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Arsalan Sayed

@arsalansayed

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Driven AVP with proven track record in strategic financial management.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging QA leadership role in a dynamic organization that values innovation and quality.

I am a seasoned QA Head with over 15 years of experience in software quality assurance, specializing in both manual and automation testing. My journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for driving operational efficiency. At Sharekhan, I successfully led the turnaround of underperforming departments, ensuring that key deliverables were met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. My strategic oversight in budgeting and forecasting has consistently delivered precise financial projections, enabling effective vendor management.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders and inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals. My leadership in implementing innovative QA processes has resulted in a 30% improvement in operational efficiency and a significant reduction in defect rates. I am adept at managing diverse teams and have a proven track record of enhancing organizational culture through effective mentorship and resource coordination.

As I seek new opportunities, I am eager to leverage my extensive experience in quality assurance to contribute to a renowned organization. I am particularly interested in roles that challenge me to further develop my skills while driving impactful results through strategic planning and effective decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AVP QA Oversight

Sharekhan

Sep 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 4 months)

As AVP QA Oversight, led turnaround of underperforming departments, overseeing budgeting and forecasting while enhancing operational efficiency by 30%. Mentored teams to achieve departmental targets and tracked KPI progress, driving continuous improvement and excellence.

Test Management Automation Testing Performance Testing Regulatory Compliance Time Management

QA Specialist

TFO

Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)

Led quality assurance for wealth management projects, managing QA processes and liaising with vendors to achieve business objectives. Executed robust quality control procedures, significantly reducing defect rates by 30%.

Vendor Management Quality Control Wealth Management QA Documentation Process Improvement

QA Lead

Upstox

Sep 2018 - Sep 2021 (3 years)

Ensured quality assurance for trading applications across multiple platforms. Conducted both manual and automated testing, leading the design and development of automation scripts with Selenium, while managing quality standards for product development.

Quality Assurance Automation Testing API Integration Selenium Manual Testing Quality Team Coordination

Testing Manager

Reliance Jio

Aug 2016 - Dec 2016 (4 months)

Directed testing processes for multiple projects, supervising a team of 20. Conducted manual, automated, and performance testing while analyzing competitor products to improve software quality and readiness for launch.

Team Leadership Manual Testing Automated Testing Performance Testing Market Analysis Test Reporting Competitor Analysis Training

Software Testing Engineer

IT Gurus Software

Jul 2016 - Aug 2016 (1 month)

Worked on multiple projects across diverse domains, guiding junior engineers through mentorship and developing standard procedures for testing and validating software.

Software Testing Project Coordination Mentorship Validation Technical Training Quality Assurance Documentation Cross Domain Experience Team Collaboration

Trainee Engineer

Anagha Services

Jan 2016 - Jul 2016 (6 months)

Embarked on engineering journey focusing on testing, gaining early experience in testing processes and interpreting technical documentation to create items according to specifications.

Technical Documentation Specification Interpretation Quality Assurance Software Testing Learning Process Understanding

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mumbai University

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication

2014 - 2016

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication, focusing on software testing and quality assurance trends to drive innovation within the team.