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Paul Ademiyi Cole

Prescot,Mersyside

Summary

I am an experienced test analyst. A Competent Web application test professional with broad experience of various software testing methodologies across various sectors such as telecoms, e-commerce, insurance, educational and government. I have a good understanding of software development life circle, possess strong investigative and analytical qualities. I have a good knowledge of large, medium and small project implementations with years of experience in performing functional analysis, gap analysis and other various processes involved in testing applications from bug inception to closure, retesting after updates or bug fixes, integrations testing, regression testing, interface testing, through to applications release as well as post-implementation support, end-user training and excellent communications skills. Hard-working student seeking career in engineering. Prepared to learn new techniques and enhance skills. Ready to assist team in testing and analysing data. Proactive individual with strong focus in obtaining work experience in engineering field. Eager to assist team with test procedures to examine functionality of software. Flexible with challenging situations and demanding deadlines. Sharp Software Test Engineer with extensive experience in running test programs and modifying systems. Quick to identify and fix bugs and issues. Resourceful and meets timely deadlines.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Test Analyst UAT

02.2022 - 06.2023
  • CI/CD
  • Git, Github, Jenkins, TeanCity, AzureDevOps Repositories,Sonacloud (code analysis), Docker
  • Logs -Kibana - Log Management
  • Cloud knowledge
  • Deployment tools
  • AWS Deploy, Octopus Deploy
  • (EPR)-MAXIM (IMS-MAXIM, Maxism is an EPR solution develoed by IMS-Maxim to replace the PAS system used the the trust in Hereford this is in line with the NHS Englands global digital exemplsr programme, hence the miragration
  • Involved in developing test Plan, UAT/SIT test scripts Scripts as well as execution , , defect management templates and technical test documentations templates
  • Developed test cases and scripts to test pre-existing functionalities as well as newly added functionlities after intergrating the new EPR (Maxism)with NHS clinical applications such as Theatre Management (Enterprise and mobile mHealth),Order Management App(OrderComms),Bed Management ,Reporting and report testing , Clinical Noting,e-Discharge, Cardiology CaseNote tracking,Hospital@Night,EMIS View, Custom List, Clinical View, Digital Nursing Noting, Elective WLS,Referrals,Letters,Specialist reviews ,Forms testing etc.for both inpatient and outpatient clinical use by the hospital staff depending on the duties of the specialist
  • Involved in updating pre-existing test script, general test scripts (updated and new) execution,result documentations and arranging sign-off process with SME or dedicated pilot users aiming at sigh-offs of the modules integrated with Maxism-(Electroinic Patient Record)
  • Involved in performing retesting, regression testing, integration testing and uat as well as test management process documentation
  • Testing HL7 Messages
  • Involved in defect triaging after testing from inception right through to closure
  • Involved in providing application support for clients when required.

Test Analyst

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY LTD
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Took part in Daily stand-up meetings, Sprint Planning, Scoping sessions, Retrospective meetings, Sizing sessions, Refinement meetings, Three Amigos and other Agile ceremonies
  • Worked on spike tickets that involved investigating test automation tools that could help in developing better automated UI/Api tests such as Cypress/SoapUI and documented all my findings
  • I was tasked with creating test automation frameworks using selenium webdriver with Cucumber and integrated with TestNG
  • I created and executed dozens of automated test cases using Selenium Webdriver and TestNG
  • Worked across multiple projects and with different teams, using test automation tools suited to the need of each team
  • Used Postman to carry out multiple automated API tests as well as created assertions tailored to different responses
  • Used Git and AzureDevOps for code management and other test managment operations ,eg repos creations and management , borads management sprints management etc
  • Developed automation framework from scratch using (C-Sharp)
  • Maintained built automation framework suite for regression testing
  • Ran regression test packs in different test environments such as QA, SIT and Prod before every release.
  • Planned and managed all project test stages, coordinating with external teams and contributing to project checkpoint meetings.
  • Analysed incoming work to determine staff and test environment requirements.
  • Worked closely with technical team members while providing clear updates to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Reviewed change requests and provided impact assessments to identify best ways to progress changes.

SENIOR TEST ANALYST

ACCENTURE, BANK OF ENGLAND
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Enhanced Security Clearnace,BPSS), Liaised closely with the Project Managers, Product owners (3 amigos Session), to define acceptable testcases (features and scenerioa) and implement a sustainable Test Plan
  • Developed automated framework from scratch(creating java based project, developing feature file(features),scenerios,step definitions-gherkins ,maven build (POM),test execution with test runner through to pipeline building after all necessary code review process through git into github and CIDC processing with Jenkins)using Karate Framework
  • API Testing of payment processes and integrations from various payment processing gateways integrations with the BOF payment process engine
  • Performed back end DB testing to validate business data integrity after execution
  • Ensuring PCI compliance during testing.
  • Performed security testing on core banking applications.
  • Conducted cross-browser testing to identify enhancements for 200+ customer journeys.
  • Supervised 10 testers and developers in providing sound end-to-end testing solutions serving 100+ clients.
  • Optimised testing outcomes, liaising with Business Analysts to understand and analyse functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Tracked testing progress, ensuring accuracy and quality standards were maintained through to software release.

SENIOR TEST ANALYST

NETEDI
10.2018 - 02.2021
  • Developed test Plan which included comprehensive test process, performs test execution, defect management process and technical test documentations templates
  • Mentored test team members in performing high-quality testing and documentation
  • Attends new project kick-off meetings with new clients as well as development meetings with existing clients
  • Champions daily progress meetings with the test team as well as the entire project team when required
  • Performed hands-on testing of various projects running concurrently, defect management process handling and overall test process and result s documentation
  • Developed automation scripts for Mobile Native applications on ios and Android platforms using Appium and java
  • Implemented test automation scripts for mobile testing using Appium for Android and ios applications
  • Used Appium to facilitate mobile testing by creating mobile Driver class with the required Mobile capabilities
  • Good experience in mobile testing using Appium in both Ios and Android applications using simulator and emulator
  • Perform patch releases as well as new builds releases when required
  • Created/developed manual and executed created manual test scripts
  • Developed automated framework from scratch(creating java based project, developing feature file(features),scenerios,step definitions-gherkins ,maven build (POM),test execution with test runner through to pipeline building after all necessary code review process through git into github and CIDC processing with Jenkins)
  • Created automated framework s from scratch, execution, maintenance and updating
  • Looked after /Maintained test environment (test data creation and updates)
  • Used POM design pattern to design framework for easy maintenance
  • Performed extensive API testing (CRUD) using Postman and Newman
  • Creates, execute, analyse and documents test results created from automation testing
  • Performed functional testing on Assigned users' licenses for Office 365 and Skype-for-Business after migration from on-premises exchange 2010 in an extended hybrid migration
  • Performed verification and validation test on migrated shared folders, distribution lists and contacts
  • Performed test to verify single user sign-In authorisation/permission into OneDrive to validate cloud file / folder sharing, storage and distribution (using created distribution list)
  • Performed accessibly and functional testing on Microsoft apps such as excel, word, etc via office 365.

UAT Analyst

NHS, ST ANNS HOSPITAL
LONDON
11.2015 - 10.2018
  • Created the approach for the Programme Test Strategy which included test estimation, new test strategies as well as updates
  • Tested medical devices and clinical support software from (Agilent Technologies) for NHS
  • Created new test cases based on reviewed requirement documentation and gap analysis
  • Co-ordinating deployments of packaged applications to test environment and end users after successful sign-offs
  • Produced daily updates/reports to project managers and involved test managers
  • Performed manual installation and configuration ,organising and testing of NHS trust ERP applications (Clinical and non-Clinical applications) such as JAC Pharmacy, Lorenzo, Rio, PAS ,RightFax messaging, bed management system, Patient administration processing applications, etc before and after repackaging or virtualization
  • Produced daily update reports on testing activities
  • Formalised, managed and continually improved the software test processes
  • Managed software release procedures
  • Assisted the trust to train users in the use of Lorenzo
  • Co-ordinated testing activities between on-shore and off-shore test teams
  • Troubleshooting applications during installation and configuration before packaging
  • Liaised closely with the Project Managers to define and implement a sustainable Test Plan
  • Worked closely with the Transition Managers to help define the non-functional requirement approach
  • Developed test Plans, UAT test scripts, defect management templates and technical test documentations templates
  • Involved in maintaining test environments, troubleshooting all technical issues between test environment networks and clients test servers, etc
  • Performed exploratory testing
  • Performed manual installations, connections, and testing of apps before approving it for packaging or sequencing (App-v)
  • Performed load balancer testing to check the accuracy of defined operations of the associated load balancer
  • Responsible for the smooth functioning of the infrastructure and operational environments that support application deployment to internal and external customers, including the network infrastructure; server and device management; computer operations; IT infrastructure library (ITIL) management; and help desk services for an organization.
  • Performed Test Script execution, from defect inception through to completion and result documentation
  • Independently authored technical specification documents for testing
  • Performed HP Internal testing, MO testing organized UAT with the client through to piloting aiming at achieving sign-off
  • Prepared IT application change documents after risk analysis for applications to include new business processes
  • Performed integration testing of core NHS apps with other 3rd part apps, re-testing, regression testing, smoke testing, and defect management from defect inception through to resolution
  • Championed daily scrum /agile meetings and defect meetings with the developers and other off-shores testers on the project
  • Created traceability matrix matching requirements to test cases, test cases matched to developed test scripts and defects matched to functionalities
  • Championed meetings with HP and NHS project managers regarding testing processes and release estimations
  • Performed firewall rules testing for access denials and allows, Intrusion detection, intrusion preventions testing on offense with snort configuration
  • Performed requirements gathering on apps before manual install and testing prior to packaging and deployment
  • Single headedly managed the HP test environment on the client site
  • Communicating with the off-shore development team concerning applications packaging issues
  • Involved in giving remediation advice to the packaging teams where necessary
  • Tested NHS core business applications such as Rio, PAS, Agresso finance, Agresso field work, Jac Pharmacy, e-learning apps, java, web browser updates e.g
  • IE11, AppSense upgrades, CARS, Site intranet, RightFax, Bighanddictation, etc after Citrix profiler upgrade
  • Performed daily meetings with the project managers from both client and vendors to discuss the daily applications progress meetings
  • Also performed operational readiness testing which included database back up validation testing, database recovery testing, and software installation, configuration confirmations and rollback testing before final deployment
  • Involved in acceptance testing of involveds systems and all associated deliverables after migration and decompositioning of applications and technical network/infrastructure across multiple client locations.

Senior UAT TEST ANALYST

GUARDIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • I was involved in testing the migrated annuity cases from the old legacy system (mainframe (AS400) windows environment)
  • Involved in developing test scripts to accommodate testing in line with the AML compliance programme
  • Involved in decommissioning of old legacy systems and networks as well as working on various NHS trust locations across London testing deployed applications for UAT purposes
  • Migrating existing clients (annuitants) from the old legacy system requires an adequate testing of the new application to ascertain its functionality in terms of business without jeopardizing the integrity of the business operations
  • I was heavily involved in developing designing and developing test cases and test script documents, developed test scripts to test many life and pensions functional areas including finance, output, actuarial, creating client with client's roles, disbursements, payroll, premium collections, life cover (integrated/additional, Additional benefits (waiver of premium), Charges and unit allocations, etc
  • Testing Payment types and payments processes
  • (Batch Process)
  • I was involved in creating test coverage documents for given deliverable in other identify and expand test coverage
  • Build and maintain the requirements traceability matrix to provide as proof of test coverage
  • Created regression test packs with test scripts developed
  • Testing user rights to applications using AppSense
  • Produced the end of test completion report showing the test result
  • Setting up VMware's for testing purpose, installing and configuring various operating systems for applications installations and testing
  • Client/Server response testing
  • Report production, update and maintenance
  • Performed gap analysis to identify areas of additional test coverage
  • Helped in identifying and creating test data
  • Creating scenarios for testing within and outside of the business requirements-as per identified gap areas, this included creating negative testing so that adequate testing could be done on the new applications before go-live
  • Also involved in creating workflow procedure notes for new customer's service advisors training
  • I solely developed and produced technical specification documents for testing policies anniversary statement
  • I was involved in per review of test cases, test scripts created by other team members
  • I was involved in SIT, System testing, and UAT
  • Involved in batch payments process testing
  • I have worked on this “second wave” of the whole migration process as a senior test analyst, actively involved in creating test plans, test traceability matrix, test data testing, defining entry and exit criteria for testing, attended requirements workshop with stakeholders and developers, presentation to "stakeholders" the effects of thorough and adequate testing on the new application
  • Was completely in charge of pensions output (documentation testing) operations from scenario permutation, scripting, testing, retesting and output content testing both from both batch process and process initiation from within the software
  • Involved in performance testing of the application using a bespoke tool (Jet).

Application Packager, UAT Tester

DIGITEL EUROPE
12.2012 - 12.2013
  • Using Admin Studio to create custom MSI's
  • Creating Transforms with Admin Studio (Tuner)
  • Applications virtualisation and customisation using App-V 4.6 sequencer
  • Deployment of application to Citrix server via Altiris
  • Gathering requirements, test systems, and complete UAT Testing
  • Troubleshooting and resolving any related software issues
  • Checking licenses and compatibility with the Citrix environment
  • Deployment of applications on to the test environment using sccm2007/2012
  • Co-ordination, testing (UAT) and documentation of packaged applications test results
  • Creation of Merge modules, Packaging Customized application

APPLICATION DISCOVERY/SYSTEM TEST /UAT

CAPGEMINI ROTHERHAM
04.2012 - 11.2012
  • Involved in migrating over 120 applications currently used by an Environmental agency from win 2000 to win7, win 2008, Win 2008R2 servers
  • Reviewing discovery documentation created by other discoverers
  • Contacting clients' agents (Environmental agency) to determine how applications are currently running on the present operating environment in other to generate installation information for
  • Migrating applications from the old legacy system unto the proposed new environment
  • Ensuring the application migration database is up to date
  • Using the active directory to check user rights
  • Using orca to set conditions or remove conditions during application discovery
  • Undertakes routine installations and de-installations of items of hardware and/or software
  • Faults and problem management resolved within agreed SLAs
  • Ensuring discovery document is complete, precise and updated regularly
  • Creating installation process from MSI based application for discovery purposes
  • System testing deployed the virtual application via SCCM before UAT testing with the client for migrated application sign -off
  • Discussing technical issues regarding application discovery with technical architects
  • Reorganising users' rights/permissions, NDS/AD
  • Performed discovery on Oracle and MS Access database applications
  • Performed discovery on single file drop the application on server 2008R2 with shortcut creation to end users H:\drive
  • Performed discovery on Patches, updates, redistributables, Java, utilities, etc., and standalone applications as well as applications on a network
  • Performed replicating users' current folder path for replicating as much as possible the clients' applications environment for discovery purpose during migration
  • Application Deployment via SCCM
  • Using App -V 4.6 to virtualized applications
  • Performed UAT testing with clients via the remote desktop connection for migrated application sign- off.

SYSTEM TEST ANALYST

SAGA INSURANCE GROUP
FOLKSTONE
01.2011 - 03.2012
  • Manual functional testing of saga e-commerce web portal covering various types of insurance products available to over 50's
  • (House, content, pet, motor home, car, health, cruises and PMI etc.)
  • Functionality testing of sagas mobile web portal application to validate its functionality as expected
  • Involved in testing the new download process of business data (quotes/policies) from the external web portal (saga e-commerce site) to the back-end database (Oracle) supporting the application, -real-time download
  • Prior to this improved download system
  • Quotes /policies created online often take an average of 30 mins to download to the backend database now with the improved system in place (real-time download) policies /quotes created online downloads instantly to the backend database, this enables sales agents to be able to instantly retrieve any quote or policies created online instantly hence greatly improving sales
  • Production of test cases based on requirement specifications and change requests
  • Tested new functionalities and changes to new and existing websites
  • Involved with test case review, product walkthrough
  • Quotes/policies documents verification both in documents achieves (account daemons) and test environment, (email or post) as set in the test cases, issues such as underwriters' details, customers details, policy or quote details, legally binding terms explained, as well as consumer rights are properly and correctly stated in the documents produced
  • Testing aggregators' (compare the market, Tesco, auto-trader, money supermarket, and websites to confirm that sagas business rules are been adhered to in making policy quotations to customers
  • Oracle database back-end testing after data downloads to confirm business data integrity.Liaising with offshore development/test teams
  • Developed test cases, test scripts for retesting, regression testing as well as for integration testing on sagas external web portal and its third-party companies
  • Involved in creating business test data preloads (quotes/policies) into test environment before any fix is deployed as well as creating post loads which are quotes/policies used as business data when there had been a fault fix deployed into the test environment
  • Involved in performing sanity checks on mirror environments before final deployment into a live environment
  • Cross-browser and cross-platform testing
  • Documentation testing to make sure that FSA regulations are been strictly adhered to.

SYSTEM TEST ANALYST

VINTAGE GROUP
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • Working with business analyst and the design teams in determining the requirements needed for the product enhancement
  • Preparing high-level requirement documentation for test estimation and testing
  • Performed automated testing (scripting and execution) on web applications (windows) using Qtp 9.5 automation test tool (record/playback)
  • Preparing test estimation document within the RUP framework
  • Testing new modules /functions on updated versions of the web apps and portals
  • Developed test cases, test scenarios, test scripts with the expected result
  • Executed developed test scripts, documented test results, bug -detection progress and documenting using excel
  • End-user testing
  • Integration testing.

TEST ANALYST

PROMETHEAN LTD
BLACKBURN
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • (DIGITAL) ELECTRONIC INTERACTIVE BOARD
  • Created test cases, test scenarios and test scripts with expected results
  • Creating quarry statements to test business data from oracle database (back-end) support
  • Executing the developed test scripts, defect management and result documentation using excel
  • Performed re-testing, regression testing, and integration testing
  • Performed User acceptance testing on an application
  • Performed exploratory testing
  • Performed FPGA testing as well as boundary scanning
  • Performed truncation testing
  • Performed localization testing
  • Firmware validation testing
  • Bug detection and documentation using mercury quality Centre
  • Carried out GUI testing to confirm the integrity of the application
  • Performed post-implementation test of the software
  • Performed cross-browser and cross-platform testing on the application
  • Performed hardware testing
  • Testing developed interactive board systems on various voltages to make sure that the board power /voltage supply can be handled by the board system (i.e
  • High and low voltage compatibility).

OPERATIONAL, SYSTEMS TEST ANALYST

EDS
09.2006 - 12.2007
  • IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME - CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY, Analyzing relevant design documentations to ascertain business requirements to produce test requirements and test conditions accordingly
  • Performed validation testing
  • Developing quarry statements to test business data from oracle backend support
  • Created test strategies, performed test execution and defect management including defect reporting within the customized RUP framework
  • Developed SQL statement to interrogate the back-end support database (DB2 and ORACLE) to support testing and also for confirming the integrity of the migrated business data after migration from the old legacy system
  • Produced Test Scenarios, case builds and test Scripts (including Expected Results and actual results) that satisfactorily cover all Test Conditions
  • Collected Test Evidence to maintain a complete audit trail
  • Raised defects when necessary and tracked defect progress from submitting through to retest and closure
  • Developing Impact Analysis to determine areas of core testing of the application
  • Involved in test environment set up with test environment clean up before actual testing
  • Auditing use case document to ascertain that the correct “Exit states” is performed - IE predetermined checkpoints are generated as required within the business process/ flow in the design documents
  • Managing and Running integrations and regression packages
  • Testing messaging (XML- Output) aspect of the CSA application
  • Performed peer reviews.

Education

ITIL, ISTQB (Foundation -

Skills

  • TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
  • MICROSOFT APPLICATION SKILLS
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365, Connect with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Test Foundation server, Visual Studio, MS- Project, Excel, ETC
  • AUTOMATION TEST TOOLS AND TEST ENVIROMENT
  • Selenium(WebDriver), Maven, JUnit , Cucumber, Specflow, BBD, POM , Karate framework,Postman(API),TestComplete(Web-application),Appium(mobile),RestAssured(Java-API), RestSharp(API)
  • TEST /DEFECT MANAGEMENT TOOL
  • Bugzilla, Jira, HP-Mercury Quality Centre, ALM, Test Rail, Microsoft Test Manager (Test foundation server)
  • TEST PROCESS I have working knowledge of taking a project from initial Requirement Stage through to implementation including Test
  • Planning, creating test Strategy, Test cases, Test scripts and test script execution, test result documentation, defect tracking and defect management including documentation and building automation framework from scratch
  • TEST METHODOLOGIES V-Model, Waterfall, Agile and Scrum
  • TYPES OF TESTING PERFORMED
  • Manual Testing, Automation, API-Testing,UAT, Web Application testing, Unit testing
  • OPERATING SYSTEMS/PLATFORMS
  • Windows 3x/95/98/NT /2000/XP, Linux, RTOS, Windows 7, Servers 2003, 2008 and Windows 10
  • TRAINING
  • Fundamental of Testing, MS-Office -Access, excel, Mercury Quality Centre, ISEB (Software testing), ITIL
  • Jenkins
  • Visual Studio
  • VectorCAST
  • TestLink
  • Project tracking tools

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Test Analyst UAT

02.2022 - 06.2023

Test Analyst

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY LTD
07.2021 - 02.2022

SENIOR TEST ANALYST

ACCENTURE, BANK OF ENGLAND
03.2021 - 07.2021

SENIOR TEST ANALYST

NETEDI
10.2018 - 02.2021

UAT Analyst

NHS, ST ANNS HOSPITAL
11.2015 - 10.2018

Senior UAT TEST ANALYST

GUARDIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
01.2014 - 06.2015

Application Packager, UAT Tester

DIGITEL EUROPE
12.2012 - 12.2013

APPLICATION DISCOVERY/SYSTEM TEST /UAT

CAPGEMINI ROTHERHAM
04.2012 - 11.2012

SYSTEM TEST ANALYST

SAGA INSURANCE GROUP
01.2011 - 03.2012

SYSTEM TEST ANALYST

VINTAGE GROUP
01.2009 - 12.2010

TEST ANALYST

PROMETHEAN LTD
01.2008 - 12.2008

OPERATIONAL, SYSTEMS TEST ANALYST

EDS
09.2006 - 12.2007

ITIL, ISTQB (Foundation -

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