Hi, I'm Vijay Suravarapu. I am a results-driven Software Test Manager with 15 years of experience leading QA teams across large transformation programs. I specialise in functional and automation testing, data validation, ETL/ DW testing, and risk-based quality management. I am ISTQB certified and passionate about building testing frameworks, uplifting QA maturity, and delivering high-quality outcomes across complex enterprise systems. I enjoy collaborating with business users, analysts and developers to ensure robust solutions and smoother product delivery. I am comfortable stepping into BA, Scrum Master and trainer roles when required, and I continually seek to learn new technologies to create scalable, robust testing solutions and drive continuous improvement within the team.

VijaySuravarapu

Hi, I'm Vijay Suravarapu. I am a results-driven Software Test Manager with 15 years of experience leading QA teams across large transformation programs. I specialise in functional and automation testing, data validation, ETL/ DW testing, and risk-based quality management. I am ISTQB certified and passionate about building testing frameworks, uplifting QA maturity, and delivering high-quality outcomes across complex enterprise systems. I enjoy collaborating with business users, analysts and developers to ensure robust solutions and smoother product delivery. I am comfortable stepping into BA, Scrum Master and trainer roles when required, and I continually seek to learn new technologies to create scalable, robust testing solutions and drive continuous improvement within the team.

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Hi, I’m Vijay Suravarapu. I am a results-driven Software Test Manager with 15 years of experience leading QA teams across large transformation programs. I specialise in functional and automation testing, data validation, ETL/ DW testing, and risk-based quality management. I am ISTQB certified and passionate about building testing frameworks, uplifting QA maturity, and delivering high-quality outcomes across complex enterprise systems. I enjoy collaborating with business users, analysts and developers to ensure robust solutions and smoother product delivery.

I am comfortable stepping into BA, Scrum Master and trainer roles when required, and I continually seek to learn new technologies to create scalable, robust testing solutions and drive continuous improvement within the team.

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Work Experience

Test Consultant at SG Fleet Australia
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
Led end-to-end testing for multiple projects including a major SAP-to-Miles migration. Worked across SAP, Miles, Fleet Intelligence, Dynamics 365, MySg, Online Tender, CRM, Microsoft Azure cloud, API testing with Postman, and database validation with SQL. Designed and implemented STLC in Jira-Xray, mentored testers, and developed an automation regression suite using Playwright. Coordinated UAT readiness and delivered testing outcomes with stakeholder buy-in.
Test Lead at Toyota Finance Australia
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Led SIT and UAT activities for the CSM Alfa program integrating with Pega, Azure, and SAP Finance systems. Performed database and API testing, ETL validation, and data migration validation. Designed STLC in Jira-Xray, trained project team on testing framework, and uplifted test repository practices.
Test Manager / Scrum Master at King & Wood Mallesons
March 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022
Managed the entire STLC and delivery across engagements including IManage, K2, Data Testing, ETL, Data Warehouse, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Citrix, SharePoint Online and Dynamics 365. Migrated data to the cloud, built automation from scratch, and delivered multiple projects on time and budget. Led distributed testing teams, facilitated test process improvements, and acted as Scrum Master when required.
Defect Manager/Software Test Engineer at MasterCard
January 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Responsible for system testing and SIT for multiple releases on the Atlas loyalty platform, supporting UAT. Led defect triage across on-site and offshore teams, coordinated CI/CD activities, and ensured end-to-end data flow and data integrity for ANZ and Westpac clients.
Software Test Engineer at icare- NSW
September 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
UAT-focused testing for the Nominal Insurance Single Platform (NISP). Worked with HP ALM, JIRA, Guidewire (PolicyCenter/BillingCenter), Payments, CRM, Salesforce and ECM to validate policy and billing flows.
Test Lead at Sydney Trains
October 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Led testing for Train Controllers Decision Capture (TCDC) and RTTA-2 as part of the Customer Information Program. Delivered UAT coordination with business stakeholders and managed agile testing activities for complex transit systems.
Senior Test Analyst at NSW Businesslink Pty Ltd
April 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Upgraded remote Citrix, MS Office and Windows for LAHC and HNSW. Conducted test activities across upgrade projects using diverse tools and environments.
Test Analyst at Telco
May 1, 2009 - February 1, 2014
Worked on diverse web-based UI projects, handset, network and Wi-Fi testing. Contributed to functional, regression and integration testing across multiple product lines.
Customer Service Specialist and IT support at Woolworths
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Provided customer service and IT support, contributing to problem resolution and user satisfaction across retail IT systems.

Education

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Qualifications

Master of Information Systems
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
ISTQB Certification in Software Testing
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
International Knowledge Measurement - Software Quality Assurance
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Implementing X-ray and Reporting in X-ray
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Industry Experience

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

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