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Vrushali Kulkarni

Vrushali Kulkarni

Senior Manger
Mumbai

Summary

Senior Manager with a dual role leading Delivery Transformation and Quality Engineering across global digital programs. Known for driving large-scale impact—delivering 20+ enterprise initiatives across finance, life sciences, and retail, with 150+ cross-functional experts and $50M+ in business outcomes.

Scaled QE capability from 2 to 250+ globally, embedded AI-driven quality strategies, and improved defect leakage by 40%. Built accessibility and usability into the SDLC as foundational elements, improving compliance across 35+ applications and enabling large-scale team readiness. Recognized for combining execution rigor with a vision-led, inclusive leadership style.


Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Engineering Lead

Deloitte Consulting
10.2011 - Current
  • Architected an enterprise-wide QE roadmap with a standardized STLC, real-time metrics, and gated reviews—enhancing quality visibility and process consistency.
  • Pioneered AI-led testing, piloting GenAI frameworks, and evaluation techniques (RAGAS, DeepEval) to improve agent-based workflows and human-in-the-loop validation.
  • Revamped automation strategy using shift-left principles and test pyramids—boosting coverage, cutting regression cycles, and enhancing system performance.
  • Delivered 30+ accessibility and usability audits, along with consulting on testing and governance—improving compliance scores—and led workshops for 200+ cross-disciplinary team members and senior leaders.
  • Fostered a high-performance culture through succession planning, inclusive training, and career development to drive retention and scalable delivery.

Delivery Leader

  • Led end-to-end program execution, embedding agile delivery models, governance frameworks, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment from discovery to production.
  • Achieved 95% on-time, on-budget project delivery by managing KPIs, risks, and issues.
  • Strengthened client and stakeholder relationships, resulting in 70% repeat business, improved satisfaction scores through transparent communication with C-suite leadership.
  • Co-led 25+ RFPs, crafted tailored delivery models, and presented to clients, contributing to over $50 million in new business.
  • Sector Activation: Drove go-to-market alignment for finance and TMT sectors. Developed 10+ points of view, reusable use cases, and sales kits, accelerating solution design, improving client conversion, and influencing key business decisions.

DE&I Lead

Deloitte Consulting
  • Accessibility and Inclusion: Enabled WCAG compliance for 35+ applications, trained 500+ practitioners, and led GAAD campaigns and inclusive hiring
  • DEI Engagement: Co-led return-to-work programs and facilitated inclusion cohorts that supported 300+ professionals across diverse groups including caregivers and new parents

Test Lead

BNP Paribas
10.2006 - 09.2011
  • Led end-to-end QE strategy as Test/Automation Lead for critical forex and fixed income platforms in global banking, developing scalable automation frameworks (QTP/Selenium) that enhanced delivery efficiency.

IT Application Specialist

Veritas (Symantec)
10.2004 - 09.2006
  • Led QE for enterprise CRM and demand generation systems, supporting global sales and IT teams, ensuring high-quality integration across business-critical applications.

Senior QA Engineer

Cybage Software
07.2003 - 09.2004
  • Advanced from Quality Engineer to Lead in the first role, mastering QA fundamentals, including manual testing, automation best practices, and process standardization—establishing a foundation for QE practices across client projects.

Education

Masters of Computer Management - Computer And Information Systems

Pune University, Mumbai, India
04-2002

Bachelor's of Science - Microbiology

Pune University, Pune, India
04-2000

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Publications

  • Generative AI in Business (2024): Invited Speaker, Christ University
  • Digital Accessibility: Challenges and Reality (2024): Presenter, India Accessibility Conference
  • Building Accessible and Usable Products for All (2024): Presenter, Test Tribe, International Testing Conference

Timeline

Quality Engineering Lead - Deloitte Consulting
10.2011 - Current
Test Lead - BNP Paribas
10.2006 - 09.2011
IT Application Specialist - Veritas (Symantec)
10.2004 - 09.2006
Senior QA Engineer - Cybage Software
07.2003 - 09.2004
Delivery Leader -
DE&I Lead - Deloitte Consulting
Pune University - Masters of Computer Management, Computer And Information Systems
Pune University - Bachelor's of Science, Microbiology

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