DEVENDRA BHUWAD
Mumbai, India (Right to Work: Valid UK Visa – eligible to work in the UK)
Summary
Senior Test Lead / Project Manager with nine years of experience in Banking, Capital Markets, and Wealth Management domains. Proven expertise in QA leadership, project management, and stakeholder coordination. Delivered 100% on-time releases with zero critical defects, improved testing productivity by 15%, and reduced defect leakage by 25%. Skilled in API testing, Agile, risk management, and compliance, with a track record of driving quality delivery and client satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Dream11
Mumbai
12.2025 - Current
- Led project teams to ensure successful execution of client initiatives.
- Developed project plans to align with organizational goals and timelines.
- Developed and maintained project plans and timelines.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
Project Manager
Stock Holding Services Ltd
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Managed end-to-end delivery of the Stock Fin Application, achieving 100% on-time releases, with zero critical defects.
- Led a 15+ member QA team, improving testing productivity by 15%, and reducing defect leakage by 25%.
- Streamlined requirement alignment with stakeholders, cutting rework by 20%.
- Implemented risk management practices, lowering project delays by 30%.
- Optimized test management using JIRA/ALM, enabling faster defect resolution, and real-time visibility.
- Maintained 100% audit compliance, and delivered insightful dashboards for senior leadership decisions.
TCoE Lead
YES Bank
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Led Retail Asset QA team of 15+, streamlining JIRA workflows and improving test/defect management efficiency by 20%.
- Delivered 50+ BRDs within planned timelines, ensuring zero slippages.
- Facilitated cross-team collaboration across LOS, LMS, ECBF, and EIFS, accelerating release cycles by 25%.
- Implemented TCoE guidelines, reducing defect leakage by 30% and ensuring audit compliance.
- Responsible for QA signoff on all releases and coordination with development & business stakeholders.
Senior Test Lead
Aditya Birla Finance Ltd (ABFL)
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed the vendor QA team for the Loan Origination System (LOS) application, achieving 100% on-time releases.
- Coordinated with business and development teams to bridge requirement gaps, reducing rework by 20%.
- Reviewed test execution, defects, and conducted triage calls to ensure faster closure.
- Delivered presentations and flowcharts to management for a better functional understanding.
- Improved test coverage and optimized team workflows for faster delivery.
Deputy Manager
Axis Bank
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Directed vendor QA team for Loan Origination System (LOS), delivering releases 100% on time.
- Partnered with business and development teams to clarify requirements and reduce rework.
- Oversaw test execution and defect triage, ensuring faster issue resolution.
- Presented flowcharts and demos to management, improving project understanding.
Senior Test Engineer
Infosys
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Performed functional testing on Finacle Wealth Management System (WMS) for Asset Class Mutual Fund.
- Reported QA status, highlighting risks and issues to stakeholders.
- Executed test cases on JIRA and conducted DB Testing, ensuring 100% test coverage.
- Managed test artifacts and collaborated with business teams for requirement clarity.
Senior Test Engineer
Aditya Birla AMC
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Managed four applications simultaneously, and conducted mobile app testing across platforms.
- Performed cross-browser testing for the ABSLMF partner website, reducing defect leakage by 15%.
- Reviewed BRDs, prepared workflows, and delivered application demos to business stakeholders.
- Reduced TAT for production issues by introducing streamlined issue-resolution practices.
Education
MBA - Finance
Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
Mumbai 1 2024
Bachelor of Science -
Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College
Mumbai1 2014
Skills
- API testing and SQL
- Java fundamentals
- JIRA and Mantis tools
- Windows, iOS, and Android platforms
- Test management and QA leadership
- Project management and stakeholder engagement
- Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Timeline
Project Manager
Dream11
12.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Stock Holding Services Ltd
04.2025 - 11.2025
TCoE Lead
YES Bank
11.2023 - 03.2025
Senior Test Lead
Aditya Birla Finance Ltd (ABFL)
03.2022 - 10.2023
Deputy Manager
Axis Bank
11.2020 - 03.2022
Senior Test Engineer
Infosys
10.2019 - 11.2020
Senior Test Engineer
Aditya Birla AMC
11.2016 - 09.2019
MBA - Finance
Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
Bachelor of Science -
Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College