Vivek Achar

Dynamic software testing professional with a MBA in BKFS and over fourteen years of experience in Software testing. Expertise in Banking and Insurance domains has driven significant brand growth and online engagement. Proven ability to manage the program level activities in System Integration Testing & User Acceptance Testing with Overall support system interaction & coordination.

Passionate about leveraging logical skills and communications techniques to achieve measurable results along with quantitative methods. Seeking managerial assignments with an organization of repute to contribute to impactful software projects and advance my career in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Intern - ML Engineer, Google (Desi Crew Kaup) at Desi Crew (2025-10 – Present)

• Executed data preparation for AI/ML models utilizing CVAT
• Contributed to model development through detailed human annotation, such as facial key point identification

Test Lead at Monetize 360 (2023-05 – 2025-08)

• Leading testing of bank fee analytics and billing AI solutions for global clients including NCR, SCB, and CITI
• Spearheaded implementation of Mpilot Agent for Bank Fee & Account Management, improving treasury workflows
• Executed regression and functional testing across Billing Analytics, Service Designer, Billing Center, and Intelligence Hub
• Contributed to Gen AI–based V2 onboarding model, automating tenant billing and reporting

Test Lead at HCL Technologies Limited (2017-01 – 2023-03)

• Directed integration and SIT testing for lending platforms, ensuring compliance and smooth system migration
• Designed and executed G/L file validations, out payment file testing, and SBA interface verification
• Coordinated with business analysts and developers, delivering solutions within agreed timelines
• Managed SIT and UAT testing across multiple projects (Delphi Phase 2, Member Disclosure, SSV2, MATS)
• Ensured 100% defect-free releases for insurance products (Super Stream, Comminsure), testing contribution, member, and disclosure modules
• Conducted end-to-end payment cycle validation using Oracle DB, MQ Utils, Unix scripting, and automation tools
• Appreciated by clients for timely delivery and quality testing support

Associate Engineer / Testing Engineer at Capgemini / Focus infoTech / Standard Chatered GBS (2010-04 – 2015-06)

• Led ATM & Debit Card testing (Euronet, Hogan, eCMS) across India, UAE, and Singapore
• Conducted physical ATM testing for Talking ATMs (visually impaired build) under "Seeing is Believing" program
• Partnered with NCR & Euronet vendors for SIT, UAT, and switch upgrades, ensuring compliance with EMV acquiring
• Awarded Letter of Recognition and multiple client appreciations for reducing SIT timelines by 45%

B.Sc. in Hotel Management in Hospitality and Hotel Administration – Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science (2004-11 – 2007-04)

12th Commerce – Kola Saraswathi Vaishnav Senior Secondary School (2003-07 – 2004-05)

10th CBSE – Kola Saraswathi Vaishnav Senior Secondary School (2001-07 – 2002-05)