Richard Scott

Responsible for the management and delivery of all aspects of testing for regulatory projects.

• Develop test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business requirements and functional specifications documents.
• Execute manual scripts as part of broad spectrum of releases for both internal and third party applications.
• Reviewed existing manual tests to identify potential automated test scripts as part of 80% automation goal to replace repetitive software testing work.
• Designed automated test scripts for use in future automated CI/CD pipeline.
• Assisted in creation of Dev Op's CI/CD automation pipeline as part of move to auto mated process.
• Supported continuous integration efforts for faster deployment cycles using Jenkins or similar tools.
• Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
• Operate under Agile and Scrum frameworks to deliver change and releases as part of defined sprints.
• Ensure testing processes are aligned with group and industry best practice.
• Collaborate and liaise with varied project and business stakeholders to identify and define key release testing scenarios.
• Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
• Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
• Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
• Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
• Improved software quality by conducting thorough testing and identifying bugs for timely resolution.
• Collaborated with developers to ensure timely delivery of bug-free software products.
• Enhanced user experience with effective communication between cross-functional teams.
• Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
• Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
• Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction in both testing and non-testing activities.
• Led testing teams to help successfully complete projects on time and within budget.

• Led a mixed team of in-house and offshore testers to ensure timely delivery of credit risk related software products.
• Responsible for the planning, identification and allocation of testing resource for both upcoming and in-flight project releases.
• Carried out concurrent test management of multiple vendors working on varied strategic, tactical and ad hoc releases.
• Conducted thorough risk analysis to identify potential issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provided regular reports relating to testing progress to key stakeholders and senior management.
• Reduced software release time by streamlining test processes, resulting in faster product launches.
• Developed customized testing solutions to address unique challenges faced in specific industry verticals.
• Managed and co-ordinated defect management process including prioritisation, resolution and fix retesting of bugs through regular meetings with key stakeholders.
• Responsible for identifying improvements to testing practice and process to enhance software delivery.
• Identified, introduced and managed test management and defect tool for improved testing and traceability.

• Improved software quality by developing and executing comprehensive test documentation and manual test cases.
• Successfully tested and supported all elements of functional and user acceptance testing for end to end e-insurer upgrade.
• Provided full system testing and support for system upgrade for specialist underwriting application.
• Enhanced software reliability through identification, documentation and tracking of defects for all internal business colleagues and external third party suppliers.
• Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by analysing root causes of defects and implementing corrective actions.
• Supported other elements of both functional and non-functional testing including static, maintenance integration and usability testing.

• Responsible for the implementation of business test plans through extensive user acceptance testing on both front and back end systems.
• Managed testing on small or elements of larger projects.
• Analysed detailed business requirements to identify and plan testing solutions.

• Enhanced software reliability through meticulous identification, documentation, and tracking of defects.
• Facilitated smooth product releases by collaborating closely with developers to resolve issues promptly.
• Achieved faster issue resolution through effective use of bug-tracking tools such as JIRA or Bugzilla for reporting defects accurately and comprehensively.
• Streamlined communication between teams by serving as a liaison between QA, development, and project management departments.

• Responsible for the full administration and customer service for a broad portfolio of employer pension schemes,