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Manivannan Rajendran

Manivannan Rajendran

Chennai
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Summary

Dynamic Associate Vice President at Maveric Systems Ltd, India, with over 18 years of extensive experience in Quality Assurance, Project, and Program Management within the Banking and Financial Services sector. Specializes in Temenos T24/Transact implementations and upgrades, demonstrating proven expertise in defining and leading comprehensive test strategies for multi-country core banking programs. Hands-on experience includes full-cycle T24 delivery, encompassing migrations, integrations, and compliance-driven projects, supported by strong domain knowledge across CASA, Lending, Deposits, Payments, Treasury, and Digital Channels. Adept at establishing automation frameworks and CI/CD integration while managing large-scale delivery for multi-country rollout programs and overseeing a diverse team of 200 members for Citi Bank.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Vice President

Maveric Systems
06.2007 - Current

Citi Bank - Wealth Tech QE (NAM, APAC & EMEA) | Delivery Partner | Jul 2022 – Present

  • Defined and executed test strategy across SIT, UAT, regression, and production validation for Retail, Wealth, Lending, Cards, Digital, and Data portfolios.
  • Managed 200+ member cross-functional team, ensuring quality standards, test data readiness, and defect triage.
  • Established KPI dashboards (automation %, defect density, leakage) and provided regular governance updates to CXO stakeholders.
  • Introduced AI-augmented QE initiatives (test case generation, AI-assisted script development) and integrated with DevOps pipelines.

First Abu Dhabi Bank (UAE) | Delivery Manager | Feb 2019 - Jun 2022

  • Delivered QE for Temenos T24 implementations and upgrades (Corporate & Retail Banking) across 16+ countries.
  • Defined test approach, scenario design, and defect management across CASA, Lending, Deposits, and Payments.
  • Implemented automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, API automation) to accelerate regression packs and SIT cycles.
  • Managed QE scope for AWS migration of KSA operations with performance validation.
  • Led merger and compliance testing (Firco Continuity, Firco Trust, SAS AML) across multiple geographies.

National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) | Test Manager & Delivery Manager | Mar 2017 – Jan 2019

  • Managed QE delivery for 40-member team with optimized offshore delivery model (100:1 to 30:70 ratio in 5 months).
  • Implemented automation frameworks (IBM RFT, Selenium, Cucumber) for digital banking transformation.
  • Standardised Jira-based test management practices, improving traceability and reporting.

Maveric Systems (India) | Function Manager - L&D | Feb 2015 - Feb 2017

  • Designed and delivered talent programs, revamped course content, and improved recruitment-to-deployment cycle for QE talent pipeline

Banamex, Citi Group (Mexico) | Onsite Test Manager | May 2014 – Jan 2015

  • Coordinated onsite-offshore QE teams for global core banking implementation (EBS, ALS).
  • Optimised test design & execution focusing on critical business flows, reducing redundancy and cycle time.

Citi Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Riyad Bank | Onsite Test Manager | Nov 2008 – Apr 2014

  • Managed multi-country parallel rollouts (up to 7 countries at a time) across APAC & EMEA for core banking, lending, liabilities,
  • Recognised by Citibank for excellence in offshore coordination during EMEA Wave 2 rollout.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Financial Services, Banking & Software Testing

Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai
03-2009

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

M Kumarasamy College of Engineering - Anna University, Karur
04-2007

Skills

  • Test Strategy & Execution – Defining and managing end-to-end test approaches (SIT, UAT, Regression, Cutover Validation)
  • Core Banking Domain Expertise – Deep knowledge of Temenos T24/Transact and modules like CASA, Lending, Deposits, Payments, Treasury, and Digital Channels
  • Automation Framework Design – Building and maintaining automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Tosca, Postman
  • DevOps & CI/CD Integration – Embedding manage automation teams delivering suites into CI/CD pipelines
  • Defect & Quality Governance – Leading defect triage, resolution, KPI tracking, and test reporting dashboards
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Management – Strong engagement with business, IT, operations, and third-party vendors across regions
  • Leadership & Team Management – Proven ability to lead onsite/offshore teams, coach testers, and deliver results under tight timelines
  • Agile & Hybrid Delivery Models – Hands-on experience with Scrum, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies

Accomplishments

  • Received 'Best Delivery Manager – Customer Intimacy' - Recognized for building strong, trust-based relationships with customer stakeholders at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).
  • Recognized by Citibank’s Instant Recognition Award for excellence in offshore coordination during large-scale EMEA Wave 2 rollout.

Certification

Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance

Work Availability

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Summary of Key Roles & Responsibilities

  • Directed and delivered end-to-end QA engagements for multi-country core banking transformation programs (Temenos T24/Transact, Finacle, Flexcube, Digital Channels, and AML platforms).
  • Managed teams up to 275+ members at peak across onsite, offshore, and cross-vendor models; accountable for project estimation, cost proposals, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder governance.
  • Defined and implemented test strategy, test planning, estimation, design, execution, and closure activities across SIT, UAT, Regression, and Performance phases.
  • Established and scaled automation frameworks (IBM RFT, Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG) for Internet and Mobile Banking; integrated with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
  • Oversaw defect lifecycle management, KPI dashboards, and governance reporting to senior stakeholders, ensuring risk mitigation and delivery predictability.
  • Coordinated multi-country rollouts (up to 7 countries simultaneously) for core banking implementations in EMEA and APAC, ensuring seamless integration and UAT sign-off.
  • Conducted business workshops, stakeholder reviews, and training to drive adoption of Agile, BDD practices, and knowledge repositories within QA teams.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Interests

Cricket

Timeline

Associate Vice President - Maveric Systems
06.2007 - Current
Loyola Institute of Business Administration - Post Graduate Diploma, Financial Services, Banking & Software Testing
M Kumarasamy College of Engineering - Anna University - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science

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