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Parimala Sistla

Parimala Sistla

IT - Deputy Director
Hyderabad

Summary

Results-driven Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully managing end-to-end project deliverables with high quality and launching products to market within tight deadlines and budgets.

Over a decade of experience in functional and automation testing across various industries including food (snacks and beverage), oil and gas, e-commerce, and life sciences.

Skilled at stakeholder communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and team collaboration across cross-functional and vendor teams, toll gate reviews, and agile project execution. Proficient in tools like Azure DevOps, HP ALM, JIRA, and TFS, with strong knowledge of SDLC models, testing life cycles, and automation strategies.


Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Deputy Director

PepsiCo Global Business Services India LLP
04.2023 - Current

Project Overview: CAVO is an internal PepsiCo project for migrating on-premises applications into Azure Cloud.

  • Led the migration of on-premise applications to Azure Cloud, delivering against yearly targets in partnership with stakeholder and migration teams
  • Monitored migration progress through Power BI dashboards and communicated updates to senior management
  • Ensured adherence to Project Life Cycle Management (PLM) processes; mitigated risks by collaborating with Scrum Masters and Product Owners
  • Oversee SLA compliance for migration and testing deliverables by vendor teams
  • Coordinated with Application Owners on SIT/UAT progress and secured UAT/Business sign-offs
  • Defined and tracked testing metrics (e.g., execution velocity, defect fix velocity) to drive performance
  • Managed a 15-member vendor team and governed submission of PLM deliverables and stage-gate approvals via Azure DevOps and Clarity
  • Fostered transparency through regular status reporting and mentoring on risks, dependencies, and delivery opportunities

Project Manager

PepsiCo Inc.
07.2021 - 03.2023

Project Overview: PACE is a GTM transformation project to have a harmonized go to market solution across AMESA & APAC sectors.

  • Ensured project deliverables and timelines were met by overseeing all phases from Blueprint-Testing-Hypercare
  • Acted as a liaison between business stakeholders, market teams, and project teams to resolve queries and align priorities
  • Collaborated with multiple vendor teams to streamline communication and resolve issues
  • Tracked SOWs and invoice submissions to support annual financial planning
  • Organized project workshops and user training sessions ahead of UAT
  • Conducted weekly status meetings to update stakeholders and senior management on progress
  • Built lasting stakeholder trust through transparent communication and consistent delivery

Senior Consultant

Deloitte India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 07.2021

Project Overview: ExxonMobil is an American multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas.

  • Collaborated with clients daily to provide testing status updates and prioritize defects effectively
  • Designed and executed automated tests for RESTful APIs; validated source systems using SOAPUI Pro (ReadyAPI)
  • Partnered with business stakeholders during project definition to identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities
  • Defined test strategy, authored test plans, and led script implementation and documentation
  • Led an 8-member QA team, providing mentorship and guidance on test activities and standards
  • Defined and tracked testing metrics; facilitated daily stand-ups and defect triage meetings
  • Reduced manual scripting efforts by 80% through HP ALM parameterization and customization
  • Introduced a successful 'Progressive Plan' to bring the project back on track
  • Created Testing RFPs and supported successful client account contract bids

Test Lead

Deloitte India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2017 - 07.2018

Project Overview: The Hewlett-Packard Incorporation (HPI) project involved in developing the Microsoft CRM Dynamics for its Consumers.

  • Understand the design documents and develop the test scenarios and test cases
  • Execute and validate the test cases in SOAPUI and verifying the response in the CRM dynamics application
  • Create and validate the Case, Work order and Part orders in CRM Dynamics
  • Perform Integration testing of different systems with CRM Dynamics
  • Schedule jobs in TIBCO and validate the data in WinSCP
  • Prepared and reported the daily execution status report with the client on daily status update calls
  • Intuitively mapped Test case execution assignments to team members based on their functional expertise

Test Engineer

Deloitte India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2016 - 03.2017

Project Overview: Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation engaged in every aspect of the oil, natural gas, and geothermal energy industries.

  • Analyzed user stories to develop comprehensive test cases
  • Validated asset integration between OpenText Media Management (OTMM) and Azure
  • Performed end-to-end testing on customer accounts, invoicing, SoA, order placement, and payment workflows
  • Tested integration points between Hybris and OTMM for data consistency and functionality
  • Managed defect lifecycle in HP ALM and ensured timely resolution
  • Delivered application testing within project timelines and quality benchmarks
  • Automated regression scenarios using WorkSoft Certify, achieving an 80% reduction in manual effort

Test Engineer

e-Centric HR Consultant for Deloitte India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 05.2016

Project Overview: The project deals with the Deloitte Audit tool.

  • Collaborated with the project delivery team to analyze and understand business requirements
  • Conducted manual, functional, and exploratory testing of Deloitte’s internal audit tool
  • Reported bugs and tracked defects using TFS and HP ALM for test case design and execution
  • Shared testing progress updates with the onsite team and actively engaged in quality discussions
  • Participated in daily stand-ups and weekly project review meetings
  • Maintained seamless coordination with the onsite team to ensure timely deliverables

Project Coordinator

Angaros India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - 03.2015

Project Overview: Chelbis is gaming portal providing multiuser logins globally.

  • Automated various business scenarios using Selenium Web driver
  • Prepared and maintained reports on daily testing activities
  • Interact with application architect and Lead Designers as part of the solution design meetings to better understand the application changes for testing
  • Conducted weekly status meetings to coordinate the work efficiently
  • Lead defect triage meetings between Testing team and Software Developers

Analyst

Serco India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2012 - 02.2014

Project Overview: Map Maker is a web-based tool to edit maps and local data.

  • Conducted quality checks on Google Maps - Map Maker, a web-based tool for editing maps and local geographic data and generated detailed quality reports
  • Executed test cases, logged defects, and managed issue tracking using Google Quality Center Tool
  • Performed functional, regression, and retesting of updated map components
  • Provided actionable feedback to Google Maps alpha users (Moderators) to enhance data accuracy
  • Participated in project meetings with Pod Leads and Team Managers to align on milestones
  • Consistently delivered high-quality results within tight deadlines

Project Assistant

Center for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
10.2005 - 06.2007

Project Overview: The Project involves analysis of Basmati Rice and carrying out basic and applied research.

  • Gathered the requirements from the Business Analyst (Kohinoor, Tilda etc.)
  • Create Test Scenarios and Test Cases
  • HP ALM used for Test Execution and Defect Tracking
  • Share the reports (Adulteration report) to 'EXPORT INSPECTION AGENCY' (EIA) and 'EXPORT INSPECTION COUNSIL' (EIC), DELHI, INDIA.


Education

MSc. - Biotechnology

Bangalore University

Skills

    Organizational growth strategies and development

    Process Improvements and Innovation Management

    Project execution and management

    Cost control strategy

Certification

SAFe Agile for Teams

Accomplishments

    Awarded Best Performer of the year 2018 and 2019 at Deloitte

    Employee of the year 2015 at Angaros (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Timeline

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

05-2025

AWS System Administrator

04-2025
SAFe PO/PM Certified
10-2024
AI-900 Certified
02-2024
AZ-900 Certified
11-2023

Deputy Director

PepsiCo Global Business Services India LLP
04.2023 - Current
SAFe Agile for Teams
06-2022

Project Manager

PepsiCo Inc.
07.2021 - 03.2023

Test Lead

Deloitte India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2017 - 07.2018

Test Engineer

Deloitte India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2016 - 03.2017

Senior Consultant

Deloitte India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 07.2021

Test Engineer

e-Centric HR Consultant for Deloitte India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 05.2016

Project Coordinator

Angaros India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - 03.2015

Analyst

Serco India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2012 - 02.2014

Project Assistant

Center for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
10.2005 - 06.2007

MSc. - Biotechnology

Bangalore University
Parimala SistlaIT - Deputy Director