Sivakumar Raju
Nottingham
Summary
BI/Cloud/Data/Web/Mobile/API Test Manager with 16+ years of experience in software quality enhancement through advanced testing strategies and automation. Expertise in AI/ML, ISTQB, and stakeholder engagement, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Skilled in leveraging cloud technologies and data management for transformative results in agile environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Test Specialist
Quilter
2025.10 - Current
- Established metrics to track test progress and quality outcomes, ensuring transparent reporting for SMF MI, SMF E2E, NatWest, and Data & Integration.
- Leveraged Jira with Xray and Zephyr add-ons for efficient test management.
- Utilised Microsoft Copilot and Azure DevOps to enhance testing solutions for the SMF Project.
- Optimised test cases, and prioritised scenarios based on risk assessment for critical functionalities.
- Coordinated user acceptance testing with clients, gathering feedback for product quality improvement.
- Resolved technical issues during testing, collaborating with IT support for environment stability.
- Analyzed test results, documented findings, and provided reports to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive test plans to verify NatWest functionality against client requirements.
Test Manager
M&G (Prudential)
London
2023.09 - 2025.10
- Designed test strategy, test approach, test estimation, and test traceability matrix.
- Collaborated effectively with teams of testers, engineers, and suppliers across multiple programmes.
- Delegated tasks efficiently while making informed decisions to enhance project outcomes.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with stakeholders, clients, and team members in both written and verbal formats.
- Identified issues promptly through strong analytical skills, developing effective solutions accordingly.
- Troubleshot technical problems swiftly to maintain project momentum.
- Executed meticulous test strategies to ensure comprehensive coverage and high quality.
- Identified potential risks proactively, formulating mitigation strategies to safeguard project integrity.
- Adapted seamlessly to changing project requirements while managing multiple priorities.
- Conducted regression testing for each new release to maintain software integrity and performance standards.
- Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
- Utilised SQL queries to validate data integrity and consistency across system databases during testing phases.
- Maintained detailed records of testing processes, discrepancies found, and the steps taken to resolve them.
E2E Test Manager
WBA (Boots)
Nottingham
2022.07 - 2023.09
- Designed test strategy, test approach, test estimation, and test traceability matrix.
- Conducted system integration testing, contributing to functional, regression, and performance test suites.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of software changes on test coverage and data quality.
- Managed QA tasks and defect tracking using Jira and Zephyr during Agile stand-ups and sprint reviews.
- Implemented automated test suites for big data platforms, improving defect detection and release quality.
- Reviewed ETL processes, resolving anomalies to maintain data integrity across multiple systems.
- Mentored junior team members on testing methodologies, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Oversaw compliance checks for data protection standards, ensuring alignment with organizational requirements.
- Managed test environments, ensuring configurations accurately reflected production settings for valid testing.
- Presented comprehensive test reports to senior management, providing insights into software quality and readiness for launch.
- Executed manual and automated tests, documenting results to highlight defects and areas for improvement.
Data/Cloud/BI Test Manager & Lead
Aviva
Bristol
2018.07 - 2022.07
- Managed agile projects with JIRA, ensuring timely deliveries and improved workflows.
- Designed data marts, boosting data accessibility, and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw a multi-location team, fostering collaboration to meet strategic goals.
- Utilised AWS, Python, and SQL for cloud migration, streamlining processes, and reducing costs.
- Evaluated legacy data workflows to identify inefficiencies, recommending targeted automation.
- marked gains in processing speed.
- Mentored junior analysts in advanced data interrogation techniques, contributing to team knowledge
- sharing and professional growth.
- Scrutinised complex data sets to uncover anomalies, ensuring data quality standards were consistently met.
- regulatory and business requirements.
- Implemented automated quality checks for ETL processes, achieving substantial improvements in defect.
- Detection and resolution times.
Data/Cloud/Automation/BI Lead
Aviva
Bristol
2016.06 - 2018.07
- Designed test plans for complex systems, enhancing reliability.
- Managed resources to optimise testing, reducing risks.
- Coached engineers to improve quality, fostering innovation.
- Led automation engineers, streamlining validation cycles.
- Advise teams on QA practices, boosting deployment efficiency.
ETL Test Lead
Aviva
2014.12 - 2015.06
- Delivered test plans for complex systems, leading to improved project outcomes.
- Led automation engineers, developing robust test frameworks for efficiency.
- Managed resources and risks, ensuring reliable data outputs for stakeholders.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Data/Cloud/Automation Senior Test Specialist
Visa Europe
2013.06 - 2014.12
- Develop and deliver test plans for complex systems.
- Lead the creation of a test automation framework and provide team guidance.
- Coach teams to enhance ownership of product quality.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to manage priorities and risks.
Data/Cloud/Automation Senior Test Specialist
Target Corporation
2012.04 - 2013.06
- Create and deliver test plans for complex systems.
- Manage resources, priorities, and risks to maximise testing impact.
- Coach teams to take ownership of product quality.
- Lead automation engineers and develop test frameworks.
Data/Cloud/Automation Test Specialist
Legal & General
2008.08 - 2012.04
- Develop and deliver test plans for complex systems.
- Lead the creation of the automation framework and guide automation engineers.
- Troubleshoot data integrity issues using Teradata SQL.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define testing requirements.
Automation Test Specialist
JPMorgan
Glasgow
2007.10 - 2008.08
- Lead the development of the automation framework and guide automation engineers.
- Coach teams to enhance quality ownership.
- Manage testing priorities, scope, and risk to maximise impact.
Oracle Apps - Business Process Automation Specialist
Aviva
2007.02 - 2007.10
- Utilised AWS, Python, and SQL for cloud migration, streamlining processes, and reducing costs.
- Evaluated legacy data workflows to identify inefficiencies, recommending targeted automation for marked gains in processing speed.
- Implemented automated quality checks for ETL processes, achieving substantial improvements in defect detection and resolution times.
- Advise teams on QA practices, boosting deployment efficiency.
- Crafted test plans for complex systems, enhancing reliability.
Oracle Apps - Business Process Automation Specialist
GE Healthcare
2006.10 - 2007.02
- Create and deliver test plans for complex systems.
- Lead the creation of the automation framework and guide automation engineers.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
Periyar University
12.2002
Skills
- ISTQB
- Test case design
- Regression testing
- Test strategy
- Automated testing
- Agile methodologies
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder communication
- Analytical troubleshooting
- Quality assurance
- Data validation
- Team collaboration
- Azure
- AWS
- CI/CD
- Playwright
- UFT
- Selenium
- Python
- Java
- JavaScript
- DevOps
- Github
- Jenkins
- Oracle
- SAS
- Salesforce
- SAP
- MongoDB
- API Testing
- Performance Testing
- Agile
- JIRA
- SQL
- Automation Testing
- Power BI
- Informatica
- Informatica Big Data
- Management
- Data Stage
- Ab initio
- Postgress SQL
- Hive
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- Informatica Cloud
- Qlik Sense
- Qlik view
- Business Intelligence
- Cognos
- Microsoft Fabric
- Quality Assurance
- User Acceptance Testing
- Test Strategy
- Test Automation
- Regression Testing
- System Integration
- Risk Management
- Data/ETL/ELT/Automation Testing
- Informatica MDM
- Data Visualisation
- Test Planning
- Continuous Integration
- Risk Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data Migration
- Test Documentation
- Test Metrics
- Continuous Delivery
- Risk Assessment
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Databrics
- Pyspark
- AI/ML
- BDD Automation Framework
- Hybrid Automation FrameWork
- Fuse Testing
- Oracle APPS
- Insurance
- Asset Management
- Finance Service
- Health Care
- Retail
- Payment System
Certification
- Agile Methodology Certification
- HP-UFT Unified Functional Testing Certification
- Oracle SQL Certification
- ISTQB Foundation Certified Tester
- Jira Project Automation
Awards
- Beyond Performance Awards - 2020
- Awards for Excellence - 2018, 2019 & 2020
- Spot Award for dedication & Quality deliverable in eDW-target project - 2012 & 2013
- Quality Fest Team Award - 2010
- Spot Award for dedication in Client-MI integration - 2009
- Client Appreciations from GE, L&G, AVIVA, JPMC, VISA, Target & WBA
- Best Data Creator award from VISA EUROPE Payment System
Timeline
Test Specialist
Quilter
2025.10 - Current
Test Manager
M&G (Prudential)
2023.09 - 2025.10
E2E Test Manager
WBA (Boots)
2022.07 - 2023.09
Data/Cloud/BI Test Manager & Lead
Aviva
2018.07 - 2022.07
Data/Cloud/Automation/BI Lead
Aviva
2016.06 - 2018.07
ETL Test Lead
Aviva
2014.12 - 2015.06
Data/Cloud/Automation Senior Test Specialist
Visa Europe
2013.06 - 2014.12
Data/Cloud/Automation Senior Test Specialist
Target Corporation
2012.04 - 2013.06
Data/Cloud/Automation Test Specialist
Legal & General
2008.08 - 2012.04
Automation Test Specialist
JPMorgan
2007.10 - 2008.08
Oracle Apps - Business Process Automation Specialist
Aviva
2007.02 - 2007.10
Oracle Apps - Business Process Automation Specialist
GE Healthcare
2006.10 - 2007.02
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
Periyar University