I am Technically-mindedandaccomplishedprofessionalwith14+yearsof(largeprojects)infrastructureexperienceindetectingissues,verification,modifyingoperatingsystems/applications. 8 years of which have been in management. I have expertise in Information and Communication Technology (Programmers; IT Testers). Expertlevelinfunctional,non-functional,regression,integration,UATandOATTestinginmultipleenvironments(Agile&Waterfall–SDLC). My goal is to use my knowledge and experience to help companies develop and grow.
Provided comprehensive UAT testing services, adhering to best practices and standards. Managed UAT phase for all applications, developing test plans and scripts, and providing user training. Tracked and reported testing against business requirements, and created defect dashboards. Executed data mining, creation, maintenance and recycling.
Key responsibilities
Adherence to testing standards
UAT phase management
Test plans/scripts development
Defect tracking and reporting
Key achievements
Successfully managed UAT phase
Developed effective test plans
Provided user training
Generated consolidated defect reports
Aug, 2021
Feb, 2022
defects test manager
Financial Services
Professional Services
The Defect Test Manager was responsible for the defect management of the SEPA Instant Payments system. This included logging, tracking and maintaining/prioritizing defect lists, organizing/chairing daily defect triage meetings, defect prioritization sessions and defect Kanban sessions. The Defect Test Manager was also responsible for monitoring JIRA to ensure defect data was accurate and complete, as well as defining defect metrics and generating consolidated defect dashboards/reports.
Key responsibilities
Logging, tracking and maintaining/prioritizing defect lists
Monitoring JIRA to check defect data is accurate and complete
Defining defect metrics and generating consolidated defect dashboards/reports
Key achievements
Successfully managed defect lists through to resolution
Organised and chaired successful defect triage meetings, defect prioritization sessions and defect Kanban sessions
Ensured accuracy and completeness of defect data in JIRA
Generated consolidated defect dashboards/reports
Sep, 2019
Jul, 2020
test lead/defect manager
Professional services
In a large and complex infrastructure-based programme, the candidate managed defects and chaired daily defect calls with lead Development, Test and Operational Teams. They created HLD's/LLD's, designed and wrote Test Scripts and maintained application documentation for future testing.
Key responsibilities
Managing defects
Owning and chairing daily defect calls
Defining and owning Defect Process
Creating HLD's/LLD's and writing Test Scripts
Key achievements
Ensured Defect processes were communicated
Ensured timelines were adhered to
Maintained application documentation
Provided clear minutes/actions
Mar, 2019
Sep, 2019
defect manager
Financial Services
Fintech Solutions
Provided large implementation for a market leading fintech company in a complex environment. Managed all defects for multiple releases and environments, while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and operational teams. Ensured quality standards were met and defects were prioritised in line with business objectives. Conducted full life cycle manual testing, including system, regression, SIT and UAT.
Key responsibilities
Hold daily calls with analysis and development teams
Define and manage defect process
Prioritise defects for fix
Review rejected defects
Key achievements
Maintained strong relationships with stakeholders
Ensured quality standards were met
Prioritised defects in line with business objectives
Conducted full life cycle manual testing
Nov, 2018
Dec, 2018
uat test lead
Information Technology
Professional services
The UAT Test Lead was responsible for designing and executing Test Plans, writing Test Scripts, data mining and management, reporting progress, managing defects, and working with SQL databases. The successful completion of the Practitioner Portal application was achieved through their dedication, expertise and meticulous attention to detail.
Key responsibilities
Designing Test Plans
Writing Test Scripts
Data mining and management
Progress reporting
Key achievements
Successfully accepted User Stories for initial MVP development
Ironed out defects on IIP portal
Provided updates on testing projects to the test manager
Managed data during execution
Aug, 2018
Nov, 2018
sit/uat test lead
Technical expertise
Provided technical expertise in UAT processes and defect management for a large and complex infrastructure-based programme. Designed and produced test documentation and supported business SMEs and operational teams through business UAT. Facilitated defect identification, triage, and retesting activities and general defect management with technical teams. Delivered UAT in accelerated timeframes and tracked UAT progress and defects.
Key responsibilities
Designing test documentation
Supporting business SMEs
UAT co-ordination
Defect management
Key achievements
Delivered UAT in accelerated timeframes
Tracked UAT progress and defects
Facilitated defect identification
Produced test documentation
Apr, 2017
Apr, 2018
defect manager
Financial Services
Digital Platform Delivery
Provided technical guidance and expertise to ensure the successful delivery of new digital platforms, managing defect lists, organizing and chairing triage meetings, liaising with stakeholders, and conducting full life cycle manual testing. Ensured accuracy and completeness of data in JIRA and Confluence, and conducted root cause analysis on closed defects.
Key responsibilities
Logging, tracking and maintaining defect lists
Organizing and chairing defect triage meetings
Monitoring JIRA for accuracy and completeness of data
Liaising with project stakeholders
Key achievements
Ensured defects blocking testing and development were given high priority
Maintained input values for fields when creating and managing defects
Coordinated with the release manager to progress defects within the agreed SLAs
Conducted root cause analysis on closed defects to identify process improvements
Nov, 2015
Aug, 2016
test lead sit/uat
Financial Services
Professional Services
This Test Lead Engineer has successfully developed detailed test plans, conditions and cases from LLDs/HLDs, coordinated the definition and development of test data, test accounts & UAT criteria, analysed GPO's, comprehensively created test scenarios/cases in line with technical and business requirements, and regression tested if needed. They have reported to PMs, technical architects, and risk associates, ensuring successful completion of projects.
Key responsibilities
Developing test plans, conditions and cases
Coordinating test data, accounts and UAT criteria
Creating test scenarios/cases
Regression testing
Key achievements
Defined system environment setup
Coordinated SIT-UAT of deployed application packages
Analysed GPOs
Reported to PMs, technical architects, and risk associates
Aug, 2015
Nov, 2015
qa/defect test lead
Professional services business
The successful candidate developed detailed test plans, conditions and cases from LLDs/HLDs, test completion, and closure reports. They coordinated the definition and development of test data, test accounts & UAT criteria, and analysed GPOs. Comprehensive test scenarios/cases were created in line with technical and business requirements, and successful regression tests were conducted. The candidate reported to PMs, technical architects, and risk associates.
Key responsibilities
Developing test plans, conditions and cases
Coordinating test data, accounts & UAT criteria
Analysing GPOs
Creating test scenarios/cases
Key achievements
Creating comprehensive test scenarios/cases
Conducting successful regression tests
Reporting to PMs, technical architects and risk associates
Provided technical expertise in the management of UAT testing of applications from different streams as part of a global IT infrastructure upgrade project. Built strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth business operations, migrated applications to new platforms, co-ordinated testing of deployed applications and conducted full life cycle manual testing. Delivered successful outcomes through integration, system integration testing, regression and UAT testing.
Key responsibilities
Creating test plans
Building relations with stakeholders
Migrating applications
Testing applications
Key achievements
Successfully migrated applications
Smooth business operations
Successful outcomes
Full life cycle manual testing
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