Stéphane Tatuebu - Senior Test Analyst for Test Automation

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Darmstadt, Germany

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Experience

May 2023 - Oct 2024

1 year 6 months

Senior Test Analyst – Test Automation - Test Management

Testing interfaces between various systems
Planning and coordinating test activities for features/improvements
Selecting and adapting suitable test methods and procedures based on the test strategy
Preparing and running test sessions
Analysis, design, implementation, and documentation of manual and automated software tests
Creating test cases and test scenarios using systematic test case specifications
Performing and documenting system tests, regression tests, and smoke tests
Monitoring and analyzing the executed test cases
Maintaining and supporting the infrastructure and test data
Analyzing and fixing error states related to test automation
Documenting and tracking deviations, as well as supporting root cause analysis
Analyzing errors and error tracking
Working closely with product management

Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

8 months

Senior Test Analyst – Test Automation

Testing an Alien Core Data System
Analysis, design, implementation, and documentation of manual and automated software tests
Creating test cases and test scenarios using systematic test case specifications
Performing and documenting system tests, regression tests, and smoke tests
Monitoring and analyzing the executed test cases
Maintaining and supporting the infrastructure and test data
Analyzing and fixing error states related to test automation
Documenting and tracking deviations, as well as supporting root cause analysis
Analyzing errors and error tracking

Feb 2021 - Present

5 years 7 months

Senior Test Analyst

Mercedes-Benz Bank AG

Testing a web-based customer portal
Advising and supporting test management in test planning and test coordination
Advising and supporting the definition of the test strategy and test methods based on the test goals
Analyzing requirement documents and checking test objects for completeness
Reviewing test coverage for new developments and enhancements
Creating, analyzing, and maintaining test cases
Defining and creating the required test data
Performing and documenting system tests
Performing end-to-end tests from the customer perspective
Evaluating and documenting test results
Documenting and tracking deviations, as well as supporting analysis and root cause finding
Regular reporting on the status of test activities as well as support in release decisions

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

6 months

Senior Test Analyst – Test Automation - Test Management

Testing web-based insurance portals for evaluating life and disability insurance, as well as REST APIs
Estimating the test effort for features, bugs, and improvements
High-level analysis of new features
Planning and coordinating test activities for features/improvements
Optimizing the existing test process
Selecting and adapting suitable test methods and procedures based on the test strategy
Preparing and running test sessions
Testing web applications according to defined quality criteria
Analysis, design, implementation, and documentation of manual and automated software tests and web services (REST APIs)
Creating test cases and test scenarios using systematic test case specifications
Performing and documenting system tests, regression tests, and smoke tests
Performing end-to-end tests from the customer perspective
Monitoring and analyzing the executed test cases
Maintaining and supporting the infrastructure and test data
Analyzing and fixing error states related to test automation
Documenting and tracking deviations, as well as supporting root cause analysis
Analyzing errors and error tracking
Working closely with product management
Continuous testing through test automation as part of DevOps

Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

9 months

Software Testing and Test Management

Concept Laser | GE Additive

Testing software for controlling 3D laser metal printers
High-level analysis of new features
Creating test plans
Estimating the test effort for features, bugs, and improvements
Planning test activities for features/improvements
Communicating with developers/product owner when things were unclear
Preparing sprint reviews
Presenting features and improvements to stakeholders
Planning validation phases
Continuous optimization of the existing test process
Creating, analyzing, and maintaining test cases
Defining and creating the required test data
Performing and documenting system tests, regression tests, and smoke tests
Performing end-to-end tests from the customer perspective
Evaluating and documenting test results
Documenting and tracking deviations, as well as supporting analysis and root cause finding
Analyzing errors and error tracking
Creating test reports
Continuous testing through test automation as part of DevOps

May 2016 - Oct 2019

3 years 6 months

Senior Test Analyst

Mercedes-Benz Bank AG

Testing a web-based customer portal
Advising and supporting test management in test planning and test coordination
Advising and supporting the identification of the test strategy and test methods based on test goals
Analyzing requirement documents and checking test objects for completeness
Checking test coverage for new developments and enhancements
Creating, analyzing, and maintaining test cases
Defining and creating the required test data
Performing and documenting system tests
Performing end-to-end tests from the customer perspective
Evaluating and documenting test results
Documenting and tracking deviations, and supporting analysis and root cause finding
Regular reporting on the status of test activities, and supporting release decisions

Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

8 months

Senior Tester/Test Analyst

Deutsche Bahn AG

Testing a web-based order management system
Reviewing and analyzing requirement documents
Identifying ambiguities and inconsistencies
Test needs analysis
Estimating test effort for features
Creating, analyzing, and maintaining test cases
Executing tests and documenting them
Planning and carrying out exploratory testing activities
Performing system tests, interface tests, and integration tests

Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

9 months

Test Manager and Scrum Master

Qiagen GmbH

High-level analysis of new features
Identifying ambiguities and inconsistencies
Organizing and running reviews of functional requirements
Estimating test effort for features, bugs, and improvements
Designing and carrying out manual, exploratory tests during sprints
Planning and coordinating test activities for features/improvements
Communicating with developers/Product Owner when things are unclear
Reviewing test cases and doing traceability reviews
Preparing sprint reviews and presenting test results to stakeholders
Creating test reports, and evaluating and presenting test results
Improving the existing test process
Supporting sprint planning and managing the Scrum board
Making sure Scrum values are followed
Preparing and running review meetings and retrospectives
Running stand-up meetings
Close collaboration with the Product Owner
Conflict management in the Scrum team

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Test Manager – Software Tester

Qiagen GmbH

Creating the test concept
High-level analysis of new features
Identifying ambiguities and inconsistencies
Organizing and running reviews of functional requirements
Estimating test effort for features, bugs, and improvements
Planning and coordinating test activities for features/improvements
Communicating with developers/Product Owner when things are unclear
Reviewing test cases and doing traceability reviews
Preparing sprint reviews and presenting test results to stakeholders
Creating test reports, and evaluating and presenting test results
Improving the existing test process
Collecting test ideas for planned features and improvements
Reviews of functional requirements
Creating and executing test cases, and evaluating and documenting the results
Supporting defect analysis
Test automation

Sep 2011 - Dec 2013

2 years 4 months

Senior Software Tester

Qiagen GmbH

Reviewing and analyzing requirement documents
Supporting the creation of test plans and test specifications
Reviewing and maintaining test cases
Performing system and regression tests
Performing end-to-end tests from the customer perspective
Evaluating and documenting test results
Supporting the analysis of defects from a business point of view
Test automation as well as programming and maintaining test tools

Oct 2008 - Sep 2011

3 years

Software Tester - Business Consulting Analyst

Telekom AG

Creation of test plans and specifications
Execution and documentation of system tests
Evaluation and documentation of test results
Analysis of defects and defect tracking
Creation of test reports
Optimization and development of new test strategies
Creation of test metrics as part of service-oriented tests
Deputy for the team lead and interface to the customer for status reporting
Test automation with Selenium

Feb 2008 - Oct 2008

9 months

Internship in Software Engineering

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Development of a peer-to-peer instant messenger
Analysis of code quality with regard to complexity, potential errors, coding guidelines, and duplicated code

Dec 2006 - Feb 2008

1 year 3 months

Software Developer

envi-systems GmbH

Worked on the redevelopment of a component for area-wide analysis of groundwater information
Worked on the redevelopment of a chart component for visualizing groundwater information

May 2006 - Aug 2007

1 year 4 months

Software Developer

FERI Group

Development of tools for building and maintaining numerical time series databases
Worked on the development of a chart component for visualizing time series
Creation of software documentation in French

Feb 2005 - Jun 2006

1 year 5 months

Software Developer

Modeling of a car dealership using Macromedia Director and XML
Development of stylesheets with Macromedia Flash and XML

Nov 2002 - Apr 2005

2 years 6 months

Software Developer

Programming data collection tools for configuring a vehicle simulator

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Biotechnology, Automotive, Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Utilities.

Banking and Finance

Biotechnology

Automotive

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Utilities

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Project Management.

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Project Management

Summary

Mr. Tabou has extensive knowledge in the area of software testing and test management. In recent years, his focus has been on test management, test development, as well as documentation and evaluation of test results. In addition, he gained experience as a software developer in several programming languages.

Industries: financial services, research institute, telecommunications, medical, logistics, insurance Activities: analysis, documentation, development, programming

Skills

Operating Systems: Linux, Unix, Windows
Databases: Ms Sql Server, Oracle, Oracle 10g
Programming Languages: Abap, Vba, C, C++, Fortran, Html, Java, Javascript, Ms Visual Basic, Sql, Vb.Net, Xml, Python
Tools: Eclipse, Erp, Macromedia Director, Macromedia Flash, Ms Excel, Ms Powerpoint, Rational Clearquest, Xmlspy, Hp Quality Center, Jira, Clearcase, Svn, Testcomplete, Polarion, Ap Testmanger, Selenium, Sonarqube (Formerly Sonar)
Sap Modules: Bi
Eng Functions: Quality Assurance, Software Development, Software Testing

Languages

German

Native

French

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Mar 2011 - Present

SGD

IT Management · Darmstadt, Germany

Oct 2008 - Present

Darmstadt University of Technology

Computer Science · Darmstadt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

SAP Certified Business Associate SAP ERP 6.0

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Banking and Finance 10 y

Avg length 1 y 8 m

Longest experience 5 y 6 m

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Test Analyst – Test Automation - Test Management, Senior Test Analyst – Test Automation, Senior Test Analyst

Main industries Banking and Finance, Biotechnology, Automotive

Main business areas Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

December 2024

Last Update

July 2026

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Stéphane is based in Darmstadt, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Stéphane speaks the following languages: German (Native), French (Native), English (Advanced).

Stéphane has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Stéphane has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Stéphane may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Stéphane would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Test Analyst – Test Automation - Test Management, Senior Test Analyst – Test Automation, Senior Test Analyst.

Stéphane's most recent position is Senior Test Analyst – Test Automation - Test Management.

In recent years, Stéphane has worked for Mercedes-Benz Bank AG.

Stéphane is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Biotechnology, and Automotive. Stéphane also has some experience in Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Utilities.

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

Stéphane has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Government and Administration.

Stéphane has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.

Stéphane attended SGD for IT Management.

Stéphane has 3 certificates. These include: SAP Certified Business Associate SAP ERP 6.0, ISTQB Certified Test Manager, and ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level.

Stéphane is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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