About

Mandar Sahaje is an accomplished Associate Director of Product Implementations at Volante Technologies, with over 18 years of experience in the field. He has an extensive background in delivery management, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex programs. Mandar possesses excellent communication skills and a strong technical knowledge, making him a valuable asset to any team. Mandar's expertise lies in various systems and payment messages, including FX, FedWire, Visa, Checks (US terminology), FPS, MassPay, GPP, SWIFT, BACS, ACH, TGT, EBA, SEPA (CT and DD) System, and Payment Messages (ISO, MT/MX). He has worked with several top-tier companies, including Barclays, where he held the position of Assistant Vice President. In this role, he was responsible for stakeholder management, vendor management, resource engagement and management, and creating test artifacts like traceability matrix, test plan, test strategy, test estimations, and daily/weekly status reports. Mandar has also worked with Nihilent Technologies as a Software Designer, where he liaised with the Development Lead from ABSA Bank Johannesburg to understand technical design and worked with the Business Analyst Lead to understand business objectives. He reviewed business requirements/use cases, ensured the readiness of the test environment, and extracted test requirements from use cases. He also assisted the Test Manager with test phase and test cycle planning, designed and developed test cases, and ensured the readiness of the test lab. Mandar holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marathawada Institute of Technology and a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from J.T. Mahajan Polytechnic. He also has a Higher Secondary Certificate from P.O. Nahata College and a School Secondary Certificate from St. Aloysius High School. In addition to his extensive experience and education, Mandar has a strong tech stack that includes test, Swift, integration, and designer. He is a highly skilled professional who can deliver results, manage stakeholders, and drive successful outcomes.