Hi, I’m
Abhishek Vinit
Bengaluru
Summary
Expertise in managing software testing lifecycle involving requirement analysis, system study, designing, defect tracking, debugging, project sizing, status reporting, maintenance &documentation Possess extensive experience of Insurance and Retail domains including functional, regression testing and migration Spearheaded various project operations including work estimation, test management activities, delivering the quality product on time, coordination with Architect/ SME and balancing work distribution to meet deliverables as per quality & time norms Proficient in developing guidelines & best practices for developing, selecting and implementing information systems within enterprise Highly skilled in interacting with Developers, Project Managers & focus groups to minimize expenditure, avoid redundancy and improve overall synergy within organization Gained expertise in creating automation scripts of the test cases using UFT and automated test scripts maintenance
Experienced with strategic consulting, delivering comprehensive business solutions that align with client objectives. Utilizes blend of analytical expertise and interpersonal skills to drive project success and operational improvements. Track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results through innovative problem-solving.
Consulting professional with track record of providing high-impact solutions and driving business transformation. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects to achieve significant outcomes. Known for fostering collaborative environment and adapting to dynamic business needs, leveraging strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
2
Certifications
2
Languages
Work History
EY
Senior Principal Consultant
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Company Overview: Working in Insurance Business Transformation in EY GDS. Operate across Strategy, Core Consulting, Transformation and Business Operations for Insurance customers. Insurance Business Transformation consists of LOBs for Life & Annuities, General Insurance, Retirement Services/Pensions, Distribution/Incentive Compensation Management, Re-Insurance, Group Benefits.
- Responsible for Sales, Business Development (Solution and Commercial responses of RFP/RFI, Orals, Deal Reviews), Strategic, Management and Transformational Consulting + the Delivery ownership KPIs.
- Expertise in Core Consulting areas like - Business Model Design, Business Strategy, Business Architecture, Fact based assessments, Diagnostics, Vendor Assessments, Balanced Score cards, Target Operating Models, Journey Maps, Process Mining & Optimization, Market Research, Point of Views, Competition Battle Cards etc.
- Expertise in leading large scale transformation engagements on COTs platforms like Varicent, Callidus (SAP-Commissions), PPLUS, Vantage/wmA, FIS OMNI, TPP, iGo, EY RCP etc.
- Led the implementation, migration, production support of COTs and Custom build platforms.
- Good experience in Transformation advisory like Business Analysis, Agile (Scrum), Program and delivery Management, Product Owner.
- Technical expertise in Java/J2EE, jsp, servlets, Mainframes, Python, IBM DB2, SQLServer, Azure, AWS, GenAI.
- Working in Insurance Business Transformation in EY GDS. Operate across Strategy, Core Consulting, Transformation and Business Operations for Insurance customers. Insurance Business Transformation consists of LOBs for Life & Annuities, General Insurance, Retirement Services/Pensions, Distribution/Incentive Compensation Management, Re-Insurance, Group Benefits.
- Proven Product Ownership/ Project Management experience in a complex global environment financial services industry. Proven ability in leading technology teams using agile methodology and nurturing talent.
- Proven ability to rapidly develop matter expertise in a range of technical and non-technical areas. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical matters effectively with senior leaders in Compliance and business sponsors.
- Requirements gathering experience and conducting design activity with a mix of business, operations, and technology-focused products/ projects.
- Strong negotiation skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail. Highly motivated self-starter with proven ability to work collaboratively within teams and to deliver on time. Proven ability to rapidly develop matter expertise in a range of technical and non-technical areas.
- Sound judgmental skills to identify and resolve problems. Experience in managing resources using appropriate communication, delegation, and planning skills.
- Ability to motivate and lead people, employing appropriate management styles. Proven ability to work across regions whilst maintaining a global perspective. Ability to work with IT teams to deliver on tight schedules.
- Develops products propositions and strategy. Defines and articulates the features, benefits and value of products for target customers in business. Develops the organisation, processes and capabilities required to deliver products .Benchmarks products against competitors/market to build competitive advantage. Shapes the development of product together with the business
- CSM and CSPO certified.
- Managed cross-functional teams for streamlined communication and greater efficiency in project execution.
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing their unique needs and offering tailored solutions.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth and increasing overall team capabilities.
- Developed customized training programs to enhance team performance and meet client objectives.
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Senior Product Specialist-Testing
10.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Project: MetLife-Tier 1 Vantage Projects.
- Client: MetLife.
- Operating System: Windows 8.
- Software/ Testing Tools: Quality Center, Mainframe, UFT.
- Tools & Environment: Vantage, wmA and Excel Macros.
- Responsibilities: Analyzed business/system requirements and process flows of MetLife Vantage Project.
- Communicated & collaborated with developers during defect fixing; participated in defect triage meetings.
- Analyzed testing scope, prepared test strategy, estimated the effort involved, and gained approval from the various stakeholders of the project; conducted regression testing using UFT.
- Identified & analyzed risks with impact and mitigation plan.
- Performed issue management and escalation, when necessary.
- Coordinated with offshore Cognizant resources; reviewed offshore deliverables.
- Worked with MetLife SMEs / Tech Leads for batch execution (if any).
Wabtec India Transportation
Senior Lead Engineer
09.2018 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Product owner responsible for the development of new software product.
- Leading team of engineers to design/implement a safety-oriented product on an embedded platform.
- Working on all aspects of the development - understanding the system the product is living in and envisioning the place the product has within that system, writing software requirements, creating the software architecture, designing the software, implementing the design, and helping to drive the requirements of the testing tools.
- Design, develop and support simulation applications for Wabtec's IVOC (Independent Validation Office Controller) product line.
- Also creating the development environment necessary for the development team.
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
Senior Test Lead
05.2013 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Senior IT Professional offering nearly 7 years of rich onsite & offshore experience in Software Testing & QA, Project Management; led a team of 15 members in executing projects across varied industry domains.
- Expertise in managing software testing lifecycle involving requirement analysis, system study, designing, defect tracking, debugging, project sizing, status reporting, maintenance & documentation.
- Possess extensive experience of Insurance and Retail domains including functional, regression testing and migration.
- Spearheaded various project operations including work estimation, test management activities, delivering the quality product on time, coordination with Architect/ SME and balancing work distribution to meet deliverables as per quality & time norms.
- Proficient in developing guidelines & best practices for developing, selecting and implementing information systems within enterprise.
- Highly skilled in interacting with Developers, Project Managers & focus groups to minimize expenditure, avoid redundancy and improve overall synergy within organization.
- Gained expertise in creating automation scripts of the test cases using UFT and automated test scripts maintenance.
- Excellent at black box testing techniques, like BVA, ECP, decision tables and use case testing.
- Proven capabilities in managing stakeholders (IT, Business, UAT, Vendors) by informing them on future scenarios, maintaining key relations with clients by acquiring feedback on issues & taking suitable actions to ensure positive experience.
- Hands-on experience in SQL queries for back-end testing and validating database; used Oracle/SQL developer for writing SQL statements.
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
Senior Associate
10.2017 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Coordinating with the developers and discussing the technical problems, reporting bugs and supporting the team in rectifying issues; performing GUI, functional & integration testing.
- Implementing project plans within deadlines and defining best practices for project support and documentation.
- Developing test scenarios and test cases from business, technical and functional requirement as well as from the high level and low level design documents.
- Planning & coordinating the availability of the QA test environments and ensuring their compatibility; scheduling & executing the software testing life-cycle and documenting errors in Quality Centre.
- Conducting system study & coordinating with team members for system design & implementation, maintenance, and so on; assisting in case / system / process study for project planning, scoping, estimation & tracking.
- Managing various technical aspects such as software design, coding, monitoring critical paths & taking appropriate actions.
- Designing test strategy, developing test plans and approving test cases.
- Identifying & analyzing the defects, questionable functions, errors, program functionality, outputs, online screens, & so on.
- Working with Software Teams for system & integration testing, functional & user acceptance testing.
- Providing scope, resource and time estimates for projects presented to QA for testing and analysis.
- Presenting QA test status and progress reports as appropriate to top management.
- Attending weekly meeting, conference calls with the Onsite Manager for product requirement specifications.
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Product Specialist-Testing, IT
05.2013 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Project: AIG -Individual and Group Retirement.
- Client: AIG.
- Operating System: Windows 8.
- Software/ Testing Tools: HP ALM 11.0, JIRA, UFT.
- Tools & Environment: V-System (Mainframe) Agilenet, Valic Online, Navisys.
- Responsibilities: Partnering with developers during defect fixing, reviewing the testing scope, preparing test strategy, estimating the effort involved, and attaining approval from various stakeholders of the project.
- Analyzing risks with impact & mitigation plan; performing issue management and escalation, when necessary.
- Working with offshore Cognizant resources and reviewing offshore deliverables.
- Participating in defect triage Meetings.
- Creating automation scripts of the test cases & facilitating their maintenance.
- Performing test execution and defect retesting.
- Coordinating with AIG SMEs / QA Leads for batch execution (if any).
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Senior Associate
09.2010 - 04.2013
Job overview
- Project: US AXA Life Production Support.
- Client: AXA.
- Operating System: Windows XP.
- Software/ Testing Tools: Quality Center 10.0, Excel Macro, QTP.
- Tools & Environment: nbA, Vantage and wmA.
- Responsibilities: Analyzed & reviewed business requirements, conducted detailed business analysis and implemented regional change initiatives around process enhancements.
- Worked for annuities business software development and support.
- Collaborated with internal teams, financial institutions, business houses and agents for smooth operation, ensured quality adherence through continuous product innovation.
- Prepared BA docs, weekly status report, system testing docs and test cases.
- Led task & time estimation for production defects & scans; ensured policy fixing & tested defects after code changes.
- Ensured validation of code changes and prepared final system testing doc to be sent to client.
- Wrote & executed test cases; managed end-to-end product testing.
- Performed value migration from one screen to another screen.
- Facilitated defect Logging & interacted with Technical Team on any queries; recreated defects and defect analysis.
- Prepared and updated all QA documents for customization of nbA for AXA basis the learning of AXA process.
- Complied with the processes during the software development phase.
- Delivered functional/technical knowledge to team members; steered black box testing.
- Automated manual data entry for creating a new policy with the help of QTP.
Education
Cochin University of Science and Technology
B.Tech/B.E.
01.2010 - 12.2010
Skills
requirement gathering
software quality assurance
client relationship management
integration testing
Business Development
Business Consulting
Business analysis
Data analytics
Organizational development
Software development
Digital transformation
Product management
Innovation management
Problem-solving
Time management
MS office
Sales strategy
HTML
Decision-making
Verbal and written communication
Team collaboration
Multitasking and organization
Staff management
Customer relationship management
Strategic planning
Analytical thinking
Integrity and honesty
Quality assurance
Client engagement
Project management
Cultural awareness
Project leadership
Cost analysis
Business planning
Stakeholder engagement
Performance tracking
MySQL
Go-to-market strategies
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Certification
CSPO
Timeline
CSPO
03-2024
CSM
03-2022
Senior Principal Consultant
EY
12.2021 - Current
Senior Lead Engineer
Wabtec India Transportation
09.2018 - 11.2021
Senior Product Specialist-Testing
Cognizant Technology Solutions
10.2017 - Current
Senior Associate
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
10.2017 - 10.2017
Senior Test Lead
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
05.2013 - 09.2018
Product Specialist-Testing, IT
Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2013 - 09.2017
Senior Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2010 - 04.2013
Cochin University of Science and Technology
B.Tech/B.E.
01.2010 - 12.2010