Vijay Sreenivasan
About Vijay Sreenivasan
Vijay Sreenivasan is a Test Lead and Test Manager with extensive experience in software testing and project management, currently working at Zurich Financial Services Australia since 2018. He has worked with multinational clients across various financial domains and holds certifications in Scrum and Software Testing.
Work at Zurich Financial Services Australia
Vijay Sreenivasan has been employed at Zurich Financial Services Australia since 2018, serving as a Test Lead / Test Manager. In this role, he has contributed to various testing initiatives and managed testing processes for the organization. His responsibilities include coordinating with multiple delivery teams and ensuring the quality of software releases. His tenure at Zurich spans over six years, during which he has utilized his extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Vijay Sreenivasan has a solid educational background in management and software testing. He studied at ICFAI Business School in Hyderabad, where he earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) with a focus on IT Systems from 2000 to 2002. He also achieved the ISEB (ISTQB) Test Foundation certification from the British Computer Society in 2009 and became a Certified Scrum Master through Scrum Alliance in 2017. His education has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in his roles in software testing and management.
Background in Software Testing
Vijay Sreenivasan has a diverse background in software testing, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career as a Test Consultant at Amitysoft Technologies in India from 2004 to 2005. He then progressed to roles at SQS Group as a Test Lead from 2005 to 2010 and at Cognizant as a QA Manager from 2010 to 2018. His experience spans over 15 years in the field, with a focus on financial domains, including insurance and banking.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Vijay Sreenivasan has successfully managed and delivered over 50 software releases using various methodologies, including Agile, Water Scrum, and Waterfall. He has worked on strategic initiatives for multinational clients such as Metlife Insurance, Lloyds Banking Group, and Standard Chartered Bank. His experience includes coordinating with delivery teams across different time zones and managing defect and incident processes using tools like Jira and HP ALM.
Technical Skills and Tools
Vijay Sreenivasan possesses hands-on experience in executing automated test scripts using Selenium. He is proficient in defect and incident management, utilizing tools such as Jira, HP ALM/HP QC, CMT, and Element Tool. His technical skills enable him to effectively oversee testing processes and ensure high-quality software delivery across various projects in the financial sector.