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“Rajkumar Gell currently leads Testing & Quality Assurance for Cyber Security Services at Standard Chartered Bank. With over 25 years in the industry, he consistently demonstrates an interest in elevating Security & Quality as key drivers of business success, strategically embedding them throughout the entire life cycle. Rajkumar established Testing Capabilities from the ground up, led Test Consulting Services, and managed aspects such as End-to-End Software Development, Software Process Improvements (Capability Maturity Models), and Auditing for both Information Security Management Systems and Quality Management Systems, along with overseeing Cybersecurity Operations.
As a perpetual learner, Rajkumar not only focuses on his own development but also influences those around him to embrace continuous learning. He has also supervised a PhD thesis, showcasing his interest in research
Bio: As a distinguished University of London Alumni, Paramjit brings over two decades of rich experience in the dynamic realm of Information Technology. His professional journey reflects a diverse skill set, encompassing pivotal roles in Product Development, Quality Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Agile Methodologies, and Test Automation. With a relentless pursuit of excellence, he has consistently contributed to innovative projects and technological advancements, driven by a passion for harnessing cutting-edge solutions. Paramjit’s commitment to delivering top-tier performance and fostering collaborative environments underscores his dedication to shaping the future of technology.
Bio: With an impressive career spanning over 18 years, Narendra Tomar has carved a niche for himself in the IT industry, specializing in Portfolio and Program Management, Business Continuity Management, and Service Delivery. His expertise extends to leading cross-functional teams through the intricacies of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies, ensuring excellence in Quality Management, Budgeting, and Technology Solutions.
Narendra’s profound knowledge and in-depth understanding of diverse domains have been honed through his valuable experiences at leading organizations such as PwC, HSBC, IBM, Cognizant, and CoreCard. His work in Investment and Retail Banking, Financial Services, Regulatory Reporting (BASEL ACCORDS II & III), Liquidity Risk, SWIFT Messages (Payment Messaging System), and ISO20022, showcases his versatile and dynamic ability to navigate through complex industry challenges.
A persuasive communicator, Narendra excels in relationship management, capable of connecting with individuals at every level of business and management. His leadership skills are evidenced by his successful management of programs and projects with budgets exceeding 15 million Euros. His business and technology acumen are pivotal in his problem-solving approach, allowing him to manage large, geographically dispersed teams effectively.
Narendra’s leadership is transformative, focusing on achieving common goals through enterprising and skillful team management. His implementation of Lean & Agile principles has significantly increased team deliverable velocity by 35% while achieving a 65% reduction in waste. His extensive experience in managing the enterprise IT program/project lifecycle, from requirements definition through to maintenance, underscores his capability in B2B and B2C solution implementations.
Recognized for his project management prowess, Narendra expertly handles project lifecycle facets, including scope management, time/cost estimation, and performance monitoring. His balance of technical knowledge with workforce management has led to the successful leadership of goal-focused, result-oriented teams. Narendra’s collaborative spirit extends beyond his immediate team, engaging with peers across the industry to foster innovation and drive success.
A dedicated professional and visionary leader, Narendra Tomar continues to inspire and influence the IT sector, pushing the boundaries of technology and management to achieve new heights of success.
Bio: Dhanush’s has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills on leading organizational & change, Optimizing test processes & Strategic test management. He loves continuous improvement, everyday learning, empowering people, growth mindset, innovation DNA and customer centric approach.
Dhanush has extensive 17+ years of experience, Heading the cluster of futuristics & cutting-edge topics for Smart Infrastructure – Electrical Products for Domain & Test Engineering division at Siemens Advanta India.
Dhanush has pursued executive education from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode. Some of his achievements are training people, winning multiple awards and driving innovation. His journey reflects a steadfast dedication to excellence, innovation, and continuous growth.
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Bio: Parish is a seasoned Quality Assurance & Engineering leader with around 18 years of experience around the globe working with both Fortune 500 companies and the start up ecosystem.
Currently he leads the Testing Practices at Lentra. Before Lentra- he has been in leadership roles at Diebold Nixdorf, HSBC, Fiserv and Capgemini. A proponent of Shift Left, Automation First and Healthy Human System at the organizations.
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T.N. Arvind is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience in global product strategy, SaaS innovation, and enterprise transformation. With a strong foundation in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Software Engineering, he has played a key role in modernizing platforms, optimizing product portfolios, and driving technology-led business growth.
His career spans startups, global enterprises, and technology consulting, with leadership roles across India, the USA, and Europe. With experience in diverse markets, including Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, and the USA, Arvind has successfully built and led teams that drive innovation while balancing strategic vision with operational execution.
Arvind specializes in SaaS product development, market expansion, and large-scale technology modernization. He has worked extensively on cloud-native architectures, API integrations, and omnichannel experiences, helping organizations enhance efficiency and adapt to evolving market needs. His expertise in Agile methodologies and lean product management has enabled seamless digital transformations across multiple industries.
As a judge for “The Asian Pacific Software Testing Awards” selection panel, Arvind brings deep expertise in evaluating and recognizing promising technology innovations. His ability to assess technical feasibility, scalability, and market impact ensures that emerging ideas are positioned for long-term success.
With a focus on solving complex business challenges through technology, Arvind continues to contribute to the evolving SaaS landscape, helping organizations navigate digital transformation with a pragmatic and results-driven approach.
For more insights, connect with him on LinkedIn.
Bio: Software Quality Engineering leader with 14 years of test automation, functional, regression and delivery management experience.
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Bio: Ramanath Shanbhag heads the Test Center for Digital Service Business at Ericsson India and manages its delivery across Market Areas. He is also the Digital services location head for Bangalore. In his two and half decades of experience, he had worked at Ericsson, Mindtree, Microsoft, Aditi Technologies, and HP.
He is an advisor to clients, and with his exceptional ability to connect the dots has managed to turn-around several projects from troubled situations. Testing Business has seen significant growth since he joined Ericsson in Apr 2017 where he has created The Test Leadership Development Program, Test Metrics dashboard, and Test Automation standardization. Estimation models created have helped improve response to proposals and provide upfront saving during the pre-sales phase.
He has comprehensive experience in Strategic Planning, Test Delivery Management, Test Automation, Process Management, Quality Control, Project Management, Market Recognition, Client Relations Management, Cross Functional Coordination, People Management and Team Management. He has created innovative & award-winning solutions using open-source technologies to solve challenges in the testing landscape.
He has start-up experience and has presented over a dozen whitepapers in international conferences, published articles in popular magazines, and likes writing blogs.
