Senior Test Analyst
Department Of Education And Early Childhood Learning, Victoria, Australia
CASE21 SQL Relational Database: administration and finance system used by 1600 Victorian schools to manage enrolments, local payroll, administration and accounts. • Managing (in rotation) CASE21 system update releases to 1600 schools annually.• Analysing requirements and specifications; and creating test plans and summary reports.• Creating, executing and managing test scripts and cases using Quality Center.• Performing integration, system, regression and beta testing.• Recording, resolving and tracking defects using defect management systems.• Coordinating Beta testing processes, onsite user acceptance testing and peer reviews.• Working collaboratively with business analysts and programmers to communicate and resolve complex technical issues within the functionality being tested.• Managing user requests for changes, introducing changes and implementing bug fixes.• Creating implementation and testing procedures documentation.Key Achievements• Established positive working relationships with application developers, business representatives, business analysts and programmers.• Effectively managed competing priorities and maintained a calm, methodical approach during high pressure, deadline-driven situations. • Delivered stringent group targets for managing requests for changes – up to 100 per release.• Managed the testing and release of complex components single handed, including the new finance data transfer system to facilitate financial data transactions between schools.• Completed system enhancements and software fixes within designated timeframes.• Created test cases and training material, then facilitated training sessions and workshops for Building Future Works users.• Developed training documents and procedures manuals.• Introduced improved knowledge sharing practices as part of daily workflow processes.• Mentored new team members, leading by example and providing ongoing support and advice