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Dynamic IT Project Manager with over 2 years of experience delivering HR application projects, including Hestia, and more than 13 years in software testing and QA leadership. Proven expertise in managing the complete project lifecycle, encompassing requirements gathering, meticulous planning, execution, risk and issue management, and seamless go-live for HR and enterprise applications. Skilled in developing robust test strategies and excelling in stakeholder management to ensure quality-focused project delivery with minimal production defects. Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, leading cross-functional teams across diverse geographies while fostering strong collaboration with HR, business, and technical stakeholders to drive project success.
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Work Experience
Consultant – InfoSec Internal Auditor
Ruralshores Skill Academy
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025
Conducted internal ISO 27001-aligned audits for IT processes and environments. Identified security gaps and control weaknesses; recommended practical risk mitigation and process improvements.
IT Project Manager – HR Project “Hestia”
Nokia Services
Feb 2023 - Jul 2025
Led end-to-end delivery of HR project “Hestia” (employee data, leave, payroll, HR reports) from planning to production. Defined scope, timelines and milestones; monitored progress and managed changes using structured change control. Facilitated Agile ceremonies using JIRA (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and coordinated geographically distributed development and QA teams. Worked with business and QA leads to prioritize requirements, test scenarios and defects, ensuring smooth SIT and UAT completion. Managed risk and issue logs, identified dependencies early and implemented mitigation plans to prevent slippages. Coordinated releases and production deployments with operations teams and tracked post-go-live issues to closure. Prepared weekly and monthly status reports, dashboards and release readiness updates for senior stakeholders.
Technical Lead – Testing
Sopra Steria India Ltd.
Aug 2010 - Feb 2023
Led testing for core HR modules: authentication, employee management, leave & attendance, payroll & benefits, reports & analytics. Reviewed requirements with HR and business teams, derived test scenarios and ensured full functional coverage. Owned test planning, test case design, execution and defect lifecycle; provided regular status to project management. Supported UAT, consolidated user feedback and worked with teams to resolve high-priority issues before go-live.
Vision 3 – Clinical Application – Technical Lead – Testing
Sopra Steria India Ltd.
Unknown - Unknown
Managed test planning and execution across multiple UK regions (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland). Coordinated with environment, development and support teams to ensure readiness and timely defect resolution.
STORM – System for Tasking and Operation Research Management – Module Lead – Testing
Sopra Steria India Ltd.
Unknown - Unknown
Planned and led upgrade testing from VB to VB .NET, ensuring functional parity and stable migration. Managed a small team of testers, allocated tasks, tracked progress and reported risks and issues.
e-MAR – Electronic Medical Administration Record – Test Analyst
Sopra Steria India Ltd.
Unknown - Unknown
Designed and executed functional and regression test cases for medication and clinical workflows. Logged defects with clear evidence and communicated testing progress to leads and stakeholders.
The Club – Shared CMS (UK Government) – Junior Test Analyst
Sopra Steria India Ltd.
Unknown - Unknown
Supported SIT and UAT for a shared CMS platform through test case creation, execution and documentation. Performed accessibility testing (JAWS, AXE) and browser compatibility testing for health and government sites.
Education
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Swami Vivekananda Subharti University
- · Afghanistan
Bachelor of Science (PCM) - Maharishi Dayanand University
- · Afghanistan
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