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Experienced ISTQB certified software tester specialising in testing complex systems. Banking | Financial Services | Transformation Programmes | Agile | DevOps | Mortgage Platforms | ATM Testing | Automation | Manual Testing | SIT | UAT | Regression
Sulyman Khalil
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Yiewsley, United Kingdom
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As an established and dedicated Senior Test Analyst and consultancy professional with a passion for working at the centre of a fast-paced project environment, leveraging extensive testing experience to deliver complex and high profile data projects, I am an ideal candidate. Throughout my career, I have made it my priority to utilize current technologies and new techniques to drive elegant, creative solutions across a range of projects. Comfortable in both collaborative and independent roles, I offer refined analytical and critical thinking skills, and I can adapt and revise my strategies to meet evolving priorities, shifting needs, and emergent issues.
Furthermore, I would bring the following strengths to your team:
• Extensive testing experience, working in data-centric environments and heading key project which includes data migration, data pipeline and streaming.
• An exceptional track record of analysis, design, development and implementation of the QA/ Testing of critical business systems within commerce/ finance industry.
• Strong Web Testing or Multi-Channel platform testing experience.
• Excellent written communication skills, demonstrated when raising any potential defects, an in-depth understanding of the various technical tools available, and a passion for QA and Testing.
I look forward to discussing my background and your needs in detail, as I am confident that my unique experience will be of great use in meeting your immediate and future objectives. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to schedule an interview; until then, thank you for your consideration.
Furthermore, I would bring the following strengths to your team:
• Extensive testing experience, working in data-centric environments and heading key project which includes data migration, data pipeline and streaming.
• An exceptional track record of analysis, design, development and implementation of the QA/ Testing of critical business systems within commerce/ finance industry.
• Strong Web Testing or Multi-Channel platform testing experience.
• Excellent written communication skills, demonstrated when raising any potential defects, an in-depth understanding of the various technical tools available, and a passion for QA and Testing.
I look forward to discussing my background and your needs in detail, as I am confident that my unique experience will be of great use in meeting your immediate and future objectives. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to schedule an interview; until then, thank you for your consideration.
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2019 - ?
job
Senior Test Consultant
Cinq Amis Ltd.
Spearhead development of innovative software testing business from ground up with aim to reshape testing industry by offering 24/7 automation testing solutions to challenge traditional models and meet small technical challenges
head-on. Facilitate major infrastructural renewal and deliver consistently high QA standards. Function as integral asset to small, high performing and dynamic team, providing leadership and delivery in modern ways of QA/testing in agile
environments. Oversee effective procurement of top-in-class talent, creating diverse and strong core team, ensuring
exceptional cohesiveness, motivation, and optimised performance. Drive successful training and onboarding of all new
hires on internal company systems and industry best practices.
• Secured strategic and lucrative contract with Investec Bank Plc., providing leadership, guidance, and exceptional test consultancy services to private bank's IT DevOps team, driving effective change management
and seamless optimisation of core lending mortgages platform and downstream systems.
• Leveraged experience and expert knowledge of systems, as well as collaborations with all involved parties,
including business analysts, SMEs, business users, and third-party vendors, to complete and deploy all work
against time and quality deliverables despite continuously shifting goal posts.
• Directed increase in efficiency of testing utilising innovative automation where possible and provided
assurance to business owners that delivered software met all required standards.
head-on. Facilitate major infrastructural renewal and deliver consistently high QA standards. Function as integral asset to small, high performing and dynamic team, providing leadership and delivery in modern ways of QA/testing in agile
environments. Oversee effective procurement of top-in-class talent, creating diverse and strong core team, ensuring
exceptional cohesiveness, motivation, and optimised performance. Drive successful training and onboarding of all new
hires on internal company systems and industry best practices.
• Secured strategic and lucrative contract with Investec Bank Plc., providing leadership, guidance, and exceptional test consultancy services to private bank's IT DevOps team, driving effective change management
and seamless optimisation of core lending mortgages platform and downstream systems.
• Leveraged experience and expert knowledge of systems, as well as collaborations with all involved parties,
including business analysts, SMEs, business users, and third-party vendors, to complete and deploy all work
against time and quality deliverables despite continuously shifting goal posts.
• Directed increase in efficiency of testing utilising innovative automation where possible and provided
assurance to business owners that delivered software met all required standards.
QA, Performing, Software, Development, Testing, Software testing, Motivation, It, Test, Change management, Management, Optimization, Onboarding, Leadership, Automation, Procurement, Agile, Training, DevOps, User testing, Functional testing, Non functional testing
2017 - 2019
freelance
Test Analyst
Investec Bank Plc.
Functioned as key member in QA team and integral asset to DPR Mortgages Programme, driving strategic
transformation of private bank's lending operations, integrating innovative mortgages platform to reshape bank's
lending approach for 'high net worth' clients. Directed planning, organising, and carrying out of software testing in view of releasing quality software meeting user requirements. Operated as Test Lead, supervising testing of interfacing
systems between newly introduced Horizon DPR mortgages platform and existing Investec Core Banking downstream
systems under stringent timeline, defining test scope and test scripts. Conducted early visibility testing of software
platform at third-party vendor sites to prove build quality prior to release at Investec.
• DPR Mortgages Programme: drove investigations into and successfully presented POC on new web testing
automation tool, Katalon, to IT management team, overseeing successful implementation of software for use on Horizon DPR Mortgages Programme, which was later rolled out to wider QA team at Investec. Strategically
boosted efficiency of web portal testing, utilising Katalon automation tool and supervising reduction in manual
test execution efforts from 30 minutes to three minutes per test case.
• Led implementation of innovative version control system, GitHub, and repository management tool, Atlassian
Stash, overseeing seamless integration of these with Katalon to effectively manage automation scripts and provide QA team with easy access to automation files.
• Created bank of sustainable automation scripts to be utilised for regression testing, system integration
testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Provided strategic support and guidance to both business analysts and in-house BI teams with investigations
into documenting technical requirements and data dictionary transformation mappings of interfacing systems, as well as defect triaging and gaining understanding of Horizon DPR system from front-end perspective.
transformation of private bank's lending operations, integrating innovative mortgages platform to reshape bank's
lending approach for 'high net worth' clients. Directed planning, organising, and carrying out of software testing in view of releasing quality software meeting user requirements. Operated as Test Lead, supervising testing of interfacing
systems between newly introduced Horizon DPR mortgages platform and existing Investec Core Banking downstream
systems under stringent timeline, defining test scope and test scripts. Conducted early visibility testing of software
platform at third-party vendor sites to prove build quality prior to release at Investec.
• DPR Mortgages Programme: drove investigations into and successfully presented POC on new web testing
automation tool, Katalon, to IT management team, overseeing successful implementation of software for use on Horizon DPR Mortgages Programme, which was later rolled out to wider QA team at Investec. Strategically
boosted efficiency of web portal testing, utilising Katalon automation tool and supervising reduction in manual
test execution efforts from 30 minutes to three minutes per test case.
• Led implementation of innovative version control system, GitHub, and repository management tool, Atlassian
Stash, overseeing seamless integration of these with Katalon to effectively manage automation scripts and provide QA team with easy access to automation files.
• Created bank of sustainable automation scripts to be utilised for regression testing, system integration
testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Provided strategic support and guidance to both business analysts and in-house BI teams with investigations
into documenting technical requirements and data dictionary transformation mappings of interfacing systems, as well as defect triaging and gaining understanding of Horizon DPR system from front-end perspective.
Implementation, Portal, Test case, Planning, BEE, Atlassian, Web, Software, Testing, Analyst, Software testing, Support, Transformation, Operations, Net, It, Banking, It management, Test, Github, Integration, QA, Regression testing, Management, System Integration, Web testing, Automation, Leapwork, Katalon, DPR Software, Mortgages, Lending, Data Warehouse Testing, API Testing, XML, XML Schema
2014 - 2017
job
Test Analyst
Wincor Nixdorf.
Test Analyst Consultant
Transitioned from outsourced consultancy position with FDM Group to Test Analyst position with Wincor Nixdorf, taking on increased scope and responsibility whilst collaborating with key clients, including Royal Bank of Scotland Group,
Lloyds Banking Group, and Sainsbury's Bank, to complete major projects against agreed upon deliverables and build and sustain mutually beneficial and high profitable relationships. Drove planning of programme execution phase,
analysis of business requirements, and planning and writing of innovative and effective test scripts for functional and
non-functional tests in fast paced and data-oriented environments. Supervised preparation and execution of test
cases, ensuring system and user functionality through in-depth evaluation of test results. Diligently carried out
troubleshooting, determining source of problem and providing innovative hardware, software, and defect management
tool solutions to mitigate issues. Coordinated with business representatives to garner data and generate reports,
offering consistent updates to promote programme transparency.
• RBS Deposit Phase 2: spearheaded deployment and testing of Wincor Nixdorf multi-vendor, bespoke, self-
service software solution, ProCash NDC/DDC for Royal Bank of Scotland Group, driving effective and seamless rolling out of scalable deposit machines across RBS and NatWest Retail Bank branches nationwide
which allowed customers to deposit cash and cheques through self-service devices at local banks.
• LBG SSSR: supervised testing of state of art PC/E SmartClient software for Lloyds Bank Group self-service
replacement upgrade projects which were rolled out to entire ATM and IDM estate.
• RBS ProCash Win7 Upgrade: significantly contributed to RBS Windows 7 migration project, ensuring latest
Wincor Nixdorf ProCash NDC/DDC software was fully compatible with upgraded Windows& software on all
RBS's multi-vendor, self-service devices, including ATM, SDM, and CCDM.
• Sainsbury's Bank ProCash: executed defect retests and regression tests to ensure build met release criteria
before rolling out to bank.
Transitioned from outsourced consultancy position with FDM Group to Test Analyst position with Wincor Nixdorf, taking on increased scope and responsibility whilst collaborating with key clients, including Royal Bank of Scotland Group,
Lloyds Banking Group, and Sainsbury's Bank, to complete major projects against agreed upon deliverables and build and sustain mutually beneficial and high profitable relationships. Drove planning of programme execution phase,
analysis of business requirements, and planning and writing of innovative and effective test scripts for functional and
non-functional tests in fast paced and data-oriented environments. Supervised preparation and execution of test
cases, ensuring system and user functionality through in-depth evaluation of test results. Diligently carried out
troubleshooting, determining source of problem and providing innovative hardware, software, and defect management
tool solutions to mitigate issues. Coordinated with business representatives to garner data and generate reports,
offering consistent updates to promote programme transparency.
• RBS Deposit Phase 2: spearheaded deployment and testing of Wincor Nixdorf multi-vendor, bespoke, self-
service software solution, ProCash NDC/DDC for Royal Bank of Scotland Group, driving effective and seamless rolling out of scalable deposit machines across RBS and NatWest Retail Bank branches nationwide
which allowed customers to deposit cash and cheques through self-service devices at local banks.
• LBG SSSR: supervised testing of state of art PC/E SmartClient software for Lloyds Bank Group self-service
replacement upgrade projects which were rolled out to entire ATM and IDM estate.
• RBS ProCash Win7 Upgrade: significantly contributed to RBS Windows 7 migration project, ensuring latest
Wincor Nixdorf ProCash NDC/DDC software was fully compatible with upgraded Windows& software on all
RBS's multi-vendor, self-service devices, including ATM, SDM, and CCDM.
• Sainsbury's Bank ProCash: executed defect retests and regression tests to ensure build met release criteria
before rolling out to bank.
Writing, Retail, Deployment, Management, Service, Windows, Test, Banking, Analyst, Hardware, Testing, Software, PC, Planning, ATM Software, ATM Hardware, Base24, Connex, T3 Simulator
2013 - 2013
job
IT Support Officer
British Refugee Council.
Functioned as first point of contact and subject matter expert for IT desk, effectively handling technical queries and complaints across variety of channels, effecting innovative solutions to support customers and drive high customer
satisfaction ratings. Supervised efficient escalation of pertinent issues when necessary, whilst overseeing updating of software, monitoring of internet traffic, and ensuring virus protections were correctly enabled. Provided strategic
support to Senior Engineers and IT Service manager, assisting with delivery of new applications, devices, and SOEs across network. Completed quality assurance testing on telecommunications devices prior to release. Supervised
effective input and maintenance of accurate records, including corporate database. Orchestrated and facilitated
effective group and individual training of staff members on new systems and technical requirements.
• Directed skilful building of innovative devices to assist in disposal of old equipment.
• Achieved and surpass team targets and customer service goals.
• Championed consistent acquiring of current and emerging industry knowledge and trends, actively learning
new systems and applications, and ensuring company made use of best practices.
satisfaction ratings. Supervised efficient escalation of pertinent issues when necessary, whilst overseeing updating of software, monitoring of internet traffic, and ensuring virus protections were correctly enabled. Provided strategic
support to Senior Engineers and IT Service manager, assisting with delivery of new applications, devices, and SOEs across network. Completed quality assurance testing on telecommunications devices prior to release. Supervised
effective input and maintenance of accurate records, including corporate database. Orchestrated and facilitated
effective group and individual training of staff members on new systems and technical requirements.
• Directed skilful building of innovative devices to assist in disposal of old equipment.
• Achieved and surpass team targets and customer service goals.
• Championed consistent acquiring of current and emerging industry knowledge and trends, actively learning
new systems and applications, and ensuring company made use of best practices.
It support, Training, Database, Customer service, Sales, Service, Network, It, Quality assurance, Support, Monitoring, Testing, Internet, Software, Service Manager, Manager
My education
2009
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2012
Brunel University London
Bachelors, Financial Computing
Bachelors, Financial Computing
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