DURGA PRASAD SABATA
Bangalore
Summary
Test Manager with 14+ years of experience leading enterprise QA, automation, and Agile delivery initiatives across Insurance, Healthcare, Banking, Retail, and IAM domains. Proven track record of building automation frameworks from scratch, driving test strategy for large-scale Guidewire and cloud-based (AWS) implementations, and leading cross-functional teams of up to 20 members. Expertise in test automation, performance engineering, SOX compliance, IAM validation, and agile program governance. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Test Manager
Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA) – Globe Life
- Led offshore QA team for life insurance ADP product validation.
- Oversaw system integration, automation, and database testing.
- Improved test coverage across CPP modules (Liability, Auto, Umbrella) ensuring 100% requirement traceability.
- Mentored automation engineers in Selenium framework implementation.
Senior Testing Lead
Global Identity & Access Management – PepsiCo
- Directed IAM and SOX controls validation for 1000+ enterprise applications.
- Validated auto-provisioning workflows across Active Directory and IDX platforms.
- Acted as primary QA escalation point and stakeholder reporting lead.
- Strengthened compliance posture through structured control testing and audit documentation.
Test Lead / Database Tester
Guidewire Transformation Programs (Motorists, Amica, American National, State Auto)
- Led QA activities across 27 Agile sprints for Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter implementations.
- Designed E2E, integration, regression, and database test strategies.
- Executed SQL-based backend validation ensuring data integrity during migration.
- Reduced defect leakage through structured RTM mapping and peer review practices.
IT Control Tester
SOX Control Validation – Zurich Insurance
- Performed adequacy and effectiveness testing of financial application controls.
- Supported SOX 404 and GLBA compliance audits.
Internal CMMi Level 5 Initiative – PwC
- Conducted internal quality audits aligned with CMMi standards.
- Reviewed project metrics and recommended process improvements to senior leadership.
Founder & Manager
Excel soft Technologies
03.2022 - Current
- Entrepreneurial venture focused on software consulting, QA capability building, and engineering talent development.
- Founded and scaled a software consulting and training firm focused on QA, automation, and Agile delivery practices.
- Mentored and coached 40+ engineering graduates, achieving successful placement in IT roles across QA and development domains.
- Designed structured training programs covering Selenium, API testing, SQL, and Agile methodologies.
- Managed end-to-end business operations including strategy, financial planning, budgeting, and client engagement.
- Identified and mitigated financial and operational risks while ensuring sustainable growth.
- Built partnerships with local hiring organizations to enable workforce transition into IT roles.
Senior Associate / Test Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) – Acceleration Center
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Led QA delivery across multiple enterprise transformation programs in Insurance, IAM, and Financial Services domains.
- Provider Transformation – Collaboration Suite (AWS)
- Role: Test Manager | Team Size: 17
- Led end-to-end QA strategy for AWS-based survey analytics platform.
- Built automation framework using Selenium-Cucumber (BDD), enabling 65% regression automation coverage.
- Directed performance testing using JMeter, improving system response time by 28%.
- Managed sprint ceremonies, capacity planning, and release metrics via Azure DevOps.
- Reduced production defects by 30% through shift-left testing adoption.
Quality Engineer
Misys / Sunquest (ClinisyS)
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Performed functional, integration, GUI, and database testing for healthcare IT systems.
- Supported HIPAA compliance testing and data migration validation (Oracle to SQL Server).
- Developed reusable test templates and regression packs.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Information Technology
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
OdishaSkills
Test Strategy & QA Governance
Agile & Scrum Leadership
Automation Framework Development (Selenium, Cucumber, Playwright)
API & Micro services Testing
Performance Testing (JMeter, LoadRunner)
Guidewire (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter)
IAM & SOX Controls Validation
Test Data Management & Environment Strategy
Azure DevOps Jira HP ALM TFS
SQL & Database Testing
Stakeholder & Offshore Team Leadership
Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure DevOps, VSTS
Automation: Selenium, Cucumber (BDD), Playwright, QTP, UIPath
Performance Testing: JMeter, LoadRunner
API Testing: Postman, SoapUI
Languages: Java, C#, SQL, Gherkin
Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL
Test Tools: HP ALM, MTM, Quality Center, TFS, Jira
Other Tools: Copado, Telerik, IBM Datacap
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Multiple PwC Project Excellence Awards (2013, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021), Instant Recognition Award – PwC (FY 2011–12), Multiple Product Release Excellence Awards (External Clients)
Timeline
Founder & Manager
Excel soft Technologies
03.2022 - Current
Senior Associate / Test Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) – Acceleration Center
01.2010 - 01.2022
Quality Engineer
Misys / Sunquest (ClinisyS)
01.2007 - 01.2010
Test Manager
Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA) – Globe Life
Senior Testing Lead
Global Identity & Access Management – PepsiCo
Test Lead / Database Tester
Guidewire Transformation Programs (Motorists, Amica, American National, State Auto)
IT Control Tester
SOX Control Validation – Zurich Insurance
Internal CMMi Level 5 Initiative – PwC
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Information Technology
Biju Patnaik University of Technology