Michael E.-Test Manager
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Test Manager
DB Investment Services GmbH, Deutsche Bank Group
Planning and management of all test activities for a test team
Preparation of test concepts for system, integration, and acceptance tests, including coordination with providers and clients
Preparation of test specifications (equivalence class partitioning, boundary value analysis, use-case-based testing, exploratory testing)
Creation and review of test cases
Execution and documentation of tests for functional requirements, bug retests, performance tests, and regression tests
Testing of interfaces and APIs
Responsibility for regression testing activities and test automation
Execution of the test acceptance process and preparation of regular status reports
Main contact for providers and clients regarding testing issues
Responsibility for test environments and the bug process
Moderation and management of test meetings, team meetings, and project meetings
Review and preparation of requirements documents (Business Requirements and Functional Specifications)
Maintenance and support of test tools (Java)
Planning, management, and execution of test cycles for the production of annual tax documents
Detailed planning of the dress rehearsal and production processes
Tracking of production planning
Management and execution of acceptance tests with clients in the withholding tax project (2009–2010)
Preparation of management reports on test status for program reporting (QI, FATCA, CRS, FKB, FSAK, Schenkung) (2014–2018)
Tools and standards: Agile test management/Scrum, Jira, Bugzilla, HP ALM 12, Enterprise Architect 13, Confluence, MS Project, MS Visio, MS Office, Tributum, ee2, RDES, OMS, dbPrint, DMS, Oracle 12.1, SQL Developer, Altova XML, MQ Series, Java, Windows, OS/z, Unix
Test Manager
DB Investment Services GmbH, Deutsche Bank Group
Planning and management of all test activities for a test team
Preparation of test concepts for system, integration, and acceptance tests, including coordination with providers and clients
Preparation of test specifications (equivalence class partitioning, boundary value analysis, use-case-based testing, exploratory testing)
Creation and review of test cases
Execution and documentation of tests for functional requirements, bug retests, performance tests, and regression tests
Testing of interfaces and APIs
Responsibility for regression testing activities and test automation
Execution of the test acceptance process and preparation of regular status reports
Main contact for providers and clients regarding testing issues
Responsibility for test environments and the bug process
Moderation and management of test meetings, team meetings, and project meetings
Review and preparation of requirements documents (Business Requirements and Functional Specifications)
Maintenance and support of test tools (Java)
Planning, management, and execution of test cycles for the production of annual tax documents
Detailed planning of the dress rehearsal and production processes
Tracking of production planning
Management and execution of acceptance tests with clients in the withholding tax project (2009–2010)
Preparation of management reports on test status for program reporting (QI, FATCA, CRS, FKB, FSAK, Schenkung) (2014–2018)
Tools and standards: Agile test management/Scrum, Jira, Bugzilla, HP ALM 12, Enterprise Architect 13, Confluence, MS Project, MS Visio, MS Office, Tributum, ee2, RDES, OMS, dbPrint, DMS, Oracle 12.1, SQL Developer, Altova XML, MQ Series, Java, Windows, OS/z, Unix
Test Manager/Test Coordinator/Test Expert
Deutsche Bundesbank
Management and coordination of the IAC Test Team (15–20 testers)
Monitoring of test progress (test case creation, test execution)
Escalation function and reporting of test progress, including risk reporting to project management
Management and coordination of the Readiness Portal
Planning, preparation, and execution of iteration tests
Test case creation and test execution for CLM and RTGS in the IAC and QM areas
Preparation of concepts (detailed functional concepts, customer documentation) for CLM and RTGS
Planning, execution, and documentation of GUI tests for CLM and RTGS
Testing of resolved bugs as well as internal and external change requests
Specialist for Cash Transfers, Minimum Reserve, Limits, and Reservations
Analysis of production bugs
Support for GUI automation with Eggplant
Tools and standards: ISO 20022, XML, agile test management, SQS Testcenter 11, Jira, Confluence, Remedy, Eggplant, Enterprise Architect/UML, MS Project, MS Office, DB2, SQL, DB Visualizer 10, Altova XMLSpy 2017, MQ Series, Windows 10, OS/z
Test Manager
DB Investment Services GmbH, Deutsche Bank Group
Planning and management of all test activities for a test team
Preparation of test concepts for system, integration, and acceptance tests, including coordination with providers and clients
Preparation of test specifications (equivalence class partitioning, boundary value analysis, use-case-based testing, exploratory testing)
Creation and review of test cases
Execution and documentation of tests for functional requirements, bug retests, performance tests, and regression tests
Testing of interfaces and APIs
Responsibility for regression testing activities and test automation
Execution of the test acceptance process and preparation of regular status reports
Main contact for providers and clients regarding testing issues
Responsibility for test environments and the bug process
Moderation and management of test meetings, team meetings, and project meetings
Review and preparation of requirements documents (Business Requirements and Functional Specifications)
Maintenance and support of test tools (Java)
Planning, management, and execution of test cycles for the production of annual tax documents
Detailed planning of the dress rehearsal and production processes
Tracking of production planning
Management and execution of acceptance tests with clients in the withholding tax project (2009–2010)
Preparation of management reports on test status for program reporting (QI, FATCA, CRS, FKB, FSAK, Schenkung) (2014–2018)
Tools and standards: Agile test management/Scrum, Jira, Bugzilla, HP ALM 12, Enterprise Architect 13, Confluence, MS Project, MS Visio, MS Office, Tributum, ee2, RDES, OMS, dbPrint, DMS, Oracle 12.1, SQL Developer, Altova XML, MQ Series, Java, Windows, OS/z, Unix
Test Manager/Test Coordinator/Business Analyst
International Transaction Services GmbH, HSBC
Preparation of test concepts and test cases as well as test execution
Analysis, optimization, and redesign of business processes
Preparation of detailed functional concepts for the IT implementation of business requirements
Creation of SQL scripts for analyses, reconciliation of holdings, and correction of holdings
Tools and standards: TestDirector/Mercury Quality Center, Hummingbird BI/Query, Geos MBSopen, DB2, SQL, MS Office, Windows, OS/z, MQ Series
Software Developer/Database Administrator/Requirements Engineer/Tester/Team Leader/Sub-Project Manager
dwp Bank AG
Analysis of existing business processes and creation of IT concepts
Advising business and IT departments, coaching developers
Project management tasks and team leadership in application development (PowerBuilder, C++)
Planning, coordination and execution of developer, user, integration, acceptance and migration tests
Installation, configuration and administration of the Informix database, including design, stored procedures and triggers
Database performance analysis and tuning
Support for business departments and applications
Connecting internal and external systems (CASCADE, DTAUS, IPOS, Geos, SWIFT ISO 15022)
Development of interfaces for data migration
Tools and standards: Sybase PowerBuilder 6.5–9, PowerDesigner 5–10, Informix 7.2–9.4, ESQL/C, Windows NT, AIX, Visual Studio 6, CM Synergy 6, IBM WebSphere, SWIFT ISO 15022
Software Developer/Database Administrator/Requirements Engineer/Tester/Team Leader/Sub-Project Manager
Dresdner Bank AG
Analysis of existing business processes and creation of IT concepts
Advising business and IT departments, coaching developers
Project management tasks and team leadership in application development (PowerBuilder, C++)
Planning, coordination and execution of developer, user, integration, acceptance and migration tests
Installation, configuration and administration of the Informix database, including design, stored procedures and triggers
Database performance analysis and tuning
Support for business departments and applications
Connecting internal and external systems (CASCADE, DTAUS, IPOS, Geos, SWIFT ISO 15022)
Support with the migration of processing systems to dwp Bank AG
Tools and standards: Sybase PowerBuilder 6.5–9, PowerDesigner 5–10, Informix 7.2–9.4, ESQL/C, Windows NT, AIX, Visual Studio 6, CM Synergy 6, IBM WebSphere, SWIFT ISO 15022
Developer, Pallet Logistics System (PLS)
Dalli Werke Mäurer und Wirtz
Development of the client application in PowerBuilder
Development of server-side processing routines in PL/SQL
Programming of label printers and barcode scanners
Design of label layouts with NVE barcodes
Tools and standards: PowerBuilder 4–5, Watcom C++, Erwin 2.0, Oracle 7.3, Windows NT 4
Developer, Material Flow Functions
Dalli Werke Mäurer und Wirtz
Development of new sub-functions in the area of material flow (processing of dispatch notes, posting inventory in SAP 4.3)
Enhancement and revision of existing applications
Tools and standards: PowerBuilder 4, Erwin 2.0, Oracle 7.1, SQL Anywhere, Windows 3.11
Developer, Competitive Intelligence System W.I.S.
Messer AG
Completion of a system for market monitoring, sales promotion, data collection, reports and lists
Adaptations to sales and company structures
Tools and standards: PowerBuilder 4, Erwin/S-Designer, Oracle 7.1–7.3, Windows 3.11
Freelance Software Developer, Project Manager, Network Administrator
Various Companies
Application development and firmware programming
Project management
Installation, configuration and support of Novell networks
Tools and standards: CPM, DOS, Windows 3.11, Unix, Novell NetWare 3.x/4, 80x86 Assembler, Pascal/OOP, C/C++
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Chemical, and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Marketing.
Skills
Test Management
Test Coordination
Test Analyst
Testing
Defect Management
Requirements Management
Process Management
Process Optimization
Good And Constructive Teamwork, Also Happy To Take On The Role Of Team Leader.
Good And Open Communication Skills With All Stakeholders Of A Project.
Analytical Thinking, A Structured Approach, Solution-Oriented Thinking, With An Eye For Synergies And Opportunities For Optimization.
Flexible And Resilient, Even Under Time Pressure.
Quick To Learn New Subject Areas And Tools.
Ability To Quickly Grasp Complex Issues And Question Processes Analytically And Critically.
Ability To Explain And Document Complex Issues In A Clear, Precise, And Complete Manner That Is Generally Understandable.
Languages
Education
Fernuni Hagen
Computer Science and Mathematics · Hagen, Germany
Rwth Aachen
Computer Science and Mathematics · Aachen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Istqb® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Full
Istqb® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Technical Test Analyst
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Michael is based in Aachen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Michael has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Test Manager, Test Manager/Test Coordinator/Test Expert, Test Manager/Test Coordinator/Business Analyst.
Michael's most recent position is Test Manager at DB Investment Services GmbH, Deutsche Bank Group.
In recent years, Michael has worked for DB Investment Services GmbH, Deutsche Bank Group and Deutsche Bundesbank.
Michael is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Chemical. Michael also has some experience in Manufacturing and Cosmetics.
Michael is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Project Management. Michael also has some experience in Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Marketing.
Michael has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance.
Michael has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Michael attended Fernuni Hagen for Computer Science and Mathematics.
Michael has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Ireb® Certified Professional For Requirements Engineering, Cobit Practitioner, and Istqb® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Full.
The availability of Michael needs to be confirmed.
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