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ILAMVAZHUTHI PARASURAMAN

ILAMVAZHUTHI PARASURAMAN

Liwonde,Machinga

Summary

Supply chain and branding manager with over 12 years of experience in retail and footwear sectors. Expertise in sourcing logistics and stock management, utilizing CPIM and Lean Six Sigma principles to enhance industrial workflows. Proficient in leveraging data-driven insights to align global transportation and inventory with marketing initiatives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4034
4034
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Branding & Supply Chain Manager

TROGON TRADING PRIVATE LIMITED
LIWONDE, MALAWI
03.2026 - Current
  • Optimized inventory flow by designing and implementing key performance metrics to streamline both inbound and outbound logistics.
  • Synchronized marketing and production by designing promotional materials and coordinating with production to ensure precise customer lead times.

SENIOR LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai, India
11.2021 - 01.2026
  • Directed end-to-end QA cycles (Sanity, SIT, UAT) to ensure high-standard deliverables across complex testing phases.
  • Led Agile engineering teams through the full SDLC, managing design, debugging, and documentation for timely project completion.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional alignment by tracking project metrics, mitigating risks, and translating client needs into holistic technical solutions.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE - PROJECTS

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai, India
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Directed an offshore team of 12, overseeing end-to-end automation and manual testing to ensure high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Architected test strategies and risk assessments, managing task allocation and project closure documentation to mitigate critical defects and ensure release readiness.

WAREHOUSE INVENTORY ASSOCIATE

GORILLAS
Paris, France
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Enhanced warehouse performance through ongoing workflow assessments for improvement opportunities.
  • Minimized stock level discrepancies by promptly reporting observed issues to supervisors.
  • Streamlined inventory tracking via regular audits and updates to inventory management system.
  • CONTACT: FLORIAN SCHEER +33-636339455

OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS ASSISTANT

VREEM STUDIOS PARIS
Paris, France
12.2020 - 04.2021
  • E-COMMERCE & INVENTORY: Managed SHOPIFY, FARFETCH, and Zedonk platforms, ensuring daily inventory accuracy and detailed sales reporting.
  • GLOBAL LOGISTICS: Coordinated international shipping via DHL, FedEx, and UPS, managing full customs compliance and invoicing.
  • OPERATIONAL QUALITY: Oversaw secure packaging, precise labelling, and destination validation to ensure damage-free, accurate delivery.
  • TEAM DEVELOPMENT: Streamlined operations by onboarding and training new staff to maintain high performance standards.
  • CONTACT: KASHIF SIDDIQUE +33-605831242

SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS ANALYST

MAIDEEN LEATHERS
Chennai, India
05.2020 - 11.2020
  • Analyzed supply chain operations to identify improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
  • Ensured quality and quantity standards met to maintain customer satisfaction and financial commitments.
  • CONTACT: PEER MOHIDEEN +91-7373753822

SENIOR TEST ANALYST

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai, India
11.2012 - 05.2019

QA LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

  • TEAM & PROJECT DELIVERY: Led cross-functional QA teams (20+ members) in Banking and Insurance, overseeing end-to-end delivery and high-impact engagements.
  • STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE: Defined test strategies and compliance-aligned plans; led Agile ceremonies and process audits (PMRs) to ensure operational excellence.
  • STAKEHOLDER & OPERATIONS: Managed client relations and cross-site collaboration; reported KPIs/productivity metrics to senior leadership and owned Business Continuity Planning (BCP).

TECHNICAL & PROCESS EXCELLENCE

  • SME & AUTOMATION: Acted as SME for HP ALM, SQL, and SOAP UI; championed automation initiatives using Selenium and UFT to build reusable frameworks.
  • TESTING LIFECYCLE: Directed Sanity, SIT, UAT, and Regression testing, including test design, defect triage, and rigorous peer reviews.
  • CAPABILITY BUILDING: Upskilled teams through domain training (INS21) and structured onboarding while tracking quality metrics like defect density and CII.
  • CONTACT: SUKHANYA PREMKUMAR +91-9790995388

Education

Master of Science - Supply Chain Management and Purchasing

Skema Business School
France

Bachelor of Technology - Petroleum Refining & Petro-chemical Technology

Anna University
Chennai, Tamilnadu

Skills

  • Supply Chain & Inventory Optimization
  • Logistics & Global Distribution
  • Incoterms & Regulatory Compliance
  • Web, Mobile & Automation Testing
  • QA Leadership & Agile Testing
  • Cross-Cultural Stakeholder Management
  • Agile & Scrum Methodologies

Certification

  • SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master

  • ISTQB - AGILE EXT

  • Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

  • Prince 2

  • Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt

  • STAR 1 - INSURANCE CERTIFICATION

TOOLS

  • Selenium
  • UFT
  • HP ALM/ JIRA
  • Playwright

Honor Awards

  • Award of Excellence – Agile delivery excellence (2019)
  • Associate of the Month – Multiple occasions
  • Pillar of the Month – Automation Project Delivery (2015)
  • Best Newcomer – Rapid onboarding & project contribution (2013)

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Branding & Supply Chain Manager

TROGON TRADING PRIVATE LIMITED
03.2026 - Current

SENIOR LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.
11.2021 - 01.2026

SENIOR ASSOCIATE - PROJECTS

Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2021 - 11.2021

WAREHOUSE INVENTORY ASSOCIATE

GORILLAS
06.2021 - 07.2021

OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS ASSISTANT

VREEM STUDIOS PARIS
12.2020 - 04.2021

SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS ANALYST

MAIDEEN LEATHERS
05.2020 - 11.2020

SENIOR TEST ANALYST

Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2012 - 05.2019

Master of Science - Supply Chain Management and Purchasing

Skema Business School

Bachelor of Technology - Petroleum Refining & Petro-chemical Technology

Anna University
ILAMVAZHUTHI PARASURAMAN