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Amit Rana

Redmond,USA

Summary

Dynamic Program Manager with a proven track record at T-Mobile, excelling in agile methodologies and stakeholder communication. Expert in risk assessment and technical troubleshooting, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time. Recognized for implementing effective QA processes that enhanced project efficiency and reduced approval times. Accomplished Program Manager provides in-depth understanding of developing and implementing organizational strategies. Well-versed in spearheading new initiatives to support functional operations and project completion. Excellent aptitude for financial management, budgeting, procurement and contracting. Proficient in managing logistics analysis, including inventory, and supply chain performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Program Manager

T-Mobile
Redmond, WA
03.2022 - Current
  • Mobilize teams for delivery and manage multiple teams across different vendors.
  • Manage the planning and execution of product testing efforts, overall testing strategy including all associated resources to meet committed delivery dates.
  • Management and execution of all the portfolio program activities (multiple programs), and ETE accountability for the quality delivery of critical products.
  • Responsible for assembling and monitoring integrated test schedules for multiple programs.
  • Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the test effort being managed.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues on R&S to determine root cause and determine appropriate solutions.
  • Working relationships with stakeholders, product managers, product owners, and business teams.
  • Lead efforts to develop, document, and implement applicable QA processes and procedures to provide more effective quality methods within the group, in support of providing quality products.
  • Perform hardware and software installations and upgrades for TE vendors..
  • Prepared timely, clear, and concise periodic reports and presentations for management.
  • Hands-on experience in technologies like 5G NR, WCDMA, UMTS, 3G, LTE, 4G, RRC, VoLTE, and AGPS.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.

Test Lead

SunGard
05.2019 - 02.2022
  • Managed team of 30 onsite-offshore model, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
  • Executed application-level activities, including release level testing for multiple projects.
  • Prepared metrics and presented findings to management for informed decision-making.
  • Participated in daily Scrum meetings, occasionally fulfilling Scrum Master responsibilities.
  • Analyzed functional specifications to clarify system requirements prior to development.
  • Conducted walkthrough meetings with business analysts to ensure alignment on project goals.
  • Ensured quality releases of features developed during sprints through rigorous testing.
  • Reported defects using tracking tools and implemented prevention strategies.

Manager Quality Assurance

AT&T
01.2018 - 04.2019
  • Spearheaded end-to-end project activities for T-Mobile TPAL Certification, ensuring compliance and reducing approval times.
  • Established and built QA teams through strategic hiring, training, and work allocation.
  • Oversaw work of matrixed QA teams, ensuring accountability and ownership of tasks.
  • Managed testing efforts for distributed teams across East Coast, Chicago, India, and China.
  • Directed preparation of test estimates and project schedules for multiple initiatives, including Data Warehouse.
  • Participated in product readiness and release decisions, presenting metrics on test efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Provided accurate defect status information and metrics to enhance QA reporting processes.
  • Implemented standardized test practices, processes, and maintained projects in Quality Center.

Test Lead

Lionbridge
12.2014 - 12.2017
  • Managing team of 12 people in onsite-offshore model.
  • Responsible for the Application-level activities, e.g. release level testing activities.
  • Preparing measures and matrix and presenting to Management.
  • Involves in Daily Scrum meetings for Projects and sometimes plays role of Scrum Master.
  • Study the Functional Specification to understand the system requirements.
  • Conduct Walkthrough Meeting with Business Analyst.
  • Ensure Quality release for features developed in Sprints.
  • System testing/Regression/ Smoke and Negative testing.
  • Defect reporting using Defect Tracking tool. Defect Prevention activities.
  • Preparing Daily, weekly, Monthly status report, sending daily burnt down chart to DHead to track progress and health of project.
  • Analyze defect leakage from System Test.
  • Supporting the release during UAT at client side and validating defects.
  • Client: Schneider Electric, Wienerberger, Schlumberger, Shell, KPN (12 more clients)
  • Domain: Payments

Test Lead/Test Architect

Telefonica O2
, UK
10.2008 - 11.2014
  • Analyzing the software requirement specifications and software design documentation to identify adequate quality assurance activities.
  • Expertise in Analysis of Requirement documents, Design documents & Business Rules.
  • Creating test plan for different releases-6.1,6.2.
  • Creating/ Updating and reviewing of project related documents. (MOMs, Daily status report, WSD, Monthly Dashboards).
  • Responsible for assigning daily/weekly task to subordinates as per client's Requirement. Leading a testing team of 8 members that are divided between 3 tracks i.e. Manual, Automation and Performance Testing.
  • Attending the weekly call and updating the status to the client.

Technical Test Lead

Datamatics Global Services
03.2006 - 06.2008
  • Collaborated with QA team to test software quality through manual and automated testing.
  • Supported test review, defect control and configuration management within delivery pipeline.
  • Wrote automated test suite for product and provided test coverage analysis.
  • Stress tested security fixes and patches.

Education

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Bhagalpur College of Engineering

Skills

  • Agile methodologies and Scrum framework
  • Program management and release planning
  • Risk assessment and estimation
  • Stakeholder communication and process improvement
  • Technical troubleshooting and scope management
  • Team leadership

Certifications And Achievements

  • Got Award for Leadership in Execution from Client.
  • Received appreciation from different clients and managers to take initiatives and complete assignments on time with quality.
  • Won lot of Client appreciations and accolades for successful application releases.
  • Rewarded POB (Pat on the back), Bravo, Kudos award for more than 5 times in a row.

Affiliations

  • 6-time consecutive ACE award winner, appreciated by clients, managers, leads, and team members.

Certification

  • PMP
  • CSM

Timeline

Program Manager

T-Mobile
03.2022 - Current

Test Lead

SunGard
05.2019 - 02.2022

Manager Quality Assurance

AT&T
01.2018 - 04.2019

Test Lead

Lionbridge
12.2014 - 12.2017

Test Lead/Test Architect

Telefonica O2
10.2008 - 11.2014

Technical Test Lead

Datamatics Global Services
03.2006 - 06.2008

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Bhagalpur College of Engineering

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