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Azhagu in a few words
A results-driven Test Manager with over 16 years of dynamic leadership in the highly competitive landscape of IT Consulting and Services. Recognized for orchestrating successful strategies in both complex and Fintech industries, consistently delivering value and fostering innovation through meticulous attention to Strategy, Planning, Process Improvement, and stringent Control mechanisms.
Experience
- Tata Consultancy ServicesTest ManagerDIGITAL & ITAugust 2007 - April 2023 (15 years and 7 months)• Developed and maintained a robust test delivery framework for Banking and Insurance sectors.• Ensured adherence to established TCS and Client (Lloyds Banking Group, Aviva Insurance) processes and standards.• Led the planning, implementation, and supervision of scaled Agile project deliveries for Banking and Insurance sectors.• Handled complex projects such as Payment ISO20022, Digital Workplace – Microsoft Evergreen Migration Regression for Lloyds Banking Group.• Coordinated multifaceted initiatives including Cloud Migration, IFRS17 Integration, GDPR compliance, and Data Migrations for Aviva Insurance.• Collaborated with the project management team to determine test resourcing needs for projects.• Acted as the point of escalation for test delivery issues within projects and resolved issues promptly and efficiently.• Took charge of test delivery for projects or small changes where applicable and ensured the successful completion of testing activities within the defined scope.• Mentored and developed test team members.• Fostered a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the testing team.• Delivered programs within agreed-upon budget, timeframes, and upheld high-quality standards.• Directed testing teams, prioritizing automated testing practices for Regression efforts.• Implemented automation strategies employing tools such as Selenium, HP UFT, Swagger, and Postman API Integration.• Crafted and implemented 'Shift Left' test strategies adaptable to Agile and hybrid methodologies.• Managed STLC documentation effectively using Confluence, JIRA, and HP ALM.• Supervised cybersecurity testing, incorporating Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, and Security Auditing.• Engaged with diverse stakeholders, participated in Agile ceremonies, and aligned test strategies with project objectives.• Conducted defect triage sessions to analyze root causes and offered solutions.Accomplishments:• Achieved a 30% reduction in repetitive tasks for Payment ISO20022 testing.• Moderated a Knowledge Transition plan for cross-skilled teams in the Payments domain.• Organized a Kanban Board to eliminate dependencies within a Crowd Sourcing team.• Pioneered process improvements, saving time and reducing errors.• Coordinated test execution and defect management for efficient resolutions.• Prioritized a Quality Engineering team, enhancing agile delivery efficiency.• Headed a robust Test Data Architecture integration across legacy systems.• Streamlined End-to-End Test Process for Digital Data, resulting in a 75% increase in test efficiency.• Developed reusable scripts, optimizing the analysis consolidation process.• Devised a comprehensive communication strategy for coordinating with UAT users across multiple countries.• Built and managed a Life Insurance Test team (Size of 12) from scratch.
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Education
- Computer Applications,University of India2006Computer Applications,
- Information Technology,Government Polytechnic2002Information Technology,
Certifications
- Professional Scrum Masterscrum.org2020