Saravanan Arumugam Email & Phone Number

A strong leader in Information Technology with over 17 years of diverse experience, deliveringQA solutions and program management. Expertise include P&C Insurance, Functional and Product testing (OneShield and Guidewire), Production support QA Management. Has a proven track record of solving complex problems by delivering innovative solutions, product implementation and version upgrades, along with excellent team management. Created multi-year transformation strategies and has managed implementations in Agile, Waterfall and Iterative methodologies. Effective in providing strategic guidance to multi-disciplinary leadership teams in integrating quality practices into their processes. Been a Product SME in OneShield Dragon. Extensive knowledge in tools like HP ALM, Jira and Microsoft Project Plan. A skilled communicator, excellent in building rapport across disciplines to bring a cohesive experience within projects.● Managed quality assurance efforts across enterprise for multiple work streams - Policy admin systems,document management, data warehouse, reporting, claims, billing and other downstream systems● Defined the testing approach and End to End testing strategy used across different work streams throughout multiple phases of the program● Supported cross-team coordination, vendor coordination, managed cross-team dependencies● Well versed in various test estimation techniques and models● Facilitated QA planning and strategizing along with execution, reinforced Quality Gates with proper Defect Management and Metrics Reporting, Change and Risk Management and implemented key unique reusable solutions● Implemented key tools like AQI, Risk Assessment and Mapping, Macro Test Accelerators and realizedsignificant cost savings and effort avoidance● Enabled conventional and non-conventional automation throughout testing life cycle to improve throughput, enhance test coverage and reduce cost● Facilitated enterprise User Acceptance Testing, managed deliverable and gained business confidence on the product developed● Proficient in managing QA for Production Support and Data Migration projects● Excellent interpersonal communication, conflict management, coordination, and planning skills withcross-functional teams● Accountable for monitoring progress and ensuring timely, cost effective and high-quality execution of project including budget, timelines, and resource allocation● Ability to work collaboratively, lead and mentor a team of direct reports and managed services vendorsincluding day-to-day coaching and performance management/assessment

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  Psg College Of Technology

  Information Technology