Campbell Lewis

Drive end-to-end testing strategy for outsourced pricing and box management, ensuring seamless execution across SIT, Internal UAT, Joint SIT, and Joint UAT through Agile and waterfall methodologies.

Oversee test strategy development, resource allocation, and collaboration with managed providers to streamline IT builds, SIT execution, and project testing leadership.

Manage third-party provider relationships, aligning Joint Testing phases with business requirements and ensuring smooth integration.

• Coordinated business representatives through test phases by setting clear expectations, guiding test scenarios, overseeing data preparation, and managing test environments for optimal results.
• Delivered robust test strategy that enhances project execution and collaboration with third-party provider.
• Spearhead comprehensive test strategies across multiple phases whilst managing outsourced partnerships, ensuring seamless integration of pricing systems and box management solutions.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team, leading to consistently better results over time.

Directed joint testing across three programme tranches, ensuring timely delivery. Executed comprehensive test coverage, focusing on user acceptance testing alongside technical validation and non-functional testing. Fostered testing relationships with outsourced service providers and third-party vendors, managing joint user acceptance testing with external providers. Implemented test strategy across multiple workstreams using dual test methods and reported progress to project sponsors and senior management

• Achieved sign-off of testing, facilitating project implementation success.
• Guided teams of test traders and operations testers globally, including hubs in Sydney, Singapore, the UK, and the US.
• Utilised Azure DevOps to optimise the change lifecycle and enhance traceability of requirements through testing.

Oversaw testing for outsourcing investment fund administration to a fund accounting provider. Enables seamless execution of test delivery plans and schedules, aligning strategies with the overall operating model. Delegated tasks within sub-teams, addressed cross-workstream dependencies, and streamlined defect resolution to maintain progress. Supported the transition of funds to the new operating model, driving efficiency and minimising disruptions.

• Established testing framework, coordinated with providers, and structured test processes.
• Advised Test Manager and leads on preparation activities, refining entry and exit criteria before each test phase.

Allocated work across onshore and offshore teams, ensuring balanced workloads and efficient execution. Spearheaded diverse testing initiatives, from end-to-end joint testing for fund accounting and middle office client onboarding to user acceptance testing for minor enhancements. Delivered major client onboarding and optimised Agile testing processes to achieve significant efficiency gains.

• Drove EMEA Security Services Change testing from a sole-tester role to a structured team, recruiting and training colleagues in Edinburgh and Sri Lanka while expanding scope into a global function.
• Accomplished high-priority and high-visibility projects, maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

• Led client engagement and testing processes for client migration projects, transitioning service provider and new platform adoption utilising p-Control
• Developed comprehensive test 'run book' and delivery plans to fulfill migration requirements for smooth transition for clients
• Provided timely updates to stakeholders and overseeing precise execution throughout the migration lifecycle
• Enhanced stakeholder management through transparent project updates
• Advanced testing methodologies for transition-related client migrations
• Navigated business resources during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to drive clear communication among stakeholders

Harnesses testing efforts for critical projects, providing mentorship and troubleshooting for local and offshore teams as a Senior Test Analyst. Conducted tests covering fund accounting business processes, including trade capture, middle office operations, transfer agency functions, security pricing, and NAV calculation. Contributed insights on aligning testing strategies with business goals, ensuring efficient execution across teams. Advanced test planning within project's lifecycle to guarantee timely delivery.

• Delivered multiple small to medium projects, tested and completed within schedule.
• Mentored testing teams across diverse geographic locations, enhancing collaborative efficiency.
• Focused on top-priority projects like OTC trading process automation, streamlining end-to-end procedures, and migrating funds onto Citi's middle office and accounting platforms.