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VINAY KUMAR KANCHARLA

Macquarie Park

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Release Coordinator

NTT Data Business Solutions
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Enhanced release efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing best practices.
  • Reduced downtime during deployments by closely monitoring progress and addressing issues as they arose.
  • Improved communication between product teams, ensuring timely delivery of releases with minimal disruption.
  • Managed risks and resolved conflicts during the release process, leading to smoother project execution.

Test Lead

Toyota Financial Services
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Directed teams completing regression tests to support successful product development stages.
  • Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
  • Executed test cases and documented defects, confirming resolution and mitigation of defects.
  • Tested, identified and troubleshot problems with networks.
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
  • Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.

SAP Test Consultant

Ausgrid
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Created the test cases for the SAP FICO Invoice Management Solution module.
  • Executed test cases for the SAP FICO Invoice Management Solution module.
  • Supported SAP infrastructure teams with envirornment setup.
  • Worked with the developers in completing the developments.
  • Worked with the project documentation for sign-off.
  • Involved in the workshops for the business requirement gathering.

Technology Consultant

PWC
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Aligned business solutions with defined requirements to ensure product satisfaction
  • Administered and guided design, deployment and interface of industry-focused software applications and data systems
  • Redesigned underlying systems and infrastructure to support new business systems
  • Advised senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses
  • Partnered across organization to design solutions with SAP platform to deliver optimal path for key business initiatives

Consultant ( SAP& OpenText)

Transport For NWS
06.2018 - 12.2019
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Subject Matter Expert

Endeavour Energy
04.2018 - 06.2018
  • Led Extended ECM Solution development initiative as Subject Matter Expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff
  • Worked closely with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance
  • Worked effectively with cross-functional design teams to create software solutions that elevated client-side experience and significantly improved overall functionality and performance
  • Established and maintained positive work environment to enhance retention and productivity

Lead Consultant

Open Text
03.2014 - 03.2018
  • Designing and configuring the SAP TM system to meet the client's transportation management requirements. This includes setting up transportation planning, optimization, and execution processes.
  • Collaborating with business stakeholders to define transportation management strategies and roadmaps. Articulating how the SAP TM solution can help the client achieve their transportation objectives.
  • Conducting system testing to ensure that the SAP TM solution is working as intended. This includes performing unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
  • Resolving system issues and providing technical support to end-users. troubleshooting and resolve issues in a timely manner, minimizing disruptions to business operations.
  • Collaborating with other SAP consultants to ensure that the SAP TM solution is integrated with other SAP modules, such as SAP ERP and SAP CRM.
  • Staying up-to-date with the latest SAP TM features and functionality. able to recommend new features or enhancements that can help the client optimize their transportation management processes.

SAP Development QA

Tech Mahindra
07.2010 - 07.2014
  • Trained team on all aspects of operating procedures and company services
  • Development QA lead for the SAP developments delivered and worked for the clients like Nestle,KMD, GE,SAP AG.
  • Optimized customer support by establishing a collaborative service environment
  • Coached team members in customer service techniques, providing feedback and encouragement toward reaching sales goals
  • Mentored junior team members on SAP Client standards and helped in Quality deliverables.
  • Analyzed functional specification and done consulted the business/ functional consultants for completing the developments.
  • Took on additional job duties, including unplanned task and critical task during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date
  • Developed and controlled execution of reporting and analytics for multiple operations departments


Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
2006

High School Diploma -

Nalanda Jr College
2002

Skills

  • Software Process Management
  • Project Management
  • Customer Interaction
  • Agile Manifesto
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Vendor Relations
  • Quality Management
  • Quality Assurance Requirements
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Project Planning
  • Test-driven Development
  • Exploratory Testing

Timeline

Release Coordinator

NTT Data Business Solutions
03.2023 - 01.2024

Test Lead

Toyota Financial Services
06.2021 - 10.2022

SAP Test Consultant

Ausgrid
01.2021 - 06.2021

Technology Consultant

PWC
01.2020 - 03.2020

Consultant ( SAP& OpenText)

Transport For NWS
06.2018 - 12.2019

Subject Matter Expert

Endeavour Energy
04.2018 - 06.2018

Lead Consultant

Open Text
03.2014 - 03.2018

SAP Development QA

Tech Mahindra
07.2010 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad

High School Diploma -

Nalanda Jr College
VINAY KUMAR KANCHARLA