Kaushik T. Email & Phone Number

As a leader in quality evangelism and ownership, I advocate for both Software Testing and Data Quality initiatives while simultaneously serving as the Product Owner for three key modules. This dual role ensures adherence to high-quality standards and strategic alignment. Additionally, I foster Agile leadership by cultivating an Agile mindset through regular sessions, providing training in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, and advocating for Kanban in operational projects. Collaborating with Dev Sec Ops, I bolster development and security practices. Engaging stakeholders, including leaders, I provide direct feedback and guidance on Agile behaviors, collaborate closely with squad members and Product Owners to maintain focus on KPIs and encourage cross-silo collaboration to ensure alignment across teams. Fostering a FinTech culture and promoting continuous improvement, I enhance Agile and QA practices organization-wide with an automation-first approach, contribute to documentation, training, and best practices, and stay updated with market trends to suggest enhancements in Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD). Ensuring end-to-end delivery, I optimize releases with Dev-Ops, prioritize QA tasks, and signoff cycles, including Client UAT. I also conduct Creative Design Sessions to enhance the product and host regular Scrum and Kanban meetings for team members. In terms of financial management and reporting, I prepare budget forecasts based on quarterly software capitalization, generate financial MIS reports using Earned Value Management (EVM), and directly report to the Senior VP and CEO, which includes facing annual Financial Audits. Ultimately, I strive to enhance the overall customer experience through streamlined processes and quality delivery.

 Acted as a QA process coach for the team. Led three Agile Projects simultaneously as a Product Owner for a UK-based Fund Organization. Client appreciation received for Agile implementation and delivering quality projects using Scrum, showcasing successful collaboration and delivery excellence through effective project management.I implemented the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology for project deliveries, fostering collaboration, alignment, and improved efficiency across teams. Additionally, I conducted thorough PMO audits for multiple programs operating in a distributed Agile model, assessing performance and ensuring compliance with organizational standards. Strengthening customer relationships, I facilitated effective collaboration with stakeholders, aligning goals with customer expectations. Proficient in utilizing Agile tools like JIRA for project planning, tracking, and collaboration, I enhanced team productivity and transparency. Furthermore, I efficiently managed transition projects from knowledge acquisition to steady-state operations, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer. Successfully resolving crisis-driven conversion projects, I led to new business opportunities. Identifying, implementing, and sharing process improvements across the organization, I optimized project outcomes. Lastly, I led the organization's NFR initiative, establishing the Automation and Performance Testing COE to enhance product quality and client satisfaction.

Mumbai Area, India

I defined project (Scrum) metrics to measure and track progress, actively contributing to project and test plans for IBM Global Move. Successfully delivering testing modules, I ensured seamless integration with third-party vendors' systems, guaranteeing the quality and effectiveness of our testing processes. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in process gap analysis and the implementation of CMMi Level 5 assessment initiatives. As a Senior Software Engineer, I identified and implemented process improvements while sharing best practices within the organization. Implementing O2A, L2C, and E2E processes using IP5 as a BPM tool for Equinix, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to map out processes, configure the BPM tool, and ensure smooth execution and optimization. Engaging with stakeholders globally, I gathered requirements and ensured satisfaction through meetings and workshops, addressing concerns throughout the project lifecycle to ensure alignment with goals. Moreover, I led CMMI process adherence, conducting assessments, and driving continuous improvement efforts to enhance organizational maturity and performance.

Mumbai Area, India

Mumbai Area, India

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General, A Grade

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B.E., Bachelors in Engineering

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