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Ganesh Pai

Ganesh Pai

Quality Engineer
Belvaux

Summary

IT PROFESSIONAL – SOFTWARE TESTING Targeting Assignments In: Business Analysis Test Manager Proven skills in delivering Software Testing, QA Operational Readiness for Leading Global Clients in the Banking (Compliance, Payment, Trade) Domain. Currently associated with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as I.T. Analyst since December 2010. Profile Summary MBA in Finance and Certified with IIBF AML-KYC, offering over 16 years of rich experience in: - Project Planning & Execution- Quality Assurance - Software Testing - Business Analysis (BA)- Project Migrations - Release & Deployment Management - Process Improvement - Stakeholder Engagements- Team Management/Trainings Skilled in Business Analysis from Client Interaction, Requirement Gathering, As-Is to To-Be /Gap Analysis, Process Flow Design, Preparation of Business & Functional Requirement Documents (BRD, FSD, SOPs), Use Case Design & Traceability Matrix Effectively led all phases of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) from system analysis, setting-up of Test Environment, Creation of Test Plan, Test Scenarios, Test Scripts and Test Cases, Testing (UAT, QA), Defect Fixing, Change Management to Release Management. Resourceful in Change Process Management from Tabling of Request for Changes (RFCs), Change Request Notification, Scheduling, Validation (RCA), Authorization, Stakeholder Coordination to Timely Execution & Documentation. Experienced in Business/Production Verification Testing, Functional Testing, Unit/ Integration Testing, Quality Assurance, Audits Documentation & Business Proposal Development. Consistently drove Quality Service Delivery, Product & Process Trainings and Successful Project Migrations; recognized with Awards & Appreciations for Excellent Performance such as: Several On the Spot Awards Several On the Spot (Team) Awards Effective team leader with Proven Talent in Managing & Guiding Testing Teams and enabling Knowledge-Sharing amongst them.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
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1
Language

Work History

I.T. Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services, TCS
Belvaux
12.2010 - Current

· Coordinating with business users to validate requirements; contributed in Requirement Study, System Analysis, Execution, Defect Management & Reporting, Sign-Off.

· Liaising with the Clients for Requirements, Development, SIT, UAT, Environment Support & Back End Support. Smooth Release delivery and effective Risk Mitigation, Monitoring and Management of the Applications.

· Planned computer systems using information engineering, data modeling, and structured analysis.

· Understanding the Technical Design Document (TDD) received from the Client.

· Imparting Process, Product & Systems Training to Internal Staff on various enhancements on Products & Services.

· Allocating the Task of Preparation of Test Scenarios & Test Cases to the Teams.

· Reviewing the Test Scenarios & Test Cases prepared by the Teams.

· Taking Signoff for the Test Cases and uploading the same in Microfocus ALM/Q Test.

· Allocating the Test Cases to the Teams once Signoff is received from the Client.

· Tracking the Status of the Execution on Daily basis.

· Preparing the Daily and Weekly Reports and sending the same to the RBC Managers.

· Assisting Colleague if they faced any issue at the time of Execution.

· Follow-up of the Defect till they are closed in Microfocus ALM/Jira.

· Maintaining Project/Team Documents applicable for various Audits like RCSA, IQMS.

· Preparing and reviewing the Testing Artifacts entailing Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Case, Entry Control, Test Data, Defect Report, Exit Control, Periodic and Sign-off Reports.

· Identified clear connections between policies and business results to eliminate or reduce confusion and help employees achieve goals.

· Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.

· Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.

· Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

· Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.

· Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

Process Associates

J.P. Morgan Services India Private Limited
Mumbai
07.2007 - 12.2010
  • Identified and resolved process issues to drive optimal workflow and business growth.
  • Performed quality assurance checks on transactions and account actions to assess compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Collaborated with team to define business requirements for organizational processes, achieve productivity standards, and adhere to accuracy standards.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes.

Process Associates

CMC LTD
Mumbai
09.2006 - 07.2007
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes.
  • Performed quality assurance checks on transactions and account actions to assess compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Collaborated with team to define business requirements for organizational processes, achieve productivity standards, and adhere to accuracy standards.
  • Identified and resolved process issues to drive optimal workflow and business growth.
  • Offered data-driven recommendations to align company strategies and process improvement initiatives.
  • Prioritized initiatives to increase success rates of strategic projects.
  • Evaluated product or service by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
  • Supervised processes to eliminate weak points or bottlenecks in business operations.
  • Determined and recommended methods to implement improvement opportunities.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.

Intern

Surendra Parikh & Co
Mumbai
04.2005 - 09.2006
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.

Education

MBA - Finance

Sikkim Manipal University
06.2010 - 04.2012

B. Com - Accounting And Finance

Mumbai University
06.2004 - 04.2005

Certified With IIBF AML-KYC in Oct ’16. - AML-KYC

IIBF
Mumbai
03.2016 - 10.2016

Skills

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Certification

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Interests

Playing & Watching Cricket

Timeline

[Area of certifCertified with IIBF AML-KYC in Oct ’16.ication] Training - [Timeframe]

10-2016

Certified With IIBF AML-KYC in Oct ’16. - AML-KYC

IIBF
03.2016 - 10.2016

I.T. Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services, TCS
12.2010 - Current

MBA - Finance

Sikkim Manipal University
06.2010 - 04.2012

Process Associates

J.P. Morgan Services India Private Limited
07.2007 - 12.2010

Process Associates

CMC LTD
09.2006 - 07.2007

Intern

Surendra Parikh & Co
04.2005 - 09.2006

B. Com - Accounting And Finance

Mumbai University
06.2004 - 04.2005
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