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Manage a Team of 10 Work split 70% project 30% managementResource allocation Release manager on a large implementation project, supporting the developers, allocating work to each member of the project team, perform peer review of work built. Supporting the system testers, UA Team and Administration team.

Working on Implementations. I have worked in different roles on different Projects.Building workflows, system testing, supporting system testers and UAT, supporting operations team for a period of time post go live.ScrumMaster on internal projectScrumMaster on client implementation projectRole on current project 'Release Manager'. Have monthly code dropsMaking sure all workstreams are on schedule for each release. Prioritise work for each… Show more Working on Implementations. I have worked in different roles on different Projects.Building workflows, system testing, supporting system testers and UAT, supporting operations team for a period of time post go live.ScrumMaster on internal projectScrumMaster on client implementation projectRole on current project 'Release Manager'. Have monthly code dropsMaking sure all workstreams are on schedule for each release. Prioritise work for each dropOversea each release. First point of contact for system testers and UAT. Show and tells with client taking them on the journey with us, answer any questions raised by client Show less

Working on Data Migrations and Data Audits for multiple super clients on and off site.Mapping data using SQL to link the source and target systems and performed data reconciliations, gap analysis regarding data audit, transformation, cleansing and migration for large Super Fund.Responsibility for:Testing new versions of internal system (data migration and analysis tool)Creation of test matricesProject managing the testing cycle for release into UAT and then… Show more Working on Data Migrations and Data Audits for multiple super clients on and off site.Mapping data using SQL to link the source and target systems and performed data reconciliations, gap analysis regarding data audit, transformation, cleansing and migration for large Super Fund.Responsibility for:Testing new versions of internal system (data migration and analysis tool)Creation of test matricesProject managing the testing cycle for release into UAT and then PRODCreation of User Manual for the data migration and analysis toolTesting and creating user manual for a Query Tool Show less

Working for a major provider of administration and consultancy services to defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes in the UK. Project managed a team (including internal staff, third party contractors and the software supplier) to convert 60 schemes (across two sites) from 3 different administration platforms to a brand new administration system. Duties includedConfiguration and enhancement of systemDesign workflows to be used in 2 different… Show more Working for a major provider of administration and consultancy services to defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes in the UK. Project managed a team (including internal staff, third party contractors and the software supplier) to convert 60 schemes (across two sites) from 3 different administration platforms to a brand new administration system. Duties includedConfiguration and enhancement of systemDesign workflows to be used in 2 different sitesManage delivery of scheme specifications and example calculation results for developerCreating system test matrix to be use by systems testerCreating UAT test matrix to be used by BAU staffCreating SQL scripts to run on source data in respect of control totals (vertical and horizontal totals)Working closely with software supplier regarding our requirementsCoding Active and Non Active Calculations and bulk “benefit summary” calculations using Intellicalcs (Configured through a simple spreadsheet type of interface. can be used by any SQL-based pensions administration system)Creation of calculation results summary screens written in HTML Show less

Overall support of pension clients, includingSystem upgrades and legislative changesWriting and the testing of code changesCreating, amending and testing workflowsWriting and maintaining support documentation and user help guidesRelease of same to affected users, with training courses as appropriateClient led changesData analysis reviews, with full written TPR reports and client presentationsData migrations from one administration system to another using internal… Show more Overall support of pension clients, includingSystem upgrades and legislative changesWriting and the testing of code changesCreating, amending and testing workflowsWriting and maintaining support documentation and user help guidesRelease of same to affected users, with training courses as appropriateClient led changesData analysis reviews, with full written TPR reports and client presentationsData migrations from one administration system to another using internal tools andincluding technical mapping specifications and client visits.Offsite at client for a year in LondonWorking with process owners to understand current proceduresIdentify areas of concern and requirements of changeCompile functional design specifications, with client sign offTesting new administration system (including calculations, workflows and production of letters) raising defects to developers. Working with a large client OnsiteWriting full gap analysis documentation, with client sign offWriting (using SQL, Oracle and VBA) and testing of code in both test and live environmentsProject management, with weekly client review meetings Show less