Lynne Walker Email & Phone Number

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Toronto

Toronto, On

Wrote and executed test cases; documented defects and prepared test plans, test status reports, test closure reports for trading applications while working closely with other teams. FXCentre Upgrade project: mentored development team on how to work with a test environment including advising on defect and release management; prepared and executed test cases for FX Centre hardware upgrade which has prepared the bank to handle a significant increase in FX trading volume. (Excel, Word, JIRA, SQL, DBVis) FX Transfers on Mobile initiative: prepared test cases, test plan, status reports and closure report for FX Centre; detected and revealed FXCentre application validation issues; validated testing and identified protocol issues for upstream internal applications; provided expertise to various internal groups surrounding FX trading. This contributed to the application being delivered to production on time. (Excel, Word, SQL, UNIX, HPQC, DBVis) US Bill Pay for Canadians initiative: prepared test cases, test plan, status reports and closure report for FX Centre; validated testing for upstream internal applications; provided expertise to various internal groups surrounding FX trading. FX portion of this initiative was delivered to production ahead of schedule. . (Excel, Word, UNIX, WallStreet, FXAll) DI Tool initiative: prepared and executed test cases for DI tool; mentored development team on how to work with a test environment including advising on defect and release management; coached business analysts on requirements documentation. (Excel, Word, UNIX, WallStreet, FXAll) SDP: prepared and executed test cases, prepared status reports for application updates for MX User-Defined Strategies (UDS); validated functionality for SDP-FX on Apple MacBook.  Prepared and executed test cases for FIDESSA and IRESS to validate application updates and continued functionality relevant to TD ensuring inferior code was not delivered by third party.

Toronto, On

Provided business analysis, quality assurance and support expertise to Institutional Equities for CXTrader and participated in transition to Canadian OM application Gathered and documented requirements for enhancements and regulatory requirements for CXTrader; prepared and executed test cases, documented changes in user guides, trained traders on changes to application and provided ongoing support. This allowed for TD to remain compliant with regulatory requirements and competitive with access to new alternate trading systems.  Prepared and executed trader intervention test cases for Canadian OM equity and option trading application to replace CXTrader . This resulted in TD upgrading to a street-standard FIX protocol and CXTrader was decommissioned in 2010. FIDAT tool: Gathered and documented requirements for Compliance reports based on Fidessa trade data. Prepared and executed test cases, wrote user guide. This provided cost-saving reports to be generated in-house in lieu of paying outside sources for the same reports.

Toronto, On

Provided quality assurance and support expertise for CXTrader to multiple participating member firms while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of trading rules and procedures Played a key role in all aspects of black box testing of trading application, both upgraded and new software, based on industry-driven initiatives. This allowed for Reuters to remain competitive and compliant with regulatory requirements. Prepared and executed test scripts and plans from business documentation. Implemented testing through automated systems, as well as manually developed and maintained regression test cases for new software releases. Investigated and documented software inconsistencies for front- and back-end applications.

Provided trading and software support to participating member firms in a time-critical, call-centre environment Promoted positive client relations by keeping in close contact with users regarding issues, fixes and enhancements. Conducted Quality Assurance testing of upgraded trading software requirements applying in depth knowledge of trading rules and practices. Carried out Project Management for implementation of new product software to remain relevant and competitive in the marketplace. Investigated and resolved trade discrepancies and errors in a timely manner. Documented trading software issues, concerns and enhancement requests.

Provided trading and software support to participating member firms in time-critical call-centre environment  Investigated trade discrepancies and errors and assisted Market Surveillance by providing system logs and time-stamped records. Prepared documentation for listing/delisting securities on the TSE (TMX). Provided support in crisis situations, including trading on behalf of member firms. Maintained relevant tables and databases, including Direct Access and HELP chapters.

Toronto, Canada Area

An open outcry trading floor environment.

B.A., Economics

Canadian Securities Course