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Vivek Radha Krishna

Summary

Results-driven SAP Finance professional with 16 years of extensive experience in Test Management and Project Management, along with 8 years of domain expertise. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end testing process, including System, Integration, Regression, and UAT Testing, using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Proven track record in understanding customer requirements and expectations, combined with proficiency in HP ALM and JIRA. Recognized for exceptional leadership, strong analytical abilities, and superior communication skills that promote effective stakeholder management and team collaboration.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2019 - Current

Project: SAP Rollout

Client : Gas and Electric Company

Role : Project Manager/ Test Manager

Responsibilities Include:

  • Lead project team meetings and monitor progress of project activities including development and testing
  • Setup Test Center of Excellence for the customer with all types of testing
  • Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to ensure project alignment with organizational goals
  • Develop comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results
  • Lead cross-functional teams to successful project completions, improving team cohesion and productivity with effective leadership strategies
  • Monitor project progress and performance, adjust strategies to meet evolving business needs
  • Direct planning and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
  • Improved stakeholder satisfaction with detailed project updates and proactive issue resolution.
  • Foster strong relationship with stakeholders to facilitate project success and address concerns proactively
  • Prepare and manage test strategy, test planning and all testing deliverables
  • Establish quality standards, best practices and testing methodologies
  • Coordinate with cross functional teams and testers to meet project goals
  • Plan, identify, onboard and manage resources required for the project
  • Oversee design and dry runs of test cases thereby ensuring adherence to established testing procedures
  • Conduct and lead daily/ weekly internal and external meetings
  • Drive automation development as per project requirement
  • Prepare, maintain and present various status reports on a daily/ weekly/ fortnightly basis to leadership
  • Primary point of contact for all testing-related matters, ensuring clear and effective communication with project stakeholders


Project: SAP Upgrade

Client : Global Commodity Trading Company

Role : Test Manager/ Defect Manager

Responsibilities Include:

  • Lead Testing Activities in Multi-Partner Eco System
  • Govern & Drive Testing Cycles including SITs/ RTs
  • Manage Test Team which includes Automation/ Manual Resources from different partners
  • Drive Automation Development Activity within the Testing Space
  • Co-ordinate with DBT/ Project Teams on various testing activities
  • Conduct Test Prep Meetings & Test Kick-Off Meetings
  • Ensure that test scenarios and scripts are prepared in a structured way, prioritized to reflect business or technical priorities and are approved by appropriate stakeholders
  • Publish various Test Reports with respect to SITs/ RTs
  • Good knowledge of Central Finance Functionality
  • Perform Dual Role of Test Lead as well as Defect Lead

Senior Consultant

HCL Technologies Ltd.
11.2013 - 02.2019

Project: SAP Upgrade

Client : Leading Bank

Role : Test Lead

Responsibilities Included:

  • Defining the scope of testing within the context of each release / delivery
  • Evaluating the outcome of each Test Cycle
  • Good knowledge on SAP ECS Landscape including SAP Process Chains
  • Single Point of Contact for Testing activities related to SAP BPC - Business Planning and Consolidation


Project: SAP Rollout

Client : Dairy and Farm

Role : Test Lead

Responsibilities Included:

  • Co-ordinate with Functional Consultants for Business Requirement gathering
  • Develop Test Scripts, Test Data and Scenarios as per Business Requirements
  • Perform Manual Tests and Record results
  • Manage Delivery from Onshore (Australia) and Interact with Offshore Team
  • Carry out Integration Testing and Regression Testing by using HP Quality Center
  • Received numerous Appreciations from Clients


Project: SAP Implementation

Client : Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

Role : SAP FI Tester

Responsibilities Included:

  • Involved in study/analysis of business requirement/functional specification documents
  • Preparing the High level and Low Level Scenarios and Test Cases based on the analysis
  • Preparing Test Scripts in HP Quality Center for Execution
  • Involved in System Testing and Integration Testing
  • Involved in Defect Tracking and Management

SAP FI Consultant

Lucen Soft Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
08.2009 - 11.2013

Project: SAP Support

Client : Logistics Company

Role : Functional Consultant (Production Support)

Responsibilities Included:

  • Resolution of routine support queries in FI (GL, AR, AP& AA)
  • Mentored junior consultants in understanding intricate aspects of SAP FI functionality, fostering a culture of continued learning and growth within the team
  • Resolved complex system issues by applying deep understanding of SAP FI functionality, minimizing disruptions to daily operations
  • Ensured long-term success for implemented projects through dedicated post-implementation support, addressing any technical or functional issues that arose after go-live


Project: SAP Implementation

Client : Manufacturing Company

Role : Functional Consultant (Implementation)

Responsibilities Included:

  • Interaction with Business Process Experts to understand their Business Process and to map the different Scenarios
  • Configurations in FI (GL, AR, AP & AA)
  • Configuration of Chart of Depreciation, Depreciation Areas, and Number Ranges
  • The implementation involved FI/CO, FI/SD and FI/MM
  • Achieved timely project delivery through meticulous planning and diligent execution of SAP FI implementation tasks
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful SAP FI system integration, ensuring smooth business operations
  • Created detailed documentation outlining key aspects of each implemented solution, enabling efficient knowledge transfer among team members
  • Developed customized training materials for end-users, fostering increased proficiency in utilizing SAP FI modules

Assistant Manager – Accounts

Centigrade Brand Communications
09.2001 - 08.2009
  • Responsibilities Included:
  • Managed General Ledger, Accounts Receivable & Payable, Billing & Collections
  • Received, sorted, and processed accounting documents, including invoices
  • Prepared vouchers, invoices, account statements, and reports for Account Receivable and Payable
  • Ensured compliance with accounting deadlines
  • Monitored and recorded Company expenses
  • Accounting/ Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Maintained aspects of General Ledger System
  • Assisted in budget preparation, ensuring alignment with financial goals
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

St. Josephs College of Commerce
04.2001

12th Grade - undefined

St. Josephs College of Commerce
04.1998

10th Grade - undefined

St. Josephs Indian High School
04.1996

Skills

  • Project management
  • Test management
  • Defect management
  • Stakeholder management
  • SAP Finance
  • Customer relations

Personal Information

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu

Timeline

Manager Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2019 - Current

Senior Consultant

HCL Technologies Ltd.
11.2013 - 02.2019

SAP FI Consultant

Lucen Soft Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
08.2009 - 11.2013

Assistant Manager – Accounts

Centigrade Brand Communications
09.2001 - 08.2009

12th Grade - undefined

St. Josephs College of Commerce

10th Grade - undefined

St. Josephs Indian High School

Bachelor of Commerce -

St. Josephs College of Commerce
Vivek Radha Krishna