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Romsey, England, United Kingdom

As the Programme Test Manager at Roke I'm assisting on a transformational project, which involves the implementation of DayForce, IFS, and ProFinda, and integrating utilising Dell Boomi.The role focuses on working on large-scale ERP Transformation programme, leading the testing processes for complex integrations and managing various workstreams covering.

Poole, England, United Kingdom

• As Quality Assurance and Testing Manager I am responsible for the successful testing and management of the Testing & QA team. Focus has been predominantly on a large-scale Global Bank wide program which is working at.
• Produce test plans, Approach, and other testing documentation for each pod and at the capability level.
• Manage teams and resources across six pods with testers located in the UK, US and India all working in differing time zones.
• Identify, reduce, and mitigate risk through RAID logs, early escalation, and resource management.
• Provide leadership, Guidance and coaching for ten direct reports.
• Work with project managers, Product owners and Scrum masters to review and amend test plans in line with project plans and scope.

Poole, England, United Kingdom

As a Senior Software Tester at BNY Mellon, I am responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products developed by our team. Working in an agile environment, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and understand requirements, develop test plans, create and execute test cases, and report findings.With my extensive knowledge.

Dorset, England, United Kingdom

• As a Armoured Infantry Group Warrant Officer, I oversee project related to the Army's new 2.8B Boxer vehicle capability that introduced to the infantry as part of a restructure for the Army. Leveraging my key.
• Developed and executed training package for drivers and commander as well as carried out simulator trials to conduct 80% virtual training and 20% on platform training.
• Liaised with various IT providers, including digital landscape architects, fully actuated simulator experts, programmers, and secure digital data management systems.
• Planned change to transform training platform from physical to virtual platform using defence learning environment as the medium for change.
• Led a digital transformation project during Covid-19 using web designers, videography, coders, and digital architects to transition training from the classroom to the defence learning environment, resulting in reduced.

Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Remote

As a self-employed mortgage and protection advisor specializing in the financial sector, I am passionate about providing expert advice and guidance to help clients achieve their financial goals. With extensive knowledge of the mortgage and protection markets, I am able to assess risks and offer tailored solutions that meet individual needs.My approach.

Bulford, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

• During this tenure, I supervised a project related to the development implementation, and management of training strategies for a mounted close combat unit. I provided expert services as a Commanding Officer's tactical.
• Delivered technical input for the virtual eagle exercise; a simulation-based project to create army's own virtual warfare capability.
• Spearheaded a project related to the reorganisation of a battalion for a deployment to Afghanistan, followed by a fast reroll to deploy on operations in Estonia.
• Planned and completed live firing training in Germany to get an armoured infantry battalion ready for operations in Estonia.

Bulford, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

• During this employment period, I identified and examined current and future trends through job analysis, career path, and consultations with line managers. Applying my leadership skills, I oversaw a project related the.
• Led training sessions for soldiers on how to operate armoured vehicles tactically for deployment to Canada and Afghanistan.
• Provided training and coaching to instructors and students to improve their skills and performance.
• Co-ordinated with the supply teams to ensure all requirements such as catering, resources, and venue access etc. are in place in advance of training activity.
• Leveraged key expertise and knowledge while working on creating and preparing new registers, presentation lists, and training materials.

Bovington Camp, Dorset, United Kingdom

As Course Design / Technical Author I was responsible for chapers 1, 2 and 4 of the Driving and Maintenance course folders taught at the D & M school, Bovington. Responabilies include:Creating and writing various types of user documentation, including how-to guides, references, manuals, and instructions in a way that is easily read and understood by the.

Fallingbostel, Lower Saxony, Germany

Manager of complete Company Warrior holdings- Complete holdings is a term for holding your complete entitlement of Armoured Fighting Vehicles. Our company held 14 Warriors IFV, plus 2 Bulldog Armoured Personnel Carriers.Distribution of Warrior amongst the fighting Platoons- Each Platoon, and there are three of these in the Company, would be assigned 4.

Fallingbostel, Lower Saxony, Germany

As an equipment and resources manager I was tasked to ensure 4 armored vehicles where task worthy at all times. This included demanding spears accounting for vehicle tools and equipment and managing a small team of maintainers. A deployment Afghanistan saw these tasked done in some of the most harsh condition with limited time, resources and man power but.

Bovington

Fulfil the needs of the Army- Instruct the required numbers of Commander and Drivers of Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The subject matter they would be taught would be:General description and characteristics.Engine systems, including the maintenance of their components.Driving and Commanding the AFV Cross-country, in a non-tactical environment.Recovery and.