Varsha Barde

Versatile Technology Lead with expertise in managing technical projects, specializing in delivery and migration utilizing AWS cloud infrastructure. Proficient in web development with technologies such as Angular, React, and Ionic frameworks. Adept at overseeing end-to-end project lifecycles, from hiring skilled candidates to driving P&L responsibility. Collaborates with sales teams to secure install-based projects and spearheads initiatives for new project acquisition. My roles and responsibilities include:

• Orchestrated and led cross-functional project teams spanning multiple global locations, overseeing Project Managers and architects reporting directly to me.
• Functioned as a strategic consulting partner for clients, collaborating on the formulation of enterprise-level product roadmaps and cloud platform (AWS/Azure) architecture for application migration and development.
• Collaborated with architects to formulate comprehensive testing and DevOps strategies.
• Engaged with start-up enterprises to design platform-agnostic mobile applications.
• Formulated software migration strategies, establishing processes and procedures for seamless execution.
• Exercised leadership and provided daily direction throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Managed project budgets, costs, and contracts, negotiating contract bill rates, while maintaining comprehensive coordination with clients across all project facets.
• Innovated as a fundamental aspect of job responsibilities, consistently adapting to the dynamic landscape of technology.
• Spearheaded endeavours in AI led testing, audio-video quality assessment, and various other domains.
• Demonstrated proficiency in driving Quality Engineering (QE) strategies at the enterprise level.
• Prioritized and allocated critical resources effectively to achieve targeted business objectives.

• Develop and articulate a comprehensive software testing strategy aligned with the overall business objectives. Lead, mentor, and manage a team of testing professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance on testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Establish and maintain a robust quality assurance framework for software development projects. Implement and enhance testing processes to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with industry standards.
• Oversee the creation of test plans, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Supervise the execution of test cases, identifying and addressing defects in a timely manner. Develop and implement an automation strategy to increase testing efficiency and coverage. Evaluate and select appropriate testing tools and frameworks.
• Manage performance testing initiatives to ensure software applications meet scalability and performance requirements.
• Work closely with development teams to understand application architecture and ensure testing activities align with development timelines.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders to understand testing requirements, address concerns, and provide regular status updates.
• Facilitate training programs to enhance the skills of the testing team, keeping them updated on the latest testing methodologies and tools.
• Develop and manage the budget for the testing practice, ensuring optimal utilization of resources. Identify and manage risks associated with testing activities, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with testing tool vendors, ensuring the organization has access to the most suitable tools for its needs.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software testing. Promote a culture of innovation within the testing practice.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for testing activities and provide regular reports to management on testing progress and quality metrics.

• Led the Canadian Banking Technology group through a successful digital transformation initiative, achieving a remarkable 15% reduction in overall effort. Introduced a strategic "shift left" approach, optimizing lead time, minimizing dependency wait time, and elevating iteration velocity.
• Championed the adoption of Jenkins for continuous delivery, resulting in the seamless onboarding of 30% of applications. Conducted comprehensive assessments and implemented an end-to-end automation framework for critical crown-jewel applications, contributing to an impressive 75% increase in end-to-end automation.
• Collaborated with business and technology teams to digitize cheque processing at bank branches, enhancing release velocity by an impressive 35%. Pioneered the creation of an on-site lab for onshore-centric delivery, addressing technical challenges and substantially increasing onshore business by 40%.
• Innovatively devised a service virtualization solution using CA LISA, successfully reducing dependency on applications by 25%. Shouldered responsibilities for demand/schedule management, risk assessments, timeline negotiations, budgeting, staffing, scoping, and milestone achievement.
• Served as the Digital Testing Lead, spearheading the establishment of practices in Test Data Management (TDM), Service Virtualization, Automated BI-DW testing, and Model-Based Testing.

• Module Lead for wrapper development, overseeing the HIPAA compliance migration of EDI file formats for CareFirst, ensuring seamless and secure data transitions.
• Led and executed numerous Service Virtualization projects for Telstra, contributing to enhanced system efficiency and reliability.
• Played a pivotal role in the design and implementation of a comprehensive framework for Service Virtualization, facilitating seamless integration into both development and testing environments.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to integrate Service Virtualization projects seamlessly into Telstra's operational landscape.
• Contributed to the enhancement of testing methodologies by designing and implementing a robust framework for Service Virtualization.
• Engaged in comprehensive risk assessments and provided strategic recommendations to ensure the success of HIPAA compliance initiatives and Service Virtualization projects.
• Led knowledge-sharing sessions and training programs to empower team members with the necessary skills for successful implementation and maintenance of Service Virtualization frameworks.
• Maintained a keen focus on industry best practices and emerging trends, ensuring continuous improvement in wrapper development and Service Virtualization strategies.

• Actively participated in the end-to-end execution of migration projects, playing a crucial role in the transition from legacy systems to modern portal-based applications.
• Engaged in hands-on development and support activities, ensuring the continued operation and minimal disruption during the migration process.
• Gained valuable experience in a Data Management System project, focusing on middleware development to optimize data handling and processing.
• Assisted in managing deployment operations utilizing Teamsite workflows, contributing to a systematic and controlled release of applications.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to absorb best practices, fostering a learning environment and contributing to the success of migration and data management initiatives.
• Contributed to risk assessments and learned to provide strategic recommendations to address potential challenges in migration and data management projects.
• Participated in knowledge-sharing sessions and training programs to acquire and apply skills for effective migration and deployment activities.

• I have served as a lecturer for second and third-year engineering students, instructing a range of subjects including C, C++, Java, Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS) concepts, Linux, and Theory Of Computation.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
• Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
• Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.

• Brainstormed with engineering team to determine appropriate code testing processes.
• Verified product success through collaborating with stakeholders and product owners and estimating accurate project deliverability timeframes.
• Partnered with team members to learn best practices in software design.
• Worked with developers to identify and remove software bugs.