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DEVENDRA BHUWAD

Software Tester
Mumbai

Summary

Senior Test Lead / Project Manager with 8+ years’ experience in Banking, Capital Markets & 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
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Project Manager

Stock Holding Services Ltd
04.2025 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end delivery of 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 vendor QA team for 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 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 4 applications simultaneously and conducted mobile app testing across platforms.
  • Performed cross-browser testing for 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
01.2024

Bachelor of Science - undefined

Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College
01.2014

Skills

API Testing, SQL, Basics of Java

Certification

ISTQB – Foundation Level Certification

Accomplishments

  • Recognized with 4 client appreciations for delivering efficient and committed work onsite.
  • Awarded for exemplary contribution in “ABSLAMC – MF Projects” and “DBS Bank – Scores & LVB Migration Projects.”
  • Facilitated by Digital Head at ABFLAMC for outstanding QA performance.

Timeline

Project Manager

Stock Holding Services Ltd
04.2025 - Current

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

Bachelor of Science - undefined

Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College

MBA - Finance

Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research

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