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Meghav Kumar

Meghav Kumar

King Of Prussia

Summary

Experienced Testing Manager with 17+ years in global QA leadership across diverse industries such as banking, insurance, and telecom. Expertise in developing test strategies and implementing automation frameworks like Selenium and RAFT. Demonstrated success in managing enterprise-level QA initiatives and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams. Focused on achieving business outcomes through effective QA governance and quality assurance practices.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Engineering Arch Specialist

Accenture Flex
Philadelphia
11.2024 - Current
  • Leading three projects with eleven offshore QA resources.
  • Release management, automation with RAFT and Selenium, DB testing with Toad.
  • Octane rollout, Agile using JIRA, legacy system retirement.
  • Test strategy, planning, and stakeholder communication.
  • Participated in all Agile ceremonies, and collaborated with cross-functional teams.

Quality Engineering Arch Specialist

Indotronix
Pennington
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Leading the implementation of the Octane tool across the CBWT, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with various teams to provide training and support in using the Octane tool effectively, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Oversaw release management activity for back-to-back releases, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
  • Actively involved in all phases of projects, from planning to execution, showcasing my project management skills.
  • Focused on MRA process improvement, identifying areas of optimization, and implementing effective solutions.
  • Maintained regular communication with all stakeholders to address concerns and ensure alignment on projects and initiatives.

Assistant Vice President, Technology Manager

BA Continuum India Private Ltd
08.2021 - 03.2024
  • Directed multiple IT projects for Bank of America, each with more than 100 users.
  • Supervised and led 19 application testers to ensure quality release under aggressive schedules.
  • Led a diverse team in the implementation of PRS (Personal Retirement Strategies), Secure Act 2.0, Benefits online etc. changes for the year.
  • Took over a RAFT BDD project which was On Hold for a year; revised project scope and plan which led to as successful implementation for the release.
  • Delegated tasks to key personnel based upon expertise and skills set, monitoring progress to meet project deadlines.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff, leading performance reviews, and offering constructive feedback.
  • Assessed billing automation, accounting and real-time reporting and analytics capabilities.
  • Employed tools and methods to track progress throughout lifecycle of projects or initiatives.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Spearheaded a Wealth Management Global Business Services innovation initiative resulting in the submission of idea in double digit and filing of 1 patent.

Test Lead

BA Continuum India Private Ltd
08.2016 - 07.2021
  • Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
  • Supervised and led the team of testers on multimillion dollars projects related to Online Trade Review, Risk Management Supervision.
  • Executed test cases and documented defects, confirming resolution and mitigation of defects.
  • Streamlined testing processes to identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
  • Reviewed project specification documentation to create appropriate testing methodologies.
  • Trained new test employees on applications and company guidelines to promote productive and high-quality work.
  • Provided reports on milestones, issues and test concerns to project managers for assistance.
  • Wrote detailed requirements to create robust test plans and realistic work estimates for testing phases.
  • Conducted regression testing of existing products.
  • Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
  • Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
  • Translated customer requirements into written use cases.
  • Worked effectively with multiple Scrum teams both internally and offshore.
  • Spear headed Risk review initiative for Wealth Management at Global Business Services delivery level resulting in finding of several risk observations and finding of 1 Self-identified audit issue.

Senior Quality Specialist

BA Continuum India Private Ltd
09.2010 - 07.2016
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
  • Coordinated work with various teams to solve problems and improve efficiency for software testing and automation.
  • Planned and devised cohesive test plans for projects using advanced testing technologies.
  • Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
  • Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
  • Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
  • Active participation in Agile ceremonies.
  • Developed monthly reports on project risks.

Functional Tester

Accenture Services Private Ltd
04.2007 - 08.2010
  • Prioritized software functional tests and simultaneously managed multiple projects.
  • Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
  • Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
  • Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
  • Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
  • Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
  • Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

UP Technical University
Lucknow

Skills

  • Micro Focus Unified Functional Testing
  • MY SQL
  • SOAP UI
  • ALM
  • JIRA
  • Tableau
  • Selenium
  • Manual Testing
  • Release management
  • Database testing
  • Automation testing
  • Project management
  • Defect tracking
  • Team leadership
  • Risk assessment
  • Test planning
  • Compliance monitoring

Certification

  • Data Science Master’s Program with Deep Learning, GreyAtom EduTech Pvt. Ltd.
  • Financial Markets Certificate, NSE Academy Certification
  • Professional Scrum Master I, Scrum.org
  • Foundation Level Certificate, International Software Testing Qualification Board

Additional Information

  • Received Gold Award for my contribution in Emerging Technology imperative.,
  • Received Gold Award for my contribution and leading the team for Release work on Online Trade Review System.,
  • Received Silver Award for handling of the external audit for the projects.,
  • Received Silver Award for my contribution in Data migration initiative.,
  • Received Bronze Awards for my contribution for Knowledge management initiative.

Timeline

Quality Engineering Arch Specialist

Accenture Flex
11.2024 - Current

Quality Engineering Arch Specialist

Indotronix
05.2024 - 10.2024

Assistant Vice President, Technology Manager

BA Continuum India Private Ltd
08.2021 - 03.2024

Test Lead

BA Continuum India Private Ltd
08.2016 - 07.2021

Senior Quality Specialist

BA Continuum India Private Ltd
09.2010 - 07.2016

Functional Tester

Accenture Services Private Ltd
04.2007 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

UP Technical University

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