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Kameshwar Sarma

@kameshwarsarma

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Senior Vice President with expertise in Test Automation and Management.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges me and allows for continuous learning and growth.

I am a seasoned professional with over 23 years of experience in the technology sector, specializing in building Test Competency Centers to drive cost efficiency and enhance productivity. My relentless drive to exceed expectations has enabled me to manage large teams and develop strategic partnerships across various business units. I have successfully led cross-functional teams in Process Automation, ensuring that we continuously seek and implement process improvements that result in increased productivity and improved quality.

Throughout my career, I have held significant leadership roles, including my current position as Senior Vice President and TCOE Head at BNP Paribas ISPL. Here, I have been instrumental in developing test strategies and building automation capabilities that have transformed our Quality Assurance processes. My key achievements include implementing a 75% automation rate on enterprise-wide applications and achieving 90% regression cycle coverage, which has significantly contributed to business growth and operational efficiency.

My technical expertise spans a wide range of tools and technologies, including UFT, Selenium, and various programming languages such as SQL, Java, and Python. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges and am committed to fostering a culture of excellence within my teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Vice President - TCOE Head

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BNP Paribas ISPL

Apr 2007 - Present (18 years 2 months)

As Senior Vice President and TCOE Head, I lead a team of over 600 resources to develop test strategies and automation capabilities, driving significant productivity and cost efficiency improvements. I have successfully implemented automation frameworks and enhanced testing processes across various business areas, including Global Markets and Corporate Banking.

Test Automation Project Management Selenium API Testing Risk Analysis Team Leadership Process Improvement Cloud Technologies

Test Manager

Novartis IT Development Ltd

May 2006 - Oct 2006 (5 months)

In my role as Test Manager, I focused on automating business solutions and optimizing project profitability. I led strategic IT automation initiatives, streamlined operations, and enhanced resource efficiencies through advanced automation techniques.

Test Automation Project Management Test Management Vendor Management Cloud Infrastructure Process Optimization

Assistant Test Manager

Rave Technologies Ltd

Jan 2005 - Apr 2006 (1 year 3 months)

As Assistant Test Manager, I was responsible for developing and implementing test plans for the ePOS project, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective testing strategies and defect identification.

Test Planning Customer Satisfaction Test Strategy Project Management Risk Management Automation Lab Setup

Test Engineer

Patni Computer Services

Sep 1999 - Dec 2004 (5 years 3 months)

In my role at Patni Computer Services, I developed and implemented test plans, wrote test scripts, and tracked defects for various projects, ensuring quality and operational functionality.

Test Planning Scripting Quality Assurance Functional Testing Project Management

Test Engineer

Epsilon Consultancy Services

Jul 1997 - Sep 1999 (2 years 2 months)

At Epsilon Consultancy Services, I gathered requirements, defined project scope, and developed test plans for various projects, ensuring thorough functionality and security testing.

Test Planning Functional Testing Security Testing TSL Scripting