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Education
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Certification
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Kailash M

Kailash M

Chennai

Summary

Proactive and energetic, Associate Lead Software Engineer around 2 years of experience in Manual testing- QA web Application, Banking, cards, Payments.

Over all 8+ years of experience in Cards domain, Fraud & Risk Management, Escalation Management, operations and customer service excellence.

Keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the project requirement and meeting client's expectation.

Adept and skilled in developing and executing test plans/cases, software bug tracking /management and delivery processes.

Looking for a position that will help me utilize my critical thinking and creativity.

Strong investigatory abilities and technical mind-set skills. Innovative Tester offering 2 years of expertise in cards. Seasoned professional with background in full software development lifecycles. Quickly learns and masters new technologies while working in both team and independent settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Lead Software Engineer- Cards & Payments

Expleo Group- BFSI
09.2022 - Current

Project 3: AMERICAN EXPRESS - Cards (Current working project)

  • Power Card testing- Card creation and product implementation for HNI centurion products in Power Card for payment remainder SMS Trigger.
  • Testing- Corporate cards FX Markup waiver and implementation in Power Card payment application for selected corporate cards.
  • Testing-POM (Pro-active Outreach Manager) Card Pin setup/ activation through POM dialer via real time scheduler, Avaya portal.
  • Testing - Merchant, SE demographic details in Power card change for Chain/Merchant/Outlet data field to align as per Global Network Service (GNS) simulator.

Project 2: RAK BANK - Virtual card creation/on-boarding.

  • Prepared test case/scenario, design and execution. Ensuring end to end testing for all cards (Debit/credit/prepaid), Performed SIT and UAT testing
  • Mobile application testing process for virtual card creation (Mobile/ web)

Project 1: DUBAI ISLAMIC BANK -Power card switch upgrade(V2-V3.5)

  • Prepared test case/scenario, design and execution. Ensuring end to end testing for all cards(Debit/credit/prepaid), Performed SIT and UAT testing and Fraud Guard Risk rule framing.
  • Decent working with Power Card & handling switch, simulators VTS, UAE switch simulator.
  • Configuring and handling testing in CCDM and ATM machine (NCR/WINCOR) using cards (Core system/switch) related to CCDM/ATM connectivity and KAL NDC message log.
  • Defect analysis and reporting, Preparing Pass Logs and Defect Logs closure using ALM tool.
  • Attending onsite stand-up Calls and Defect Triage meetings on a daily basis.

Assistance Manager -Risk Intelligence Control Unit

Yes Bank - Cards, Risk Management
07.2019 - 09.2022
  • Primary responsible to review transactions in Falcon / MasterCard / Visa by looking into variety of risk factors to identify fraud transactions /attempts.
  • Identified mitigation opportunities through defect analysis and recommend appropriate action on authorization, settlement and posting of transaction
  • Stayed on top of changing requirements by optimizing risk management strategies with proactive identifications of likely threats, concern, and recommendations about future measures at system level (Falcon, MasterCard, Visa)
  • Initiating cancellation mail to Merchant/ Acquirer bank on fraud reporting, tracking for reversal/refund and liaise with chargeback process and educating card holder on dispute procedure, looping central cyber cell on frauds attempts
  • Oversaw comprehensive reports of SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) to ensure good levels of fraud examination, investigation and corrective action at Falcon system to avoid further fraud exposure.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Senior Risk Analyst -Cards /Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Intelenet Global Services
05.2016 - 07.2019
  • Identify, investigate and document reports of unusual or suspicious card activity.
  • Identified, analyzed and documented potential risks to team
  • Helped team to understand potential earning problems and asset risks on cards.
  • Provided reporting on emerging fraudulent threats and vulnerabilities to assist with improvements to fraud detection accuracy.
  • Actioning cases and closing within TAT, 100% catch on frauds on 1st attempt for best recognition.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Applications (BCA)

University Of Madras
Chennai
05.2012

Skills

  • ISTQB Certified
  • ISO8583
  • Cards Life Cycle
  • Test plan development, Test Execution,
  • Domain/functional testing
  • Regression testing
  • Defect management, Bug Tracking
  • Clearing authorization, Settlement
  • Web Service / API Testing and integration
  • Handling/configure ATMs Functionality Testing
  • Simulators- VTS,GNS
  • Analytical & solving technical challenges
  • Time management, Decision-making skills
  • Production Support
  • Daily Operations-Cards, payment & Risk
  • Quality Assurance
  • Self-Directed

Accomplishments

  • Bagged the Excellence award for Best Authorization Manager FY 21-22
  • Excellence award for MILAP meet 2019 on team achieving 100 crore businesses for the financial year 2019.
  • Won multiple spot award for fraud detection and EMI on Credit card business.
  • Was a part of Fraud team hiring, on the job training, Id creation & quality checks for entire team members
  • Streamlined the training session and mentored 16 batches since 2019
  • Received RAISING STAR employee of the quarter.

Certification

ISTQB certified - 2024.

IC4- Indian Cyber Crime Coordinator Centre (Govt of India)

Declaration

I hereby declare that the details furnished above are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Associate Lead Software Engineer- Cards & Payments

Expleo Group- BFSI
09.2022 - Current

Assistance Manager -Risk Intelligence Control Unit

Yes Bank - Cards, Risk Management
07.2019 - 09.2022

Senior Risk Analyst -Cards /Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Intelenet Global Services
05.2016 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Applications (BCA)

University Of Madras
Kailash M