Chaitanya Tamilisetti
Pune
Summary
Dynamic QC Project Manager with a proven track record at Ubisoft Entertainment, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement. Spearheaded process improvements that increased QC efficiency by 25% and led cross-functional teams to achieve milestone adherence exceeding 95%. Expertise in risk management and team leadership, driving successful project outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Project Manager
UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT PVT LTD
Pune
06.2020 - Current
- Simultaneously managed three high-complexity projects (e.g., XDEFIANT, The Crew Motorfest, The Crew 2), delivering all within scope, on time, and under budget through agile prioritization and efficient resource allocation.
- Led and developed a high-performing cross-functional team across locations, maintaining >95% milestone adherence and consistent stakeholder satisfaction scores.
- Established standardized project execution practices across all QC sites, enhancing QC process efficiency by 25%.
- Improved delivery timelines by 20% by proactively identifying performance gaps, optimizing workflows, and managing risks through risk registers and mitigation plans.
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration between co-development production studios and QC teams across India and Europe, improving feedback loops and reducing misalignment by 40%.
- Shared and implemented best practices with production teams, aligning QC protocols across five studios and improving test case reusability by 30%.
- Developed and maintained detailed project plans and timelines using Jira and Excel, ensuring 100% adherence to QC deliverables across multiple releases.
- Introduced automation tools and leveraged data analytics to streamline testing processes, resulting in a 22% reduction in manual testing effort.
- Applied proactive risk management strategies using tools like RAID logs and issue trackers, reducing issue escalation rates by 35% and enhancing project resilience.
QC Onsite Coordinator
Ivory Tower Studio
Lyon
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Created quality assurance processes for testing, enhancing overall product reliability.
- Trained junior QA staff on best practices in quality assurance.
- Created detailed documentation for testing procedures and results.
- Led team meetings to discuss project updates and quality standards.
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Communicated with stakeholders to gather project requirements and updates.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential issues for resolution.
- Facilitated collaboration among cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency.
- Introduced project management tools to improve workflow efficiency and team communication.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports summarizing key performance indicators.
- Provided direction, guidance and support to team members throughout the duration of projects.
- Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Performed regular reviews of project documentation and communicated results with relevant personnel.
QC Lead
UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT PVT LTD
Pune
- Led quality control inspections to ensure product compliance with standards.
- Implemented process improvements resulting in enhanced product quality and reduced defects.
- Reviewed and analyzed defect reports to identify trends and propose corrective actions.
- Coordinated testing procedures for new game releases and updates.
- Collaborated with development teams to address quality concerns promptly.
- Evaluated existing processes for opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining high levels of product quality assurance.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve any quality-related problems in a timely manner.
- Developed and maintained documentation for quality control processes.
- Created detailed reports summarizing key findings from inspections and analyses for management review.
Trainee Tester
Arctern Consulting PVT LTD
Hyderabad
- Developed detailed test cases based on system requirements and user stories.
- Executed exploratory testing to identify critical issues in the game under test.
- Executed regression tests to ensure game stability after updates.
- Collaborated with developers to ensure timely resolution of bugs and quality deliverables.
- Collaborated with developers to resolve issues, enhancing overall product quality.
- Utilized bug tracking systems such as JIRA to report, track and resolve identified issues.
- Utilized bug tracking tools to log and manage reported issues, streamlining issue resolution.
- Documented test results and reported findings to the development team.
Education
B-Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
JNTU
Skills
- Quality control testing
- Data analysis
- Documentation creation
- Requirements management
- Defect analysis
- Quality control and control
- Operational planning
- Workflow optimization
- Process improvement
- Risk management
- Project management
- Change oversight
- Project transition
- Milestone tracking
- Performance tracking
- Resource planning
- Resource allocation
- Team leadership
- Coaching & People Development
- Employee development
- Stakeholder communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Conflict management
- Problem resolution
- Operational efficiency
- Process consistency
- Critical thinking
- Process improvement
- Risk management
Projects
- The Crew Motorfest
- XDEFIANT
- The Crew 2
- The Crew
- Grow Up
- Hasbro Monopoly Plus
- Hasbro Risk Domination
- Hasbro Trivial Pursuit
- Hasbro Monopoly Deal
- Child of Light
- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist
- ESPN Sports Connection
- Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth
- Just Dance: Greatest Hits
- Babel Rising
- Motion Sports Adrenaline
- Web Links (QAOS)
- Crysis 2
- BulletStorm
- EA Download Manager (Origin)
- EA Create
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/12/86
- Nationality: INDIAN
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English
- Telugu
- Hindi
Timeline
QC Project Manager
UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT PVT LTD
06.2020 - Current
QC Onsite Coordinator
Ivory Tower Studio
06.2017 - 03.2018
QC Lead
UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT PVT LTD
Trainee Tester
Arctern Consulting PVT LTD
B-Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
JNTU