Test Analyst

Candidate Description

A versatile Test Analyst and Quality Assurance professional with over eight years of experience championing software quality across insurance and healthcare solutions. Drawing on deep knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle OHI and SQL-based validation, they have steered testing initiatives for organisations such as a Technology Provider, an Insurance Software Company and a Technology Company, delivering reliable policy, claims and healthcare platforms. Their expertise spans functional, regression, integration and UAT testing coupled with solid grounding in Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban.

Their technical acumen is demonstrated through end-to-end validation of complex integrations, rigorous API testing using Postman, SoapUI and Swagger, and thorough database interrogation on Oracle and MS SQL Server. Adept at JIRA, Confluence and TFS, they build robust traceability matrices, craft comprehensive test documentation and drive defect management to closure. Key achievements include receiving BRAVO and WOW awards for quality excellence, reducing defect leakage through enhanced regression strategies and acting as a Proxy Product Owner to align product backlogs with stakeholder expectations.

Balancing attention to detail with collaborative leadership, this professional mentors junior testers, facilitates knowledge-transfer sessions and thrives in cross-functional Agile ceremonies. Their background across consulting, vendor and government projects highlights adaptability to diverse regulatory landscapes and client requirements. Committed to continuous improvement, they offer employers a proven ability to elevate software quality, accelerate release cycles and safeguard critical business processes.