Amitava Nandi
Peterborough
Summary
Experienced Release Manager, Test Manager, Defect Manager and Automation Test Lead with a comprehensive understanding of the software delivery lifecycle. Expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve timely, high-quality releases, shaping effective test strategies and driving defect resolution to closure. Proven ability to build automation frameworks that minimize risk and accelerate delivery while fostering collaboration with stakeholders. Committed to adapting to evolving priorities and emphasizing clear communication, practical risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement to consistently deliver reliable, results-driven outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Release Manager | Change Manager
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
Peterborough, United Kingdom
07.2024 - Current
Project Overview
LBG UK | Multi phased migration from legacy system to TCS BaNCS application
Responsibilities
- Oversaw coordination of multi-phase product rollout while collaborating with business and technology teams on change initiatives.
- Coordinated efforts with business users, QA, DevOps, and governance to maintain release schedules and mitigate potential risks.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement in managing change through comprehensive impact assessments and readiness planning.
- Improved defect turn around by 20% after implementing ALM for effective tracking of defects, facilitating trend analysis and root cause resolution to improve product quality.
- Monitored and reported progress blockers and KPIs to leadership, fostering transparency in project delivery. This helps to track RCA with each team's responsibility.
Test Manager | Defect Manager
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
Peterborough, United Kingdom
01.2022 - 06.2024
Project Overview
LBG UK | Multi phased migration from legacy system to TCS BaNCS application
Responsibilities
- Coordinated daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and planning reviews to ensure team cohesion and sustained motivation.
- Led team in implementing agile methodologies to improve project outcomes and efficiency by 15%.
- Coordinated efforts with product owners to improve user stories and effectively prioritize key tasks within the project backlog.
- Identified and resolved blockers to ensure continuous progress towards delivery goals.
Automation Test Lead | Business Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
Melbourne & Kolkata, Australia & India
06.2017 - 12.2021
Project Overview
MLC Australia | Multi phased migration from legacy system to TCS BaNCS application
Responsibilities
- Developed expertise in automation while advancing into leadership positions, driving quality assurance initiatives and mentoring team members.
- Directed testing initiatives utilizing Selenium to enhance software quality assurance.
- Assisted client in Melbourne by analyzing product features and providing operational support to optimize team performance.
Senior Associate
Tata Consultancy Services
Kolkata, India
01.2012 - 05.2017
Project Overview
Aviva UK | Multi phased migration from legacy system to TCS BaNCS application
Responsibilities
- Developed and executed comprehensive test cases to ensure software quality and functionality.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify, document, and resolve defects effectively.
- Conducted regression testing to confirm system stability after enhancements or fixes.
- Analyzed user requirements to create detailed test plans aligned with project objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Applied Electronics Instrumentation Engineering
West Bengal University of Technology
Kolkata, India06-2011
Skills
- Leading teams
- Backlog refinement and impact analysis
- Project management skills
- Test management and defect tracking
- Change management
- Requirements gathering
Accomplishments
Part of the Automation Team that received the Best Team Award for
excellence in project delivery .
At TCS received two times On the Spot Awards for assisting other projects in setting up the same BDD framework.
Received Star of the Month Award at TCS for outstanding performance and contribution to project delivery success.
Certification
- Professional Scrum Product Owner II
- Microsoft Azure AZ-900
- Microsoft AI-900
- Google Cloud Digital Leader
- Google Generative AI leader
- IBM Python for Data science
Tools
- Jira
- Bugzilla
- Confluence
- Jile
- HP QC
- MS Office
- Git
- Selenium
- Robot Framework
- VS Code
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies
Enthusiastic about travel, I seek out new cultures and experiences that broaden my perspective and inspire creative problem solving.
A passionate reader, I enjoy both fiction and non‑fiction to unwind, learn, and stay curious regularly applying insights from books to personal and professional growth.
Timeline
Release Manager | Change Manager
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Test Manager | Defect Manager
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
01.2022 - 06.2024
Automation Test Lead | Business Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
06.2017 - 12.2021
Senior Associate
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Technology - Applied Electronics Instrumentation Engineering
West Bengal University of Technology