AKSHAY ULMEK

• Business Analyst & UAT Team Lead for SAP SuccessFactors - Compensation module.
• Working on different Compensation processes such LTI (Long Term Incentives), AIP (Annual Incentive Plan), IDB (India Discretionary Plan) and Graduate plan
• Defining business rules in compliance with Organization business strategies for different Compensation processes
• Configuration and design of SuccessFactors Compensation and Variable Pay modules
• Leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the releases in production environment
• Assisting Global C&B, HR Partners, and other stakeholders in implementing the compensation solutions
• Instituted contingency plans, ensuring business continuity through cross-training, documentation, and data backups.

• Leading a team of 5 testers for the SAP SuccessFactors Compensation module.
• Functional/Non-Functional Testing - Test Planning, Test Strategy and preparing Test Summary Reports based on Business strategy & protocols and Requirement specifications.
• Developed comprehensive test plans and strategies, ensuring thorough coverage of all product functionalities.
• Reduced defect leakage rate by conducting thorough root cause analyses and proactively addressing areas of concern in future release cycles.
• Coordinated communication between project stakeholders, ensuring timely updates on testing progress and results.

Bank of Queensland (BOQ), Australia

Bank of Queensland (BOQ) is one of Australia's leading regional banks and one of the top 100 Australian companies ranked by market capitalization on the Australian Securities Exchange.

• Perform requirements mapping against the Functional Specifications Document (FSD) and Business Requirements Document (BRD).
• Working and coordinating simultaneously for multiple cloud migration entities (100 + applications) with more than 7 Project Managers, 10 Subject Matter Experts, 12 System Architects, migration team etc.
• Improved software quality by executing thorough test cases and identifying critical defects.
• Creation of Ballpark estimations, resource planning, task allocation to team.
• Mentored junior testers, fostering a productive and collaborative work environment that emphasized continuous learning and improvement.
• Preparation of QA Sign-Off / Test Summery report and sharing same with respective stakeholders.
• Driving defect triage and daily status calls with BA, SME, Developers.

Australia and New Zealand Bank (ANZ), Australia

ANZ Bank is one of the most sustainable banks globally and the largest bank in New Zealand.

• Create, own and maintain testing deliverables which includes, Master Test Plans, Test Condition Sheet, Phase Test Plans, Test Summary Reports, Test Outcome Reports, Lifecycle Test Plans, Test Strategy document
• Documenting the detailed requirements for multiple projects under ANZ Bank's security program
• Perform requirements mapping against the Functional Specifications Document (FSD) and Business Requirements Document (BRD).
• Play an active role in project life cycle, including reviewing requirements, preparation of test cases, test execution, defect reporting, defect tracking, defect retesting, test documentation and test reporting.
• Provide walk through, inspection and review of test documents and actively participate in project meetings with Clients and Stakeholders.
• Implemented 5-S quality process thereby increasing the team productivity by 10% annualy.

The Co-operative Bank (COOP), United Kingdom

The Co-operative Bank (COOP) is the seventh biggest lender and one of the oldest banks in the UK.

• Deriving test cases and test scenarios from JIRA stories
• Perform Functional and UI testing for mobile and web applications.
• Active participation in Sprint Retrospective Meetings and providing valuable insights to improve the overall product lifecycle process.