Balamurali Krishna Boggu
Dusseldorf
Summary
Certified ISTQB Advanced Test Manager with 15+ years of experience in end-to-end Software Testing, QA leadership, and Test Management across diverse domains: Manufacturing, Airlines, and Insurance. Proven expertise in building test strategies, managing distributed teams, and delivering high-quality releases using Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid models. Strong record in stakeholder management, automation enablement, and quality assurance metrics. Deep customer-facing exposure across UK, Finland, Switzerland, and Germany.
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Test Manager
TestSolutions GmbH
02.2022 - 08.2025
- - Leading QA and Test Management for Lufthansa B2B transformation initiative.
- - Responsible for end-to-end testing including strategy, planning, execution, and release management.
- - Working closely with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and offshore units to ensure high-quality delivery.
- - Re-engaged in this program having previously worked on it in 2019, bringing deep domain and technical knowledge.
Test Manager
Tata Consultancy Services GMBH
04.2020 - 02.2022
- - Set up comprehensive SAP testing processes for the Vaillant DPW project.
- - Defined QA governance standards and ensured alignment across test phases (SIT, UAT).
- - Delivered structured test reporting and dashboards to stakeholders.
- - Enabled test automation using Tosca; integrated X-Ray and SAP SolMan for traceability.
- - Managed cross-functional global teams and streamlined offshore/onsite collaboration.
Test Manager
Tata Consultancy Services GMBH
01.2020 - 04.2020
- - Managed test strategy and deliverables for a large-scale SAP implementation.
- - Led UAT workshops and drove end-user engagement using JIRA/XRAY/HP ALM.
- - Coordinated test data provisioning and maintained RTMs, TRRs, and defect logs.
- - Conducted defect triage calls and risk/mitigation reviews.
Test Manager
Tata Consultancy Services GMBH
09.2019 - 01.2020
- - Oversaw program-level testing across Tiger/Cheetah, TDM, TPM, and performance streams.
- - Acted as a single point of contact for overall test governance.
- - Drove test execution metrics, defect triage, automation reporting, and integration testing for joint ventures.
- - Supported post-go-live stabilization and incident management.
Test Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2018 - 09.2019
- - Directed testing efforts for enterprise initiatives and provided strategic QA guidance.
- - Organized stakeholder status meetings and ensured timely milestone delivery.
- - Led and mentored QA teams to ensure best practices.
Test Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2015 - 09.2018
- - Defined QA process and ensured quality delivery in Lufthansa codeshare and EMD Interline projects.
- - Validated critical airline functionalities across PNRs, FBAG, ASR, and UMNR services.
- - Delivered daily dashboards and metrics to project stakeholders.
Test Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2013 - 09.2015
- - Led end-to-end testing across Reynosa and BOCA manufacturing setup projects.
- - Managed test strategy, planning, and defect triage for Nokia Developer Services Platform.
- - Streamlined testing processes for third-party app developer lifecycle.
Test Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2011 - 06.2013
- - Supported test management in British Airways’ critical transformation programs (TTP).
- - Led offshore teams and ensured alignment with IT delivery streams.
Tester
Tata Consultancy Services
11.2009 - 07.2011
- - Delivered functional and automation testing for Standard Life Insurance platforms.
- - Contributed to automation initiatives in CSOL, OSL, SIPP, and PIC systems.
Education
Master's Degree - Production Engineering
Jadavpur University
01.2008
Skills
- Test Strategy & Execution
- SAP Testing (Tosca, SAP SolMan, X-Ray,JIRA)
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Defect tracking
- Stakeholder management
- Effective communication
- Continuous improvement
- Decision-making
- Quality assurance
- User acceptance testing
- System integration testing
- Regression testing
Certification
- ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager
- PSM - Certified Scrum Master I
- Leader in you
LANGUAGES
- English (Fluent)
- German (Basic – A2)
- Telugu, Hindi, Tamil (Native)
Accomplishments
- - Reduced regression testing effort by 50% via automation enablement.
- - Mentored new joiners and led test leads across multiple projects.
- - Improved stakeholder satisfaction through early defect detection and effective reporting.
- - Led successful test transitions in multi-vendor SAP environments.
Reading books, Playing chess and Travel etc..
Languages - Telugu (Mother Tongue) , Tamil , Hindi, English and German-A2
Timeline
Program Test Manager
TestSolutions GmbH
02.2022 - 08.2025
Test Manager
Tata Consultancy Services GMBH
04.2020 - 02.2022
Test Manager
Tata Consultancy Services GMBH
01.2020 - 04.2020
Test Manager
Tata Consultancy Services GMBH
09.2019 - 01.2020
Test Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2018 - 09.2019
Test Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2015 - 09.2018
Test Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2013 - 09.2015
Test Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2011 - 06.2013
Tester
Tata Consultancy Services
11.2009 - 07.2011
Master's Degree - Production Engineering
Jadavpur University
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