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Accomplishments

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Education

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Wayne Kelly

Test Manager

Auckland

Summary

I am an ISEB qualified IT professional with over +20 years’ experience in the IT arena, 7 years as a Developer and the remainder in the Test Arena.

I have worked in the Finance, Insurance, Airline, Telecommunication, Logistics, Insurance, Managed Funds and Medical Aid industries, performing a wide range of testing activities.

I have an in-depth proven knowledge of testing methodologies in both Waterfall and Agile delivery approaches and am a Certified Scrum Master. I am proven team player with strong interpersonal, communication, innovation, and leadership skills, with a proven delivery track record, adept at mentoring staff while raising testing capabilities within the teams with a passion for constant improvement and exploding ideas. This is evident in the responsibilities I have been tasked with in the various roles I’ve held to date.

I constantly strive to better my testing knowledge and to stay abreast of the latest trends, having completed the following courses/ conferences:

Diploma in Computer Programming

Certified Scrum Master

Certified Agile Leadership

ISEB Foundational Test Analyst

ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst

Critical Thinking Skills for Software Testers.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Test Analyst

Insurance

The project involved short timeframes, complex requirements and multiple work streams, adopting a SCRUM methodology and using User Stories as our primary source of requirements
The core project team was based in Australia with testing conducted out of New Zealand
I was originally engaged as a Senior Test Analysts and then took over the Lead role, managing the team here in NZ
The testing involved Functional, System, System Integration and Regression testing
Key responsibilities:
Management of 8 staff members based in Auckland and Wellington
Escalating any Issues/Risk to the Test Manager in Australia
Compiling weekly reports to the Senior Management team in NZ
GAP Analysis
Test Estimation
Interviewing new staff members
Staff Training
Peer Artifact Reviews
Identify key risks areas and compiling of Test cases/scripts
The logging of detailed defect reports using Jira as our defect tool
System/Functional Testing of application
Retesting of the defects once they have been corrected
Review/Sign-off User Stories
Defect Management using JIRA

Programme Test Manager

Colonial First State, Managed Investment Funds

08.2023 - 01.2024

Programme Test Manager

COLONIAL FIRST STATE

08.2023 - 01.2024

Lead 3 remote teams [Melbourne, Sydney and India] – a total of 20 testers
Master Test Plan
Vendor engagement
Test Schedule based on Sprint deliverables
Daily Exec test reports outlining Risks and progress
Defect Administration and triage meetings
UAT Planning and co-ordination.

Test

Kotahi

03.2017 - 10.2019

Practise Lead

Air New Zealand

03.2017 - 10.2019

Test Manager

12.2015 - 12.2016

Test Manager

AIR NEW ZEALAND

03.2015 - 12.2016

Working primarily on Middleware solutions with my key focus being the migration of Message Broker to Mule workflows
Key responsibilities:
Master Test Plan creation
Test Schedule based on Sprint deliverables
Infrastructure Test co-ordination activities
Weekly testing reports outlining Risks and progress
Test Scripting and execution
Use of Test Automation where feasible
Defect Administration
UAT Planning and co-ordination

Test Manager

Air

12.2014 - 12.2015

Test Lead

TOWER

12.2014 - 12.2015

Overseeing testing activities for implementation of a new policy administration solution the Pacific Islands
Releases were made up of sprints over the duration of the project
Key responsibilities:
Master Test Plan creation
Test Schedule based on Sprint deliverables
Infrastructure Test co-ordination activities
Weekly testing reports outlining Risks and progress
Test Scripting and execution
Defect Administration
UAT Planning and co-ordination

Test Manager/, Programme Test Manager

Transpower

08.2010 - 12.2014

Test Manager/Programme Test Manager

AIR NEW ZEALAND

08.2010 - 12.2014

I was originally employed as a Test Manager for the Operational and Cargo [ONCS] team
I held this position for 6 months, often on multiple concurrent projects before moving across as the Programme Test Lead to manage the test effort for the single largest project undertaken by the airline in 10 years, the migration of the Primary and Secondary data centers
I also held a Programme Test Manager secondment role for a number of months while the airline looked for a permanent resource
Key responsibilities:
Preparation of Test Plans/Exit Reports
Test Team Management
Review of Vendors test Artefacts and test results – both local and international vendors
Assessing current test processes, including test Artefacts and providing feedback on areas of improvement
Defect Analysis/Management
Facilitating UAT and instructing business users on types of testing
Test Execution – I enjoy being involved at all levels of testing
Interviewing/Employing new staff members

Test Consultant

TRANSPOWER

07.2010 - 08.2010

Providing input into the test processes to be followed by, for the upgrading of their Substation Management Systems
Key responsibilities:
Review and updating of Master Test Plan prepared by Transpower
Preparing training material to be provided to Transpower on Test processes and techniques.

Test Consultant

Ports of Auckland

06.2010 - 08.2010

Test Consultant

AMP Australia

06.2010 - 08.2010

Test Manager

PORTS OF AUCKLAND

06.2010 - 08.2010

For the Pre-Notification and Gate project
The project involved a replacement to the existing Container Booking System for all Imports, Exports and associated container activities prior to truck entering the container yard
Key responsibilities:
Producing a SoW outlining all estimates for testing activities to be undertaken, resources required and time frames for various test phases
Review of the Supplier’s SoW [Korean Vendor] and providing feedback to Ports of Auckland on key risks identified
Preparation of Master Test Plan
Assessing Ports of Auckland current test processes, including test artifacts and providing feedback on areas of improvement
Preparing Training material for the Business Analysts who would be undertaking the actual testing activities.

Test Lead

Insurance

07.2009 - 06.2010

Lead Test Analyst

AMP AUSTRALIA

07.2009 - 06.2010

Test Lead

IAG New Zealand

06.2006 - 07.2009

Lead Test Analyst /Senior Test Analyst

IAG NZ, IAG New Zealand Limited

06.2006 - 07.2009

(IAG NZ) is New Zealand’s largest general insurer
They are part of Insurance Australia Group and are Australasia’s largest general insurance group
While at IAG, I have worked on 4 large projects, introducing a Web-Based application developed by a 3rd party vendor, interfacing with a Legacy system built over Oracle/ SQL databases, integrating with a Rating Acceptance Engine in Australia
The latest project I've been involved in includes a number of components such as BizTalk, Middleware, all enabling one of our corporate clients (ASB) to connect directly to IAG via a web-based system, allowing them to perform Quote & Sale, Conversion to New Business and Mid-Term Adjustments
The testing involved Functional, System, System Integration and Regression testing, as well as providing support for UAT
Key responsibilities:
Management of staff members - this includes work allocation and ensuring agreed deadlines are met or renegotiated if required
Test Estimation
Creation of Test Plans
Creation of Test Exit Reports
Peer Artifact Reviews
Identify key risks areas and compiling of Test cases/scripts
The logging of detailed defect reports using an incident tracking application
System/Functional Testing of application
Retesting of the defects once they have been corrected
Review/Sign-off Business Requirements documents
Verifying test results running SQL queries when needed
Assist with UAT
Defect Management
Review of vendors test documentation.

Test Lead

SoftTech

08.2004 - 06.2006

QA Analyst

SOFT TECH NZ

08.2004 - 06.2006

Configuration Software
Soft Tech develops and markets configuration and order management applications
Previous applications were designed specifically for the web and developed in Java J2EE
Recent applications have all been developed in Dot Net
I was the sole QA person responsible for all QA aspects of the project
Key responsibilities:
Compiling of Project Test Plans
Identify key risks areas and compiling of Test cases
Drawing up of generic test scripts
The logging of detailed defect reports using an incident tracking application
Retesting of the defects once they have been corrected
Installation of Client/Server tools needed for testing the various platforms that the applications run on
Maintaining various test environments with the release builds
Review of Business Requirements documents
System/Functional Testing of application
System/Functional Testing of application
Writing of Business Requirements documents
Verifying test results running SQL queries when needed
Create and maintain automated procedure test suites using Rational Robot
Weekly conference call with external clients to discuss project progress
Weekly build test/release to customers accompanied with an up-to-date progress report.

QA Analyst

Descisys

03.2004 - 08.2004

Test Analyst

DESCISYS

03.2004 - 08.2004

Configuration / Financial Software
Descisys is an IBM partner that’s develops multi-platform Financial Solutions for medium to large organizations
Some of Descisys current clients include Government Treasuries
The software is client/server based
Key responsibilities:
Drawing up of generic test scripts that can be re-used for similar projects using Microsoft Visual SourceSafe 6.0 for version control
The logging of detailed defect reports using an incident tracking application
Retesting of the defects once they have been corrected
Installation of Client/Server tools needed for testing the various platforms that the applications run on
Setting up of various test environments (DB2, SQL and Oracle) simulating client’s production environments
Maintaining various test environments with the releases/system builds
Responding to production issues as required
Review of Business Requirements documents
Verifying test results running SQL queries when needed.

Test Manager

Westpac

01.2023 - 05.2023

Master Test Plan
Vendor Engagement
Test Schedule based on Sprint deliverables
Daily Exec test reports outlining Risks and progress
Defect Administration and triage meetings
UAT Planning and co-ordination.

Community Lead

AIA

01.2022 - 01.2023

Key responsibilities:
Lead, coach and develop the Testing capability ensuring cross-capabilities within the company
Interviewing and recruitment of both permanent and contingent resources based on needs across Project requirements
Connect with peers within AIA Australia and Group and wider Auckland Testing community to share ideas and focus on continuous improvement
Monitor the overall execution of testing activities
Review and recommendation of Testing toolset utilise with a focus on efficiency and cost savings
Build strong relationships with Vendor partners to drive rate reductions and ensure new ideas/opportunities explored outside of AIA are shared within AIA
This includes leveraging Vendor relationships with their partners to create learning
Selection and implementation of testing tools to support automation strategy
Lead through influencing facilitating adoption of Agile testing techniques.

Lead

AIA

11.2020 - 12.2021

Key responsibilities:
Lead, coach and develop the Testing capability ensuring cross-capabilities within the company
Interviewing and recruitment of both permanent and contingent resources based on needs across Project requirements
Connect with peers within AIA Australia and Group and wider Auckland Testing community to share ideas and focus on continuous improvement
Monitor the overall execution of testing activities
Review and recommendation of Testing toolset utilise with a focus on efficiency and cost savings
Build strong relationships with Vendor partners to drive rate reductions and ensure new ideas/opportunities explored outside of AIA are shared within AIA
This includes leveraging Vendor relationships with their partners to create learning opportunities e.g
Utilising Chorus security testing expertise to drive a deeper understanding within the testing space
Selection and implementation of testing tools to support automation strategy
Lead through influencing facilitating adoption of Agile testing techniques.

Head of Technology

AIA

03.2021 - 08.2021

Insurance
Key responsibilities:
As part of the ELT team, the role had key OKR’s to meet with regards to leading, coach and driving process improvement while being responsible for both the key Core and Digital platforms, reporting into the CTO.

Enterprise Test Manager

LPS

10.2019 - 11.2020

Enterprise Test Manager

AIA

10.2019 - 10.2020

Responsibilities:
Lead, coach and develop the Testing team ensuring cross-capabilities within the team
Interviewing and recruitment of both permanent and contingent resources based on needs across Project requirements
Regular 1:1 session, for direct reports and Test Leads/Managers
Connect with peers within AIA Australia and Group and wider Auckland Testing community to share ideas and focus on continuous improvement
Monitor the overall execution of testing activities
Review and recommendation of Testing toolset utilise with a focus on efficiency and cost savings
Facilitate Testing workshops across Business Units, aligning best practises within the Organisation, example being 2-day workshop to upskill Business Unit in UAT testing
Build strong relationships with Vendor partners to drive rate reductions and ensure new ideas/opportunities explored outside of AIA are shared within AIA
This includes leveraging Vendor relationships with their partners to create learning opportunities e.g
Utilising Chorus security testing expertise to drive a deeper understanding within the testing space.

Lead Test Consultant

LPS

Auckland

03.2017 - 09.2019

Lead, coach and develop the Testing team ensuring cross-capabilities within the team
Interviewing and recruitment of both permanent and contingent resources based on needs across both Client and Project requirements
Regular 1:1 session, for direct reports, both on/off site based on staff secondment, providing support and direction needed to achieve clearly defined and agreed objectives
Drive a high-performance culture within the team, with a focus on continued learning and innovation by leveraging opportunities available such as:
Attending off-site forum’s such as WeTest and Agile Meetups
Enrolling in online learning platforms such as Udemy
Brown-Bag session lead by members within the team
Team-Building exercises outside of work environment
Champion a testing discipline across the team and the clients as appropriate
Implement and manage test processes, aligned with the overall strategic direction of Clients as required
This gives me a unique perspective in that I’m constantly having to rethink strategies that best align with each Client site
Facilitate Testing workshops across Business Units, aligning best practises within the Organisation.

Test Practice Manager

KOTAHI

03.2017 - 08.2019

Logistics
Kotahi does not have its own Testing capability and LPS are engaged as Kotahi’s Test Partner
My role at Kotahi is Test Practice Lead
Key responsibilities:
Master Test Plan creation where applicable
Resource Management
Drive a high-performance Testing culture within Kotahi, aligning deliverables based on implementation of DevOps, including implementation of automation across Unit, Wed Services and UI levels
QA governance across all project/scrum teams
Test Practise establishment, evolution and optimisation
Project health checks to identify areas of good practice and opportunities for improvement
Implementation of Test Automation across application landscape.

Test Analyst

IRONGATE NZ LIMITED

09.2003 - 03.2004

Web-Based Applications
Irongate New Zealand is a web design company that also has contracts with various companies testing their applications
Key responsibilities:
Being on-site at Vodafone Head Office as and when required testing the performance of the various applications
Logging of application defects using “Bugtrack”
Retesting of the defects once they have been corrected
Corresponding with various Managers/Developer at Vodafone with regards to the applications being tested
Compiling UAT test scripts from the Business Requirements supplied which I use to complete my testing.

Analyst Programmer

FAL

07.2001 - 08.2003

Fleet Card System/ Financial

Analyst Programmer

BankMed

01.1999 - 01.2001

Programmer

Southern Life

01.1997 - 01.1999

Accomplishments

CURRICULUM VITAE, 1

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Certification

- Diploma in Computer Programming

- Certified Scrum Master

- Certified Agile Leadership

- ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst.

- Critical Thinking Skills for Software Testers.

- ANZTB Conference 2012/2015.

- STANZ Conference 2014.

- WeTest Conference 2017/2018.

- DevOps Conference 2018.

- StarWest 2017 [USA].

Education

Test Practice Manager

KOTAHI

03.2017 - 08.2019

BankMed

01.1999 - 01.2001

Programmer

Southern Life

01.1997 - 01.1999

Senior Test Analyst

Insurance

Diploma in Computer Programming - Technology

WSL