shivani surendrakumar
@shivanisurendrakumar
Certified Scrum Master and Test Analyst with 10 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Certified Scrum Master and Test Analyst with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in the design and implementation of banking applications. My expertise lies in capital markets, business analysis, and agile methodologies, which I have honed through various roles in leading financial institutions.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams in testing and quality assurance, ensuring that projects meet the highest standards. My role as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) has allowed me to mentor junior team members and facilitate effective communication between stakeholders. I am currently preparing for SAP HANA FICO certification to further enhance my skill set.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Capital Market SME
BNP Paribas India
May 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Analyzed stakeholder requirements, reviewed test scenarios, and created process flows to enhance testing team understanding. Provided BRD walkthroughs, clarified queries, and acted as an SME for solution finalization. Mentored and trained junior team members in Multifonds.
Test Lead for In-House Reporting
BNP Paribas India
May 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Led regression testing for the Bank's in-house reporting application, Cricket. Updated regression packs, secured scope sign-offs, and prepared detailed Test Plan and Test Approach documents. Drove test deliverables, managed schedules, and reported status to management.
Senior Test Analyst
Standard Chartered Bank
Jun 2019 - Apr 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Acted as an SME for the BaNCS application, providing clarifications throughout the project lifecycle. Demonstrated proficiency in SWIFT formats and various Forex models for FX creation. Collaborated with product owners, users, BAs, and development teams to finalize test packs and shared daily progress reports.
Test Lead
HCL Technologies
Aug 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 9 months)
Led and managed a team of testers for in-house SEPA payment engine enhancements and compliance releases. Oversaw the end-to-end implementation of SEPA Credit Transfer (SCT) and SEPA Direct Debit (SDD) payments. Monitored test progress, validated results, tracked defects, and communicated testing progress to stakeholders.
Offshore Tester & Onsite Coordinator
HCL Technologies
Jun 2013 - Jul 2017 (4 years 1 month)
Served as an offshore tester and onsite test coordinator for Bank of Ireland's Retail banking platform. Liaised with clients and stakeholders to ensure project progression and adherence to timelines. Proficiently handled test estimation, planning, design, execution, defect reporting, and various testing methodologies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pondicherry University
MBA, Human Resource
Grade: 70%
Completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resource. Gained comprehensive knowledge in HR management principles and practices.
Anna University
BE, Computer Science
Grade: 8.01 CGPA
Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science. Focused on core computer science concepts, programming, and software development.
Velammal Matriculation School
Higher Secondary, General Studies
Grade: 87.3%
Completed higher secondary education. Focused on foundational subjects to prepare for university studies.
CSI Ewart Matriculation School
Matriculation, General Studies
Grade: 84.5%
Completed matriculation education. Studied a broad curriculum covering essential academic disciplines.
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