Krishnadas Thakur

• Analyzed project requirements and developed strategic plans for client solutions.
• Coordinated with stakeholders to align on project goals and deliverables, fostering collaboration and clarity.
• Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Managed project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables and stakeholder communication.
• Executed UAT to validate functionality of JP Morgan's Payment Engine, ensuring high-quality user experience.
• Performed web testing on the payment engine's user interface and features
• Conducted UI testing on the frontend of the Payment Engine
• Automated test case execution, streamlining testing process and enhancing overall efficiency.
• Mentored junior associates, providing guidance on best practices and problem-solving techniques.
• Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.
• Developed strategic plans to support business growth and client satisfaction initiatives.
• Facilitated training sessions for junior staff on compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Implemented innovative solutions to streamline operations and improve productivity across teams.

• Directly responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of cross-border payments and the integrity of market activities.
• Managed cross-border payments and ISO 20022 integration projects.
• Managed high-value cross-border payments using ISO 20022 MX message standards (pacs.008, pacs.009, and pacs.004) over SWIFT network, ensuring accurate processing and compliance.
• End-to-End Verification: Conduct rigorous end-to-end verification of transactions, ensuring seamless movement of funds from the originating account to the beneficiary across international corridors.
• SWIFT Connectivity: Manage payment instructions through SWIFTNet FINPlus, ensuring compliance with CBPR+ usage guidelines and maintaining high Straight-Through Processing (STP) rates.
• Transaction Validation: Perform deep-packet inspection of XML-based MX messages to verify structured data, including mandatory purpose codes, LEIs, and creditor/debtor identification.
• Conducted trade and payment surveillance to ensure compliance.
• Market Integrity: Monitor real-time trading activity to detect anomalies, potential market manipulation, and violations of market rules to ensure fair and orderly markets.
• Executed payment surveillance by screening cross-border transactions for AML and sanctions risks, investigating alerts from suspicious payment patterns to uphold compliance standards.
• Data Analytics: Analyze large datasets of market data and payment flows using specialized surveillance tools to identify high-risk behaviors or systemic inefficiencies.
• Investigated and resolved payment chain exceptions, collaborating with global cross-functional teams to address operational and regulatory risks effectively.
• Identified key technical competencies utilized in financial operations.
• Messaging Standards: ISO 20022 (MX), Legacy SWIFT MT (MT 103, MT 202).
• Networks: SWIFT, RTGS, FINPlus.
• Surveillance: Trade Surveillance (SMARTS), Financial Crime Surveillance, Nasdaq Verafin

Performed requirement analysis by gathering and reviewing specifications from stakeholders to clarify project needs.

• Test Case Creation for testable stories
• Test Case Execution on prototype or actual test environment
• Led functional end-to-end testing for multiple payment solutions, ensuring that all components of the payment lifecycle were thoroughly validated. Developed comprehensive test cases and scenarios to cover all aspects of the payment process.
• Executed automated testing using Selenium to enhance testing efficiency and reduce manual efforts. Developed and maintained automated test scripts, resulting in a significant decrease in testing time while increasing test coverage.
• Conducted extensive manual testing for payment applications, identifying defects and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues promptly. Ensured that all functionalities met regulatory standards and user expectations.
• Automating the customer facing banking web application using selenium
• Verification of different functionalities in Merchant Onboarding web portal (based on Pega
• Testing of CBA's trading platform CommSec
• End to End testing of the Trades at CommSec platform
• Securities, Derivatives, Options trading testing
• Verifying the Merchant data in different Downstream systems
• Performing Debit/Credit Transaction Via Simulator, POS Terminal
• Connex switch testing (Core Banking Testing)
• Connex logger testing
• ISO 8583 messages testing
• MT103, MT202 messages testing
• SWIFT message testing
• Led end-to-end functional testing for multiple payment solutions, validating all components of the payment lifecycle and developing comprehensive test cases to ensure thorough coverage.
• Banking Transaction Batch Validation
• Demonstrated excellent planning and organizational skills by managing multiple testing projects simultaneously. Utilized strong time management skills to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Collaborated within an Agile development environment , participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing processes into the development lifecycle.
• Created detailed test documentation including test cases, test scripts, defect reports, and status updates. Provided regular updates to management regarding testing progress and challenges faced during the testing phase.
• Created detailed test documentation, including test cases, test scripts, defect reports, and status updates, while regularly updating management on testing progress and challenges encountered.
• Mentored junior testers in payment testing methodologies and tools, conducting training sessions to improve team skills in automated testing frameworks.
• Conducted end-to-end validation of payment processes, ensuring all components worked seamlessly together.
• Test Planning, Test Case designing, Test Estimation
• Requirement Analysis, Talking to different stakeholders
• Identifying and raising defects
• Managing and leading the team of 6 from offshore as a offshore Testing lead.
• Led a team of six offshore testers.

I was a part of UI testing team where I used to test the Unilever website and its different functionalities. Preparing test cases, execution of test cases, report generation was part of my responsibilities.

• Provided technical support for various software and hardware systems.
• Collaborated with teams to troubleshoot complex client issues effectively.
• Managed customer inquiries through multiple communication channels daily.

• Conducted manual testing to ensure software releases met quality standards.
• Developed test plans, test cases, and test scripts, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
• Reviewed requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to identify gaps and ambiguities.
• Conducted manual testing, ensuring high-quality software releases.
• Tested UI of Ralph Lauren website to verify user experience and functionality.

• Conducted manual testing to verify software functionality and maintain high-quality releases.
• Reviewed requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to identify gaps and ambiguities.
• Reviewed requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to clarify gaps and enhance project understanding.
• Conducted manual testing, ensuring high-quality software releases.
• Tested UI of HP's retail website to ensure user experience and functionality met design specifications.