Project Manager with 10+ years in Banking & Financial Services QA/QE Transformation
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Techno functional QA & project management professional with 16+ years of experience in Banking & Financial Services, specializing in Core Banking, Payments, Cards, and Digital transformation and Retail banking platforms in driving QA/QE transformation and leading large-scale, multi-country programs for Tier-1 banks. Strong capability in defining QA strategy, UAT governance, and ensuring high-quality delivery across complex ecosystems. Adept at stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and delivering business-aligned outcomes.
Bharathidasan University
Bachelor of Engineering (ECE) · Electronics & Communications
August 1, 2000 – June 30, 2004
Quality Kiosk
Project Manager- Business analysis and Delivery
October 1, 2024 – December 1, 2024
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
MAVERIC SYSTEMS LTD
Manager- Functional consultant
July 1, 2023 – August 1, 2024
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
VALUELABS
Project Manager Functional-Delivery
August 1, 2021 – February 1, 2023
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
TESTHOUSE INDIA PVT LTD
Project Manager Delivery
February 1, 2020 – August 1, 2021
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (Through ILABZ)
Project Lead
September 1, 2018 – August 1, 2019
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
VIRTUSA(POLARIS)
Associate Consultant
August 1, 2011 – August 1, 2018
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
3DOTS SOLUTIONS
Data Analyst
October 1, 2007 – July 1, 2011
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Internet and Mobile Banking (Yes bank ltd)
October 1, 2024 – December 1, 2024
Upgrading the features in Payment transfer, Balance enquiry and Accounts and Cards systems, mobile application, Digital transformation and transition vice versa.
Payment testing (Multi cross Border transfer)
July 1, 2023 – August 1, 2024
Gulf payment company - Regional payment gatewayRTGS Technology-Regional Payment gateway testing, Swift testing with Automation technology. Tested Cross border fund transfer using standard messages (MT messages- MT103, MT202, MT2023 RTRN, MT198 MT298, MX messagesPac,008, Pac009, Pac,004 Pac,004).
Card migration (HP power card to cortex)
July 1, 2023 – August 1, 2024
Alima bank is seeking to migrate their cards current system power card to new card management ie. Cortex they are also looking to implement commercial cards on new cortex system during implementation. The entire program is planned into 3 phases Phase 1- Concentrates on Corporate/commercial card Phase 2- Concentrates on Retail cards Phase 2- Focus on Debit/prepaid cards.
Ethix core IBG rollout- countries (core upgrade)
August 1, 2021 – February 1, 2023
This is to Upgrade the Phoenix to Ethix core of ADIB IBG (Iraq, Sudan & Qatar) core banking system performs mission critical operations related to system administration, customer maintenance, Account, loan and nightly processing that constitute the heart and back bone of the bank and validating the other integrated surrounding applications are working as per the BAU.
Al-Yur- Alizz Data Migration and functional regression- Phase 1
February 1, 2020 – August 1, 2021
Oman Arab Bank ("OAB"), a subsidiary of Omani conglomerate Ominvest, has made a share swap offer to take over Muscat-listed Alizz Islamic Bank ("AIB"), a Muscat listed Sharia-compliant lender, more than a year after signing a preliminary agreement to explore a merger. After the proposed merger between these two banks, the combined entity will be the third-largest Islamic banking services provider in Oman, with a total asset base of 3.18 billion Omani rials (Dh30.5bn) and an Islamic asset base of 866 million rials. Functional regression testing is required to ensure that the migration of Al-Yusr data to Alizz's environment is successful and does not impact any day-to-day operations in the future. It will be carried out the testcase designing and test management activities for the functional regression testing covering the critical business flows for both deposit and finance products. The regression testing should include the verification of end-to-end customer journey using migrated data and the= fresh data created in the application. The communication with the integrated systems will also be tested as part of functional verification.
ITS Ethix core NG-UAT-Phase-4 release
February 1, 2020 – August 1, 2021
ETHIX-NG offering comprehensive and sophisticated end-to-end banking functionalities. It is also the world's top Islamic banking solution. ETHIX has been in existence for over a decade and has been built through a combination of acquisitions, outstanding products and custom developed components. Thus, ETHIX is a disparate and complex application composition; due to the integration of multiple products and customdeveloped components over the last decade.
Currencies (RBS clear with Prime Brokerage)
September 1, 2018 – August 1, 2019
Prime brokerage provides a service from security firms and investment banks to hedge fund managers, enabling them to borrow cash and securities for investment. A prime broker provides a centralized clearing facility where executing brokers settle their trades. RBS acts as central broker through whom the fund executes most or all of its trades and who typically acts as custodian to the fund's assets. Prime brokers typically provide interactive trading platforms with extensive capabilities.
GIW- AIX migration
August 1, 2011 – August 1, 2018
Code base should run BAU in new AIX box and should load in target table. To get production version of all Objects. From Solaris production. Set the code base compatible to Aix server as per guideline from STE Team refer appendix. Get the code review of Objects from STE and O &E teams. Execute the code base in AIX box(d2) and verify the results. After all verification and approvals implement code to AIX production.
Good employee management System (GEMS)
August 1, 2011 – August 1, 2018
Gems will be an extra net web single bespoke platform for its QAG employee(s) to overcome and shortfall and limitation of various HR applications for its service with modules such us employee information dissemination, enhance decision making capacity, transparency to line management and HR.
ABF - Asset based Finance
August 1, 2011 – August 1, 2018
The objective of the system is to manage collateral by automating the life cycle of collateral, namely, information capture, valuation, tracking, reports, and queries. EMGCS can be used for both corporate customers and ELC (Emerging Local Corporate) customers.
Citi ICG Steady State
August 1, 2011 – August 1, 2018
Polaris Software Lab is running a Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE) for Citibank APAC Region for its Institutional Client Group (ICG). The Project involves 19 applications that have been streamlined in a phased manner for SIT/UAT support to the TCoE. These applications include Citibank, CitiDirect, FTI, PPM, DDE, and many other applications.
Exim bills Enterprise- Phase 3
August 1, 2011 – August 1, 2018
This system enables an institution to analyze overall exposure, productivity and profitability. Data verification and transactional status control, which occur throughout the transaction's life cycle, help increase accuracy, productivity and reduce the risk of processing errors, as Exim bills Enterprise is able to automatically and Posting should happen in the Finacle Core system.
Payment screening- Exim bills with Firco Phase 2
August 1, 2011 – August 1, 2018
The scope of the project is initiate transactions via Exim bills and verifies the transactions got hit through pre-screening based on the required fields. This involves many systems like EE, BPM and SAA and Finacle configuration.
QNB-IB/MB-Portal Implementation
August 1, 2011 – August 1, 2018
The scope of this project is to gradually migrate all transfer within Qatar Country from BBAN to IBAN numbers the customers has not updated their Qatar beneficiary account number to IBAN number, system will navigate accordingly to capture the IBAN Numbers for Qatar beneficiary country. This includes options like Add beneficiary, modify beneficiary, add automatic transfer and modify automatic transfers. Bill payment, Cards, Loans Etc and process implemented in the IB/MB system and Business rule engine integration with Equation CBS.
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's diverse project experience across multiple international banks (Yes Bank, Alima Bank, ADIB, Oman Arab Bank, Citi, QNB, RBS) and regions (Middle East, APAC, India, Europe) suggests adaptability and experience working in varied organizational cultures. Their roles as Project Manager and Functional Consultant indicate a collaborative and problem-solving mindset. The emphasis on stakeholder management and communication aligns with a culture that values transparency and teamwork. The candidate's long tenure in the financial services sector also points to a strong industry fit.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership and coordination skills, evident in their experience managing teams, stakeholders, and project deliverables. Their ability to handle multiple program tracks, devise RFPs, and conduct project closure meetings suggests a structured and results-oriented approach. The focus on client needs, customization, and adherence to delivery schedules indicates a strong client-centric operational fit. However, the resume lacks explicit examples of conflict resolution, negotiation, or advanced strategic planning beyond project execution, which are critical for senior leadership roles.