Hi, I’m
Ajay M Manwatkar
Pune
Summary
Results-oriented SAP Test Manager with 14 years in the IT industry, currently spearheading SAP testing initiatives at Expleo Group in Pune, India. Demonstrates profound expertise in test management and strategy development while ensuring compliance with SAP Activate methodology. Successfully executed full testing phases, including SIT, Regression, and UAT across various modules, leading to efficient project outcomes. Proven ability to implement Tricentis Tosca for SAP projects and establish CI/CD pipelines, managing a team of Automation Specialists and Engineers.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Expleo GroupPune
SAP Project Manager
02.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for the overall delivery for SAP S/4 testing project
- Assess and mitigate any RAID items that threaten the achievement of the testing deliverables, Defining Entry/Exit criteria
- Good knowledge in SAP Test Data Management and estimation process
- Coordinate with team members from SAP Functional, Developers, Testers, and Business Users for successful completion of test cycles, in-line with roll out plan
- Produced Automation Approach for SAP using TOSCA and Hands on TOSCA
- Experience on HP ALM, JIRA and Focused Build Test Management Tool
- Provided multiple POC converting into wins and guiding the testing process implementations
- Co-ordinate delivery of the testing solution, manage the testing tasks of a team of testers and senior testers across the end-to-end testing lifecycle whilst providing direction, leadership and guidance
- People Management, Manage team members and mentor them on effective delivery and best practices
- Experience on Presales activity, TAAS strategy, Alliances
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
- Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department
Deloitte IndiaBangalore
SAP Test Manager
01.2022 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Led the delivery of SAP S/4 Implementation including testing projects, ensuring quality and timeliness
- Managed stakeholder relationships and mitigated risks (RAID)
- Developed automation approaches using TOSCA
- Guided a team of automation specialists and SAP experts
- Co-ordinate delivery of the testing solution, manage the testing tasks of a team of testers and senior testers across the end-to-end testing lifecycle whilst providing direction, leadership and guidance
CapgeminiBangalore
SAP Automation Lead
04.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Developed end-to-end test scripts using TOSCA for SAP modules
- Implemented test data management and API testing
- Managed defect reporting and tracking
MindtreeBangalore
SAP Module Lead
10.2016 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Executed regression tests for SAP BW reports using TOSCA
- Automated complex business processes
- Maintained test scripts, issue logs, and test status
AccentureBangalore
SAP Sr. Test Analyst
05.2014 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Successfully validated end-to-end order data flow as per the System Test Plan, ensuring accuracy and system reliability
- Developed comprehensive test scripts for Order Management, covering processes from Freight Orders and Tendering to Freight Settlement
- Conducted SAP Fiori events testing and verified seamless integration between SAP TM, SAP Fiori, and SAP EM
CapgeminiBangalore
SAP Test Analyst
11.2011 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Reconciliation of SAP BW Reports Tested reports with calculated key figures, restricted key figures, new selection, new formula, exceptions and conditions
- Involved in Test Execution, Defect reporting, Defect tracking, Defect Retesting, follow up for the closure of the defect
- Responsible for co-coordinating the Knowledge transfer sessions to the new members in the team
- Client communication and co-ordination with the Team
Tech MahindraPune
Test Analyst
05.2010 - 11.2011
Job overview
- Monitor the Test Execution Progress and Manage the Issues during Test Execution
- Documented software defects using Defect tracking system and reported defects involving program functionality, output, online screen and content to software developers
- Delivered thorough QA testing reports that determined product quality and release reading
Education
Electronics & Telecomm.
BE
Skills
- SAP Test Management
- SAP TOSCA Test Automation Expertise
- SAP TOSCA 20232
- S/4 HANA
- People management
- SAP Activate methodology
- Project Oversight
- ADO
- HP ALM
- JIRA
- Mondaycom
- Solman
- Focused Build
- Quality assurance processes
- Project management methodologies
- SAP testing strategy
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Currentresidence
Hinjewadi, Pune, Maharashtra
Accomplishments
- Implemented Dex which resulting saving efforts of automation execution by 50%
- Well produced E2E automation approach benefited executing 80% critical business processes and add ROI
- Completed the SIT execution on time,resources optimized defect leakage ratio maintained
Languages
Hindi
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- ISTQB
- CTAI
- TOSCA AS1,AS2,TDS1 ,SAP
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SAP Project Manager
Expleo Group
02.2024 - Current
SAP Test Manager
Deloitte India
01.2022 - 02.2024
SAP Automation Lead
Capgemini
04.2020 - 01.2022
SAP Module Lead
Mindtree
10.2016 - 04.2020
SAP Sr. Test Analyst
Accenture
05.2014 - 09.2016
SAP Test Analyst
Capgemini
11.2011 - 05.2014
Test Analyst
Tech Mahindra
05.2010 - 11.2011
- ISTQB
- CTAI
- TOSCA AS1,AS2,TDS1 ,SAP
Electronics & Telecomm.
BE
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