Detailed Profile

1. Najeeb Shekasan | najeeb.shekasan@gmail.com | + 91 9920957568 |
Career Overview
 Test Manager with 12 years of rich experience in executing manual and automation
testing projects across diverse geographies, technologies & domains
 Successfully Managed/ Delivered testing projects handling team sizes of up to 30 in an
onshore – offshore model
 Profound understanding of SDLC processes & various delivery models. Executed &
delivered several projects using Waterfall, Iterative & Agile / Scrum methodologies
 Sound grasp on project management & testing fundamentals. Expertise in
formulation and implementation of software testing strategies/practices
 Excellent communication, interpersonal & presentation skills
 Demonstrated client engagement capabilities with considerable onsite exposure.
 ISTQB Certified Test Manager, Certified Scrum Master®
, Certified Agile Tester
Educational Qualification
Post Graduate in Business Management from Welingkar Institute of Management
Graduate in Computer Science (2003-04) from Mumbai University.
Expertise
Project Management - Stakeholder engagement, Negotiation, Project Scoping & Effort
Estimation using WBD, FPA, etc. Delegation, Monitoring & Control.
Resource Management - Recruitment, Training, optimizing utilization, Team Building
Risk Management - Identify & Manage Risks; perform QRA.
Software Testing – Functional, System, System Integration, User Acceptance
Technical Skills
Test Management Tools Automation/ Performance
tools
Software Packages/Tools
HP Quality Center,
Microsoft TFS, Rational
toolset
HP ALM, Load Runner MS Office, MS Project,
Visio, TOAD.
Career Highlights
 Worked on large, complex, multivendor, critical & high visibility projects such as
Universal credit (DWP) & Major Events - London Olympics (IOC)
 Involved in successful execution of pilot project & offshore transition for Ahold
 Driven account level initiatives for fostering a work culture to promote innovation,
Learning, knowledge sharing & team spirit

2. Experience Summary
 SQS India [March 2016 – Till Date]
Working with SBI - IT Foreign Offices as a Test Manager, I manage delivery of UAT
projects for ITFO covering 26 Countries across the globe implementing multiple projects
including Trade Finance, LOS, Internet/Mobile banking, etc
Job Responsibilities:
 Liaising with business and product teams to establish cordial/effective working
relationships & ensure availability of test environment, test ware, tools, accesses etc.
 Managing stakeholder’s expectations and demands. Delivering projects on time, to
budget and required quality standards.
 Maintain cordial relationships with a wide range of groups including several
Program /Project / Operations Managers & Third party vendors.
 Preparation of SOW, Test plan & Estimation of efforts required for testing. Procure
purchase – orders, generate invoice & manage commercials for projects
 Participating in Technical committee meetings to discuss future roadmap for new
launches & identify scope of testing
 Directing, supervising, supporting and coordinating the project team
 Handling revenue margins & ensure optimal utilization of resources
 Tracking project deliveries & progress in line with the project plan.
 Identify & assess any risks & plan for mitigation / contingency
 Perform appraisals, goal settings & provide feedback to team.
 L&T InfoTech [September 2014 – March 2016]
As a Test Manager with Barclays Testing Service – Africa, I was responsible for
delivery of multiple SIT projects within the Compliance, Risk & Fraud Portfolio.
Job Responsibilities:
 Liaising with various stakeholders and vendors to establish cordial/effective working
relationships. Managing stakeholder’s expectations and demands.
 Preparation of Test plan, Strategy & Estimation of efforts required for testing.
 Driving the automation initiative by identifying the scope & business requirement for
automation and providing automation team with functional & logistical support.
 Directing, supervising, supporting and coordinating with both onshore & offshore
project team.
 Managing project deliverables in line with the project plan & maintaining a central
repository of all project related documents.
 Identify & assess any risks & plan for mitigation / contingency.
 Tracking project deliveries & progress. Maintaining productivity, performance & quality
related matrices & providing regular reports to management on the same.
 Managing resourcing, allocation, activity creation, timesheets, billing, appraisals &
administrative tasks for all onshore & offshore ESS team members.
 Coordinating with Finance, Admin, QA, Travel & other teams for day to day operations.
 Actively involved in recruitment drives, training of campus recruits & driving account
level initiatives for innovation & knowledge sharing.

3.  Atos India Pvt ltd [September 2008 – August 2014]
World line HTTS – Feb 2013 – Aug 2014 Network Rail UK is a government firm which
owns/operates most of the rail infrastructure in UK through different private-sector train
operating companies (TOCs).
Job Responsibilities:
 Preparation of Test plan, Strategy & Estimation of efforts required for testing.
 Liaising with stakeholders to ensure availability of test environment, test ware, etc
 Arranging functional/technical workshops & trainings for team members.
Universal Credit – Jan 2012- Feb 2013 Department of Work & Pensions - UK planned
to introduce Universal Credit; a new welfare benefit system to replace various existing
benefits and tax credits.
Job Responsibilities:
 Managing a team of 18 Test Engineers/ Analysts, assigning & monitoring tasks &
progress. Guiding & supporting them in case of issues/escalations.
 Liaising with various stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of project.
 Training new team members on technical & functional aspects of project
 Review test deliverables, test report and provide a release advice based on the results.
Major Events London Olympics 2012 Jul 2011 - Jan – 2012 International Olympic
Committee has Atos as its worldwide IT partner CIS & Info + is a group of systems that
deliver real-time results and athlete information.
As a Test Lead, I was responsible for Review of Test deliverables, defect reports &
provide DSR / WSRs. My team was involved in performing system & regression testing,
setup of test environments, and preparation of test data.
Albert Heijn Oct 2008 – Jun 2011 Ahold (AH- Netherlands) is an international retail
chain. We performed pilot (System & Integration Testing) at Amsterdam & subsequently
transitioned the project to offshore.
As a Test Analyst, my responsibilities included understanding requirements; estimate
efforts, prepare Test/Release Plan, Test cases, Perform execution & manage defects.
 Capita Offshore Services Ltd. [Jun 2007 – August2008]
I was a part of testing team working at Zurich Financial Services (UK) performing
Functional & Acceptance testing for Core Elixir, covering Insurance, Pensions etc.
As a Senior Test Engineer, my role comprised of Understanding BRDs, Discuss and
clarify them with the BAs & Business. Preparation / Execution of Test Scenarios & cases
 Polaris Software Lab Ltd. [Feb 2006 – May 2007]
Our team carried out Functional testing for MAN Investments UK on CMAP (Cash
Management and Automated Payments) system
As a Tester, my responsibilities included preparation and execution of test scenarios and
Cases based on the functional / requirement specifications.
 Citigroup Global Services. [Mar2005 – Jan 2006]
As a part of Citibank - Eastern Europe team, I was involved in regression testing of
Flexcube (CBS) testing modules such as FT, FX, LD and MM.