Kiran Kakwani
London,United Kingdom
Summary
ISTQB-certified Test Manager with over 12 years of experience in quality assurance across diverse sectors including Banking, Healthcare, and Insurance. Specializes in developing test strategies, managing risks, and improving processes for complex programs. Demonstrated expertise in data validation, SQL testing, and end-to-end system integration, leading global QA teams to achieve 98% on-time delivery. Proven track record in UAT, SIT, and Agile/Scrum methodologies, ensuring high-quality testing solutions for front, middle, and back-office systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Test Manager
Microland
London, UK
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Directed quality governance for network infrastructure and enterprise-wide implementation programmes.
- Managed comprehensive QA activities, ensuring compliance with global testing standards.
- Defined and executed test strategies in collaboration with cross-regional stakeholders.
- Oversaw functional, integration, performance, and data validation testing by onshore/offshore teams.
- Optimized testing processes through risk analysis and structured documentation.
- Coordinated testing team of six to enhance operational effectiveness.
Senior Consultant - Test Manager
Capgemini
Mumbai
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Led teams of 14+ testers across ETL, SQL, Data Warehouse, manual, and automation testing for Investment Banking, Asset management and Healthcare projects.
- Delivered 1,000+ test cases and comprehensive test plans, achieving 98% on-time delivery across SIT, UAT, Regression, and Integration testing.
- Improved data quality and efficiency through SQL validations and Python-based automation, reducing post-production defects by 25% and improving execution by 35%.
- Managed stakeholder communication, test coordination, reporting, and dashboards to enhance project visibility and satisfaction.
- Supported requirement refinement, UAT readiness, and Agile processes including effort estimation, sprint planning, and backlog management.
Software Test Lead
IBM
Mumbai
02.2016 - 10.2021
- Led QA teams comprising up to 15 testers on Insurance, Finance, and Investment Banking projects.
- Designed SQL-driven ETL test cases, achieving 95% data accuracy and comprehensive coverage.
- Optimised processes and applied Agile/SAFe practices, enhancing team velocity and quality KPIs by 25%.
- Conducted extensive data validation and collaborated with architects to ensure robust testing.
Subject Matter Expert
Seed Infotech
Mumbai
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Designed and delivered ISTQB and software testing training for 100+ batches, covering STLC, SDLC, SQL, defect management, Agile, and testing tools.
- Developed and maintained training materials, manuals, and hands-on exercises tailored to diverse learner needs.
- Collected feedback to enhance training content, delivery, and practical learning outcomes.
Software Test Engineer
MAQ Software
Mumbai
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Executed 800+ manual and SQL-driven test cases for Business Intelligence applications, achieving 98% defect detection and reducing critical defects by 30%.
- Optimized testing processes and test data handling, improving efficiency and cutting testing cycle time by 20% while maintaining high quality standards.
- Supported website development using tools like WordPress.
Education
M.E. - Information Technology
Mumbai University
Mumbai 01.2014 - 01.2017
B.E. - Information Technology
Mumbai University
Mumbai 01.2008 - 01.2011
Diploma - Information Technology
Mumbai University
Mumbai 01.2005 - 01.2008
Skills
- Test management and strategy
- Functional, integration, regression, and UAT testing
- Investment banking front and middle office
- SQL data validation
- Data quality and contracts
- Stakeholder and client communication
- Defect management with JIRA and ALM
- Team leadership for onshore and offshore teams
- Agile delivery and collaboration
- Test reporting and metrics analysis
- Risk management and issue resolution
- Performance testing
Certification
- ISTQB Foundation level
- SQL 70-433 and SQL 70-448
- Engagement Manager (level 0)
- Diploma in Software testing
- IBM Cloud & Agile Learnings
- IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Certification
TOOLS
- Test Management: Azure DevOps, TFS, HP ALM, TestLink, Jira
- API Testing: Postman, SOAP UI
- Bug Tracking: TFS, Bugzilla, ALM, Jira
- Functional Testing: Selenium, QTP, Microsoft Playwright
- Performance Testing: LoadRunner, JMeter, HTTP Watch Basic, Web Test Tool in Visual Studio 2010
- Site Development: WordPress
- Network Monitoring Tool: Solarwinds, Wireless Controller, Ekahau
DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE
- Insurance
- Investment Banking & Finance (Front & Middle Office)
- Credit Risk, Mortgages
- Business Intelligence
- Healthcare
- Data Flows & Data Architecture (High-Level)
- Networking
Timeline
Test Manager
Microland
01.2025 - 11.2025
Senior Consultant - Test Manager
Capgemini
11.2021 - 07.2024
Software Test Lead
IBM
02.2016 - 10.2021
M.E. - Information Technology
Mumbai University
01.2014 - 01.2017
Subject Matter Expert
Seed Infotech
02.2013 - 06.2014
Software Test Engineer
MAQ Software
08.2011 - 10.2012
B.E. - Information Technology
Mumbai University
01.2008 - 01.2011
Diploma - Information Technology
Mumbai University
01.2005 - 01.2008