Vinod Sekkar

Experience

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  Mines Marketing Sdn. Bhd.

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2008

  Sales Marketing Consultant

  Telemarketing. Make calls to deliver company latest tourism news to the club members.

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  AtQuest

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  IT Consultant

  Testing, Configuring, Documentation, SDLC, ect

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  Shell

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Test Analyst
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  CGI

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

  Software Test Engineer

  Understand the entire system including Real-time, POS, and Batch in Testing and Production serversCreate test plans and simulate scenarios on local Testing serverUse Integri Test Tools for simulating test scenariosAnalyze and recreate test issues raised, providing solutions and assisting project test teamsReview test reports in alignment with master test plan

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  Crown Worldwide Group

  Apr 2014 - Jan 2022

  Senior Software QA Engineer

  - Led a high-performing tester team in Malaysia while collaborating remotely with developers from Hong Kong and China- Developed comprehensive test plans and designed test cases for verifying system updates and new systems- Provided accurate testing scope and effort estimations to ensure efficient testing processes- Wrote and maintained data and scripts for JMeter test tool to facilitate efficient testing processes- Managed testing for Mobile apps for Relocation Client in iOS and Android platforms- Oversaw Oracle Reporting Dashboard customization and conducted UAT verification with End-users- Managed CRM 365 dynamics integration testing for Mobility to ensure seamless integration- Took charge of the deployment of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM to a live production environment and conducted smoke testing to ensure basic functionality- Conducted integration testing with various business tools and software to ensure a fully integrated operation- Participated in developing Selenium Web-Drive Automation scripting for a relocation web application- Conducted in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android, and iOS mobile devices to ensure optimal user experience- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use- Performed Smoke tests on production window to ensure system stability and reliability Minder weergeven

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  EDAG Group

  Apr 2022 - now

  - Establishing Consistent Communication: Engage with other Project Portfolio Managers (PPMs) across various locations to ensure a unified and up-to-date understanding of project details, including ramp-up plans and project contractual or tender information.- Cross-Project Coordination: Coordinate activities across multiple projects to ensure synergies are leveraged and conflicts are minimized.- Process Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to improve portfolio management processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.- Decision Support: Provide decision support to senior management by analyzing project data and presenting findings to aid in strategic decision-making.- Regional Benefits Realization: Track and report on the realization of benefits from completed regional projects to demonstrate the value delivered by the portfolio, considering regional impact and sustainability- Performance Metrics: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for various processes.- Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from employees on process effectiveness and areas for improvement.- Surveys: Conduct employee surveys to gather data on process pain points.- Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts that arise around process adherence and compliance.- Incentive Programs: Develop incentive programs to encourage process adherence among teams. Minder weergeven - Remotely led Germany Commercial Vehicle Project- Reviewed OEM's specification documents and provided feedback on test case coverage- Practiced Agile & V-Model methodologies for human critical applications (Vehicle Safety)- Monitored bug resolutions, tested fixes, and provided QA perspective to developers- Analyzed Autonomous and Electric Vehicles car signals source from ECUs for validation- Managed and updated Automation blocks in Automation Desk for ECU flashes- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans with mitigation strategies- Managed concurrent testing cycles for multiple projects with a 95% on-time delivery record- Conducted code quality reviews and promoted the use of static analysis tools- Mentored junior testers on best practices and career development- Facilitated retrospectives for team communication and alignment- Presented test metrics and reports to senior management for actionable insights- Conducted risk analysis for automotive system quality- Provided QA improvement trainings to internal and external department colleagues. Minder weergeven

  • Project Portfolio Manager

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Senior Automotive Software Test Designer

    Apr 2022 - now