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Nihar Moharana

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India21 yrs experience
AI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Over 20 years of experience in software engineering leadership.
  • Proven track record in enhancing automation and streamlining processes.
  • Expertise in driving QA and automation roadmaps aligned with business goals.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Quality Engineering and Automation within the FinTech and Gaming sectors.

Contact

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipTest Automation

Other Skills

API TestingAPI automationAgile MethodologiesAmazon Web Services (AWS)AntApache AntAutomationBehavior-Driven Development (BDD)Cloud ApplicationsCloud ComputingCloud DevelopmentCore JavaCross-functional Team LeadershipDocker ProductsFinTech

About

Technically hands on Software Engineering Leader with over 20 plus years of extensive experience in software development, quality engineering, and team leadership to drive impactful results as a senior leader. I aim to lead high-performing teams, define innovative quality and project delivery strategies, and inspire a culture of excellence. With a proven record of enhancing automation, streamlining processes, and aligning organizational goals with cutting-edge technology, I seek to contribute to large-scale project execution and organizational growth in roles that demand strategic vision and hands-on technical acumen. * Proven Leadership Expertise: Skilled in building, mentoring, and managing large cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects within fast-paced, dynamic environments. * Strategic Visionary: Adept at defining and driving QA and automation roadmaps, performance engineering strategies, and organizational quality initiatives to align with business goals. * Project Delivery Excellence: Demonstrated success in planning, executing, and delivering complex projects focusing on efficiency, scalability, and customer satisfaction. * Technical Acumen: Expertise in modern automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium, Rest-Assured), performance tools (JMeter), cloud technologies (AWS), and CI/CD pipelines. * Process Innovator: Experience in establishing Testing Centers of Excellence (COE) to streamline automation and testing best practices across organizations. * Agile and DevOps Advocate: Certified Scrum Master with a strong understanding of agile methodologies and DevOps practices for enhanced collaboration and faster delivery. * Results-Driven Approach: Track record of increasing test automation coverage, reducing QA cycle times, and ensuring seamless integration and deployment processes.

Experience

Dp world

Group Director Engineering Quality

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • · Spearheaded quality delivery for the DP World Runner Logistics Product, ensuring exceptional standards.
  • · Directed a high-performing team of engineers and Senior managers, fostering collaboration and results.
  • · Pioneered a shift-left testing strategy, enhancing efficiency and improving delivery timelines by 30%.
  • · Spearheaded end-to-end test automation initiatives using the Karate Framework, delivering 80% regression coverage and 50% efficiency gains.
  • · Spearheaded QA strategy for production stability by driving root cause analysis and proactive quality measures, achieving a 70% reduction in critical production leakages.
  • . Achieved a 99.9% SLA adherence for critical product launches, significantly boosting customer satisfaction.
LeadershipProject PlanningTest AutomationAPI TestingTeam BuildingCloud Applications+4

Paytm

Associate Vice President - Engineering

Mar 2022 – Mar 2024 · 2 yrs · Greater Bengaluru Area · Hybrid

  • · Spearheaded quality delivery and performance engineering for the Paytm Lending Division, ensuring operational excellence.
  • · Directed a high-performing team of engineers, Directors and Senior Managers fostering collaboration and innovation across engineering disciplines.
  • · Implemented comprehensive QA and Automation strategies, significantly enhancing testing efficiency and quality standards.
  • · Significantly increased functional test automation coverage for UI and API suites, reducing QA cycle times and improving release efficiency.
  • . Pioneered a shift-left testing strategy, embedding QA processes earlier in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), driving a significant improvement in delivery timelines and enhancing efficiency.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)FinTechTest Automation ToolsLeadershipTeam BuildingSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)+7

Junglee games

Associate Vice President - Quality Engineering

Jan 2021 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • · Led end-to-end quality and performance engineering for all Junglee products and games.
  • · Developed and executed comprehensive QA and Automation strategies across various platforms.
  • · Managed a diverse team of over 50 engineers, fostering a culture of automation-driven QA sign-offs.
  • · Boosted UI and API test automation coverage significantly, reducing QA cycle times by 50%.
  • . Established an open-source Mobile Device Farm, significantly enhancing mobile test automation capabilities.
LeadershipSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Team ManagementGame TestingMobile AutomationAPI automation+7

Envestnet | yodlee

Senior Architect QA

Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Led system and integration testing for multiple product releases, ensuring seamless functionality across platforms.
  • Designed and implemented automation test strategies, enhancing end-to-end and integration test coverage.
  • Conducted thorough test case design reviews, validating new release features for quality assurance.
  • Oversaw post-deployment sanity testing, maintaining operational excellence in production systems.
LeadershipSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Team ManagementTest Automation FrameworkAgile MethodologiesAPI automation+1

Myntra

Senior Engineering Manager Test

Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Directed quality assurance efforts for Store Front backend services, ensuring reliability and seamless functionality.
  • Supervised a team of quality engineers and SDETs, promoting collaboration and innovation.
  • Elevated test automation coverage from 50% to over 85%, significantly enhancing regression testing efficiency.
  • Established a structured career development plan for team members, fostering professional growth.
LeadershipTeam ManagementTest AutomationProject PlanningCloud ApplicationsAgile Methodologies+1

Intuit

Staff Software Engineer Quality

Sep 2016 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Led end to end Quality deliverables for IES Mobile services project, ensuring high standards of performance.
  • Designed test plan for API testing, Performance, Resiliency, and Security testing, optimizing testing processes.
  • Achieved 100% test automation for micro services, integrating automation suite to CI-CD pipeline for seamless deployment.

Digital insight

Engineering Manager II (After Spin-off from Intuit)

Nov 2013 – Nov 2015 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Managed and led Dev and QA activities for critical releases, ensuring timely delivery and high quality.
  • Collaborated with Product and Program Managers to translate business requirements into user stories and set release timelines.
  • Developed QA and automation strategies for products to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Intuit

Staff Software Engineer Quality

Jun 2008 – Oct 2013 · 5 yrs 4 mos

  • Led end-to-end Quality deliverables for the project at Intuit.
  • Designed QA strategy for UI Automation, White box testing, and Security testing.
  • Developed Test Automation framework using Java, Rest-Assured, Selenium Webdriver, TestNG, and Maven.

Bea systems

Software Engineer

Mar 2007 – May 2008 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Functional Testing and designing automation framework in Selenium RC and Java and Test NG. Worked on ALUI suite of Portal products.

Dell emc

Senior Software QA Engineer

Jul 2006 – Mar 2007 · 8 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

  • Handling the QA of Documentum BPM product lines

Oracle

Member of Technical Staff

Mar 2004 – Jul 2006 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • UI testing, backend testing and test automation of Oracle SOA suite of products.

Education

Odisha University of Technology and Research

B.Tech — Instrumentation and Electronics

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