Vasumathy Meenakshi Sundaram
Chennai
Summary
Delivery manager with extensive experience and specializing in test planning and resource allocation. Consistently achieved project precision, ensuring timely delivery and high stakeholder satisfaction. Skilled in risk management and program implementation, fostering strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement in testing processes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Manager
Hexaware Technologies Pvt Limited
10.2024 - Current
- Management of Test Deliverables – Test Planning, Test Approach and Strategy documents, Test Case Creation, Test Execution
- Develop and implement testing strategies, plans, and processes to ensure comprehensive coverage and quality of deliverables.
- Identified and implemented process improvements in testing methodologies, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.
- Tracked deliverables against committed SLA/KPI, produced regular reports for client and senior management to ensure transparency.
- Conducted governance meetings with clients to review project and testing status, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Built and managed complex relationships with internal and client stakeholders to ensure alignment and mutual understanding.
- Facilitated skill development and training programs to enhance team proficiency in domain knowledge, testing, and technology.
- Participating in various stages of the transformation lifecycle to strengthen testing processes, procedures, and standards.
- Hexaware is an Indian Information and Technology company that provides IT and Business Process Outsourcing solutions to clients across the globe. The company has been providing competitive IT & BPO solutions to a wide array of industries including Health, Insurance, Travel, Financial Services, Logistics, Transportation and FMCG. It mainly operates on the onsite/offshore delivery model that provides significant cost savings to its clients. The main activity of the company involves integration, development support, testing services and implementation across all chief project software systems like Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP, Microsoft and Oracle.
Delivery Manager
Yexle Technologies Pvt Limited
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Defining and owning product strategy, vision, and roadmaps.
- Managed program implementation from ideation to production support.
- Leading end-to-end delivery using Appian Technology.
- Managed the release process, coordinating with development and operations teams to ensure smooth and timely deployments.
- Developed detailed release plans that outlined key milestones, resource requirements, and risk management strategies to facilitate successful project execution.
- Managed the entire STLC, including test planning, test design, test execution, and reporting of tests to confirm that software meets quality standards and is free from defects.
- Collaborated with UI/UX designers and developers to create compelling and functional user interfaces, enhancing overall user experience.
- Reviewed post-release performance, collected feedback, and implemented enhancements to elevate product quality and user satisfaction.
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies Pvt Limited
01.2011 - 04.2022
- Led various high-profile projects for clients including Lloyds Banking Group (LBG), Microfocus, and Change Healthcare, delivering on time that met client requirements and exceeded expectations.
- Directed end-to-end Test management activities, from inception through to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Managed end-to-end UAT activities, ensuring successful completion and acceptance of new solutions.
- Achieved less than 1% deviation in project estimation, showcasing exceptional precision in budget management and forecasting.
- Delivered comprehensive management information (MI) across all testing phases, enhancing decision-making.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders, facilitating regular updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Conducted detailed project reviews with stakeholders, offering insights into project progress and risk mitigation.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, leading to repeat business and increased client satisfaction.
Systems Analyst
Nucleus Software Exports Limited
11.2008 - 01.2011
- Enhanced system efficiency by identifying and resolving complex technical issues in UAT Testing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for business challenges.
- Provided functional guidance to team members to ensure quality deliverables.
- Lead and Mentor a Team of around 50 people.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders across departments to facilitate collaboration on critical projects.
- Assisted in the development of long-term IT strategies aligned with overarching organizational goals.
- Organized and conducted training sessions for team members to enhance their skills.
- A fintech company having focus on product innovation with a relentless commitment to ensure the accounting books are precise down to the last penny, delivering leading edge future-proofed fintech solutions.
Sr. Software Developer
Hexaware Technologies
04.2006 - 11.2008
- Execute and ensure that different modules of the software work together seamlessly and meet predefined criteria.
- Prepared business scenarios, test cases, and scripts by analyzing FS, GAP document, BRD, and clarifying requirements with business stakeholders.
- Preparing and executing functional, regression, and sanity testing.
- Manipulated data and customized test data by utilizing SQL queries to support testing activities.
- Documenting issues in a defect tracking system.
- Analyzed defects and managed defect tracking to improve software quality and project outcomes.
- Conducted business calls for requirement analysis and clarification to ensure alignment on project objectives.
- Participated in DPIN/test data management activities.
- Review and Maintenance of Traceability Matrix.
Software Developer
Ramco Systems
06.2005 - 05.2006
- Developed innovative enterprise software solutions to enhance market competitiveness.
- Resolved deadlocks and blockings in SQL Server, ensuring system reliability.
- Conducted performance testing of stored procedures in SQL Server 2000 to identify optimization opportunities.
- Logged defects in defect tool (Vantiv) and communicated status updates to team lead, facilitating timely resolution.
- Tested ERP modules for ETA (The Swatch Group).
Developer
Emerald Solutions
03.2003 - 10.2003
- Collaborated throughout entire SDLC and STLC, from feasibility study and requirement gathering to development, testing, implementation, and support.
- Designed and developed database structures and graphical user interfaces for applications.
- Developed applications using Visual Basic, MS-Access, and SQL Server, enhancing functionality and user experience.
- Conducted unit, system integration, and user acceptance testing to ensure software quality.
- Prepared software packages and managed implementation, maintenance, and support to ensure seamless operation.
Education
Bachelor of Mathematics -
Sourashtra College
01-1996
Skills
- Agile methodology
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project coordination
- Program implementation
- Test planning
- Risk management
- Resource allocation
Personal Information
Visa Status: VALID (US B1)
Passport Status
Yes
Work Summary
- Delivery Manager, Hexaware Technologies Pvt Limited, 10/01/24, Present
- Delivery Manager, Yexle Technologies Pvt Limited, 05/01/22, 10/01/24
- Project Manager, Wipro Technologies Pvt Limited, 01/01/11, 04/01/22
- Systems Analyst, Nucleus Software Exports Limited, 11/01/08, 01/01/11
- Sr. Software Developer, Hexaware Technologies, 04/01/06, 11/01/08
- Software Developer, Ramco Systems, 06/01/05, 05/01/06
- Developer, Emerald Solutions, 03/01/00, 10/01/03
Accomplishments
- Multiple Awards in the year 2020 and 2021 for Outstanding performance on Project Governance
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Victory League Award for Extraordinary Commitment - 2019 in Wipro Technologies
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Received Great Leader Appreciation from Automation Practice Head - 2018
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Extra Miler Award from the Customer - 2016 in Wipro Technologies
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ALTAS Award for Project Management - 2015 in Wipro Technologies
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Victory League Award for Going Beyond - 2014 in Wipro Technologies
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TITANS Award for Best Delivery Management- 2013 in Wipro Technologies
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Feather in my Cap Award for best performance- 2011 in Wipro Technologies
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Nucleite of the Month Award Winner - 2009 in Nucleus Software Exports Ltd
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ACE AWARD Winner - 2008 in Hexaware Technologies
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Awarded as Pride@Ramco by Ramco Systems Ltd in the year 2006
Timeline
Delivery Manager
Hexaware Technologies Pvt Limited
10.2024 - Current
Delivery Manager
Yexle Technologies Pvt Limited
05.2022 - 10.2024
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies Pvt Limited
01.2011 - 04.2022
Systems Analyst
Nucleus Software Exports Limited
11.2008 - 01.2011
Sr. Software Developer
Hexaware Technologies
04.2006 - 11.2008
Software Developer
Ramco Systems
06.2005 - 05.2006
Developer
Emerald Solutions
03.2003 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Mathematics -
Sourashtra College