Ralf M.-Test Manager and Test Automation Engineer
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Test Manager and Test Automation Engineer
Postfinance
- Creation of test strategies, test reports, and acceptance recommendations
- Defect management, coordination with stakeholders
- Creation and execution of test cases on desktop and mobile
- Automation of tests with a test framework (Cypress and Python)
- Tools: HP ALM, Git, Python, Docker, Bitbucket, Bamboo, SoapUI, Postman, API testing, Jira, Confluence, Polarion, Ants, Cypress, Visual Basic
Tester and Test Manager for IPTV
Quickline AG
- Creation and execution of test cases and test scenarios
- Leading a team of testers to execute test cases
- Creation of test reports and acceptance recommendations
- Defect management
- Tools: Jira, TestRail, Confluence, Wireshark
Test Manager
Swisscom AG
- Creation of test concepts, test scenarios, and test cases
- Leading a team of testers to execute test cases
- Supporting project management as subproject lead in project planning and execution
- Creation of test strategies, test reports, and acceptance recommendations
- Communication with stakeholders
- Support for test automation in Python
- Tools: HP ALM, Rally, Jira, Scrum, SAFe, HTML, Python, SoapUI, PowerShell, Eclipse
Test Management Support and Test Automation
Vodafone Deutschland
- Creation of a suite of automated tests
- Leading a team of testers
- Coordination of test execution
Gap Analysis
Vodafone UK
- Creation of a gap analysis to identify necessary changes and localizations of the VFL Core Stack for an upgrade to Release 7
- Planning and conducting workshops with subject matter experts
Test Management
Swisscom AG
- Creation of test concepts and test cases for an internet portal for mobile devices
- Coordination of test execution
- Creation of test reports
- Products and technologies: Vodafone Live! Core Stack, Mercury TestDirector
Helpdesk and Support, Gap Analysis
Vodafone UK
- Helpdesk and support for all country subsidiaries during the installation of a mobile device portal
- Conducted a gap analysis for upgrading an existing installation at a Vodafone country affiliate
Installation and integration of an internet portal for mobile devices
Vodafone Deutschland
- Installed and integrated the Vodafone Live! portal for mobile devices
- Products and technologies: Vodafone Live! Core Stack, Unix, XML, HTML, PML
Execution of regression and integration tests
E-Plus
- Executed regression and integration tests on the B-oo-levard billing system
Implementation and integration of Cramer Dimension
Arcor
- Creation of a concept to implement the Cramer Dimension Network Inventory System, including data modeling, interface design for integration with existing IT systems, and database migration
- Created and delivered training for tool users
- Products and technologies: PL/SQL, Oracle DB, Cramer Dimension
Software Developer
DATUS AG
- Development of ISDN and ATM signaling software and gateways to X.25, Frame Relay, and ISDN in C and C++
- Products and technologies: C/C++, ISDN, X.25, Frame Relay, ATM
Research Associate
Forschungszentrum Jülich, Zentrallabor für Elektronik (ZEL)
- Software development from design through implementation to testing, e.g., applications for microprocessor systems developed at the ZEL in C for several industry partners
- Supported the development and implementation of a process control system for Babcock Prozessautomation GmbH
- Products and technologies: M68k assembler, C, Java, Visual Basic, real-time Unix OS LynxOS, Profibus
Industry experience
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Experienced in Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Product Development, Research and Development, and Customer Service.
Skills
Test Management
Test Automation
Experience In Software Development
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management, Coordination
Test Management: Scrum, Safe
Test Tools: Jira, Hp Alm, Bitbucket, Polarion, Soapui, Postman, Cypress, Api Testing, Selenium, Testrail
Software Development: Python, Java, C, C++, Typescript, Visual Basic, Eclipse, Pycharm, Git
Databases: Oracle, Mysql, Pl/Sql
Others: Confluence, Docker
Languages
Education
RWTH Aachen
Diploma in Computer Science · Computer Science · Aachen, Germany
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Ralf is based in Kamp-Lintfort, Germany.
Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary).
Ralf has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Ralf would be well-suited for roles such as: Test Manager and Test Automation Engineer, Tester and Test Manager for IPTV, Test Manager.
Ralf's most recent position is Test Manager and Test Automation Engineer at Postfinance.
In recent years, Ralf has worked for Postfinance.
Ralf is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology. Ralf also has some experience in Manufacturing.
Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Project Management. Ralf also has some experience in Product Development, Research and Development, and Customer Service.
Ralf has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance.
Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Quality Assurance.
Ralf holds a Master in Computer Science from RWTH Aachen.
The availability of Ralf needs to be confirmed.
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