Lead Test Analyst

Candidate Description

Bringing more than twelve years of dedicated quality-assurance expertise, this professional specialises in enterprise-level testing across Dynamics 365, Oracle Cloud, SAP SuccessFactors and Azure DevOps environments. Their experience spans diverse public-sector programmes at a Government Ministry, a Government Department and other New Zealand government agencies, where they excel at translating complex business requirements into comprehensive test strategies and ensuring delivery excellence.

Demonstrating strong technical acumen, they have delivered full SDLC and Agile testing lifecycles that include data-migration validation, complex system-integration scenarios and cloud platform modernisation. Proficient with Azure DevOps, Jira, Zephyr and SQL, they consistently design reusable test assets, automate defect-tracking workflows and produce actionable quality metrics. Key achievements include leading the Oracle FMIS implementation testing at a Government Department and driving successful go-live for Kōrero Kaitono on Dynamics 365, all while maintaining stringent governance and compliance standards.

A collaborative leader and mentor, they effectively manage stakeholder expectations, coordinate cross-functional teams and foster continuous improvement through risk-based testing and robust reporting. Adaptable across finance, payroll, HR and case-management domains, they offer a proven track record of safeguarding mission-critical applications and enabling smooth digital transformation for complex organisations.