Professional Experience
Expleo Solutions Pvt Ltd. — Scrum Master
Nov 2019 – Present | BFSI Domain
- Led cross-functional Agile teams, implementing Scrum and Kanban frameworks to enhance project delivery and efficiency.
- Developed and executed comprehensive test strategies, ensuring alignment with business requirements and high-quality deliverables.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, promoting continuous improvement and team cohesion.
- Collaborated with stakeholders, including product owners and developers, to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Utilized JIRA for test case creation, execution, and defect tracking, maintaining clear documentation and reporting for stakeholders.
- Mentored junior team members on Agile best practices, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
Project Experience :
Arab National Bank | CRM Upgrade (Oracle Fusion) — QA Lead & Scrum Master
Duration: 1 Year | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Led the engagement effort in providing high-quality consulting solutions from problem definition to deployment.
- Reviewed proposals prepared by consultants, providing guidance and analyzing solutions to identify potential risks and issues.
- Identified change management requirements, proposing structured approaches using multiple communication mechanisms.
- Coached and created a vision for the team, providing subject matter training and inspiring team members through effective feedback and recognition.
Arab National Bank | Core Banking System (CBS) Upgrade (Finacle 10x to 11x) — QA Lead & Scrum Master
Duration: 1 Year | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Directed testing initiatives for the CBS Upgrade, focusing on integration enhancements and defect reduction.
- Oversaw API Channels Testing, ensuring robust validation of CBS channel touchpoints and services.
- Coordinated defect tracking, triage, and UAT using Jira, enhancing test coverage and business alignment.
- Conducted end-to-end testing with business users during UAT for CBS upgrades and channels, ensuring comprehensive validation.
RAK Bank | SAAS AML Upgrade — QA Lead & Scrum Facilitator
Duration: 6 Months | Dubai, UAE
- Led testing for the SAAS AML Upgrade, performing manual testing and preparing daily status reports to ensure project transparency.
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) | Escrow Management System — Associate Lead & Agile Coordinator
Duration: 3 Months | Dubai, UAE
- Developed test plans and executed manual testing (SIT and UAT) for web and mobile applications, ensuring functionality and user satisfaction.
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) | Matrix Investment System — Associate Lead & Agile Coordinator
Duration: [Duration Not Specified] | Dubai, UAE
- Crafted test plans and conducted manual testing (SIT and UAT) for web and mobile applications, ensuring alignment with investment system requirements.
Northern Trust | E2D Exception Dashboard — Associate Team Lead & Scrum Facilitator
Duration: 1 Year | Remote
- Conducted System Integration Testing (SIT), UAT, and Business Intelligence (BI) Testing, preparing detailed test strategies to ensure data accuracy.
- Facilitated Agile Scrum ceremonies, promoting team engagement and process optimization.
Mastercard | Prepaid Forex Card Upgrade — Senior Test Engineer & Agile Practitioner
Duration: 6 Months | Chennai
- Developed and executed test cases for prepaid products, managing the defect lifecycle and reporting to maintain product quality.
Key Competencies :
- Agile Methodologies: Proficient in Scrum and Kanban SAfe frameworks, with a proven track record of implementing Agile practices to enhance team performance and project outcomes.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Experienced in leading teams, providing guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in interfacing with clients and stakeholders, ensuring high customer satisfaction and alignment with business objectives.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of software configuration management systems, SDLC, and testing methodologies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions.
- Ability to analyze client business problems, identify potential risks, and propose value-adding consulting solutions.
- Facilitated seamless integration of new team members into existing projects without compromising productivity levels.
- Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.