Kajal Pathak
Redmond,WA
Summary
GoldenSource (EDM) Specialist with 9+ years of experience in capital markets and investment banking data platforms, specializing in GoldenSource Securities (7.x & 8.x) implementations, data quality, and ETL workflows. Proven expertise in reference & market data processing, data validation, vendor integration, and enterprise data workflows. Strong background in QA, automation, and data analysis, with hands-on experience in connectors, workflows, MDX/OMDX, and GoldenSource architecture. Experienced in working with global financial clients like HSBC and RBC, delivering high-quality solutions in agile and waterfall environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior QA
Synechron Technologies (Client: HSBC)
Pune, India
11.2016 - 10.2021
- Project: GoldenSource Distribution Service (GRDS)
- Key Contributions:
- Worked on end-to-end upgrade of GoldenSource 8.2 → 8.7, including impact analysis, testing, and deployment
- Performed data validation and quality analysis across vendor feeds and downstream consumers
- Designed and executed test strategies for GoldenSource workflows, connectors, and custom rules
- Worked extensively on MDX/OMDX and connector configurations
- Worked on enhancements to custom HSBC business rules and workflows within GoldenSource
- Set up vendor integrations via assembly configurations
- Built automation solutions (SQL + Java) for data extraction and reporting
- Deployed EAR files and supported environment setup & release cycles
- Collaborated with stakeholders for defect triage and resolution
QA Engineer
Persistent Systems Ltd (Client: VMware)
Pune, India
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Tested REST API-based networking platform (NSX)
- Conducted cross-browser testing and failure analysis
- Participated in code reviews and defect resolution cycles
QA Engineer
Persistent Systems Ltd (Client: Time Target, Australia)
Pune, India
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Automated test cases using Robot Framework
- Managed defect tracking and reporting workflows
- Executed regression testing across browsers
QA Analyst / GoldenSource Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Pune, India
08.2013 - 11.2015
- Clients: Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Pioneer Investments
- Key Contributions:
- Built automation frameworks comparing GUI vs XML/Database data
- Worked on GoldenSource components (connectors, workflows, data models)
- Performed BAU support, incident resolution, and regression testing
- Conducted data validation and reconciliation for financial datasets
- Trained junior team members on GoldenSource product usage
- Participated in requirement analysis (SRS/BRD) and testing strategies
Cognizant – UBS & Training
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Supported wealth management applications (UBS)
- Hands-on with Core Java, SQL, and production workflows
- Completed foundational training in Java, SQL, and enterprise systems
Skills
- Enterprise Data Management (EDM)
- GoldenSource Securities (7x, 8x) and Components
- Data quality analysis , reconciliation, ingestion, validation, enrichment, and distribution
- Vendor data integration & normalization
- End-to-end data lifecycle (vendor → processing → downstream systems)
- Mapping Composer, Workbench, Enterprise Manager
- Transaction Tracer, GEMS (Installation Center)
- Connectors, MDX, OMDX, Custom rules & workflows development
- Languages: SQL, PL/SQL, XML, Core Java, Unix
- Tools: Jira, HPQC, Toad, PL/SQL Developer, Postman, WinSCP, Putty
- Automation: Selenium WebDriver, Robot Framework
- Other: SQL Loader, REST APIs
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi
CAREER GAP (Oct 2021 – Present)
- Career Break (Oct 2021 – Present)
- Took a planned career break for family responsibilities and relocation to the United States
- Stayed engaged with technology through:
- Continuous learning in data, automation, and enterprise systems
- Keeping up with GoldenSource domain and capital markets trends
- Now actively seeking to restart career in GoldenSource / Data Management domain
- (Note: If you want, we can strengthen this further by adding certifications, projects, or Azure/ML work you’ve been exploring.)
Timeline
Senior QA
Synechron Technologies (Client: HSBC)
11.2016 - 10.2021
QA Engineer
Persistent Systems Ltd (Client: VMware)
04.2016 - 11.2016
QA Engineer
Persistent Systems Ltd (Client: Time Target, Australia)
12.2015 - 03.2016
QA Analyst / GoldenSource Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2013 - 11.2015
Cognizant – UBS & Training
01.2011 - 01.2013