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Sam Goetjes

Consultant Test Manager

Sam Goetjes
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Nuremberg, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - Present
2 years 5 months
Nuremberg, Germany

Consultant Test Manager

Quality Assurance and Financial Institute of the Cooperative Financial Network

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Position Summary
Consultant Test Manager at Quality Assurance and Financial Institute of the Cooperative Financial Network
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
Quality Assurance
  • Responsible for assessing the current state of test management in the core banking system and the testing activities of the teams involved

  • Analyze the current state and derive concrete recommendations for integrating the traditional development and testing process of the core banking system with agile teams

  • Provide support and professional advice for the introduction of Xray as a test management tool

  • Provide support and professional advice for the development and regulatory approval of an organization-wide test guideline

  • Support the end-to-end test automation of the cross-system Ultimo processing workflows

Jan 2023 - Oct 2023
10 months
Berlin, Germany

QA Engineer and Content & Research Manager

HelloBetter

Expertise details
Position Summary
QA Engineer and Content & Research Manager at HelloBetter
Industries
Healthcare
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Quality Assurance
Research and Development
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop, execute, and estimate test efforts

  • Create comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure delivery of high-quality software products

  • Design and execute thorough tests, including functional, regression, integration, and performance tests, to identify and fix issues in software applications

  • Use automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium to optimize test processes and improve efficiency

  • Implement automated frontend and backend tests for native Android and iOS applications, and create and maintain corresponding documentation in German and English

  • Identify and document software bugs and collaborate closely with developers to resolve issues and ensure timely delivery of a defect-free product

  • Actively participate in agile development methodologies, including daily sprint planning and retrospectives, to seamlessly integrate QA practices into the development lifecycle

May 2022 - Dec 2022
8 months
Ismaning, Germany

Content & Research Manager

29FORWARD AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Content & Research Manager at 29FORWARD AG
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Responsible for managing the release process and approving continuous maintenance and improvement of the product

  • Lead the team to boost productivity in content development

  • Develop content and handle the technical implementation of content by designing training and workshops

  • Develop and implement a systematic approach for collecting and using qualitative user feedback across various channels for decision-making and prioritization in teams

  • Responsible for study specifications, collaborating with the entire engineering team

  • Collaborate with the full development team to implement and test workflows, work with the product team to adjust specifications as needed, and partner with the research team for continuous review of needs, requirements, and progress

Jan 2022 - May 2022
5 months
Berlin, Germany

Working Student Digital Research

HelloBetter

Expertise details
Position Summary
Working Student Digital Research at HelloBetter
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Research and Development
  • Support in choosing suitable statistical methods for evaluating study projects

  • Analyze and evaluate results from both internal and external studies, then assess the quality of the available data

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 years

Research Associate

University of Mannheim

Expertise details
Position Summary
Research Associate at University of Mannheim
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Assist in developing a digital interest test for incoming students by statistically evaluating study results

  • Support the implementation of the developed test procedure through digital implementation and setting up the database

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 years

Research Associate

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

Expertise details
Position Summary
Research Associate at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Research and Development
  • Supported evaluation of various software solutions for statistical analysis of patient data and surveys

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Healthcare.

Education
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Healthcare
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development, Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.

Research and Development
Information Technology
Quality Assurance
Product Development
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Skills

Industry Knowledge

  • Research And Product Development

Professional Skills

  • Istqb Test Methodology Knowledge
  • Experience With Various Test Tools
  • Leadership Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Ability To Work In A Team
  • Data Analysis
  • Time Management

Technical Skills

  • Test Management Tools (Selenium)
  • Test Techniques (Cause-effect Graph, Equivalence Class Analysis)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2020 - Sep 2022

University of Mannheim

Master · Social and business psychology and computer science · Mannheim, Germany

Oct 2017 - Sep 2020

University of Freiburg

Bachelor · Psychology · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL – TM)

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6
Experience in Education 4 y
Avg length 1 y 6 m
Longest experience 2 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant Test Manager, QA Engineer and Content & Research Manager, Content & Research Manager
Main industries Education, Banking and Finance, Information Technology
Main business areas Research and Development, Information Technology, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 2

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Where is Sam based?

Sam is based in Nuremberg, Germany.

What languages does Sam speak?

Sam speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Sam have?

Sam has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Sam has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Sam may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sam be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sam would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant Test Manager, QA Engineer and Content & Research Manager, Content & Research Manager.

What is Sam's latest experience?

Sam's most recent position is Consultant Test Manager at Quality Assurance and Financial Institute of the Cooperative Financial Network.

What companies has Sam worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sam has worked for Quality Assurance and Financial Institute of the Cooperative Financial Network, HelloBetter, 29FORWARD AG, and University of Mannheim.

Which industries is Sam most experienced in?

Sam is most experienced in industries like Education, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology. Sam also has some experience in Healthcare.

Which business areas is Sam most experienced in?

Sam is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance. Sam also has some experience in Product Development.

Which industries has Sam worked in recently?

Sam has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Education, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Sam worked in recently?

Sam has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Research and Development, and Quality Assurance.

What is Sam's education?

Sam holds a Master in Social and business psychology and computer science from University of Mannheim and a Bachelor in Psychology from University of Freiburg.

Does Sam have any certificates?

Sam has 2 certificates. These include: ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL – TM) and ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL).

What is the availability of Sam?

Sam is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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