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Senior Test Analyst and Lead
Tara-Jay Matthews
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Biggleswade, United Kingdom
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I'm offering
Focused university graduate and a certified ISTQB Test Analyst with strong analytical and methodical skills and a distinguished understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle. Eager to take on the challenges and rewards of working in an innovative and dynamic consumer focused organisation.
Markets
United States
(Remote
only)
United Kingdom
Industries
Language
English
Fluently
Available
My experience
2020 - ?
job
Senior Test Analyst
The Financial Conduct Authority.
Test, Analyst
2019 - ?
job
Senior Test Analyst
Eurostar.
• Senior Test Analyst on substantial Migration programme
• Working with indirect UK and European distributors, to co-ordinate system integration, end-to-end and user acceptance testing
• Defining test scope which involves testing of the new transport inventory system as well as downstream integration with the finance system and communication system - Salesforce
• Authored several test plans which would be received and used by Eurostar internally and external distributors
• Presented Eurostar test plan and test schedules to an audience of 15+ in a workshop which included several other European distributors and Eurostar's CIO.
• Assisting with the testing co-ordination of multiple migration dry runs (migration practice) and rollbacks which included smoke pack creation for multiple systems
• Test progress reporting throughout all phases of testing, to be received by senior leadership
• API testing using json scripts via postman
• Defect management and triage between indirect distributors, Eurostar development and our solution developers.
• Working with indirect UK and European distributors, to co-ordinate system integration, end-to-end and user acceptance testing
• Defining test scope which involves testing of the new transport inventory system as well as downstream integration with the finance system and communication system - Salesforce
• Authored several test plans which would be received and used by Eurostar internally and external distributors
• Presented Eurostar test plan and test schedules to an audience of 15+ in a workshop which included several other European distributors and Eurostar's CIO.
• Assisting with the testing co-ordination of multiple migration dry runs (migration practice) and rollbacks which included smoke pack creation for multiple systems
• Test progress reporting throughout all phases of testing, to be received by senior leadership
• API testing using json scripts via postman
• Defect management and triage between indirect distributors, Eurostar development and our solution developers.
API, JSON, Salesforce, System Integration, Leadership, Integration, Management, Test, Finance, Analyst, Testing, Development, CIO, Workshop
2018 - 2018
job
Technical Project Manager
Soletrader.
• Driving and delivering new developments and work requests with third party ecommerce supplier
• Working on integrating a new payment method - Klarna - into the business, studying requirements and development needs
• Using Trello to keep an up-to-date project plan which captured the overall task and milestone dates
• Delegating tasks to the wider team to ensure the work can remain on track and of deliverable quality
• Understanding the technical architecture of the backend processes, in order to relay this information to the development teams
• Managing the relationship between Soletrader and their technical suppliers who were in California and Germany
• Using SQL within Microsoft SQL Server to manage tables in production where a bug in automated processes had been identified
• Helping the business to scope out best practices to deliver new developments in the best way; including a code release smoke + regression pack for testing in staging.
• Working on integrating a new payment method - Klarna - into the business, studying requirements and development needs
• Using Trello to keep an up-to-date project plan which captured the overall task and milestone dates
• Delegating tasks to the wider team to ensure the work can remain on track and of deliverable quality
• Understanding the technical architecture of the backend processes, in order to relay this information to the development teams
• Managing the relationship between Soletrader and their technical suppliers who were in California and Germany
• Using SQL within Microsoft SQL Server to manage tables in production where a bug in automated processes had been identified
• Helping the business to scope out best practices to deliver new developments in the best way; including a code release smoke + regression pack for testing in staging.
Testing, Payment, UP, Processes, Manager, Backend, Production, Server, Development, Sql, Trello, Architecture, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL, Project Manager, Ecommerce, SQL Server, Backend
2018 - 2018
job
Test Analyst
The Nottingham Building Society.
• Replacement of the core savings and mortgage system from Summit to Salesforce
• Testing the migration from MSS to Salesforce; reconciliation counts of all data migrated and data mapping is as per expected
• Querying Oracle databases via Toad to retrieve/manipulate test data or inconsistencies in data mapping
• Took ownership of creating the migration test plan and continued ownership throughout the testing of the migration activities
• Scoped and designed test suite which formed the regression pack using gherkin syntax
• Collaborative working with suppliers, ensuring daily stand-ups are adhered too and used effectively
• Proactively engaged in other projects which form part of the programme delivery, to ensure a broad understanding of the business changes going ahead and support where needed
• Compatibility testing across a range of Android and Apple products and browsers
• Testing the migration from MSS to Salesforce; reconciliation counts of all data migrated and data mapping is as per expected
• Querying Oracle databases via Toad to retrieve/manipulate test data or inconsistencies in data mapping
• Took ownership of creating the migration test plan and continued ownership throughout the testing of the migration activities
• Scoped and designed test suite which formed the regression pack using gherkin syntax
• Collaborative working with suppliers, ensuring daily stand-ups are adhered too and used effectively
• Proactively engaged in other projects which form part of the programme delivery, to ensure a broad understanding of the business changes going ahead and support where needed
• Compatibility testing across a range of Android and Apple products and browsers
Android, Oracle, Salesforce, Test, Analyst, Support, Testing
2017 - 2018
job
Go Ahead Group Test Analyst
unknown.
• System integration, application, regression and end-to-end testing
• Led the testing of a new smart ticketing product 'KeyGo' sponsored by GTR rail network, utilizing ITSO specifications
• Worked closely alongside the project manager, product owner and developers to ensure a speedy delivery to production
• Creating test scripts from interpreting functional specifications and supplier release notes on a regular basis
• Liaising with third party suppliers and developers to release functionalities in an agile environment without compromising on quality
• Ensuring that all issues are logged accurately, escalated appropriately and managed through to resolution
• Provide regular and precise updates and test status reports to all concerning stakeholders
• Conducted exploratory testing to cover as many variables to understand different behaviors which could cause bugs or live impact as possible
• Conduct conference calls and Skype meetings to give thorough updates and visual presentations to colleagues outside of the office.
• Led the testing of a new smart ticketing product 'KeyGo' sponsored by GTR rail network, utilizing ITSO specifications
• Worked closely alongside the project manager, product owner and developers to ensure a speedy delivery to production
• Creating test scripts from interpreting functional specifications and supplier release notes on a regular basis
• Liaising with third party suppliers and developers to release functionalities in an agile environment without compromising on quality
• Ensuring that all issues are logged accurately, escalated appropriately and managed through to resolution
• Provide regular and precise updates and test status reports to all concerning stakeholders
• Conducted exploratory testing to cover as many variables to understand different behaviors which could cause bugs or live impact as possible
• Conduct conference calls and Skype meetings to give thorough updates and visual presentations to colleagues outside of the office.
Project Manager, Agile, Product owner, System Integration, Integration, Test, Network, Analyst, Testing, Office, Production, Manager, Go, LED
2017 - 2017
job
Barclaycard Test Analyst
Go No Go.
• System, Integration, acceptance and regression testing on EPOS and MPOS products
• MI collation and monitoring of usability and performance once device is in production
• Develop test requirements and contribute to product development meetings based on legislation changes and user feedback
• Analysing, reporting and presenting field data to internal and external stakeholders for Go No Go
• Scripting test cases from analysing and interpreting technical specifications documents
• Analysing transactional data between device and back office to ensure the product is syncing with the desired systems
• Accurately identify and record findings from testing on RAID log and escalate through to resolution
• Working with third party test engineers and developers to fix any issues that have arisen from testing
• Agree procedures with internal, external and third party stakeholders
• Attend/chair regular progress meetings to discuss and compare product performance with success criteria
• Produced system documentation to assist with the training of new colleagues.
Barclaycard subject matter expert April 2015 - February 2017
• Managed new team of 12 through the first 8 weeks in the business which involved taking them through training and accreditation
• Assisted other SME's in their training to help them achieve the best results from their training groups
• Proven track record of individual or group coaching and providing constructive feedback which resulted in 11 new colleagues passing their accreditation in 3 weeks
• Overseen and managed high priory projects to meet FCA deadlines and satisfying their expectations
• Heavily involved in the design and implementation of the remediation process
• Ensure that detrimental risks are controlled by testing and sampling data and finding the root cause to any discrepancies
• Being the go to contact for projects in the department and analysing data to ensure it is sound before starting work on the project
• Present process changes to senior stakeholders to compare current performances to potential performances by introducing process improvements
• Managing stakeholders expectations when working on projects with swift deadlines, by managing and prioritising tasks accordingly.
• MI collation and monitoring of usability and performance once device is in production
• Develop test requirements and contribute to product development meetings based on legislation changes and user feedback
• Analysing, reporting and presenting field data to internal and external stakeholders for Go No Go
• Scripting test cases from analysing and interpreting technical specifications documents
• Analysing transactional data between device and back office to ensure the product is syncing with the desired systems
• Accurately identify and record findings from testing on RAID log and escalate through to resolution
• Working with third party test engineers and developers to fix any issues that have arisen from testing
• Agree procedures with internal, external and third party stakeholders
• Attend/chair regular progress meetings to discuss and compare product performance with success criteria
• Produced system documentation to assist with the training of new colleagues.
Barclaycard subject matter expert April 2015 - February 2017
• Managed new team of 12 through the first 8 weeks in the business which involved taking them through training and accreditation
• Assisted other SME's in their training to help them achieve the best results from their training groups
• Proven track record of individual or group coaching and providing constructive feedback which resulted in 11 new colleagues passing their accreditation in 3 weeks
• Overseen and managed high priory projects to meet FCA deadlines and satisfying their expectations
• Heavily involved in the design and implementation of the remediation process
• Ensure that detrimental risks are controlled by testing and sampling data and finding the root cause to any discrepancies
• Being the go to contact for projects in the department and analysing data to ensure it is sound before starting work on the project
• Present process changes to senior stakeholders to compare current performances to potential performances by introducing process improvements
• Managing stakeholders expectations when working on projects with swift deadlines, by managing and prioritising tasks accordingly.
It, Go, Production, Office, Monitoring, Presenting, Development, Testing, Usability & UX, Implementation, Analyst, Design, Regression testing, Test, Integration, Scripting, Usability, Training, Product development, Swift, Coaching
2016 - 2016
job
Barclaycard team manager
unknown.
• Managed a team of 12 full time agents for a 3 month secondment
• Specialist in Remediation work which involved designing and implementing processes to deliver operational business targets
• Carried out 1-2-1's and coaching, and used this as an opportunity to motivate the team and providing honest/constructive feedback on the agents individual strengths and weaknesses to enhance their development
• Accredited on Quality Control function to maintain the high quality of work produced
• Proven track record of meeting operational objectives/targets within timeframes whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail
• Providing daily updates and reports on all major work streams that the team have been involved in to senior management
• Led several high level projects from end to end, providing daily updates via conference calls to the senior project managers and business analysts
• Lead and inspire the team to consistently achieve daily, weekly and monthly quantity and quality targets
• Took ownership of a substantial project with a portfolio of 20,000+ customers, which also included sourcing extra resources from our HQ in Chennai, and managing them on the workflow
• Prioritised projects effectively to ensure all needs of the business are met.
• Pro-actively seek projects to take ownership of
• Managed and completed several audit portfolios that were used by third parties to present the way the business handles our customers.
• Specialist in Remediation work which involved designing and implementing processes to deliver operational business targets
• Carried out 1-2-1's and coaching, and used this as an opportunity to motivate the team and providing honest/constructive feedback on the agents individual strengths and weaknesses to enhance their development
• Accredited on Quality Control function to maintain the high quality of work produced
• Proven track record of meeting operational objectives/targets within timeframes whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail
• Providing daily updates and reports on all major work streams that the team have been involved in to senior management
• Led several high level projects from end to end, providing daily updates via conference calls to the senior project managers and business analysts
• Lead and inspire the team to consistently achieve daily, weekly and monthly quantity and quality targets
• Took ownership of a substantial project with a portfolio of 20,000+ customers, which also included sourcing extra resources from our HQ in Chennai, and managing them on the workflow
• Prioritised projects effectively to ensure all needs of the business are met.
• Pro-actively seek projects to take ownership of
• Managed and completed several audit portfolios that were used by third parties to present the way the business handles our customers.
Coaching, Audit, Management, Sourcing, Workflow, Development, Detail, Audit, Manager, Processes, LED
My education
University of Northampton
Bachelors, Marketing
Bachelors, Marketing
Tara-Jay's reviews
SaaS application tester
3 years ago
Great working with Tara. Shes a brilliant tester. Highly recommended.
3 years ago
Great
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