Tech Specialist
Current• Expertly gathering requirements, conducting effort and impact analyses, crafting Mural Boards, and spearheading requirement meetings from start to finish• Leading all project-related discussions with both internal and external stakeholders, effectively managing Go/No-Go decisions prior to implementing changes• Delivering numerous automation projects and software version upgrades through Agile methodologies, targeting manual process automation to decrease full-time employee (FTE) requirements• Designing and implementing test plans and scripts, strategically categorizing them into P0 and P1 levels, and integrating them into JIRA for execution within specified test cycles• Overseeing test progress and outcomes, initiating defect reports in JIRA, and managing the defect tracking and resolution process comprehensively• Conducting and overseeing functional testing to assess the comprehensive impact of changes across all testing environments, including SIT, UAT, EBF, and PERF• Managing both manual and automated regression testing, bi-weekly system updates, migration initiatives, and health assessments• Demonstrating profound expertise in developing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents and ensuring operational readiness for project rollouts• Spearheading comprehensive data creation activities, ensuring the flawless execution of test plans across multiple environments• Successfully managing significant projects such as Corporate & Trust Migration, Sonata Upgrade, Adviser Onboarding, and XTRAC/Work hub Upgrades, among others• Acquiring hands-on experience with tools like Confluence, Kanban Board, Zephyr, JIRA, Citrix Workspace, Sonata, GFAS Streamlined Interactive Desktop (SID), and Adviser Workstation (AWS)• Leading training sessions for newcomers, facilitating their understanding of end-to-end processes