Aman Garg

Project manager |Scrum Master |SDET Engineer |Test Architect |QA Manager |Certified Safe Agilist

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

About

 Certified Safe Agilest Tech Manager offering over 17 years of industry experience driving quantifiable results through development and improvements in challenging programs  Extensive experience of handling major accounts in Telecom and Banking domain and managing teams from diverse backgrounds across multiple geographies  Expert in Safe4 Agile, DSO, DevOps, Agile and waterfall project management methodologies. Able to manage large project teams and known for high-quality deliverables that meet or exceed timeline and budgetary targets.  End to end understanding with hand-on experience of Safe4 Lean Agile model, its roles and PI Planning. Safe4 Agile SME & Mentors for the new team members.  Performed the Scrum master role, managing the scrum process, arranged daily stand-up meetings, facilitate meetings and demo decision-making processes, Conduct retrospective and facilitates the sprint planning meeting  Ability to handle and manage DevOps projects activities like setup standards and process across the tools and usage of automation for release, test and deployment management.  Experienced in fostering and developing client relations, providing innovative technical solutions and increasing efficiency to enhance profitability  Excellent communicator, leverage technical, business and financial acumen to communicate effectively with client executives and other stakeholders.  Leadership skills include ability to lead and motivate co-workers from all backgrounds and confident decision-making and in-depth proficiency with new technology trends  Expertise in Functional and Regression Testing, Automation using QTP/UFT, Selenium, Model Based Testing  Well versed on industry standard Practices. Participant in CMMi and TL9K assessment in Tech Mahindra. Strong exposure to PMP practices Track record for diagnosing complex problems and consistently delivering effective solutions during project evaluation, conception to completion  Lead the innovation practice for delivery unit and set up of labs on various technical domains  Proven ability to achieve results in very high pressure environments and sell the benefits of projects to their target audiences  Worked on many proposals and provided valuable analytical inputs which helped to win the deals  H1-B Visa holder (only 1.5 year completed on current H1 visa), has multiple geography experience include 4+ year Onshore and Offshore.

Experience

  • Tech Mahindra (18 yrs 9 mos)
    • Project Manager, Tech Manager, Scrum Master. Test Architect, SDET Engineer
      Jan 2009 - Present · 17 yrs 9 mos

      • Identifies the holes in the requirements (edge, negative, complicated, missed , etc.) • Deep understanding of the customer needs and usage (business requirements, architecture, integration, data flows, set-ups, etc.) • Helps the team design testing scenarios before coding begins for TDD. • Participating in PI Planning and help product owner, Scrum master and team to reduce the solution gap, identifying the dependencies, specific data setup needs. • Learns from defects, build errors, etc., and provides relevant feedback to improve quality. • As an Scrum master, managed the scrum process, arranged daily stand-up meetings, facilitate meetings and demo decision-making processes, Conducted retrospective and facilitates the sprint planning meeting • Test Architect values testing throughout, preventing bugs, Building the best system, Team responsibility for quality. • Define high level test strategy which includes Environments, Virtualization Testing Type/Phase, Determination Test Automation, Data Strategies, Testing Risks, and Dependencies. • Take part in Technical Design Review, provide Quality related inputs and feedback. • Make sure that all definitions are verified in the correct environment with the relevant data set. • Responsible for project delivery entailing testing services worth more than USD 10 Million annually • Developed and institutionalized robust processes and lead cross functional teams across all geographies • Responsible for Performance, Cost, Scope, Schedule, Quality & appropriate Business Measurements for the set of applications (PDC, System X and Credit Services) within retail testing • Evaluate and bring in latest tools and technologies for Regression Automation, Progression Automation, Model Based Testing, HP Sprinter etc. to add value to the deliveries and increase customer satisfaction

    • Technical Consultant
      Jan 2008 - Dec 2008 · 1 yr

      Project Description This is a level alert monitoring & support system for production. As a part of production operations EPAS supports the business by continuous Application Monitoring of the processes Billing Cycles for the Southwest, West, National Local and SNET on MVS mainframes. Contribution • Continuous application monitoring and ensuring for 99.9% production availability • Application Problem Management and providing possible Resolution within SLAs • Application Change Installation and keep the application updated • Scheduling BAU and Change request jobs • Service Assurance Management • Providing strategic and tactical direction to team • Guide as a POC and SME

  • Consultant at Endeavour Systems
    Feb 2007 - Jan 2008 · 1 yr

    Project Description This is a level alert monitoring & support system for production. As a part of production operations EPAS supports the business by continuous Application Monitoring of the processes Billing Cycles for the Southwest, West, National Local and SNET on MVS mainframes. Contribution • Continuous application monitoring and ensuring for 99.9% production availability • Application Problem Management and providing possible Resolution within SLAs • Application Change Installation and keep the application updated • Scheduling BAU and Change request jobs • Service Assurance Management • Providing strategic and tactical direction to team • Guide as a POC and SME

  • Associate Software Engineer at GNIX Infosoft
    Nov 2004 - Feb 2007 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Worked on Banking Domain Projects • Analyzing and understanding the existing code, architecture and work flow • Modifying the flow diagrams to accommodate the latest requirements as per HLD • Modifying the code to accommodate the latest requirements • Testing the modified programs for requested functionality • Defect Management • Designing various aspects of application (HLD) • Developed UI and review code for quality

  • Software Developer at QuadraSoft Technologies
    Apr 2003 - Nov 2004 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Project Description This Transporter Account Management System was the product of the company which provides a complete solution to all kinds of transporter. It takes care of their entire inventory, Dispatch & Load Management, Billing & Settlements, employee salary and account management. Contribution • Designing modules in application • Understand the Client requirement and enhance the product to meet his expectation • Designing and implementing Stored Procedures • Migrating Reports from Crystal to Component One • Establishing smooth communication channel with the client

  • Software Trainee at Inmacs Microsystems Pvt. Ltd.
    Oct 2002 - Apr 2003 · 7 mos

    Project Description This window base project was a product of USA Based company which help their client for managing Store / organization inventory. Contribution • Understanding the test requirements • Prepare the test scenarios with detailed steps and validation point • Execute the test scenarios and update the test results