Madhura Veeraiah
Practice/Delivery-QA Head
Bengaluru
Summary
Seasoned QA Delivery Head & Practice Lead with over 18 years of extensive & experience driving. Software Quality Assurance across domains-Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, Retail, Manufacturing, Health Care & Investment Banking professional.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
QA Delivery & Practice Lead
SLK Software
Bengaluru
05.2021 - Current
- Responsibility Includes customer success of winning existing business by 3% QoQ growth & addition of New Logos annually 2
- Drive Pre-Sales activity and develop roadmap for revenue growth by 10-15%
- Charter is also to develop expertise & capabilities, building talent internally and hiring from external sources.
- Managed large, transformative initiatives impacting multiple delivery channels with YoY cost reduction model to customers & Continuous Improvements.
- Manage all accounts from client relationship, Customer Interactions, and team at onsite.
- Build expertise in Automation, Performance, Security, GenAI based testing & cultivating external networks, speaking at events, conferences & analyst briefings
- Built high-performing team through effective recruitment strategies, tailored specifically towards attracting top talent within field.
- Optimized resource utilization by reallocating personnel based on workload requirements and skill sets.
- Collaborated with sales teams to ensure smooth handover of projects from pre-sales to delivery phase.
- Engaged customers to discuss business needs and explore opportunities to increase sales.
- Developed strategic growth plans to increase sales and deliveries globally.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices, industry trends, and career development opportunities
- Streamlined administrative processes to minimize errors, reduce costs, and save time for both staff and clients.
- Streamlined administrative processes to minimize errors, reduce costs, and save time for both staff and clients
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new clients to practice.
- Expanded client base by actively participating in networking events and building strategic partnerships within industry.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new clients to practice.
- Expanded client base by actively participating in networking events and building strategic partnerships within industry.
- Expanded client base by actively participating in networking events and building strategic partnerships within industry.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new clients to practice
Engagement Manager
Emids Technologies
Bengaluru
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Cultivated culture of collaboration within team, enabling seamless execution of project deliverables at each stage of engagement process.
- Collaborated with sales teams to identify new business opportunities and expand company's client base.
- Conducted comprehensive analyses of industry trends and competitor strategies to inform strategic planning efforts.
- Streamlined internal processes to improve team efficiency and project delivery timelines.
- Consulted with teams on established best practices and process improvements.
- Cultivated a culture of collaboration within the team, enabling seamless execution of project deliverables at each stage of the engagement process.
- Collaborated with sales teams to identify new business opportunities and expand the company''s client base.
Senior Project Manager
Genpact Headstrong Capital Markets
Bengaluru
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
Quality Assurance Analyst
I2 Technologies
Bengaluru
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Business requirements understanding
- Test scenario and test cases design
- Test execution and reporting
- Participated in test planning and strategy design
- New members training and mentoring
Education
Bachelor's of Engineering - Computer Science And Engineering
VTU
SRSIT 01.2000 - 07.2004
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
QA Delivery & Practice Lead
SLK Software
05.2021 - Current
Engagement Manager
Emids Technologies
01.2017 - 05.2021
Senior Project Manager
Genpact Headstrong Capital Markets
01.2011 - 01.2017
Quality Assurance Analyst
I2 Technologies
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor's of Engineering - Computer Science And Engineering
VTU
01.2000 - 07.2004
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Safe Agilist
WIL – Women in Leadership Program trained & Certified at SLK
Green Belt Certified on Lean Process Implementation
Agile and Scrum Certified
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