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Radha Hariharan

@radhahariharan

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Accomplished Testing Leader with over 20 years of experience.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to lead QA initiatives, foster team development, and drive strategic improvements in quality assurance processes.

I am an accomplished Testing Leader with over 20 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Test Management, and Enterprise Testing Leadership. My career has been marked by a proven record in establishing Testing Centers of Excellence (TCoE) and leading large cross-functional QA teams. I have successfully driven strategic QA initiatives across global organizations, aligning QA practices with business goals to enhance delivery efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have developed deep expertise in manual and automated testing, ETL/data warehouse validation, and test process optimization. I have implemented test automation frameworks that have significantly reduced cycle times and have been instrumental in ensuring industry compliance. My leadership style fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and I am adept at team building and talent development, ensuring that my teams are equipped to meet the challenges of modern QA.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Manager - Testing

Current

Elait

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Led QA strategy and test execution across enterprise-level applications, implementing a test automation framework that reduced cycle time by 30%. Scaled and managed a team of 30+ QA professionals, ensuring industry compliance and leading stakeholder QA reviews.

QA Strategy Test Automation Team Management Compliance Stakeholder Management Budgeting Forecasting

Manager - Testing

Elait

Jun 2014 - Sep 2022 (8 years 3 months)

Directed QA for large ETL applications and successfully transitioned from manual to automation testing. Planned and executed SIT, UAT, BAT, and PAT in both Agile and Waterfall models, leading IS MS compliance and CI/CD adoption across projects.

ETL Automation Testing SIT UAT BAT Agile Waterfall IS MS Compliance CI CD

Module Lead

Mphasis

Aug 2010 - Jun 2014 (3 years 10 months)

Managed offshore QA teams and conducted comprehensive database, system, and integration testing. Created detailed test plans, developed automation scripts using QTP, and led defect tracking processes.

Integration Testing Test Planning

Test Lead

Dexterity

Sep 2007 - Jul 2008 (10 months)

Led a team of 15+ members, reviewing functional specifications and managing system testing activities. Developed test plans, created automation scripts, and handled client QA reporting.

Team Leadership Functional Specifications Test Planning Scripting

Sr. Test Analyst

RTG

Oct 2005 - Jun 2007 (1 year 8 months)

Automated pilot projects using TestComplete and QTP, demonstrating proficiency in test automation tools. Conducted end-to-end testing across diverse domains including insurance, BFSI, and healthcare.

TestComplete End To End Testing

Software Engineer

Elmaq

Jun 2004 - Oct 2005 (1 year 4 months)

Executed ERP testing using WinRunner, ensuring the quality and functionality of enterprise resource planning systems. Authored detailed test cases and managed data setups for testing environments.

WinRunner

Test Engineer

Techno Blue

Sep 2002 - Nov 2003 (1 year 2 months)

Conducted ad-hoc and system testing for Samsung Gulf ERP implementations, ensuring system stability and performance. Played a key role in the successful deployment of ERP solutions.

Ad Hoc Testing Test Systems ERP Implementation Samsung Gulf

Sr. Trainer / Developer

CMC & Aptech

Jan 1996 - Dec 2002 (6 years 11 months)

Delivered technical training to students and corporate teams, including prominent clients like SBI and HCL. Developed in-house applications, overseeing their testing and implementation phases.

Technical Training Application Development Software Testing Implementation Corporate Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Symbiosis Institute

PG Diploma, Information Technology

Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology. This program provided advanced knowledge and skills in various IT domains.

Annamalai University

B.A., Economics

Obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Economics. This program provided a strong foundation in economic principles and analytical thinking.