I’m a Software Quality Assurance Lead/Manager with extensive experience delivering large, multi-layer transformational programs across hybrid cloud environments. I own end-to-end testing across SIT, FT, UAT, and regulatory/compliance projects, with a strong track record of risk analysis, defect prevention, and executive-level status reporting. I thrive in cross-functional teams, partner with security and IT to ensure quality and compliance, and continuously drive process improvements and QA maturity through coaching and hands-on leadership. I’m passionate about building scalable QA practices, leveraging automation and DevOps to accelerate delivery, and mentoring teams to achieve exceptional results. My focus is on early defect detection, effective partner collaboration, and delivering measurable quality improvements while enabling efficient releases and strong governance across programs.

Ghouseuddin Asad Mohammad

I’m a Software Quality Assurance Lead/Manager with extensive experience delivering large, multi-layer transformational programs across hybrid cloud environments. I own end-to-end testing across SIT, FT, UAT, and regulatory/compliance projects, with a strong track record of risk analysis, defect prevention, and executive-level status reporting. I thrive in cross-functional teams, partner with security and IT to ensure quality and compliance, and continuously drive process improvements and QA maturity through coaching and hands-on leadership. I’m passionate about building scalable QA practices, leveraging automation and DevOps to accelerate delivery, and mentoring teams to achieve exceptional results. My focus is on early defect detection, effective partner collaboration, and delivering measurable quality improvements while enabling efficient releases and strong governance across programs.

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I’m a Software Quality Assurance Lead/Manager with extensive experience delivering large, multi-layer transformational programs across hybrid cloud environments. I own end-to-end testing across SIT, FT, UAT, and regulatory/compliance projects, with a strong track record of risk analysis, defect prevention, and executive-level status reporting. I thrive in cross-functional teams, partner with security and IT to ensure quality and compliance, and continuously drive process improvements and QA maturity through coaching and hands-on leadership.

I’m passionate about building scalable QA practices, leveraging automation and DevOps to accelerate delivery, and mentoring teams to achieve exceptional results. My focus is on early defect detection, effective partner collaboration, and delivering measurable quality improvements while enabling efficient releases and strong governance across programs.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

UAT Lead at BMO/IBM
August 1, 2021 - Present
Lead and manage the UAT team for the Bill C86 program. Identify business stakeholders, plan, execute and coordinate UAT, and manage test environments and defect triage. Coordinate with executive stakeholders, drive exploratory testing, and represent UAT in enterprise release calendar discussions. Deliver exit reports with recommendations for sign-off and ensure risk mitigations are aligned with business priorities.
Quality Consultant / QA Lead at Metrolinx
March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2021
QA Lead on Cyber Security and Compliance programs; coordinating BAT for multiple Rail Operation projects (RTSI, CAD/AVL, GIS, GPS, GO Tracker, etc.). Develop test wrappers, remediate vulnerabilities, test firewall and security controls, and coordinate cloud/on-premises testing. Build reusable test procedures, train business users, and drive QA capacity planning and vendor coordination.
Quality Management / UAT Governance Lead at International Financial Data Services (IFDS) Canada
August 1, 2016 - March 1, 2018
Led Tax & Legislative/Regulatory and Compliance projects; established hybrid Agile UAT methodologies; defined quality roadmaps; managed portfolio testing, vendors, and cross-functional collaboration. Planned scoping, risk assessment, regression strategy, and defect triage across multiple jurisdictions.
UAT Lead at Royal Bank of Canada (Capgemini)
March 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Supported production issues with new releases, managed test environments, and led monthly release sign-offs. Consolidated test status dashboards and guided sign-off decisions with executives; coordinated cross-team test activities and risk mitigation.
QA Manager/Lead at Royal Bank of Canada (Capgemini)
June 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016
Represented QA in the Investment Banking line; built and led QA teams, offshore/nearshore resource management, and end-to-end testing life cycle. Defined test plans, environment readiness, automation ROI, and governance for delivery across RBC systems including Funds, Securities, and Lending.
QA – Project Coordinator at Royal Bank of Canada (Capgemini)
March 1, 2012 - May 1, 2015
Led QA for the RCT Retail Credit Transformation (SAP CRM); managed QA scope, estimates, planning, and defect triage; coordinated multiple stakeholders; drove a zero-defect mindset and ensured sign-offs for production readiness.
QA – Project Leader at RBCB USA (Capgemini)
October 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012
Led QA for Georgia Bank Conversion; scoped business test coverage, delivered releases on time, and coordinated offshore teams. Implemented mobile testing, data migration validation, and test automation via Selenium; oversaw performance testing and cross-browser validation.
QA – Lead at RBCB USA (Capgemini)
April 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Led testing for ATM Product Maintenance; managed risk-based testing, test execution, and defect analysis. Provided test results and stakeholder communications to ensure alignment on delivery and production readiness.
QA – Project Leader at RBCB USA (Capgemini)
February 1, 2011 - July 1, 2011
Led Pony Express enhancement testing; built test coverage scopes, coordinated offshore efforts, and validated data migration to new Fidelity platform across browsers. Implemented test automation and performance validation.
QA System Analyst at RBCB USA (Capgemini)
July 1, 2009 - February 1, 2011
Led QA for Branch Image Capture and Cheque Processing development; managed test data, test artifacts, and offshore/onshore coordination. Supported centralized test data management and defect resolution.
QA Analyst at RBC Dexia (Capgemini)
April 1, 2008 - August 1, 2008
SWIFT QA and Security processing testing; contributed to automation efforts and test execution across development and maintenance tasks.
QA Analyst at Bank of America (Pioneer Technologies Ltd)
August 1, 2006 - March 1, 2008
Global Process Analytics: participated in functional test design, test case creation, functionality/regression testing, and defect management.
Testing Engineer at Pioneer Technologies Ltd
November 1, 2004 - May 1, 2006
Test bench for telecom hardware software; fiber optic and transceiver testing; client order management and defect tracking.

Education

Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Greenwich
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications at Osmania University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Certified SAFe 5 Agilist
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Scrum Fundamental Certified – SFC
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
ITIL V3 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
BW Query Design and Analysis by SAP
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
AML Certification for RBC
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Six Sigma Certification (GB)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Project Management Certification (MSME - India)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Government, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics

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