Carsten Büche
Test engineer
Experience
Test engineer
DAT (German Automotive Trust GmbH)
- Conducted manual testing for claims creation, forwarding, repair cost calculation, parts selection and logging on the Gold.dat.de platform
- Automated key processes using ASKUI, including login, claim creation, calculations and parts selection
- Simulated user interactions (e.g., drag-and-drop) with ASKUI
- Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for early error detection
- Executed over 50 test scenarios and identified critical defects
- Reduced test time by 50% through automation
- Improved platform quality and user experience
Test engineer
Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA)
- Automated regression tests of the BKA Web ServiceDesk GUI
- Created a modular framework with libraries and functional building blocks
- Implemented data-driven testing via Excel files linked to UFT test cases in ALM
- Scheduled all-environment night runs from ALM with next-day evaluation
- Documented results with UFT-controlled screenshots embedded in the result viewer
- Collaborated with developers and management in an agile environment
- Established QA services with automated tests for the BKA Web ServiceDesk
Test engineer
Schwäbisch Hall
- Executed and evaluated manual-to-automated test cases
- Developed and embedded scripted modules into UFT framework
- Conducted regression tests using Micro Focus UFT (14.53, 15), ALM and Excel
- Automated regression tests and integrated them into the system landscape
- Used descriptive programming in UFT with VBS, ALM and Excel for dynamic object recognition of SAP FIN and Java subsystems end-to-end
- Handed over framework to project team with documentation
- Contributed to continuous product quality improvement
Test engineer
DB-Systel, Frankfurt
- Analyzed and enhanced existing UFT framework
- Adapted VB script artifacts to test environment changes with documentation and evaluation
- Executed tests using Micro Focus UFT and ALM (TestPlan | TestLab)
- Continuously optimized and adjusted test cases
- Generated automated test reports and documentation with runtime screenshots
- Automated customer workflows like connection search, ticket booking and payment module usage on bahn.de
- Implemented nightly execution and complex-environment analysis
Management Consultant
Ergo IT, Cologne and Hamburg
- Planned and created test automation for CRM in web and client environments
- Developed a proof of concept (POC) for keyword-driven test case creation
- Managed test executions and collaborated with project teams, application managers and departments on test strategies, concepts and plans
- Defined test environment requirements with stakeholders
- Reviewed business concepts for test suitability
- Successfully implemented keyword-driven test approach and improved product quality through development process optimization
Test Automation Engineer
VBL, Karlsruhe
- Ensured software and system quality per requirement specifications
- Designed and advanced automated tests including integration, system and end-to-end tests
- Scripted regression test cases in VBS with UFT for system integration and system testing
- Documented, reported and analyzed test results
- Developed a framework to input and verify Excel data across the entire application workflow
Test engineer
KfW, Frankfurt
- Migrated data warehouse systems with SQL queries generated in UFT using ADODB and VBS for Oracle and IBM DB
- Imported macros into Excel via UFT for data comparison
- Defined ALM steps for full test description
- Reviewed reports, documents and test cases
- Developed test scripts and created a modular automation framework in UFT, Excel and ALM
- Uploaded analysis from Excel to ALM post-testing
- Achieved over 80% test automation rate from component to system integration tests
Manual tester
EOS, Hamburg
- Created modular test workflows using Enterprise Tester as ALM
- Generated test data and queried Oracle DB states via SQL
- Defined steps for complete test descriptions
- Participated in weekly SCRUM status meetings and reporting
- Established effective and transparent quality assurance processes to meet user requirements
Test engineer
Deutsche Bank AG, Frankfurt
- Developed a framework for automating functional tests for Deutsche Bank and Postbank
- Engineered modular test automation for file management using UFT, VBS and Excel
- Evaluated and deployed ALM as test platform for automated regression testing
- Introduced UFT-based test reporting
- Extended the framework for Test Driven Development and configurable adaptation to environments and software versions
- Created a tutorial and handed over the framework to the testing team
- Tested and validated usability
Test engineer
SOGETI Deutschland GmbH, Nürnberg
- Automated initial state setup for regression test preparation using Silk Test
- Deployed a CRM system as a Java-based client/server application
Test engineer
Siemens Enterprise Network AG, Munich
- Developed modular test automation for SIP IP Phone models 15/20/40/80 on Husim simulation with QTP (VBS)
- Designed object-oriented classes for SIP/IP phone models
- Documented framework in QTP and reported results from UFT to ALM
Various key account projects
- Worked as test engineer for major clients in Europe, UK and USA including Vodafone, British Telecom, Deutsche Bank and Deutsche Telekom
- Programmed COBOL and PL/I framework for year 2000 changeover converting two-digit year displays to four digits
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Telecommunication, Government and Administration, Automotive, Transportation, and Information Technology.
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Product Development.
Summary
Technically proficient Test engineer with extensive expertise in implementing functional GUI test automation and framework creation for test automation using MicroFocus UFT within Application Lifecycle Management (MicroFocus ALM). An innovative and analytical process optimizer and potential enhancer, skilled in using the VBS programming language and utilizing libraries to manage test objects. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of test automation tools, including Excel, development tools, and test automation frameworks from Micro Focus/OpenText. Expert in creating and programming descriptive function libraries with test scripts for reuse in hierarchical sequences of different test stages.
Professional Experience & Skills Test Design & Execution: Analysis of relevant documents (e.g., functional concepts, backlogs, IT concepts) to create test scenarios and test cases; identification and procurement of test data; client consultation; quality assurance through precise testing and defect management. Defect Management & Reporting: Execution of end-to-end tests, documentation of defects and test results; collaboration with project teams to enhance software quality. Tools & Methods: Independent use of specialized testing tools; experience in both agile and traditional development processes; proven expertise in test methodologies applied in large IT projects. Communication & Consulting: Effective collaboration with business departments and IT teams, with an excellent understanding of business and process workflows. Common roles: interim manager, quality manager, test automation engineer
Technically skilled Test engineer with extensive expertise in implementing functional GUI test automation and creating frameworks for test automation with MicroFocus UFT within Application Lifecycle Management (MicroFocus ALM). Innovative and analytical process optimizer and potential enabler, experienced in using the VBS programming language and using libraries to operate test objects. Solid knowledge in using test automation tools including Excel, development tools, and test automation frameworks from Micro Focus/OpenText. Expert in the creation and programming of descriptive function libraries with test scripts for reuse in hierarchical sequences of different test stages.
Professional Experience & Skills Test Design & Execution: Analysis of relevant documents (e.g., functional concepts, backlogs, IT concepts) to create test scenarios and test cases; identification and procurement of test data; client consultation; quality assurance through precise testing and defect management. Defect Management & Reporting: End-to-end tests, documentation of defects and test results; collaboration with project teams to optimize software quality. Tools & Methods: Independent use of specialized test tools; experience in agile and traditional development processes; expertise in test methodologies proven in large IT projects. Communication & Consulting: Effective collaboration with business departments and IT teams, excellent understanding of business and process workflows. Common roles: interim manager, quality manager, test automation engineer
Skills
Quality Management / Quality Management
Test Automation / Test Automation
Development Models / Development Models
Abc Analysis
Agile Software Development
Scrum
Kanban
Tmap
V-model
W-model
Atlassian Jira
Confluence
Xray
Ibm Db2
Microfocus Quality Center / Alm
Uft
Winrunner
Hp Quicktest Professional
Alm
Cobol
Pl1
Pascal
C
Microsoft Ms Test Manager
Ms Project
Ms Office
Ms Sql Server
Sap Qm
Sap Solution Manager
Sap Crm
Sap Erp
Sap Fin
Git / Gitlab
Jenkins
Askui
Analytical Thinking / Analytical Thinking
Highly Motivated / Highly Motivated
Willing To Succeed / Success Oriented
Results Oriented / Results Oriented
Languages
Education
IHK Munich
Diploma IT clerk · IT clerk · Munich, Germany
Certifications & licenses
CAT Certified Agile Tester
Certified Product Specialist Test Automation
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
OpenText / Mercury / HP(MICROFOCUS/OPENTEXT) Application Lifecycle Management Essentials
Test Suite Certified Product Instructor
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