Regional GUAT Oversight Manager4 main segments to my current role:(1) New Business : - Definition of GUAT new resource request process- Review escalated resource conflicts(2) Oversight:- Review oversight pack weekly (all projects, RAG status, timelines, etc) Escalate to GUAT management- Development of KPIs for GUAT team(3) Strategy :- Define test strategy for GFS including roadmap for offshore teams- Incorporate new trends and developments in… Show more Regional GUAT Oversight Manager4 main segments to my current role:(1) New Business : - Definition of GUAT new resource request process- Review escalated resource conflicts(2) Oversight:- Review oversight pack weekly (all projects, RAG status, timelines, etc) Escalate to GUAT management- Development of KPIs for GUAT team(3) Strategy :- Define test strategy for GFS including roadmap for offshore teams- Incorporate new trends and developments in testing best practice(4) Best Practice Guidelines and Framework:- Support new initiatives in a consultancy capacity to ensure current GFS best practice guidelines are followed.- Ensure appropriate testing governance frameworks are implementedAssist and Ensure the below is followed :Project definition/requirements - Test Requirements - Team Requirements - Test Resources - Test Preparation (Entry/exit documents, Test plan, training, test cases) - Test Execution Show less

IBOR JUAT Test Manager and GUAT test manager for Fund AccountingIBOR JUAT Role was focused on:- Working with technology, operations , test teams and a large IBOR client to develop, co-ordinate, execute, track daily UAT and JUAT activity throughout planned cycles.- Developing the test coverage for UAT and work with business partners (ops, product, client delivery & technology) to validate business requirements. JUAT - working closely with the client daily to track status… Show more IBOR JUAT Test Manager and GUAT test manager for Fund AccountingIBOR JUAT Role was focused on:- Working with technology, operations , test teams and a large IBOR client to develop, co-ordinate, execute, track daily UAT and JUAT activity throughout planned cycles.- Developing the test coverage for UAT and work with business partners (ops, product, client delivery & technology) to validate business requirements. JUAT - working closely with the client daily to track status, execution, etc.- Manage User Acceptance Testing and Joint UAT with on-shore and off-shore resources- Provide project reporting for all test phases and provide defect management support for test engagements- Identify issues/problems and propose solutions. Recommend mid course corrections.GUAT test manager for Fund Accounting role focused on:- Ensure Global UAT standards are maintained for all test engagements for Fund accounting- Ensure active Book of Work was tracked with resource capacity aligned- GUAT Fund accounting oversight included below systems: - Multifonds (Fund accounting) - MFIC (Multifonds Info centre) - FSR - MOTO - pControl - GSM- Engage with GUAT offshore team on open projects- Align resources to all projects across above listed systems to ensure all requested projects are completed- Manage shortfalls due to attrition, etc. Show less

2007 - present : I worked on the Fund accounting support team for 6 months before joining the Release test team to develop a core test team in the region. A library of regression test scripts were created incorporating Unit, functional, performance , E2E testing. I managed the Release management team in Dublin which was responsible for regression testing for Multifonds releases (Fund accounting system), MFIC release and FSR releases for Dublin and for Luxembourg Multifonds.

I have worked in all areas of the Funds administration department from the year 2000 to 2004. My roles included:- Fund accountant for daily/monthly and weekly funds(all processes including pricing, corporate actions, transaction processing, etc for the allocated funds)- Cash team representative. The funds department was segregated into specific functions. - Nav team fund accountant : Responsible for the Net asset valuations for daily and monthly funds.- 2004 to 2007 I worked in… Show more I have worked in all areas of the Funds administration department from the year 2000 to 2004. My roles included:- Fund accountant for daily/monthly and weekly funds(all processes including pricing, corporate actions, transaction processing, etc for the allocated funds)- Cash team representative. The funds department was segregated into specific functions. - Nav team fund accountant : Responsible for the Net asset valuations for daily and monthly funds.- 2004 to 2007 I worked in the Edinburgh site on a stretch assignment for a significant project. This project involved the migration of all funds/related functions to the fund accounting system called Multifonds. Show less

Following my graduation from college I began working as a junior assistant in the group purchasing department in AIB, Bankcentre. My role involved liaising with customers of the bank who were individual's/companies re specific offers which AIB were currently offering. It also involved following up with client's re account details and other confidential requirements.I enjoyed my time in this temporary contract role.