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Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Management and deployment of cutting-edge technology across 1,100+ retail branches Canada wide. My role encompasses overseeing IoT integrations with networks, WAN-to-SD-WAN upgrades, Windows upgrade programs, server refresh initiatives, ID verification systems, cloud migrations, access point deployments, and beacon technology implementations. Key responsibilities include vendor analysis and selection, PoC environment and solution deployment strategy development, project handover to operations, security assessments, and network traffic monitoring. Collaborate closely with release management to ensure seamless execution, delivering secure and scalable solutions to support TD’s retail operations.

Toronto, Canada Area

Played a pivotal role in establishing the Quality Assurance Centre of Excellence (QACoE), driving the transformation from traditional to Agile methodologies. I developed standards, policies, templates, and governance structures to enhance quality and service delivery. Key contributions included introducing test automation using Selenium and Cucumber within a DevOps framework, implementing test data management, and developing a risk-based testing framework and test environment management processes. I streamlined workflows, facilitated training sessions on accessibility testing, non-functional testing, service virtualization, and cloud computing (Azure), ensuring a robust and scalable quality assurance ecosystem.

Markham, Ontario, Canada

As a senior leader in IT delivery, I have driven transformative business solutions for global, industry-leading organizations, consistently aligning IT strategies with corporate goals. My expertise spans integrated environments, CI/CD pipelines, data strategies, and test plan execution, with a proven track record as a Data and IT Environment Strategist supporting Canada’s leading financial institutions. I have successfully delivered complex compliance and regulatory programs, overseeing end-to-end project lifecycles, including requirements analysis, development, testing, and the coordination of globally distributed on/offshore teams.In my leadership roles, I have demonstrated strategic acumen in project forecasting, detailed planning, milestone adherence, and providing actionable insights to steering committees. I have effectively managed risks and resolved critical issues through robust mitigation strategies, ensuring project success. Passionate about fostering high-performance teams, I have cultivated a culture of excellence through ongoing mentorship, training, and coaching, while driving alignment with enterprise best practices and methodologies.My commitment to operational excellence and innovation has been recognized through multiple accolades, including five consecutive Best of IBM Awards and two TD Bank Partner Awards. These achievements underscore my ability to lead cross-functional teams, enhance organizational capabilities, and deliver measurable business outcomes in highly dynamic environments.

Toronto, Canada Area

Served as Program Test Manager for IVR project in CPCT. Effectively managed the testing of core solution using test drivers. Agile methodology was used to ensure the delivery on target and under budget.

Toronto, Canada Area

More than 6 years of experience with TD Bank managing multiple projects in various capasity. Served as Environment and Data Manager for Risk Assessment compliance project (RISE) in CSTS. Earlier worked as program test manager for Cheque Imaging compliance project for 2 years ($2.4M value project) in TDCT. Worked as IT consultant for DCTS and core banking / compliance solution testing engagement within TD Bank.─ Develop IT teams and appoint leads for teams in the US, Canada, and India for specific application clusters and project phases.─ Efficiently managed vendor selection process for the key program initiatives. Oversee requirement gathering, development, testing, data generation and operations to ensure compliance with auditing and regulatory requirements.*** Recipient of 2 TD Partner Awards.

Toronto, Canada Area

** Bell Canada: Held role of Advisory IT Specialist in development of on- / off-shore program testing function, operating modeling, and transition planning for the leading telecommunications provider.

** State Street Global Advisors (SSgA): Established Quality Centre of Excellence, Managed QA phase and on- / off-shore team for infrastructure upgrade initiative of financial services provider’s asset management division.

Toronto, Canada Area

** INTRIA: Ensured compliance of Truncation and Electronic Cheque Presentment (TECP) system required by Canadian Payments Association (CPA).

Toronto, Canada Area

** CTV: Consulted on, architected, and implemented QA Program for Canada*s largest broadcaster.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Uae)

Managed end-to-end QA projects for client-facing, enterprise-scale business and infrastructure solutions within Middle East*s leading IT / solutions consultancy. Developed testing strategies and test plans, scenarios, cases, data, and procedures for enterprise financial services, CRM, and ERP solutions, as well as B2B / B2C retail banking and e-commerce platforms. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:** Riyadh Bank: Led QA for major engagements to develop wholesale banking, retail banking and foreign exchange, anti money laundering (AML), channel routing, treasury, accounting / accounts payable (A/P), general ledger (GL), trade / finance, and internet banking solutions.** Oman International Bank: Performed code auditing and authentication; developed functional / business diagrams and produced audit history logs and reports.** First Gulf Bank: Served as Team Lead for quality review / auditing engagement; led regression testing, auditing and audit reporting, and contingency planning.** Al Ahli Bank of Qatar: Led the user acceptance testing (UAT) process for core banking, interbank transfer, and ATM systems of multi-branch bank.** Completed extensive internal Software Test Engineer training and certification program.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, A+

Core Business Foundations: Courses covering fundamental business disciplines such as finance, accounting, economics, marketing, operations.

Bachelor’S Degree, Bachelor Of Commerce (Major In Accounting, Costing & Business Management)