Rakesh B M
- 1. Rakesh B Manohara +1-720.292.3647 [email protected] Profile A competent and experienced project leader, with over 10 years’ experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams of varying sizes and complex programs of work. Has the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders and to turn proposals into reality. Successful in management roles that demand rigor, high level of drive, dedication and a focus on delivering business outcomes through the use of proven project management methodologies Professional Summary • 10 years of experience in Software Testing and project management. • Expertise in analyzing Business Requirements, Test Estimation, Test Planning & Execution and Defect Management. Log requirement/design issues and work with Development and Business teams to issue closure. • Excellent experience in project management that includes resource planning, resource forecasting, managing utilization & invoicing, attrition, career planning and team building. • Experience in leading onshore and offshore teams and co-coordinating testing activities and mentored QA team members. • Responsible for simultaneously managing multiple clients and project implementation. • Experienced in FDA compliance. • Experience in software Maintenance & process, Configuration Management, Change Management & Software Documentation. • Holding weekly internal and client meetings on progress. • Highly motivated & adaptive with the ability to group things quickly & possess excellent interpersonal, technical & communication skills. • Responsible for mentoring & training team members. • Proven ability to organize and control work to meet deadlines as a team lead. • Extensive experience in Client-facing engagements working across hierarchies. • Excellent analytical, problem solving, multi-tasking skills with creative and flexible attitude, as well as knowledge of rapidly changing current IT trends. • ISTQB certified test engineer. • PMP certified manager Technology Highlights • Well acquainted with SDLC, STLC & CMMI Process. • Experience in using documentation and project management tools. • Expertise in preparation of Test Cases, Test Data, Tractability Matrix, Bug report. • Experience with software testing, GUI, web applications and Mobile application - as well as test automation • Experience in testing applications on devices like laptop, PSP, Camera, Camcorder, Smart Phones (IOS and Android) and Tablets. • Has Good knowledge over QA Processes, CMM & ISO Standards and Agile methodology. • Worked on test complete automation tool. • Evaluate suitable Automation tool & Design Test Automation framework. • Prepare Business Proposals and Strategies. Area of Expertise Project Management Project Methodologies Team
- 2. Management Project Estimation and Budgeting Account Management Project Planning, Allocation, Tracking and Delivery Employment history • Currently working as a Project Leader in Larsen & Toubro Technology Services Limited, Mysore, India. from December 2010 to till date. • Worked as Sr. Software Test Engineer at Euforaiz Solutions India Pvt. Ltd, India from February 2009 to December 2010. • Worked as Sr. Software Test Engineer at Nexshore Technologies Pvt. Ltd, India from April 2007 to January 2009. • Worked as Software Test Engineer at Karthavya IT Solutions, India From June 2005 to March 2007. Project Review Larsen & Toubro Technology Services Limited • Successfully accomplished an onsite deputation. Onsite visit helped the organization to enhance its client relationship and thereby opening the window for bringing in multiple projects. • Being involved in a project from evaluation, conception and completion. • Ability to provide leadership, motivation and strategic direction to a multifaceted team. • Building close rapport with clients. • Team player, strong attention to detail, ability to work with staff at all levels within an organization. • Proven ability to achieve results in very high pressure environments and to keep teams motivated. • Able to manage and control projects in multiple project environments. • Preparing project progress reports for stakeholders and clients. • Worked as a Project leader for medical, IP and automotive domains. • Handled multiple projects in parallel and owning them till the closure. Managed teams were working from multiple DC’s Mysore, Bangalore and USA. • Euforaiz Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. • Worked on the mobile application and multiple gadgets. • Managed the team for mobile testing and other gadgets testing. • Responsible for the review of test case and monitoring of tasks. • Responsible for timely and quality deliverables. Nexshore Technologies Pvt. Ltd • Responsible for building new test team and lead. • Responsible for creation of test plan, test cases and executing. • Responsible for quality deliverables. • Worked for Online Systems Inc, USA. It’s an online logistics for demotic and international shipment. Education Masters: Software Engineering, from Visvesvaraya Technological University. Bachelor of Engineering: Information Science, from Visvesvaraya Technological University. Certifications