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Careena Pereira

@careenapereira

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Senior QA & Delivery Executive with expertise in digital banking.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a leadership role in quality assurance that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth.

I am a seasoned QA leader with over 20 years of experience in driving enterprise-wide quality assurance and digital transformation initiatives within the banking and fintech sectors. My career has been marked by a commitment to building high-performing, cross-border teams and delivering large-scale QA programs that align technology with business strategy. I have successfully managed international teams across South Africa, India, Oman, Poland, and Ghana, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and innovation.

Throughout my career, I have championed test automation and Agile practices, leading transformations that enhance efficiency and quality. My experience includes acting in development roles, engaging stakeholders, and reporting to C-level executives. I take pride in my ability to define and implement test strategies that ensure compliance and delivery velocity, ultimately contributing to the success of major banking initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Program QA Manager

Yethi Consulting LLC

Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 (5 months)

Defined and implemented comprehensive test strategies for digital and core Islamic banking transformations, leading a global team of over 30 testers. Ensured testing deliverables met program timelines and aligned with transformation goals, regularly briefing bank executives on QA efforts.

Test Strategy Finacle Digital Banking Islamic Banking Regulatory Compliance Program Management Test Governance

IT QA Manager

First National Bank

Nov 2019 - Sep 2024 (4 years 10 months)

Led test management for BAU activities and large initiatives, including API testing, automation, and performance testing across multiple platforms. Spearheaded test automation initiatives for mainframe production and test data modeling, resulting in significant cost savings and reduced testing efforts.

Test Management API Testing Automation CDC Kafka Automation Performance Testing Hogan Mainframe Agile Methodologies Scrum Resource Allocation Stakeholder Management

UAT Test Manager

Syncwise PTY Ltd

Apr 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 7 months)

Managed UAT testing for the Barclays-ABSA separation program, overseeing a team of 32 test analysts. Developed and implemented a comprehensive UAT framework, including test strategy, defect management, and reporting, ensuring adherence to governance standards.

UAT Test Management Test Strategy Governance Training Team Leadership

Test Manager

Larsen and Toubro Infotech

Feb 2010 - Nov 2016 (6 years 9 months)

Led testing efforts for banking applications, managing the full Software Testing Lifecycle from strategy definition to closure across multiple phases. Focused on automation of testing processes, significantly reducing manual testing and enhancing overall testing efficiency.

Test Strategy Automation Banking Applications QA Processes Testing

Test Lead / UAT Test Lead

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

May 2007 - Feb 2010 (2 years 9 months)

Led UAT testing for legacy system migrations, ensuring applications met business requirements and underwriting processes. Managed test planning, execution, and reporting in a highly regulated environment, contributing to the smooth transition of systems.

UAT Test Planning Test Execution Reporting Regulated Environments Underwriting Team Leadership Quality Assurance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Mumbai

Master of Arts, Arts

Completed part I of the Master of Arts program at the University of Mumbai. Focused on advanced studies within the humanities and social sciences.

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Mumbai. Gained a foundational understanding of sociological theories and research methods.