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Sydney, Australia

I am a highly experienced Senior Test Analyst with long term involvement across a variety of front and back office applications in the Banking and Financial, Funds Management and Telecommunications industries.

Sydney, Australia

Project: MINT – Suncorp onboarding to Unit Pricing platformResponsibilities:• Senior Technical Test Analyst• Create and then maintain UAT run sheet between Suncorp and BNP during test execution.• Coordinate UAT between Client Suncorp and Custodian financial institution BNP Paribas testing teams to adhere to this run sheet.• Test Metrics reporting, defect and test execution statistics delivered both internally to BNP and externally to Suncorp client.• Testing of… Show more Project: MINT – Suncorp onboarding to Unit Pricing platformResponsibilities:• Senior Technical Test Analyst• Create and then maintain UAT run sheet between Suncorp and BNP during test execution.• Coordinate UAT between Client Suncorp and Custodian financial institution BNP Paribas testing teams to adhere to this run sheet.• Test Metrics reporting, defect and test execution statistics delivered both internally to BNP and externally to Suncorp client.• Testing of interface files delivered between financial institutions to cover a BAU unit pricing process over a logical business day.• Daily coordination of the internal BNP test and delivery teams with those based in Chennai to deliver extended test execution capabilities.• Defect retesting in lower test environments to maintain stability of UAT solution. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Project: ServiceNSW My Account teamResponsibilities:• Senior Technical Test Analyst• Testing of the ServiceNSW website with focus on customer facing interfaces• Coordination between ServiceNSW with Roads and Maritime project teams for environment and customer data transfer• Test Scenario creation and execution• Agile testing methodology with focus on weekly production deployments with required regression testing out of working hours to limit customer… Show more Project: ServiceNSW My Account teamResponsibilities:• Senior Technical Test Analyst• Testing of the ServiceNSW website with focus on customer facing interfaces• Coordination between ServiceNSW with Roads and Maritime project teams for environment and customer data transfer• Test Scenario creation and execution• Agile testing methodology with focus on weekly production deployments with required regression testing out of working hours to limit customer impact• Reporting metrics to stakeholders daily Show less

Sydney, Australia

Project: Wealth Data MigrationResponsibilities: • Test Stream Lead • Testing data migration end to end of legacy products to an upgraded system• XML file validation against source database • Reconciliation of financial data within the new Acurity financial system• Verification of client correspondence and business statements sent to customers• Defect prioritisation• Test case management and reporting

Sydney, Australia

Project: New Payments Platform – Delivering Real Time payment solution to AustraliaResponsibilities: • Senior Technical Test Analyst • Testing of payment products and settlement solution across major banking partners• Back office and integration testing of Indue systems against the SWIFT payments process• XML file generation and test against ISO standards 20022• Readiness and robustness test of Indue to reach Industry Test milestone • Review of Functional and… Show more Project: New Payments Platform – Delivering Real Time payment solution to AustraliaResponsibilities: • Senior Technical Test Analyst • Testing of payment products and settlement solution across major banking partners• Back office and integration testing of Indue systems against the SWIFT payments process• XML file generation and test against ISO standards 20022• Readiness and robustness test of Indue to reach Industry Test milestone • Review of Functional and non-Functional test cases to meet industry standard• Oracle SQL backend test of Indue banking solution• Testing of XML extract, transform and load into database systems• Highlighting risks and issues to Test Manager Show less

Sydney, Australia

Project: CLASS project. Loan Origination program delivery.Responsibilities: • Test lead role• Train the TMB business team with test suite tools - Jira and Confluence• Impart best test practice to the new to testing team for improved defect resolution and test execution• Guide and motivate test team throughout SIT and UAT phases of the project• Status tracking and reporting to test manager• Engaging with the off site development team for defect prioritisation… Show more Project: CLASS project. Loan Origination program delivery.Responsibilities: • Test lead role• Train the TMB business team with test suite tools - Jira and Confluence• Impart best test practice to the new to testing team for improved defect resolution and test execution• Guide and motivate test team throughout SIT and UAT phases of the project• Status tracking and reporting to test manager• Engaging with the off site development team for defect prioritisation and turn around• Defect management to ensure business raised issues given correct priority and evidence Show less

Project: MySuper Strategy – Phase 4. CSM PaymentsResponsibilities: • End to end system integration testing of new payments solution• Database analysis using Oracle SQL to confirm accuracy of calculations and output file mapping• Backend testing of data warehouse systems for accuracy in design and functionality• Interface file testing, mapping rules and data accuracy• Business requirements analysis for risk based test case creation• Test Execution and defect… Show more Project: MySuper Strategy – Phase 4. CSM PaymentsResponsibilities: • End to end system integration testing of new payments solution• Database analysis using Oracle SQL to confirm accuracy of calculations and output file mapping• Backend testing of data warehouse systems for accuracy in design and functionality• Interface file testing, mapping rules and data accuracy• Business requirements analysis for risk based test case creation• Test Execution and defect tracking with HP Quality Center Show less

Sydney, Australia

Projects: MAPS CRM Upgrade / Financial Claims Scheme for APRA ComplianceMAPS CRM Upgrade June 2014 – August 2014 Financial Claims Scheme September 2014 – April 2015 Responsibilities: • Test data creation, secure handling of sensitive customer files from production sources• Thorough testing of data from source, ETL to data stores and then verification testing against output file products• Regression testing within upgrade lifecycle of products… Show more Projects: MAPS CRM Upgrade / Financial Claims Scheme for APRA ComplianceMAPS CRM Upgrade June 2014 – August 2014 Financial Claims Scheme September 2014 – April 2015 Responsibilities: • Test data creation, secure handling of sensitive customer files from production sources• Thorough testing of data from source, ETL to data stores and then verification testing against output file products• Regression testing within upgrade lifecycle of products for both data accuracy and system functionality• Defect logging, tracking and prioritisation to retest• Accuracy testing against data models for best solution fit.• Close collaboration with BA and Developers during agile development of the project • Guiding the business users in UAT for verification of the new system with specific focus on data transformation and output and report file products Show less

Sydney, Australia

Project: AMP-AXA Integration ProjectiPac Transition Dec 2011 – May 2012AXA NZ Global Investors Transition Feb 2012 – March 2012 NMFM & NMLA Transition April 2012 – August 2013Service Convergence Australia July 2013 – September 2013Service Convergence Talisman Decommission September 2013 – November 2013Responsibilities: • Test development and execution over a number of varied and critical projects• Test Plan creation outlining the… Show more Project: AMP-AXA Integration ProjectiPac Transition Dec 2011 – May 2012AXA NZ Global Investors Transition Feb 2012 – March 2012 NMFM & NMLA Transition April 2012 – August 2013Service Convergence Australia July 2013 – September 2013Service Convergence Talisman Decommission September 2013 – November 2013Responsibilities: • Test development and execution over a number of varied and critical projects• Test Plan creation outlining the UAT strategy for AXA NZ GI Cash Switches Solution - providing a high-level overview of the approach for UAT, environments, constraints and assumptions • Testing solution accuracy, data quality and design implementation• Analysis of DWH activity for the back-end design specification• Engaging with the business users in UAT for verification of the new strategic systems• Warranty period testing for post go live issue resolution. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Project: Telstra Bigpond Racing Network - Member of the Project and Testing Team Telstra Bigpond Racing Network project was a large scale enhancement of the Bigpond Sport horse racing online site and the Bigpond Sport horse racing mobile (WAP) site. David worked as a member of the Multimedia and Software Development Testing Team within Telstra throughout the project testing lifecycle focused on delivery of the online and mobile portals.Responsibilities: • The… Show more Project: Telstra Bigpond Racing Network - Member of the Project and Testing Team Telstra Bigpond Racing Network project was a large scale enhancement of the Bigpond Sport horse racing online site and the Bigpond Sport horse racing mobile (WAP) site. David worked as a member of the Multimedia and Software Development Testing Team within Telstra throughout the project testing lifecycle focused on delivery of the online and mobile portals.Responsibilities: • The writing and execution of test scripts in both the online and mobile components of the project. Online testing was performed over a number of major web browsers, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Chrome. Mobile testing focused between multiple handheld devices such as Apple iPhone, Nokia touch and non-touch phones as well as a number of tablet devices. Test scripts had to therefore cover the compatibility between each platform, multiple version number of each device and browser specification.• Engaging with the appropriate vendor for the resolution of bugs or defects, be it with the off-site mobile development team or Telstra Media’s in house developers. • Testing the data flows of live feed information from vendors through to the online and mobile portals covering news, results, odds and form details.• Retest the implemented fixes applied to the project components with follow up regression test execution across the multiple platforms to ensure quality of solution.• Quality assurance of the site design and layout. Testing covered visual elements and site navigation which were tailored to the device accessing The Racing Network.• Testing the developer’s content management system as applied to the online site for functionality and the robustness of use by future BAU Telstra staff.• Capture test evidence screenshots for audit purposes. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Project: Hiport 3V8D – Member of the Project and Testing Team HiPorfolio 3v8d Upgrade project was a significant upgrade to the trade platform (Hiportfolio) currently in use at JPMorgan to enable JPM to deliver reporting for new clients that have previously complied with TOFA (Taxation of financial arrangements) with another Custodian and the enhancement allowed an alternate calculation of taxable gains and losses for new clients. Responsibilities:• Heavy… Show more Project: Hiport 3V8D – Member of the Project and Testing Team HiPorfolio 3v8d Upgrade project was a significant upgrade to the trade platform (Hiportfolio) currently in use at JPMorgan to enable JPM to deliver reporting for new clients that have previously complied with TOFA (Taxation of financial arrangements) with another Custodian and the enhancement allowed an alternate calculation of taxable gains and losses for new clients. Responsibilities:• Heavy involvement with business user coordination to ensure that UAT was carried out and documented to high standards.• Supporting business users create test case and test case scenarios with the specific goal to meet project and end user requirements.• Resolution of UAT issues faced by the business testers, either by direct involvement or escalating directly to the QA (Quality Assurance) team.• Working within the test team to manage the test requirements with particular coordination between business analysts and end users.• Managing the test execution undertaken by the business users through the project testing stages of - System, Joint System, UAT and Regression testing.• Involved in User Acceptance Testing; creating test scenarios, supporting Business users during UAT by means of training, mediation between the business users, QA team and the Project team. Show less

January 2010 – January 2011Project: Release 4b – Member of the Front Office and Reporting Team AMP Capital Investors (AMPCI) is a specialist Investment Manager based in Sydney with over $100billion in funds under management. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of AMP Group. Avocado Consulting has been engaged by AMPCI for the last 4 years to carry out the Testing and Data Migration function on their ROEE Program. This Program is a $165 million technical system separation from their… Show more January 2010 – January 2011Project: Release 4b – Member of the Front Office and Reporting Team AMP Capital Investors (AMPCI) is a specialist Investment Manager based in Sydney with over $100billion in funds under management. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of AMP Group. Avocado Consulting has been engaged by AMPCI for the last 4 years to carry out the Testing and Data Migration function on their ROEE Program. This Program is a $165 million technical system separation from their custodian BNP Paribas (BNPP) and the creation of new strategic trading platforms that AMPCI can leverage for their growth into Asia.Responsibilities:• Working within the test team to manage the evolving test requirements throughout the testing software lifecycles, covering test analysis, planning, design, test data preparation, test execution and defect management.• Test execution through the various stages of testing - Unit, Integration, System, Joint System and UAT and Regression testing.• Involved in User Acceptance Testing; creating test scenarios, supporting Business users during UAT by means of training, mediate between the users and the IT team.• Upload test objectives and test cases into HP Quality Centre and ensure traceability to business requirements.• To provide metrics pertaining to status of test execution and defect summary to the Test Manager and Test Lead.• Performing reconciliations against BNPP HiPortfolio IDA files and raising defects for any data integrity issues. Verifying the IDA files were processed by downstream reporting systems. • System testing different front and middle office reporting systems, including Business Objects and Eagle PACE. This requires testing the data flows from BNPP through our Eagle data warehouse onto our downstream reporting systems.• Executing test cases on data alignment, data accuracy and data quality, raising defects on any issues found. • Working closely with the development team to resolve defects and retest fixes. Show less