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Test Analyst
Pound315
Industries
Financial Services Financial Services Information Technology Information Technology
Projects
Business and Process Optimisation Business and Process Optimisation System Implementation System Implementation
About me

I am a goal-oriented team player and leader that can work with or without supervision. I have a passion for setting goals and achieving productive results. I have 20+ years of experience in Information Technology, Media and Training, and have had exposure to various cultures. My expertise includes programming in C++, Java, Visual Basic and Perl, automation testing with Selenium, Winrunner, Quick Test Pro and Loadrunner, and life cycle methodologies such as Agile, V-Model, Waterfall and RAD. I am also familiar with all Windows, Unix and AS400 operating systems, and MSQL, Oracle, Sybase and DB2 databases.

Superpowers
Agile Methodologies Test Automation Java Test Planning
Skills
Agile MethodologiesJavaKnowledge TransferManual TestingPerformance TestingQuality AssuranceRegression TestingRisk AssessmentTest AutomationTest Planning
Experience
Jan, 2022
Mar, 2023
test lead
Information TechnologyInformation Technology
IT Solutions Provider
This candidate is a highly qualified Test Lead Engineer with experience in automated test script writing, Knowledge Transfer, Cloud testing, and best practice guidance. They have worked in the IT industry, providing support for the Payments team, as well as other sections of the organization. They have participated in Agile ceremonies when required and have experience in AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Writing Automated Test scripts
  • Providing support for script writing
  • Knowledge Transfer
  • Agile ceremonies
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Cloud testing on AWS and Google Cloud Platform
  • Provided guidance on best practices
  • Exercised API's for Payments team
  • Provided support in other sections
Jun, 2021
Dec, 2021
test analyst
Information TechnologyInformation Technology
Professional Services
Provided expertise in non-functional testing, API testing and VM migration on the Azure platform. Developed and documented test plans and test scripts to ensure the successful execution of tests. Liaised with various technical SMEs and project technical architects to review test results. Reported on progress to the team manager and provided input into the test completion report for each test stage.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Develop and document test plans
  • Develop and document test scripts
  • Execute tests and capture defects
  • Liaise with technical SMEs
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Successfully tested VM migration on Azure
  • Developed and documented test plans and scripts
  • Reviewed test results with technical SMEs
  • Provided input into the test completion report
Aug, 2020
May, 2021
qa lead
Professional services
QA Lead with expertise in test design, risk assessment, automation, and environment spin-up. Actively participates in project status meetings, scrums, and agile planning. Advocates for quality and best practices like ATDD, BDD, CI, and CD. Mentors team members and sets SMART objectives. Compiles user guides and makes decisions on behalf of the team. Looks for gaps in process and seeks to make improvements.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Test design and planning
  • Risk assessment workshops
  • Automation
  • Spin up environments
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Advocates for quality
  • Evangelises for best practises
  • Identifies and communicates patterns
  • Drives use of Open Source
Aug, 2019
Apr, 2020
lead qa engineer
Public SectorPublic Sector
Quality Assurance Services
Leading the development of assurance capabilities, this candidate has experience in test automation using Java, BDD Cucumber JVM, Spring frameworks and Cypress Javascript. They have conducted user acceptance testing, non-functional testing using JMeter & Loadrunner scripts, security scans using OWASP Zap and AWS infrastructure & security scans using Cloud Suite and AWS lambda config rules written in Python. They have also automated test platforms using Terraform and built and maintained testing artefacts. Identifying operational improvements and anticipating and mitigating against project challenges or risks, this candidate has been instrumental in ensuring a stable service that can be enhanced.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Building assurance capability
  • Test automation
  • Identifying operational improvements
  • Anticipating and mitigating against project challenges
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Test automation using Java and BDD Cucumber JVM
  • Security scans using OWASP Zap and AWS Cloud Suite
  • Automating test platforms using Terraform
  • Maintaining testing artefacts
Jul, 2018
Jul, 2019
test automation developer
Information TechnologyInformation Technology
Testing and automation
A Test Automation Manager with extensive experience setting up test suites from scratch, conducting functional and non-functional testing, and managing all aspects of testing including plans, resources, costs, timescales, environments, test deliverables and auditability. Expertise in Cloud testing on GCP and AWS, scripting tools such as Postman, and automation scripts for front-end JavaScript frameworks, Angular JS, Dojo, jQuery and Microservices. Experienced in SAP HR System Tests, BDD using Cucumber-JVM, and Terraform scripts for Test Platform landscaping.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Setting up test suites
  • Functional and non-functional testing
  • Managing all aspects of testing
  • Cloud testing
Key achievements Key achievements
  • User acceptance testing
  • Javascript test automation
  • SAP BI System Integration & Performance Tests
  • Advocating automated testing practices
Aug, 2017
Dec, 2017
test automation specialist
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Software Testing
This candidate has a comprehensive background in test automation, having worked with Forgerock OpenDj Back-Up & Restore processes, Cucumber JVM, Ruby Cookbooks on AWS platforms, SAP Benchwork integration tests and Cypress Javascript Test Automation. They have also been involved in Loadrunner non-functional testing. Their experience and expertise in this field would be an asset to any organisation.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Testing Forgerock OpenDj Back-Up & Restore processes
  • Using Cucumber JVM, Ruby Cookbooks on AWS platforms
  • SAP Benchwork integration tests
  • Cypress Javascript Test Automation
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Successfully implemented Loadrunner non-functional testing
  • Developed automated testing solutions
  • Ensured accuracy of test results
  • Identified and resolved issues
Feb, 2017
Jul, 2017
test specialist
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Financial services
This candidate provided non-functional testing on IAM Security Platform in a professional and efficient way. They wrote JMeter and Postman scripts to test APIs, used Loadrunner to test Forgerock OpenAM and OpenDJ servers and automated testing using Selenium Java, WebDriver and Cucumber BDD. They achieved successful results in a timely manner.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Non-functional testing
  • JMeter scripting
  • Postman scripting
  • Loadrunner testing
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Successfully tested IAM Security Platform
  • Wrote JMeter and Postman scripts
  • Used Loadrunner for performance testing
  • Automated testing using Selenium Java, WebDriver and Cucumber BDD
Sep, 2016
Feb, 2017
test automation consultant
Public SectorPublic Sector
Professional services
This Test Automation Consultant was responsible for maintaining test suites written in Selenium, Java, Cucumber BDD and JMeter, creating and executing test packs in AWS docker VPN, managing access to resources and services via IAM ForgeRock OpenAM for IPTV platform hosted on AWS, SAP HR System Test, uploading and moving resources to S3 module on AWS, and setting up Multi factor authentication access to VPN on AWS.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Maintaining test suites
  • Creating and executing test packs
  • Managing access to resources
  • Setting up Multi factor authentication
Key achievements Key achievements
  • User acceptance testing
  • Creating access keys and security profiles
  • SAP HR System Test
  • Uploading and moving resources
Dec, 2015
Aug, 2016
test automation developer
Information TechnologyInformation Technology
Software engineering
This highly experienced Test Automation Engineer has a successful track record in setting up testing suites from scratch using Selenium WebDriver and TestNg. They have experience in functional and non-functional testing of RESTful APIs, portals on Android & IOS devices, using Postman as a scripting tool, BDD using Cucumber-JVM and APPIUM framework for Mobile & Android applications. They have written automation scripts to test front-end JavaScript frameworks, Angular JS, Dojo, jQuery and Microservices.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Setting up test suites
  • Testing RESTful APIs
  • Testing portals on Android & IOS devices
  • Writing automation scripts
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Successfully set up test suites from scratch
  • Functional and non-functional testing of RESTful APIs
  • Testing portals on Android & IOS devices
  • Writing automation scripts to test front-end JavaScript frameworks
Nov, 2015
Dec, 2015
test automation developer
IndustrialIndustrial
Professional services
This candidate is an experienced Test Automation Engineer with expertise in setting up Loadrunner scripts for performance tests. They have a proven track record of delivering successful results and have a strong understanding of the relevant technologies. They are a reliable and hardworking professional, who is committed to delivering high quality work on time and on budget.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Developing and executing automated tests
  • Creating and maintaining test scripts
  • Monitoring and analysing performance test results
  • Providing technical support and troubleshooting
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Successfully implemented Loadrunner scripts for performance tests
  • Identified and resolved technical issues quickly and effectively
  • Provided detailed reports on test results
  • Maintained high standards of accuracy and quality