Dynamic Quality Assurance Analyst with a proven track record at Oracle India, excelling in customer service excellence and leadership. Skilled in Opera PMS support and data management, I effectively triaged bugs and enhanced team performance, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction. Passionate about driving operational success and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Analyst
Oracle India Development Centre
Hyderabad
01.2021 - Current
Bug Triaging
Managed balance of cross-pod bugs to ensure timely resolution
Provided functional expertise to team, enhancing testing processes
Opera cloud end to end test
PMSV5 Legacy BUGS
Marriott Releases
Patch Release Testing
Conducted RNA analysis to support project goals.
EPIC Testing
Opera FISCAL Bugs
Monitored work and ensured quality standards were met across projects
Communication - providing a link to senior management
Ensuring company policies and procedures are adhered
Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. In 2020, Oracle was the third-largest software company in the world by revenue and market capitalization.
Functional Lead Opera PMS
ITC Infotech
Bangalore
02.2021 - 10.2021
Managed daily people operations, enhancing team performance and productivity.
Oversaw operational costs, implementing strategies to achieve cost savings.
Provided technical expertise to team members, enhancing skill development.
Allocated work assignments and managed staff rotas effectively.
Monitored work quality and conducted regular performance checks.
Addressed customer inquiries and resolved client issues promptly.
Measured operational performance metrics, identifying areas for targeted improvement.
Handled disciplinary and attendance matters in accordance with company policies.
Assistant Manager Systems
The Leela
Mumbai
01.2019 - 02.2021
Anticipated guests' needs and responded promptly to ensure a positive experience, regardless of time or busyness.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of work areas to meet departmental standards.
Maintain complete knowledge at all times of: a) all hotel features/services, hours of operation. b) All room types, numbers, layout, decor, appointments and location. c) all room rates, special packages and promotions. d) Daily house count and expected arrivals/departures. e) Room availability status for any given day. f) Scheduled in-house group activities, locations and times. g) all hotel and departmental policies and procedures
Review the daily business levels, anticipate critical situations and plan effective solutions to best expedite these situations
Monitor expenses (telephone, cost of sales, supplies, T/A commissions and labor)
Updated rates and inventory records regularly to ensure accuracy.
Executed Night Manager responsibilities during assigned shifts to ensure smooth operations.
Facilitated training activities that enhanced staff performance and improved service quality.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned and managed by Hotel Leela venture Limited. The company was established in Mumbai, India in 1983 and was founded by Late Capt. C. P. Krishnan Nair, Chairman Emeritus and Founder Chairman, who envisioned the hotel group to be amongst the finest luxury hospitality brands in the world.
Lead Projects
ITC Infotech
Bangalore
07.2015 - 01.2019
Day-to-day people management
Managed operational costs to align with budgetary goals
Providing technical expertise to team
Assigned tasks and created rotas for team operations.
Monitoring work and checking quality
Resolved customer inquiries and concerns to enhance overall customer satisfaction
Facilitated communication between staff and senior management to ensure alignment on projects
Taking part in staff recruitment
Writing staff reports
Ensuring company policies and procedures are adhered to
ITC Infotech, a global IT services company, is a fully-owned subsidiary of ITC Limited, the US$ 8 billion diversified conglomerate. ITC Limited is rated among the 'World's Most Reputable Companies' by Forbes magazine and among 'India's Most Valuable Companies' by Business Today.
Resort Supervisor
Telal Resort
Abu Dhabi
01.2015 - 06.2015
Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards
Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
Maintain complete knowledge at all times of: a) all hotel features/services, hours of operation. b) All room types, numbers, layout, decor, appointments and location. c) all room rates, special packages and promotions. d) Daily house count and expected arrivals/departures. e) Room availability status for any given day. f) Scheduled in-house group activities, locations and times. g) all hotel and departmental policies and procedures
Ensure that current information on rates, packages and promotions is available at the Front Desk and that all staff are knowledgeable on such
Review the daily business levels, anticipate critical situations and plan effective solutions to best expedite these situations
Monitor expenses (telephone, cost of sales, supplies, T/A commissions and labor)
Maintaining rates and inventory for online booking engines eg (Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda).
Oversaw hotel operations as Night Manager during scheduled shifts.
Trained departmental staff on procedures and best practices to enhance performance.
The vast landscape of the Remah Desert was once home to the nomadic Bedouin tribes of the Emirates. They lived a life that was unique to them, setting up home base at oases and living in harmony with nature.
Implementation Specialist
Micros Fidelio
Dubai
11.2012 - 11.2014
Maintains Micros clarify and update the all cases day to day basis
Provides functional assistance to the Opera users and resolved day to day opera issues
Conducting training for new properties and configuring Opera PMS for new properties
Round the clock support to the Opera (PMS), Night audit issue solution etc
Live Cover for newly opened property
Handling Opera 3C configuration and user training.
Opera Upgrades
Migrations to Opera
More than Point of Sale Software or Property Management Systems- Get a Complete Enterprise Application Choosing the right point of sale software or property management system is critical to hospitality and retail businesses.
Team Leader - Front Office
Park Hyatt Hyderabad
Hyderabad
05.2012 - 10.2012
Maintains high standards during peak period in order to ensure smooth running of operations, promotes good public relations, takes corrective actions and handles customers' complaints to ensure their satisfaction
Provides functional assistance and direction to all departments if required
Assist front office operations such as checking in, checking out and providing guest assistance whilst ensuring compliance with all front office policies, procedures, standards and satisfaction of guests' needs
Promotes inter-hotel sales and in-house facilities and inspects hotel for cleanliness and appearance
Responsible for maintaining quality of product and ensuring consistency in its delivery and standards
Greets guests upon their arrival and escorts them to their room. Establishes good rapport and offers assistance for the length of their stay
Luxury Five Star Hotel - Park Hyatt Hyderabad Centrally located in the heart of upscale Banjara Hills, 5-star luxury hotel Park Hyatt Hyderabad offers an unforgettable experience to business travelers and discerning local guests who appreciate contemporary luxury and seek personalized service.
Associate - Front Office
The Lalit Ashok Bangalore
Bangalore
12.2010 - 04.2012
Assist front office operations such as checking in, checking out and providing guest assistance whilst ensuring compliance with all front office policies, procedures, standards and satisfaction of guests' needs
Responsible for maintaining quality of product and ensuring consistency in its delivery and standards
Greets guests upon their arrival and escorts them to their room. Establishes good rapport and offers assistance for the length of their stay
Actively solicits guest feed backs on time of departure and immediately take action for damage control in case of negative feedback
Coordinates the billing instructions of individuals and groups with Accounts and Reservation Departments
The Lalit Ashok Bangalore with its contemporary and elegant ambience is distinguished by the latest in business technology, trendy amenities and impeccable hospitality.
Hotel Operations Trainee- Front Office
Celebrations Inn
Pune
06.2009 - 07.2010
Maintains high standards during peak period in order to ensure smooth running of operations, promotes good public relations, takes corrective actions and handles customers' complaints to ensure their satisfaction
Provides functional assistance and direction to all departments if required
Assist front office operations such as checking in, checking out and providing guest assistance whilst ensuring compliance with all front office policies, procedures, standards and satisfaction of guests' needs
Promotes inter-hotel sales and in-house facilities and Inspect hotel for cleanliness and appearance
Responsible for maintaining quality of product and ensuring consistency in its delivery and standards
Greets guests upon their arrival and escorts them to their room. Establishes good rapport and offers assistance for the length of their stay
There is an immense vacuum for the Middle Class Traveler Accommodation and a mass data base of Independent Hotels are run without the tenet of STANDARDIZED, CLEAN, PREDICTABLE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY and PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
Education
Post-Graduation Diploma - Marketing Management
Karnataka State Open University
01.2011
B.Sc. - Hotel and Hospitality Administration
Institute of Hotel Management
Lucknow
01.2009
HSC (12th) - Science Stream
Bal Nikunj Vidayalaya
Lucknow
01.2006
SSC (10th) -
L.G.P.I.C
Lucknow
01.2004
Skills
Leadership and organization
Adaptability and communication
Front office management
Customer service excellence
Opera PMS support
Property management systems
Data exporting and importing
Backup maintenance
Server troubleshooting
Microsoft Office proficiency
Internet navigation
Rate and inventory management
Rate code setup
Package specialization
Accomplishments
Got appreciation from Zaya Nurai for excellent set-up of the PMS
Got appreciation from Grand Millennium for user refresher training
Got appreciation from Front office Manager of Park Hyatt for outstanding contribution during convention
Received appreciation letter from Human Resource department for efforts during 'Microsoft Event'
Several email appreciations from Oracle TASC USA team
Email appreciation from Grant Lorimer Director TASC USA
Appreciation received from JAPAC regional Director for IHG 5.5 successful rollout in India
Appreciation from St. Regis Abu Dhabi for successful migration