Danish Raza
Flat *** Shipra Reviera Tower
Indrapuram Ghaziabad 201014
Uttar Pradesh
Mobile: 099******** ~ E Mail: *************@*****.***
To pursue a dynamic and challenging career in quality Assurance to enable enhanced bottom line to organizations through
continuous improvement while honing my all round skills for career growth with alignment goals in team work environment
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
● A result oriented professional with a total of 4 years 4 month of Industry experience as a Quality Professional in SQA activities,CMMI
and ISO assessment, Process definition, internal and External Audits.
● Certified CSQA from QAI Dec 2010
● Certified ISO 27001 lead auditor from ICRA
● Certified ITIL V3 Foundation from EXIN May 2012
● Certified Six Sigma Green Belt from ISI
● Certified Lean Expert from Igate May 2012
● Conversant with ISO 9001:2008,ISO 20000,ISO13485,ISO 25000
● Conversant with Agile Framework,Waterfall,Iterative methodologies
● Knowledge & implementation of CMMi for Dev ver. 1.3 for Level 5 in iGate.
● Knowledge & implementation of CMMi for Services ver. 1.3 for Level 3 in iGate.
● Instrumental in successful assessment of CMMi for Dev ver 1.2 for Level 3 in Nucleus software Exports ltd.
● Played an active role in defining CMMi Process areas and gap analysis.
● Implementing and developing Process Performance models (PPM) for different types of project and function using Montecarlo
simulation,Crystal Ball Software and facilitating the usage of it across organization.
● Supported and worked with Projects related to application development,Application maintenance and support,Product development.
● Facilitated projects on various SDLC Models like V model, Iterative model, waterfall Model, Agile framework.
● Having knowledge of various Product development methodologies like Embedded Development methodology, Hardware and
Mechanical Development methodologies.
● Supported Projects on estimation techniques likes Function point analysis,KLOC,WBS based
● Conducting the Process Compliance Audits for the projects based on ISO and CMMI Process area checklist.
● Carrying out Information security audits (ISMS) ensuring ISO 27001 across the organization.
● Identifying improvement areas based on gap and drive Improvement projects to meet Account/ BU’s Business Needs through Six
Sigma, Value Innovation and Small Steps.
● Having a hands on experience in executing six sigma green belts projects in Large accounts in iGate resulting in cost and effort
savings.
● Metrics Collection, Interpretation and Analysis
● Establish Metrics Baseline and publishing process performance baselines
● Experience in Enterprise Risks Management
● Conduct Role Based trainings and awareness sessions for the project teams: QMS, Basics of CMMI,VSS, Security Management
(ISMS).
● Good experience of working on Project management tools like Peoplesoft,Whizible SEM,Microsoft Project Plan
● Hands on various statistical tools like 7 QC tools, FMEA,Pugh Matrix etc.
● Basic usage of Minitab to check normality, identifying outliers, identifying correlation between the parameters.(Correlation
equation),Hypothesis testing.
CAREER CONTOUR
Accountabilities:
Assistant Manager Organizational Excellence
iGATE
Privately Held; 501-26000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry
July 2011 – Present (10 months)
● Consulting Projects of Product Engineering Services (PES) Vertical in Noida and Pune location in Process
implementation/tailoring/definition.
● Supported Projects on Product development using Product methodology aligned to domain specific standards like ISO 13485, ISO
15504.
● Provided initial Support to Projects through Project readiness review Revalidate estimation, Process tailoring/ deviation.
● Supported Project during execution through Process Compliance Index, Process Health Indicator, Risk assessment/ management,
Audit findings closure,CSS RCA/ CAPA,Improvement projects (SS, VI, ILSS) identification and support, Periodic reviews, Metrics
identification, High Maturity practices, Process Models Simulation
● Enable People competency through Process training, iChange/iTrack trainings/ VI/ ILSS training.
● Did data analysis and action planning Project Metrics, Project Risks, Project health Index, Low CSS RCA,Audits CAPA
● Implementing and developing prediction models (PPM) for different types of project and function using Monte Carlo simulation, Crystal
Ball.
● Identifying improvement areas based on gap and drive Improvement projects to meet Account/ BU’s Business Needs through Six
Sigma, VI, SS.
● Carrying out Information security audits (ISMS) ensuring ISO 27001 across the organization.
● Establish Metrics Baseline and publishing process performance baselines
● Contribution to Process Definition and Releases of Qzen Handling process improvement suggestions and Incorporating Industry
best practices
Major Projects undertaken:
CMMI Ver 1.3 Assessment:
● Participated in assessment of CMMI For development ver.1.3 (Level 5) and CMMI for Services Ver. 1.3 (Level 3).
● Involved in Process Definitions, Gap Analysis and for CMMI Level 5 appraisal.
● PIID Preparation
● Facilitated projects on High Maturity Practices (ML4/ML5).
Six Sigma Green Projects undertaken:
● Did a lean project for Improving the Ford Denso account test case creation Productivity resulting in notional cost saving of $1100 and
effort saving of 190hrs per month.
● Increase in funds task productivity from 73 minutes to 65 minutes for Blackrock it has resulted into notional cost saving of approx
$60000 annually.
Software Engineer QA
Nucleus software exports ltd
Privately Held; 501-1500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry
May 2008 – June 2011 (3 years 1month)
Accountabilities:
● SQA Function: Software Quality Analyst for 8 10 Projects
● Played a important role in SCAMPI B for CMMI Level 3 assessment
● Software Quality Analyst assigned to Projects to verify the implementation of the Processes as per CMMI Level 3 ver 1.2 and
Organization self imposed requirements
● Involved in Process Definitions, Gap Analysis and documented the Practice Implement and Indicator Database (PIID) for CMMI Level
3 ver. 1.2
● Responsible for Managing the IQA Audit Reports and carrying out IQA Audit Analysis based on the audit findings
● Conducting Process Audit, Configuration Management Audit and Work Product Audit
● QMS trainings across organization with respect to process and assessment
● Implemented Whizible (a project management tool) across the organization
● Control and monitor Project Progress using Metrics and measurement analysis.
● Quality status report to senior management
● Coordinating with multiple QA’s for cross functional projects
KEY SKILLS
Organizational skills: Ability to quickly understand what is required and progress
according to company’s desired standards.
Communication skills: Articulate.
Technical skills: Good general IT skills, including experience of working in
Project Management Tools: PeopleSoft, Whizible
Configuration Management Tool: Clear Case, VSS
Defect Tracking Tool: Clear Quest, Test Director, Peregrine
Statistical Tools: Minitab, Crystal Ball, Simular
Team Work: Able to co operate and take on a proactive role within a team
Analytical ability: Good analytical skills.
Motivation: Hard working and enjoys taking on new challenges.
ACADEMIA
● MBA (IT) from, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Extn Centre Noida, . In 2008 with CGPI – 8.13/10.
● B.Tech (ECE) from, Punjab Technical University, IETRopar, Punjab. In 2006 Secured 71.00%.
● Intermediate from DAV College, Chandigarh in 2001. Secured 69.00 % (CBSE).
● SSC from DAV Public School Solan (H.P.) in 1999. Secured 83.00 %( CBSE).
Honors/Awards
● Awarded “PAT on the Back Award” for April 2012 for successfully preparing the monthly internal tracking sheet reflecting PHI
Parameters.
● Awarded as 'Nucleus of the Month' for November 2009 for successfully handling Issues assigned with 100% SLA
● Awarded with team award for SEPG Work.
A PERSONAL PROFILE
Date of Birth : 24th March, 1983
Permanent Address : S/o Mr Saleem Raza,332,H.B.C, Saproon, Solan (H.P.) 173211
Marital Status : Married
Sex : Male
Nationality : Indian
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Hobbies : Reading, fitness.
I hereby solemnly declare that all the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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(Danish Raza)
Date: 15.04.2012
Place: Delhi (India)