End to end Delivery supportSME o Basic proficiency in NetBeans Integrated Development Environment Maintain and debug the AMS Java File Splitter program o AMS Data take-on files + splitting, delta feeds, monitoring, data reconciliation (UAT/PRD) and exception reports across test environments and Production o Maintain the Business Online BIC Interceptor rule set for SIT and UAT environments maintain rule sets for - Secondary test BIC / PROD BIC (SIT… Show more End to end Delivery supportSME o Basic proficiency in NetBeans Integrated Development Environment Maintain and debug the AMS Java File Splitter program o AMS Data take-on files + splitting, delta feeds, monitoring, data reconciliation (UAT/PRD) and exception reports across test environments and Production o Maintain the Business Online BIC Interceptor rule set for SIT and UAT environments maintain rule sets for - Secondary test BIC / PROD BIC (SIT environment) Primary test BIC / PROD BIC (UAT environment) Finacle core banking migration  BOL Domestic RTGS participant BIC codes and rules required for industry testing (UAT) Meridian / AMH / Swift based interfaces Implement agreed Test BIC rule set for SADC (SIRESS) payments to EE / ITAPS (International Trade and Payment System) Implement agreed Test BIC rule set for ICM (SA) payments to EE / ITAPSEnvionments SME Environment Simplification Initiative for SA & Namibia test environments and systems Payment execution system / service (PES) Integration systems (MAX/ESB/other) Core banking systemsBusiness Online SME Show less

http://benvdm.blogspot.com/2010/08/defining-test-architect-and-software.htmlInfluence, mentor, coach and provide direction to members of the Testing Organization including -• Technical Leadership and Strategic Direction to the Testing Organization (TO)• Test Strategy formulation• Formulate & Develop effective Test Architecture per organizational needs• Pro-actively analyze current processes and practices and suggest/ drive improvements. Defines processes as… Show more http://benvdm.blogspot.com/2010/08/defining-test-architect-and-software.htmlInfluence, mentor, coach and provide direction to members of the Testing Organization including -• Technical Leadership and Strategic Direction to the Testing Organization (TO)• Test Strategy formulation• Formulate & Develop effective Test Architecture per organizational needs• Pro-actively analyze current processes and practices and suggest/ drive improvements. Defines processes as needed• Is the counter part to the development architect• Helps with Test plan development• Responsible for design & development of the TO's Test Automation framework / harness and any in-house tools required• Is involved in understanding Business requirements and works with the development architect to translate requirements into solution architecture designs. Reviews requirements and seeks clarity as required, participates in product design reviews and works with the development architect and development team to make any design improvements and refinement as needed. Also helps incorporate Testability requirements into design• Analyzes competitive products and technologies and makes appropriate suggestions (may use demos, pocs) to influence product / technology direction Show less

I use my scripting (Unix), performance testing (Load Runner, OpenSTA), End-to-end and Back-end testing skills in Agile teams using the SCRUM framework.Clients:1. ABMC (African Bank Miners Credit) - Performance testing, QA2. CIB Tanzanite - Technical Test Analyst on the New Business online; Country Enablement in Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and Tanzania; Next - South African Enablement and new Tanzanite interfaces: Branch Accounting, Money Transfers, Trade

The system (TAMS) runs on Linux as well as Windows.I initiated a detailed investigation into Automated TestingFrameworks (commercial and open source) including Mercury Test Director, QA Wizard, MaxQ, WebInject,TestMaker and Selenium.I also produced an Automated Testing Strategy, TestingTool Evaluation Report and an Automated TestingRoad Map (short to medium term planning)I have performed various PHP scripting tasks, mainlyworking in and maintaining our… Show more The system (TAMS) runs on Linux as well as Windows.I initiated a detailed investigation into Automated TestingFrameworks (commercial and open source) including Mercury Test Director, QA Wizard, MaxQ, WebInject,TestMaker and Selenium.I also produced an Automated Testing Strategy, TestingTool Evaluation Report and an Automated TestingRoad Map (short to medium term planning)I have performed various PHP scripting tasks, mainlyworking in and maintaining our Testing Framework (produced in house). Show less

I have performed duties in the following areas:Network Traffic Analysis using snort, tcpdump, etherealand etherape (FC3) and WinPcap/WinDump/WinSnort (Windows). Extensive use of bash scripting, init.d scripting, php scripting, cron and mime mailing using php and postfix.Use of httptunnel, openssh, gpg, cruft and tripwire combined with the above mentioned packages.Analysis of and interfacing with IT forensic software like Sleuthkit, Autopsy for Linux and Forensic Toolkit (FTK)… Show more I have performed duties in the following areas:Network Traffic Analysis using snort, tcpdump, etherealand etherape (FC3) and WinPcap/WinDump/WinSnort (Windows). Extensive use of bash scripting, init.d scripting, php scripting, cron and mime mailing using php and postfix.Use of httptunnel, openssh, gpg, cruft and tripwire combined with the above mentioned packages.Analysis of and interfacing with IT forensic software like Sleuthkit, Autopsy for Linux and Forensic Toolkit (FTK) and Encase for Windows.Key logger software analysis and measures / counter measures Show less

The ASLAV (AuStralian Light Armored Vehicle) project is a training simulator of an eight wheeled land vehicle for the Australian army. As a developer my main responsibility is the ballistics of all the ammunition types associated with the main gun, machine gun and grenade launchers. It also includes elements of the interface to the Visual system (Space Magic) and the Tactical system (Sethi). The Ballistics module's main interface is with the Turret model. The ballistic path (forward solution)… Show more The ASLAV (AuStralian Light Armored Vehicle) project is a training simulator of an eight wheeled land vehicle for the Australian army. As a developer my main responsibility is the ballistics of all the ammunition types associated with the main gun, machine gun and grenade launchers. It also includes elements of the interface to the Visual system (Space Magic) and the Tactical system (Sethi). The Ballistics module's main interface is with the Turret model. The ballistic path (forward solution) of all projectiles is calculated with high fidelity. There is also a simulation of the ballistic algorithms that forms part of the advanced fire control system (BKA and BA). The models are developed on a Mandrake Linux 9.1 platform (PC based) with C++ , the gcc compiler and the gdb debugger. CFI (customer furnished information) for the various models are supplied by GMD (General Motors Defense, now GDLS) and the CoA (Common Wealth of Australia). Show less

The Airline Product Center (APC) comprises a team of 20 people involved in the development and maintenance of scheduling and control systems aimed at the aircraft and crewing divisions of small and medium sized airlines. I am a developer and do various tasks in an integrated system, ranging from Data Management (the DMS system) to Crew Planning, Rostering and Tracking. We make use of proven Quality procedures (including code reviews) and an advanced Test Management tool from Mercury SA. C… Show more The Airline Product Center (APC) comprises a team of 20 people involved in the development and maintenance of scheduling and control systems aimed at the aircraft and crewing divisions of small and medium sized airlines. I am a developer and do various tasks in an integrated system, ranging from Data Management (the DMS system) to Crew Planning, Rostering and Tracking. We make use of proven Quality procedures (including code reviews) and an advanced Test Management tool from Mercury SA. C programming in an integrated system on the Solaris platform, the porting of the Data Management System from the SAA code branch to the TAP (Air Portugal) code branch as well as the Oracle database, ASP (Active Server Pages) and Crystal Reports form part of my focus areas. Show less

The simulation of control philosophies on the new Sishen Iron Ore Mine with Gensym G2. The main design change involved a changeover from a two flask to a three-flask load out station. The objective is to load the maximum effective load onto each train wagon without spillage. A good ore profile on the wagons contributed to this. Sensors had to be placed in suitable positions so that the front of the train and the start of each wagon can be detected. Factory acceptance of PLC's with… Show more The simulation of control philosophies on the new Sishen Iron Ore Mine with Gensym G2. The main design change involved a changeover from a two flask to a three-flask load out station. The objective is to load the maximum effective load onto each train wagon without spillage. A good ore profile on the wagons contributed to this. Sensors had to be placed in suitable positions so that the front of the train and the start of each wagon can be detected. Factory acceptance of PLC's with instrumentation (IDX interface) and a simulated plant formed part of the assignment. Show less

A basic understanding of financial products like FRA and SWAP was required. Principal duty is the implementation, delivery and support of financial software (often report related) to the customer in Rosebank (an internal client). Close cooperation with the back office and middle office was required. Installation of new client machines on site and user training is part of the scope. The identification and rectification of problems in FAMOS (Front, Administrative and Middle Office System) formed… Show more A basic understanding of financial products like FRA and SWAP was required. Principal duty is the implementation, delivery and support of financial software (often report related) to the customer in Rosebank (an internal client). Close cooperation with the back office and middle office was required. Installation of new client machines on site and user training is part of the scope. The identification and rectification of problems in FAMOS (Front, Administrative and Middle Office System) formed part of the support. The OPENSTEP development environment, SYBASE and NT based Intel machines formed the core of the system. Objective C is used as programming language. Hardware support (i.e. the building and maintenance of new machines) was also part of the scope. Show less

Technical advising and input into airline (aircraft and crew) rostering system (ICL Genesis project)Design and implementation of object orientated models in an integrated war game for the SA Army College. The facilitation of training war games at the SA Army College formed part of the scope.