Sameer Pate
About Sameer Pate
Sameer Pate is an Advanced Analyst in Risk & Compliance at General Mills in Mumbai, with extensive experience in automation testing and a background in finance and information systems.
Current Role at General Mills
Sameer Pate currently holds the position of Advanced Analyst, Risk & Compliance at General Mills in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. His role focuses on evaluating and mitigating risks while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. He uses his extensive background in quality assurance and technical analysis to strengthen the company's compliance initiatives.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Before his current role, Sameer Pate served as a Senior Technical Specialist - QA at General Mills from 2013 to 2021. During his 8-year tenure in Powai, Mumbai, he was instrumental in the quality assurance processes, working to enhance software quality and reliability through automation testing and other QA methodologies.
Earlier Career in Finance Technology
From 2009 to 2013, Sameer worked at Nomura Services India Private Limited as an Analyst in the Mumbai Area, where he was involved in financial analysis and software testing within the banking and financial services sector. Prior to that, he was an Associate Consultant at Oracle Financial Services Software Limited from 2005 to 2009, focusing on financial software solutions.
Educational Background
Sameer has an extensive academic background in business and accounting. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Systems from Sikkim Manipal University in a distance education program from 2012 to 2014. He also holds a Master of Commerce (M.Com) and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Accounting from Mumbai University.
Certification and Skills
Sameer Pate holds a CTAL-TA certification obtained in 2015, which highlights his expertise in test automation. He is proficient with automation tools such as QTP, VB Scripting, Worksoft Certify, SOAPUI, and SharePoint. His domain experience spans personal banking, investment banking, and the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. He is also knowledgeable in SAP modules including SD, HR, and CRM.