Experienced and Recognized Testing Practice Leader As a recognized expert in software testing, I have a broad background in testing and system development stretching back 25 years. As a delivery and operations leader, I helped software testing practices within pure-play independent testing services firms as well as testing business units within large IT services firms to build world-class capabilities encompassing people, process and technology.

I have extensive experience in leading and managing successful software testing practices and P&L units to deliver multi-million-dollar software projects within time, budget & quality parameters in both software product and services organizations. Specialties: Global Delivery Operations, Software Engineering, Agile, DevOps, Digital Transformation, Software Testing, Delivery Management, Leadership, Project Management, TPI, TMM, Test Strategy, CI/CD maturity assessments, Test Automation Advisory.

Testing practice technology leader with over 20 years of IT industry experience. Managed large projects with TCV 2MN+ with a total portfolio varying from 10MN - 12MN.

Responsible for global delivery management, establishing TCoE, test process governance, complex test strategy definition for large programs, solution designing/development, proof-of-concept (PoC's), RFI/RFP responses, pre-sales/business development, publish case studies & ROI, forecasting & budget planning, client relationship management, business review meetings, bottom-line improvement, resource utilization, onsite/offshore ratio optimization, people management, performance appraisals & normalization, staffing & resource fulfillment, competency building, attrition management, etc.

Manage globally distributed delivery teams for various ISVs and enterprises. Traveled extensively onsite, visiting customers to formulate delivery teams and implementation of program roadmap.

Kote is a progressive leader offering 17+ years of IT Quality Engineering experience with passion for quality.

Implemented innovative & differentiated solutions, QA best practices utilizing Test Automation & DevOps in a Global delivery model to achieve stated business outcomes.

Proven track record of accomplishments in establishing quality engineering practices, facilitating a continuous testing models and consistently exceeding expectations.

A customer focused and performance-driven leader with over 18 years of experience in implementing digital transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 clients to drive improvements in operational efficiency, and cost savings through technology implementations.

Proven ability in building and leading high growth global teams in complex consulting engagements in US, Canada, UK & India. Have a proven track record of effectively engaging executive leadership and driving strategic initiatives. Responsible for Growth, Delivery, Execution Margins and Customer Satisfaction along with end-to-end accountability.

Technology & delivery leader working with Senior executives on how to drive business outcomes through QA\QE experiences for the companies especially who are into digital transformation. With focus on Technology, tools, people and process with key principles of Vision, Strategy and excellence using modern technologies and tools including AI/ML, Cloud, Mobile and intelligent automation.

Ram has over 19 years of experience in developing, implementing, and managing quality assurance testing processes, procedures, systems for the key clients in Healthcare, Telecom, Banking and financial and online technology domains. Proven leader into effectively leading teams to successful execution and delivering the value to the customers.

Ram will play the client success leader role with QualiZeal, focus on the customer business relationship and delivery excellence, will work closely with the senior executives from both internal and external customer stakeholders for the seamless business continuity and delivery excellences.