Kamatchi Pillai
Project Manager/ Prodcut Manager
AINTREE,VIC
Summary
Experienced and highly determined [Job Title] passionate about developing innovative methods to drive sales. Specializes in leading teams through product design and distribution. Comfortable working in fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project/Product Manager
eSolutions
1 2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Client: Monash University
- Leadership and Team Management:
Coordinate onshore and offshore teams, schedule regular sync meetings, allocate tasks effectively, and mentor team members to align with project goals and Mulesoft best practices. - Enterprise Integration Processes:
Follow Monash Enterprise Integration Architect processes and ensure all solutions pass DIARG (Data Integration Architecture Review Group) approvals, adhering to organizational integration standards. - Collaboration with Centre of Excellence (C4E):
Work closely with the C4E team for platform management, including governance, provisioning, and maintaining operational efficiency of the Mulesoft environment. - Technical Oversight and Code Review:
Design integration architectures, oversee code reviews for quality and performance, and approve code to ensure compliance with Mulesoft standards and security protocols. - Release Management:
Manage release cycles, including CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and post-release monitoring to ensure seamless transitions and high system availability. - Project Management and Stakeholder Collaboration:
Gather and analyze integration requirements, plan sprints, manage risks, and act as the primary technical contact for stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals. - Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:
Support testing activities, maintain robust documentation, and collaborate across teams to identify areas of improvement in processes, tools, and team performance. - Client: Monash University
QA Lead
Monash University, ESolutions
Melbourne, Victoria
04.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Client: Monash University
- Managed testing and quality assurance for the eMERS electronic exam scanning system
- Engaged with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define quality standards, ensuring seamless integration with the online exam platform
- Drove automation efforts and CI/CD integration using Jenkins to ensure efficient testing cycles
- Client: Monash University
Principal QA
eSolutions
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Client: Monash University
- Led test management and quality assurance efforts for the eVigilation platform
- Worked closely with product stakeholders to ensure the platform met user requirements and quality standards
- Managed and mentored a team of 4 QA professionals, and drove automation initiatives for continuous delivery
- Collaborated on release management and ensured stakeholder satisfaction
- Client: Monash University
QA Lead
eSolutions
05.2016 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Client: Monash University
- Led the testing strategy for the Monash Revenue Forecasting platform, ensuring product quality across releases
- Managed QA teams, including resource allocation and task prioritization
- Engaged with stakeholders for requirements gathering and feedback, and supported Jenkins CI/CD for continuous integration
- Oversaw automation testing processes
- Client: Monash University
Automation Test Analyst/ Lead
KCNT Pty Ltd
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: Client: Beton Pumping, RMIT University (Gaming Application), Omega Chemicals
- Analyze business requirements, define test scope, and provide accurate test estimations for projects
- Expertise in Selenium automation (WebDriver, C#, Java, NUnit, JUnit), and developing automation frameworks (Page Object, Data-Driven)
- Develop and execute Selenium scripts for high-traffic web applications, supporting multiple browsers and environments
- Maintain automation code and resources in version control (Selenium, Java, C#) for continuous improvement and feature updates
- Manage test lifecycle with TFS for requirement gathering, test case management, automation scripts, and reporting; and utilize HP ALM for test execution and defect tracking
- Lead and mentor automation teams, ensuring high-quality test execution, system integration testing, and defect resolution with stakeholders
- Test across platforms, including mobile, web, and Windows 10, applying Agile (Scrum) methodology for streamlined delivery
- Client: Beton Pumping, RMIT University (Gaming Application), Omega Chemicals
Senior Analyst-Student Connections Department
Victoria University
11.2010 - 05.2015
- Managed and maintained the Student Information System (SIS) and Student Portal, ensuring compatibility and regression testing during updates
- Conducted usability, performance, and system integration testing on the Student Portal, utilizing tools like Selenium IDE for automated test scripts
- Tested Student Management Systems across various platforms (Windows, iOS, Android) and browsers (Chrome, Safari, IE) with a focus on mobile device compatibility
- Provided support and guidance to students, staff, and administrators, ensuring accurate program and course information through the SIS and relevant portals
- Followed Agile (Scrum) methodology for test execution, updating regression test suites, and reporting results in Quality Centre (HP ALM)
Research Assistant
Victoria University
06.2009 - 03.2010
- Defined project scope, strategy, and estimations, and coordinated with the Project Manager to compare estimates with actual spending
- Designed and developed architecture for the IntelliRain System, ensuring alignment with functional requirements
- Conducted functional and system integration testing, created acceptance tests based on criteria, and reported defects to the Development Team Leader
- Mentored junior team members, promoting best QA practices and contributed to iteration planning with test estimations
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of SDLC, including conducting pre-usability testing with developers and experts
Test Analyst
Accuteque Pty Ltd
01.2008 - 03.2009
- Developed test plans and test cases based on acceptance criteria, and coordinated execution for User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Participated in iteration planning, created user story acceptance criteria, and escalated issues impacting release timelines
- Executed functional and integration tests, logged results in AccuTest and HP Quality Centre, and managed incidents in the Defect Management System
- Automated tests using QTP and VBScript, maintaining a regression plan for monthly releases and optimizing test processes in Confluence
- Applied Agile methodology, conducting manual and automated testing on web applications, and collaborating effectively with offshore teams
Graduate Design Engineer
Karnataka Microelectronics Designs Centre
05.2006 - 10.2007
- Created functional specifications based on business requirements, and developed and tested RTL designs (Verilog/VHDL) targeting Xilinx FPGA, optimizing for speed and area
- Developed and executed test plans for system integration and major releases, using automated test benches to verify designs and troubleshoot defects
- Provided technical guidance to software developers, ensuring proper verification and validation of applications before release, while liaising with clients to deliver solutions
Education
Master of Technology - VLSI Design
SIST
Chennai, India 06.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics Engineering
MSU
Tamil Nadu, India 07.2001 - 05.2004
Skills
Strong analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Excellent time management skills
Positive attitude
Fast learner
Attention to detail
Candidate
Kamatchi Pillai, Australian Citizen, 0434503173, kamatchi.prakash@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamatchi-pillai-8966b1b/, Melbourne, VIC, Program and Product Manager, eSolutions, Monash University, Monash University, 01/01/21, Current, Defined and managed the product roadmap and deliverables for Monash Integration Platforms, leveraging the Mulesoft ALC approach., Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure product success, aligning business needs with technical solutions., Worked with stakeholders to prioritize features and managed the product lifecycle from ideation to execution., QA Lead, eSolutions, Monash University, Monash University, SLRRP - Student Load Revenue and Resource Planning, 02/01/21, 09/30/21, Led the testing strategy for the Monash Revenue Forecasting platform, ensuring product quality across releases., Managed QA teams, including resource allocation and task prioritization., Engaged with stakeholders for requirements gathering and feedback, and supported Jenkins CI/CD for continuous integration., Oversaw automation testing processes., Principal QA, eSolutions, Monash University, eVigilation - Online Invigilation Platform, 06/01/20, 01/31/21, Led test management and quality assurance efforts for the eVigilation platform., Worked closely with product stakeholders to ensure the platform met user requirements and quality standards., Managed and mentored a team of 4 QA professionals, and drove automation initiatives for continuous delivery., Collaborated on release management and ensured stakeholder satisfaction., QA Lead, eSolutions, Monash University, eMERS - electronic Monash environment room scan for online exam platform, 04/01/22, 06/30/22, Managed testing and quality assurance for the eMERS electronic exam scanning system., Engaged with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define quality standards, ensuring seamless integration with the online exam platform., Drove automation efforts and CI/CD integration using Jenkins to ensure efficient testing cycles., QA Lead, eSolutions, Monash University, Student First Program - Digital Domain, 05/01/16, 04/30/20, Led QA initiatives for multiple student-facing projects, including Project Engage, Offers, Enquiry Management, Knowledge Management, and my.Monash., Managed test cycles, release schedules, and automated testing efforts., Worked closely with product teams to ensure product features were thoroughly tested and aligned with user needs., Automation Test Analyst/Lead, KCNT Pty Ltd, Beton Pumping, RMIT University (Gaming Application), Omega Chemicals, 08/01/15, 04/30/16, Analyze business requirements, define test scope, and provide accurate test estimations for projects., Expertise in Selenium automation (WebDriver, C#, Java, NUnit, JUnit), and developing automation frameworks (Page Object, Data-Driven)., Develop and execute Selenium scripts for high-traffic web applications, supporting multiple browsers and environments., Maintain automation code and resources in version control (Selenium, Java, C#) for continuous improvement and feature updates., Manage test lifecycle with TFS for requirement gathering, test case management, automation scripts, and reporting; and utilize HP ALM for test execution and defect tracking., Lead and mentor automation teams, ensuring high-quality test execution, system integration testing, and defect resolution with stakeholders., Test across platforms, including mobile, web, and Windows 10, applying Agile (Scrum) methodology for streamlined delivery., Senior Analyst, Victoria University, Student Connections Department, 11/01/10, 05/31/15, Managed and maintained the Student Information System (SIS) and Student Portal, ensuring compatibility and regression testing during updates., Conducted usability, performance, and system integration testing on the Student Portal, utilizing tools like Selenium IDE for automated test scripts., Tested Student Management Systems across various platforms (Windows, iOS, Android) and browsers (Chrome, Safari, IE) with a focus on mobile device compatibility., Provided support and guidance to students, staff, and administrators, ensuring accurate program and course information through the SIS and relevant portals., Followed Agile (Scrum) methodology for test execution, updating regression test suites, and reporting results in Quality Centre (HP ALM)., Research Assistant, Victoria University, Web-based IntelliRain Digital Ecosystem for Rain Water Harvesting-Water Quality Australia (WQA) funded project, 06/01/09, 03/31/10, Defined project scope, strategy, and estimations, and coordinated with the Project Manager to compare estimates with actual spending., Designed and developed architecture for the IntelliRain System, ensuring alignment with functional requirements., Conducted functional and system integration testing, created acceptance tests based on criteria, and reported defects to the Development Team Leader., Mentored junior team members, promoting best QA practices and contributed to iteration planning with test estimations., Demonstrated thorough knowledge of SDLC, including conducting pre-usability testing with developers and experts., Test Analyst, Accuteque Pty Ltd, KPMG, Westside Sealants, 01/01/08, 03/31/09, Developed test plans and test cases based on acceptance criteria, and coordinated execution for User Acceptance Testing (UAT)., Participated in iteration planning, created user story acceptance criteria, and escalated issues impacting release timelines., Executed functional and integration tests, logged results in AccuTest and HP Quality Centre, and managed incidents in the Defect Management System., Automated tests using QTP and VBScript, maintaining a regression plan for monthly releases and optimizing test processes in Confluence., Applied Agile methodology, conducting manual and automated testing on web applications, and collaborating effectively with offshore teams., Graduate Design Engineer, Karnataka Microelectronics Designs Centre, India, 05/01/06, 10/31/07, Created functional specifications based on business requirements, and developed and tested RTL designs (Verilog/VHDL) targeting Xilinx FPGA, optimizing for speed and area., Developed and executed test plans for system integration and major releases, using automated test benches to verify designs and troubleshoot defects., Provided technical guidance to software developers, ensuring proper verification and validation of applications before release, while liaising with clients to deliver solutions., ICAgile Product Ownership Certification, ITIL Certification, Scaled Agile Certification, ISTQB Certified, Accessibility Certification (Web-based Testing and Techniques by Vision Australia), SOAPUI Certification by Smartbear (Integration Testing), Cert IV in Training and Assessment, M.Tech in VLSI Design, SIST, India, B.E. in Electronics Engineering, MSU, India, E-Commerce, Inventory Control System, User Accessibility/ Roles Management, Smart Building Management, Work Flow Management, Digital Capability, Document Management, Finance and HR Systems Management, Education, Student Management System, Project Management, Large Scale Program Management, Automation Testing Tools: Silk Test, Silk Performer, Silk Mobile, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, QTP, UFT, Specflow, Load Runner, Languages/Frameworks: Eclipse, Ruby, C#, .Net, NUnit, JAVA, JUnit, TestNG, Bug Tracking Tools: JIRA, Bugzilla, Trello, Test Management Tools: Silk Central, HP Quality Centre, Microsoft Test Management (TFS), SOAP UI., RDBMS: MS SQL Server 2008/2008R2/2012, MySQL, TFS, Scripting Languages: C#, VB Script, Java, Ruby, Python, HTML/ XML/CSS, MS Office suite, Object-Oriented Language: C, C++, Java, Jenkins, GO, AWS, Docker, Confluence, Wiki, Windows, Linux, IoS, Android, MS Access, MS SQL, Supply Chain/Procurement Management, Cloud technology- AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Embedded and Wireless technologies, Web based application, cross browser, Functional and Non-functional Testing, Mobile application, User Experience and security, Data Communication and Manipulation, Network Technologies, SDLC/STLC, Scaled Agile and DevOps Methodologies, Test Management, Project Management, Strong analytical skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Self-motivated and exceptional interpersonal skills, Ability to work in a team environment, Excellent time management skills, Positive attitude and a fast learner, Attention to detail, Available upon request
Certification
[Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
QA Lead
Monash University, ESolutions
04.2022 - Current
Principal QA
eSolutions
06.2020 - 01.2021
QA Lead
eSolutions
05.2016 - 12.2020
Automation Test Analyst/ Lead
KCNT Pty Ltd
08.2015 - 04.2016
Senior Analyst-Student Connections Department
Victoria University
11.2010 - 05.2015
Research Assistant
Victoria University
06.2009 - 03.2010
Test Analyst
Accuteque Pty Ltd
01.2008 - 03.2009
Graduate Design Engineer
Karnataka Microelectronics Designs Centre
05.2006 - 10.2007
Master of Technology - VLSI Design
SIST
06.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics Engineering
MSU
07.2001 - 05.2004
[Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Project/Product Manager
eSolutions
1 2021 - Current
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