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Ramanan Vasudevan

Ramanan Vasudevan

Delivery & Full Stack Test Manager
United Kingdom

Summary

Experienced Software Delivery Test Manager and Project Manager with 13+ years in the IT industry, specializing in Testing, Development, Project Management, and Delivery. Proven expertise in managing complex projects across industries such as banking, insurance, automotive, telecommunications, and e-commerce. Skilled in Agile methodologies, test automation, and the implementation of SAP, ERP, and SCM solutions. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, aligning business objectives with technical strategies, and ensuring efficient communication between stakeholders and technical teams for high-quality project outcomes. Certified PMP, ISTQB, and CSM professional with a proven track record of delivering successful projects. Currently seeking a challenging role where can leverage my skills to drive business success and innovation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Delivery & Full Stack Test Manager

FPT Software Global
Manchester, United Kingdom
11.2023 - Current
  • Directed end-to-end delivery of critical projects in oil & gas, digital economy, banking, and e-commerce sectors, aligning goals with business objectives and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.
  • Led cross-functional teams of 20+ QA engineers, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and software quality, reducing defects by 70% and improving test execution by 60%.
  • Developed and executed test strategies, integrated automation into SDLC/STLC processes, and established quality controls to ensure defect-free go-lives and seamless deployments.
  • Liaised between stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment with regular updates, risk assessments, and performance reporting, managing UAT and production releases.
  • Managed post-go-live support, mentored junior engineers, identified risks, and ensured system stability for successful project outcomes.

Software Test Manager

UOB Singapore, United Oversea Bank, Digital Bank
Raffles Place, Singapore
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Managed end-to-end testing efforts across Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore, ensuring adherence to testing objectives, regulatory standards, and final sign-offs for multiple digital banking initiatives.
  • Oversaw defect triage meetings, root cause analysis, and resolution tracking for critical L3 issues, while identifying and resolving production defects to ensure system stability and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive test plans, prioritized high-severity issues, introduced automation opportunities, and aligned testing activities with Agile and Scrum methodologies to improve efficiency and maintain compliance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather data, prepare reports, and present testing outcomes, defect analysis, and progress updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with project goals.
  • Directed UAT defect retest planning, release readiness meetings, and post-release monitoring to ensure smooth deployments, accurate tracking of issues, and production stability, while mentoring junior engineers and training business users in UAT processes.

Software Test Manager

Altecflex IT Consulting Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
07.2020 - 05.2022
  • Led a team of six testers using Agile methodologies, improving testing efficiency by 30% for projects like Bolttech Insurance and Ecommerce NHA Academy through mentorship and best practices.
  • Implemented BDD test automation frameworks with Cucumber, Groovy, and Katalon Studio, integrated into CI/CD pipelines, reducing manual testing efforts by 40% and accelerating delivery for Bolttech Insurance.
  • Collaborated with international stakeholders across Europe, ensuring project alignment and reducing defect resolution time by 25% through close coordination with developers, business analysts, and DevOps teams.
  • Led SAP application testing for Alliance Bank and Bolttech Insurance, validating ERP functionality and reducing post-production issues by 15%, while facilitating UAT sessions and defect triage processes.
  • Reported to the company director, presenting actionable insights, streamlining processes, and ensuring project alignment with business goals, leveraging tools like JIRA, Selenium, and Postman.

Senior Software Test Lead Engineer

YTL Xchanging Communication
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Skilled in end-to-end testing of mobile (Android, iOS) and web applications, UAT coordination, defect tracking with JIRA, and collaborating with development teams to ensure seamless issue resolution.
  • Experienced in documenting test findings, planning and executing system/integration test cases and certifying enterprise releases with UAT testers before deployment.
  • Skilled in using SQLyog, Crystel System, Android Studio, and JIRA for testing, following manual testing methodologies, and collaborating with teams to align test cases with business needs.


Senior Software Development Engineer Test

Shift Holding Berhad SDN BHD
Selangor, Malaysia
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Analyzed requirements, arranged test environments, and collaborated with teams to create test cases for system, integration, and functional testing.
  • Documented test cases, tracked defects via JIRA, and performed cross-browser testing to ensure application functionality.
  • Performed manual and automated security testing on web and mobile apps, including penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
  • Engaged in API security testing (REST, SOAP, XML, JSON) and mobile security testing (iOS, Android).
  • Developed foundational knowledge in cloud security, contributing to penetration testing and vulnerability remediation.

Business Analyst

Shift Holding Berhad SDN BHD
Selangor, Malaysia
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Led integrated project teams, including internal, external, and offshore developers, to manage releases and reduce backlog by prioritizing customer requirements.
  • Planned projects, developed schedules, managed risks, and created key documents such as scope, test plans, and risk management plans.
  • Managed change requests and facilitated deployments through the Change Control Board (CCB) approval process.
  • Acted as the primary IT point-of-contact for business unit executives, conducting regular meetings to align IT with departmental goals.
  • Translated business needs into technical requirements, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business objectives and technology solutions.

Senior Software and Field Test Engineer

EBIZU MSC SDN.BHD
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Conducted training for production support associates on POS functionalities, overseeing regression test scripts and updating end-user documentation.
  • Managed support and maintenance for POS devices (printers, scanners, credit card readers) and scanning equipment (handheld scanners, wireless access points).
  • Performed backend testing using SQLite queries, defect reporting, and root cause analysis with tools like Xcode and TestFlight.
  • Wrote test plans, test cases, and scripts, executing tests and tracking defects to ensure quality assurance.
  • Coordinated with teams to test applications using black box techniques, developed test cases, and validated production data for POS systems.

Junior Project Management

HORSEMEN RECOURCES
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
04.2013 - 06.2015
  • Experienced Software Development Professional with 3 years of hands-on expertise in mobile and web application development, contributing significantly to the design, development, and testing of business-critical systems and applications.
  • Proficient in Debugging and Troubleshooting, maintaining system performance and taking a proactive approach to resolving end-user issues efficiently.
  • Skilled in Developing Systems based on Business Requirements Documents (BRD), tailoring solutions to meet specific needs, particularly for university students.
  • Team Management and Leadership, overseeing project teams, ensuring successful project delivery, and ensuring team members collaborate effectively throughout all stages.
  • Project Coordination and Reporting, organizing and facilitating regular updates to Project Steering Committees and Working Groups, providing progress reports and addressing project needs.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Business

University of Selangor
Selangor, Malaysia
04.2020 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Greewich
London, United Kingdom
01.2015 - 10.2018

Diploma of Higher Education - Information Technology

NIIT Pune
India
03.2010 - 06.2013

Skills

    Functional, Regression, Performance, Security, API, Mobile, and Cross-Browser Testing

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Certification

International Software Testing Qualifications Board

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Malay
Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Proficient (C2)

Programming Language

  • HTML
  • MySQL
  • Java
  • Objective C
  • Dart
  • SQLyog
  • Selenium
  • Appium

LinkedIn Completion Courses

  • Foundations of Project Management
  • ServiceNow IT Leadership Professional Certificate
  • Project Management Foundations
  • Program Management for IT Professionals
  • Technical Recruiting
  • BigCommerce Essential Training
  • Business Analysis Foundations
  • Business Analyst and Project Manager Collaboration
  • Business Innovation Foundations
  • IT Service Management Foundations: Change Management
  • Create a Project Management Tracker using Google Sheets
  • ITIL® 3 Foundation
  • Lean Six Sigma Foundations
  • Leveraging Cloud-Based Machine Learning on AWS: Real-World Applications
  • Managing Project Stakeholders
  • Microsoft Project 2019 Essential Training
  • Psychological Safety: Clear Blocks to Innovation, Collaboration, and Risk-Taking
  • IT Service Management: ISO20000
  • Supply Chain and Operations Management Tips
  • Website Hacking Penetration Testing
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  • The Ultimate SAP S/4HANA

Timeline

Certified Scrum Master

12-2024

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

11-2024

SQL HackerRank Certification- Advance

03-2024

Katalon Professional Certification

03-2024

Delivery & Full Stack Test Manager

FPT Software Global
11.2023 - Current

Software Test Manager

UOB Singapore, United Oversea Bank, Digital Bank
05.2022 - 11.2023

Software Test Manager

Altecflex IT Consulting Sdn Bhd
07.2020 - 05.2022

Master of Business Administration - Business

University of Selangor
04.2020 - 11.2022

Senior Software Test Lead Engineer

YTL Xchanging Communication
06.2019 - 07.2020

Senior Software Development Engineer Test

Shift Holding Berhad SDN BHD
08.2018 - 06.2019

Business Analyst

Shift Holding Berhad SDN BHD
08.2017 - 02.2018

International Software Testing Qualifications Board

06-2016

Senior Software and Field Test Engineer

EBIZU MSC SDN.BHD
08.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Greewich
01.2015 - 10.2018

Junior Project Management

HORSEMEN RECOURCES
04.2013 - 06.2015

Diploma of Higher Education - Information Technology

NIIT Pune
03.2010 - 06.2013

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkPart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Quote

Business has only two functions – marketing and innovation.
Peter Drucker

Accomplishments

As a Delivery & Full Stack Test Manager, have successfully led large QA teams, improving defect resolution by 70% and enhancing test execution efficiency by 60%. Moreover, integrated automation into SDLC processes, ensuring defect-free product releases, especially in complex projects like digital banking and e-commerce for clients. Developed quality metrics and implemented continuous improvements, driving risk mitigation and on-time delivery. By managing stakeholder expectations and overseeing end-to-end testing, ensured high-quality outcomes in industries including telecommunications, oil & gas, and banking.

Interests

Innovation in IT and Software Development

Project Management and Leadership

Quality Assurance and Test Automation

Mentoring and Team Development

Exploring New Technologies and Certifications

Digital Transformation in Various Sectors

Emerging Technologies and IoT

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute (PMI), where I hold my PMP certification
  • International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), demonstrating my expertise in quality assurance and testing.
  • Scrum Alliance, where I hold the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification, underscoring my expertise in Agile practices.

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