Vishal Khullar
Project Manager
Bangalore,KA
Summary
HRIT professional with 14+ years of experience in organizational problem-solving and team leadership. Expertise in enhancing employee engagement and performance through targeted training and morale-building initiatives. Strong interpersonal skills foster rapport with clients and partners, contributing to business growth. Dedicated to continuous improvement and adept at navigating dynamic environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Integration Manager
Maersk Global Service Centre
Bengaluru
10.2022 - Current
- Created detailed project plans that outlined timelines, milestones, and budgets for new acquisitions.
- Prepared key presentations showcasing findings from due diligence on prospective targets.
- Acted as liaison between senior management and internal stakeholders throughout integration phases.
- Collaborated with IT staff to enhance system integrations for efficient data sharing.
- Facilitated identification of synergy opportunities among business units after acquisition completion.
- Researched industry M&A trends to support high-level strategic decisions.
- Conducted thorough cultural assessments of potential target companies for acquisitions.
- Led cross-departmental meetings to ensure effective transition processes post-merger.
- Executed global process improvement strategy to align with business objectives.
- Facilitated global workshops to drive stakeholder engagement and collect valuable input.
- Managed change through inclusive communication, ensuring transparency throughout the organization.
- Embedded best practices and governance to foster a culture of continuous improvement across the network.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by conducting post-mortem analyses on completed integration projects to identify areas for growth and development.
- Facilitated clear communication among project teams, resulting in better collaboration and smoother workflows during complex integrations.
Workday Test Manager
Maersk Global Service Centre
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Led test planning and execution for diverse Workday implementation for Maersk
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define testing scope and requirements.
- Developed and implemented testing strategies to enhance product quality and reliability.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues during the testing lifecycle.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project timelines and deliverables.
- Streamlined testing processes, improving efficiency across multiple software releases.
- Coordinated testing activities along with project managers and developers.
- Monitored development of custom testing software to maintain reliability.
- Oversaw quality assurance methodologies to support predictable and effective product and service rollout.
- Conducted user acceptance tests by working closely with end users to validate functionality as per their expectations.
Workday Core HCM Configuration Analyst
Shell Business Operations
Bengaluru
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed Workday run and maintenance post-go-live, overseeing development of new change requests in sprint cycles and biweekly production deployments.
- Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to ensure proposed configuration changes adhered to established standards.
- Identified process improvement opportunities in configuration management for enhanced efficiency.
- Provided training and support on configuration best practices to team members.
- Reviewed system changes for compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
- Conducted analysis of existing configurations to pinpoint areas for optimization.
- Evaluated operating environment against industry best practices, formulating strategies for improved efficiency and security.
- Monitored system configuration changes for adherence to organizational policies.
Senior QA Lead
Shell
Bengaluru
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Workday Implementation Testing(Manual), Test coordinator for UAT for APAC region
- Defined standards for source control management, change management, defect tracking, and reporting.
- Mentored team members in the development of QA processes and procedures.
- Generated comprehensive test reports documenting all findings and recommendations.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication between development teams and other stakeholders.
- Developed test plans, strategies, and cases to ensure product quality.
- Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to resolve technical issues quickly.
- Evaluated existing automation frameworks and recommended improvements.
Test Analyst
Infosys
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Developed test plans, strategies and scope to ensure quality objectives were met.
- Created detailed test cases and scripts based on business requirements.
- Reviewed user stories, designs and requirements documents for accuracy of information.
- Monitored bug resolution efforts throughout the development cycle.
Software QA Engineer
Wipro Technologies
Bengaluru
10.2011 - 10.2014
- Worked closely with developers throughout the entire SDLC process to ensure quality standards are met.
- Developed comprehensive test plans, strategies and scripts to ensure quality of software applications.
- Performed functional, system, integration, regression and user acceptance tests on various software applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Chitkara Institute of Engineering
Chandigarh07.2011
Skills
Project Management
Certification
CSM Certified
Accomplishments
- Star award for LFL and NAM Integrations(Maersk)
- Star award for leading process improvement initiatives in NAM (Maersk)
- Star award for HRoTF project Implementation (Maersk)
- Secured various special recognition award for Workday implementation. (Shell)
Education and Training
- PMP - Certified project management professional
- CSM Certified
- Certified Agile practitioner
- ISTQB Agile Certified.
Timeline
Integration Manager
Maersk Global Service Centre
10.2022 - Current
Workday Test Manager
Maersk Global Service Centre
05.2021 - 09.2022
Workday Core HCM Configuration Analyst
Shell Business Operations
01.2018 - 05.2021
Senior QA Lead
Shell
11.2016 - 12.2017
Test Analyst
Infosys
11.2014 - 10.2016
Software QA Engineer
Wipro Technologies
10.2011 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Chitkara Institute of Engineering
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