head of Test UK
Equifax.
Highlights:
• Established a QA Service Catalogue for the UK test BU. Assessed the Agile approach & toolset used by suppliers TCS, UST and Equifax Costa Rica Team. (Proposal: Zephyr Enterprise)
• As a key member responsible for driving the various test suppliers of Equifax to work alongside each other and come up with a generic automation framework across the QA function.
• Planned and delivered a large sized payment programme - Public sector gateway. (£12M)
• Established a QA Service Catalogue for the UK test BU. Assessed the Agile approach & toolset used by suppliers TCS, UST and Equifax Costa Rica Team. (Proposal: Zephyr Enterprise)
• As a key member responsible for driving the various test suppliers of Equifax to work alongside each other and come up with a generic automation framework across the QA function.
• Planned and delivered a large sized payment programme - Public sector gateway. (£12M)
Agile, Automation, Test, Service, QA, Public sector, Enterprise, Framework, UP
2011 - 2013
freelance
Senior Test Consultant
Arcadia Group Ltd.
About the Project: BAKOFF
Responsible for establishing the Agile QA framework/test processes across programmes alongside delivery of programmes. All the stores in UK/US use a tilling software called ISSI which was recently replaced with the latest software IPOS. BAKOFF involved implementations/enhancements to IPOS in order to leverage efficiencies whilst integrating with Arcadia systems.
Role and Responsibilities:
• To organize and lead the system testing, End-to-End testing, Regression etc.
• Preparation of Test Strategy, Test Scenarios/Test Scope Document, test estimates (using Risk Based estimation model), QA Sign off report and review of the Test Artefacts produced by the QA team.
• Scheduling tasks, ensuring the testers understand the requirements.
• Ensure that the issues/defects are reported and resolved on time.
• Ensure that the test environments are properly established and permit rapid, full testing of systems.
• Communication with various stakeholders (PM, Scrum Master, BA, UAT, DEV & senior management) and responsible for the weekly test reporting.
• Ensure that the best practices/agile testing standards are strictly followed.
• Perform the defect prevention activities and publishing of effective test metrics.
• Strong Experience in Manual testing viz. Risk Based Testing, Web application testing, Database testing, Functional Customization, Regression Testing, Automation testing using selenium and UAT.
Responsible for establishing the Agile QA framework/test processes across programmes alongside delivery of programmes. All the stores in UK/US use a tilling software called ISSI which was recently replaced with the latest software IPOS. BAKOFF involved implementations/enhancements to IPOS in order to leverage efficiencies whilst integrating with Arcadia systems.
Role and Responsibilities:
• To organize and lead the system testing, End-to-End testing, Regression etc.
• Preparation of Test Strategy, Test Scenarios/Test Scope Document, test estimates (using Risk Based estimation model), QA Sign off report and review of the Test Artefacts produced by the QA team.
• Scheduling tasks, ensuring the testers understand the requirements.
• Ensure that the issues/defects are reported and resolved on time.
• Ensure that the test environments are properly established and permit rapid, full testing of systems.
• Communication with various stakeholders (PM, Scrum Master, BA, UAT, DEV & senior management) and responsible for the weekly test reporting.
• Ensure that the best practices/agile testing standards are strictly followed.
• Perform the defect prevention activities and publishing of effective test metrics.
• Strong Experience in Manual testing viz. Risk Based Testing, Web application testing, Database testing, Functional Customization, Regression Testing, Automation testing using selenium and UAT.
Test, Processes, Framework, Database testing, Web, Software, Testing, QA, Regression testing, Scrum, Management, Selenium, Manual testing, Automation, Database, Agile, Scrum master
2010 - 2011
freelance
Senior Test Consultant
CALLCREDIT INFORMATION GROUP.
About the Project: COBRA
Responsible for the delivery of the testing of a project COBRA through its three phases.
On receiving a list of Names and Addresses from the clients Lloyds, RBS and Credit Marketing, COBRA batch reformats the details and runs them through a BSB generator. This result in the production of BSB and RAW files such as BAI, CCJ, SHARE and ER used by the clients to analyze if an applicant is eligible for loans, mortgages etc.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Preparation of Test Strategy, test estimates, high-level test conditions, writing, designing and execution of the test scripts. Review of the Test Artefacts prepared by the test team.
• Extensive use of MS Excel, TOAD and Quality Centre 9.0 for Test Management, Defect Reporting, Test Execution, Report extraction.
• Close Interaction with Business Analysts to understand requirements, report testing issues and follow up with Dev for their resolution. Also performed UAT testing with the product Owner.
Responsible for the delivery of the testing of a project COBRA through its three phases.
On receiving a list of Names and Addresses from the clients Lloyds, RBS and Credit Marketing, COBRA batch reformats the details and runs them through a BSB generator. This result in the production of BSB and RAW files such as BAI, CCJ, SHARE and ER used by the clients to analyze if an applicant is eligible for loans, mortgages etc.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Preparation of Test Strategy, test estimates, high-level test conditions, writing, designing and execution of the test scripts. Review of the Test Artefacts prepared by the test team.
• Extensive use of MS Excel, TOAD and Quality Centre 9.0 for Test Management, Defect Reporting, Test Execution, Report extraction.
• Close Interaction with Business Analysts to understand requirements, report testing issues and follow up with Dev for their resolution. Also performed UAT testing with the product Owner.
Marketing, Excel, Writing, Product owner, Test management, Management, Test, Testing, Production, UP
2007 - 2009
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Senior Test Lead/Onsite Test Manager
ABN AMRO, UBS Investment Bank.
About the Project: CDS (CREDIT DATA SOURCING)
Responsible for delivering the testing for a risk exposure engine migration program with Credit Risk Control Department each quarter. Credit Data Sourcing (CDS) is the strategic interim data storage for front office and is the external data required by the downstream Credit Risk applications such as Risk Engines (RXM / PCE) and Reporting applications.
Role and Responsibilities
• Organized and led the system testing, End-to-End testing, reconciliation tests & Regression etc.
• Preparation of Test Strategy, test estimates, high-level test conditions, writing, designing and execution of the test scripts. Review of the Test Artefacts prepared by the test team.
• Extensive use of MS Excel, TOAD and Quality Center 9.0 for Test Management, Defect Reporting, Test Execution, Report extraction.
• Close Interaction with Business Analysts to understand requirements, report testing issues and follow up with Dev for their resolution. Also performed UAT testing with the product Owner.
• In charge of the Defect Prevention activities for the team.
• Organize Knowledge Transfer sessions and mentoring of junior test analysts/QA analysts to achieve necessary standards.
Responsible for delivering the testing for a risk exposure engine migration program with Credit Risk Control Department each quarter. Credit Data Sourcing (CDS) is the strategic interim data storage for front office and is the external data required by the downstream Credit Risk applications such as Risk Engines (RXM / PCE) and Reporting applications.
Role and Responsibilities
• Organized and led the system testing, End-to-End testing, reconciliation tests & Regression etc.
• Preparation of Test Strategy, test estimates, high-level test conditions, writing, designing and execution of the test scripts. Review of the Test Artefacts prepared by the test team.
• Extensive use of MS Excel, TOAD and Quality Center 9.0 for Test Management, Defect Reporting, Test Execution, Report extraction.
• Close Interaction with Business Analysts to understand requirements, report testing issues and follow up with Dev for their resolution. Also performed UAT testing with the product Owner.
• In charge of the Defect Prevention activities for the team.
• Organize Knowledge Transfer sessions and mentoring of junior test analysts/QA analysts to achieve necessary standards.
Testing, Manager, UP, LED, Interim, Data Storage, Office, Storage, Test manager, Excel, QA, Sourcing, Test, Management, Mentoring, Test management, Product owner, Writing
2005 - 2007
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Test Analyst/Senior Test Analyst
Boeing, General Motors Corporation.
• Accurate tracking and monitoring of Collections and Recovery strategies in place on a regular basis.
• Providing analytical support, assisting the Collections Strategy Manager in project work to meet business objectives.
• Highlighting opportunities to improve decisions through recommendations backed up with analysis.
• Designing and maintaining various key performances metrics to make sure the tested strategies work as planned.
• Providing analytical support, assisting the Collections Strategy Manager in project work to meet business objectives.
• Highlighting opportunities to improve decisions through recommendations backed up with analysis.
• Designing and maintaining various key performances metrics to make sure the tested strategies work as planned.
Test, Support, Analyst, Monitoring, UP, Manager
My education
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2005
Madras University
Masters, Computer applications
Masters, Computer applications
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2002
Pondicherry University
Bachelors, Physics
Bachelors, Physics
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