Adarsh Chandrashekar
Test Manager | Scrum Master | 19+ Yrs | QA Delivery Lead | Agile Transformation | BFSI & Telecom | Onsite-Offshore Model
- Role
- Assistant Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Adarsh Chandrashekar
Results-driven Test Manager / QA Manager / Scrum Master with 19+ years of experience in Software Testing, Agile Delivery, Test Management, and Quality Transformation across Telecom (OSS/BSS), Private Banking, and Insurance domains.I specialize in leading end-to-end QA programs, building high-performing test teams, implementing Agile frameworks, and driving quality excellence across enterprise-scale applications. Proven experience in managing complex delivery models including Onsite-Offshore, Co-sourced, Managed Services, and Staff Augmentation models. Core Competencies & Keywords1. Test Management & QA Leadership2. Agile & Scrum Implementation (Co-located & Distributed Teams)3. Test Strategy, Test Planning & Effort Estimation4. SIT, UAT, E2E, Functional & Regression Testing5. Release Management & Defect Governance6. Stakeholder & Client Management7. Transition Management (KAP, Shadow, Primary, Steady State)8. Continuous Process Improvement Tools & Technology ExpertiseAzure DevOps | JIRA | HP ALM | Confluence | Jenkins | CI/CD | Git | GitHubTricentis Tosca (GUI, API, DB, E2E Automation)SOAP UI | Postman (API & Web Services Testing)Oracle SQL Developer | PL/SQL Domain ExpertiseTelecom (OSS/BSS)| BFSI | Private Banking | InsuranceI bring strong global client-facing experience working with stakeholders across UK, Switzerland, and Singapore there by managing distributed Agile teams and delivering mission-critical programs with high quality standards and predictable releases.As a Scrum Master, I enable Agile transformation, remove delivery impediments, improve sprint predictability, and foster collaboration between Business, Development, and QA teams.As a Test Manager, I focus on: Building scalable QA frameworks Establishing governance & quality metrics Improving test automation coverage Ensuring seamless go-live with minimal production defects Driving client satisfaction and long-term partnershipsI am currently seeking Test Manager / QA Manager / Scrum Master hybrid role opportunities in India where I can contribute to enterprise digital transformation programs and lead high-impact quality initiatives.Let’s connect if you’re hiring for QA Leadership, Agile Delivery, or Test Management or Scrum master hybrid roles in India.
Experience
Assistant Consultant
Feb 2016 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Client : Credit SuisseClient : ReAssure Part of Phoenix Group Client : DBSClient : Aberdeen Client : Legal and General Distributed Agile Model of WorkingOnsite Client facing Experience : Telford, UK and Singapore, Edinburgh United Kingdom
Education
Sadvidya High School
10th Standard
VTU
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
2002 — 2006
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