Senior Test Analyst

• Nov 2020 - Present

Test Analyst

• May 2017 - Feb 2019

Contract test analyst, working on client site. Responsible for testing all aspects of underwriting [UW] for insurance company in Reading, Berkshire. Creating underwriting scripts for Life & CI policies, including BMI, Medical rules, Occupation rules, Travel rules, Sport rules and Business Architectural rules [BAR]. BAR includes financial limits, URE rules, UW rules and Upsell, Reserve Cover & GIO rules. Contract test analyst, working on client site. Responsible for testing all aspects of underwriting [UW] for insurance company in Reading, Berkshire. Creating underwriting scripts for Life & CI policies, including BMI, Medical rules, Occupation rules, Travel rules, Sport rules and Business Architectural rules [BAR]. BAR includes financial limits, URE rules, UW rules and Upsell, Reserve Cover & GIO rules.

Lead QA Analyst

• Apr 2016 - May 2017

Test Lead

• Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

Preparation process for Test Documentation requirements for HCM project UAT for news cloud based HR system Integration Testing from new cloud based HR system UAT SAP and Oracle payroll systems Archiving of Peoplesoft Data Migration from legacy systems Preparation process for Test Documentation requirements for HCM project UAT for news cloud based HR system Integration Testing from new cloud based HR system UAT SAP and Oracle payroll systems Archiving of Peoplesoft Data Migration from legacy systems

Test Manager

• Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

Spearhead strategy and execution of industry techniques to perform thorough testing objectives. Enhance overall operations based on knowledge and professional expertise. Execute efforts across various channels to deliver expert abilities and motivation to meet company goals. Coach, direct and evaluate test team through professional management duties. • Administration: Oversee preparation process for Test Documentation requirements for new environment dedicated specifically to Market Testing. • Team Management: Planned, developed, and conducted supervision and management oversight for off-shore test team. • Accomplishments: Overhauled processes and successfully manages Market Acceptance Testing procedures. Show less

Test Lead

• May 2011 - Jun 2015

Manage UAT projects within the financial sector. Analyse requirements, functional specifications, technical specifications and business processes from a testing perspective, to create test scenarios and tests. Prioritise scenarios for risk based testing by using trend analysis. Developing regression test packs. Scripting using Quality Centre or manual/in-house systems. Writing testing documentation and reports including Test Plans, Project Updates, Execution Reports and Expected v Actual analysis reports. Train and manage business resources [onshore and offshore] to ensure projects are completed to timescale. Manage defects within Quality Centre or manually. Liaise with development or third party suppliers regarding delivery, defects and change requests. Additional responsibilities include:  Manage resources to deliver activities for multiple concurrent projects  Owning the environment for project life cycles  Ensuring company procedures for Test and Training are adhered too  Planning all activities within timescales  Manage risks and issue  Attend and represent area in project meetings  Assigning and prioritising workload for team  Produce monthly progress reports  Ensure quality for area  Mentor new team members  Lead team meetings Show less

Payroll Test Team Leader

• Jan 2008 - May 2011

running projects including Mainframe Replacement, Oracle.

Training/Testing

• Oct 2000 - May 2011

Training colleagues and clients on in-house payroll system.Testing in-house payroll systems.