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kavitha kalluru

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Senior Test Manager and SAFe® 5 Certified Product Owner with 15 years of experience in global financ

India

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a senior leadership role in a dynamic organization to leverage expertise in test strategy development, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to drive flawless software delivery and ensure business-critical platform stability.

As a seasoned Senior Test Manager and SAFe® 5 Certified Product Owner, I bring over 15 years of experience in leading quality assurance initiatives across prominent global financial institutions. My expertise lies in test strategy development, user acceptance testing, and end-to-end test management within securities, trading, derivatives, and capital markets. I have a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects in APAC markets, ensuring regulatory compliance and seamless project execution.

I excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues efficiently and implement effective test strategies. My experience includes managing complex testing lifecycles for financial products, directing multifunctional teams, and ensuring smooth platform upgrades. I am adept at using tools like JIRA, SPIRA, and T24 for defect tracking and test coverage, ensuring minimal disruption during deployments.

I have supported continuous platform enhancements and future business rollouts, ensuring scalability and product evolution. My expertise extends to capital markets QA for proprietary trading systems at top institutions like Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays Capital, and Citibank. I am committed to driving flawless software delivery and ensuring business-critical platform stability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Test Manager

Bank Julius Baer Pte Ltd

Jun 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Led end-to-end QA delivery for the Asia Derivatives Toolbox, managing UAT testing and ensuring regulatory compliance. Directed a team in functional integration and regression testing, achieving a 90% defect fix rate and facilitating continuous platform upgrades.

Quality Assurance User Acceptance Testing Test Management Agile Methodologies Risk Management Cross Functional Collaboration Financial Products

Senior Test Lead & Functional BA for UAT

United Overseas Bank

May 2018 - Jun 2021 (3 years 1 month)

Oversaw the testing lifecycle for Securities, Trading, and Exchange products, managing UAT and ensuring timely project delivery. Developed test strategies focused on risk management and acted as a liaison between business teams and technical leads.

User Acceptance Testing Risk Management Test Strategy Stakeholder Management Functional Testing Regression Testing Agile Methodologies Team Leadership Financial Products

Senior QA Analyst

Bank Julius Baer Pte Ltd

Sep 2017 - Oct 2017 (1 month)

Spearheaded trade lifecycle event testing for securities and derivatives, enhancing test scenarios and managing defect tracking via JIRA. Conducted end-to-end testing during the core banking platform upgrade.

Quality Assurance End To End Testing Jira Test Coverage Financial Products Regression Testing Agile Methodologies Core Banking Test Management

Business Analyst

M-DAQ Pte Ltd

Mar 2014 - Jul 2014 (4 months)

Developed user stories from business requirements and facilitated integration and regression testing. Worked closely with technical teams to ensure accurate implementation of financial products.

Business Analysis Integration Testing Regression Testing Stakeholder Management Risk Analysis Financial Products Agile Methodologies Test Management

Lead QA

Barclays Capital

Jun 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 7 months)

Led QA efforts for capital markets applications, ensuring quality and compliance in testing processes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product delivery.

Quality Assurance Capital Markets Test Management Cross Functional Collaboration Agile Methodologies Financial Products Risk Management Team Leadership Testing

Senior QA

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Nov 2009 - Mar 2012 (2 years 4 months)

Managed QA processes for financial applications, focusing on compliance and quality assurance. Worked on complex testing scenarios to ensure robust product performance.

Quality Assurance Compliance Test Management Risk Management Agile Methodologies Testing Team Collaboration Financial Products

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resource Management

2006 -

Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resource Management, gaining insights into effective HR practices and management strategies.

Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering, Information Science and Engineering

1998 - 2002

Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Science and Engineering, covering key areas such as software development, data structures, and system design.