Mahendran Rajendran

Competent and results-driven IT professional with over 13.8 years of experience in Test Management, Project Delivery, and Data-Centric Quality Assurance across banking, insurance, and enterprise domains. Demonstrated expertise in ETL Testing, Data Load Validation, Defect Management, Test Strategy, API & Mobile Testing, and Data Automation. Adept at leading testing schedules, managing incident workflows, and ensuring seamless release coordination with stakeholders. Proficient in BI Reporting, Data Warehousing, Data Migration, and Big Data technologies including Hadoop Hive and FICO Tonbeller. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure, supporting scalable data testing, automation, and migration initiatives. Spearheaded pre-sales engagements for data-centric testing solutions—owning solution design, effort estimation, and implementation planning. Successfully responded to RFPs and RFIs, aligning technical and commercial narratives to client requirements. Led strategic transformation initiatives, QA governance (CAB), and operational execution across global programs. Delivered high-quality releases through risk-based testing, defect containment, and automation-driven continuous improvement. Skilled in tools like Informatica PowerCenter, DataStage, Selenium, Ambari Hive, SOAP UI, Postman, and reporting platforms. Strong database expertise in Oracle 11g, SQL Server 2012, Teradata, Netezza, and Unix environments. Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in testing methodologies, embedding best practices across manual and automation frameworks. Experienced in KYC, AML, Real-Time Screening, and CFT compliance. Collaborated closely with program managers and development teams to define and track quality metrics throughout the SDLC. Gained 20 months of onsite experience, demonstrating strong client-facing communication, team leadership, and delivery ownership. Analytical IT professional specialising in Test Management with a keen focus on data integrity and quality assurance. Managed complex testing frameworks, optimising processes through automation and strategic planning. Championed quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and stakeholder expectations. Proactive solution consultant with a strong foundation in requirement analysis and client engagement. Cultivated cross-functional collaboration to design tailored solutions that align with client objectives, ensuring feasibility and scalability. Leveraged strong communication and leadership skills to mentor teams and drive project success. Results-driven IT professional with expertise in Test Management and Data-Centric Quality Assurance across banking, insurance, and enterprise domains. Spearheaded pre-sales engagements for data-centric testing solutions, enhancing client engagement and proposal success. Delivered high-quality releases through risk-based testing and continuous improvement initiatives.

• ETL & BI Reports Testing
• Automation Testing
• IT Services
• Quality Assurance
• Leadership
• Service Delivery
• Data Warehousing
• Data Migration
• Regulatory and Compliance
• Defect Management
• IT Project Management
• Team Management
• Pre-sales
• Incident Management
• Soft Skills

• ANZ Bank – Bengaluru, India, HR Data & Analytics Lead – SAP SuccessFactors, 2024-02-01, 2025-09-30, Led the employee data management and analytics initiative for ANZ Bank, leveraging SAP SuccessFactors to streamline HR operations, enhance data integrity, and support strategic decision-making across global teams., Managed end-to-end employee data lifecycle within SAP SuccessFactors, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and readiness for analytics., Collaborated with HR, IT, and compliance teams to align data structures with regulatory requirements and internal governance policies., Designed and implemented dashboards and reporting frameworks for workforce analytics, attrition trends, and performance metrics., Enabled data-driven decision-making by integrating SuccessFactors modules with downstream analytics tools., Conducted regular audits and health checks to maintain data quality and system performance., Supported global HR transformation initiatives by customizing SuccessFactors workflows for ANZ’s regional needs., Provided training and documentation for HR teams to ensure consistent data handling and reporting practices., Played a key role in transitioning legacy systems to SAP SuccessFactors, minimizing disruption and ensuring continuity.
• Wipro Data Assurance Practice - SAP SuccessFactors, Data Assurance Practice Lead, 2024-02-01, 2025-09-30, Requirement Analysis & Solution Design: Gathered and analyzed business requirements, translated them into technical specifications., Testing & Validation: Prepared test plans, executed functional/data validation, and supported UAT. Ensured compliance with regulatory, security, and audit standards., Innovation & Tools: Proposed and evaluated new tools, conducted POCs, and drove adoption for process optimization. Handled RFI/RFP responses with customers to support new business opportunities., Global Project Leadership: Led projects across America, Europe, and Australia, ensuring delivery excellence. Managed demand fulfillment, estimation, and implementation planning. Oversaw resource allocation, onboarding, and knowledge transfer (KT)., Team & Stakeholder Management: Acted as an interview panelist for new demand and resource hiring. Directly managed project teams and coordinated with vendor partners. Collaborated with Wipro practice heads on solutioning and upskilling resources. Liaised with IT Heads, RTEs, and business stakeholders for alignment., Agile Transformation: Drove transformation from Waterfall to Agile and Kanban to Agile. Participated in PI planning for 4 Agile trains with 24 Scrum teams., Governance & Reporting (SLA Metrics): Monitored defect management, tracked project health, and ensured entry/exit criteria were met. Ensured SLA metrics were achieved across testing and delivery cycles. Presented project status to leadership and vendors, actively participated in Serco and Exco meetings. Managed invoicing based on team timesheets for resource billing.

• Worked directly with senior leadership to develop and administer Rand (64512000)-per year department budget.
• Recognised by management for Regulatory projects delivering outstanding [Result] Best team, Best Leader, zero Production .
• Enhanced Water fall to agile processes, implementing across All the testing team for increased productivity and profits.