Rajath Cherukat Ravindran

A highly experienced and results-driven Technical Solution Manager – Presales, with nearly 20 years of expertise spanning software project execution, quality assurance leadership, test process consulting, and pre-sales support. Over 12 years of proven success as QA Head/Senior Test Manager, complemented by more than 8 years of focused experience in presales strategy and solutioning

• Bravo and Appreciation Awards, Tech Mahindra Limited (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Ace Employee Award, Nous Infosystems, 2020
• Best Employee Award, Hexagon Global IT Services, 2016
• Best Performer, 3i-Infotech Pvt Ltd
• Best Performer Award, MphasiS an HP Company

• Passport Number: Z6106631
• ID Type: Passport
• Date of Birth: 14th Sept 1978

• Over 20 years of comprehensive experience across Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Presales, Software Development, and Project Management.
• Proven expertise in Quality Engineering Consulting and Maturity Assessments across global delivery models (onsite/offshore).
• 8+ years of specialized experience in Presales, Test Consulting, and Solution Architecture, with domain exposure in BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, Logistics, Government, Energy & Utilities, and deep proficiency in BFSI.
• Skilled in Digital Transformation, Technology Modernization, Cloud Enablement, and Test Automation.
• Well-versed in multi-modal delivery frameworks including Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid, SAFe, and DevOps, with hands-on experience in Application and Data Migration.
• Proficient in Effort Estimation, Resource Planning, Utilization Management, and Invoicing.
• Adept at conducting QE/QA Maturity Assessments, Gap Analyses, and delivering actionable Recommendations and Roadmaps.
• Demonstrated success in Process Standardization, Delivery Excellence, Cost Optimization, and Quality Improvement through Thought Leadership, Right-Shoring, Next-Gen CoE setups, Innovative Pricing Models, and AI/ML-driven solutions.
• Experienced in Proposal Management (RFI, RFP, RFQ), Tool/Product Fitment Analysis, Effort Estimation, Cost-Benefit Analysis, and Test Automation Strategy.
• Strong background in client-facing roles, driving stakeholder engagement and solution alignment.
• Led complex projects as Senior Test Manager – Technical in Investment Banking, covering Fund Services, Portfolio & Wealth Management, Investment Advisory, IAM, and PKI.
• Active contributor to the Test Council, delivering Brown Bag Sessions on Automation Frameworks and Boot Camp Training for new hires on Testing fundamentals.