Kate Alexander
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Highly skilled Senior Test Analyst with over 20 years of expertise in software testing, data analysis, and data migrations, notably with Colonial First State Wrap. Proven track record in enhancing system functionalities and efficiency, leveraging skills in SQL scripting and collaborative problem-solving. Experience on several successful data migration programs. Excelled in agile environments, demonstrating strong documentation and communication prowess. Passionate about delivering high-quality results, ensuring precision and compliance in the financial services sector.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tester
Colonial First State Wrap
Hawthorn East, VIC
11.2001 - Current
- Experience working in a Scrum/Agile environment and solid foundation in software testing practices (20+ Years)
- Demonstrated expertise in Data Analysis, Data Migration, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, and Data Verification testing.
- Extensive experience in data migration, data feeds, wrap reporting and financial crimes reporting.
- Developed complex SQL queries for data verification and data quality checks
- Provided technical data analysis for large data migration projects.
- Reviewed Technical Design document, Source to Target mapping document, and Transformation rules to create test cases for functional testing.
Business Analyst
Coles Myer Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
01.1999 - 10.2001
- Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to define requirements for new projects
- Identified gaps between current state and desired future state operations for the new Point Of Sale project
- Identified and analyzed user requirements, procedures and processes to develop optimization strategies
- Recommended improvements to existing or proposed systems to enhance solution functionality
- Assisted in developing training materials for internal staff on new products or services
Senior Systems Tester
Coles Myer Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
01.1990 - 10.1999
- Conducted functional, regression, integration, system and acceptance tests on the Myer Point Of Sale (POS) system
- Involved in large project to introduce EFTPOS into Myer stores
- Co-ordinated and executed testing of new store POS setups
Education
Bachelor of Economics -
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC12.1997
ISTQB Certified
RG146 Compliant
Association Of Superannuation Funds Of Australia AGILE Fundamentals
Skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Agile/ Scrum/ Waterfall methodologies
- Proficiency in developing SQL scripts using SQL Server Management Studio
- Financial Compliance Expertise
- Proficient in ETL Processes
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Skilled in use of JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft 365
Timeline
Senior Tester
Colonial First State Wrap
11.2001 - Current
Business Analyst
Coles Myer Ltd
01.1999 - 10.2001
Senior Systems Tester
Coles Myer Ltd
01.1990 - 10.1999
Bachelor of Economics -
Monash University
ISTQB Certified
RG146 Compliant
AGILE Fundamentals
Similar Profiles
Kseniia StatnykhKseniia Statnykh
Financial Case Manager at Colonial First StateFinancial Case Manager at Colonial First State
Ryan BartonRyan Barton
Platform Operations Specialist at Colonial First StatePlatform Operations Specialist at Colonial First State
John HarneyJohn Harney
Financial Consultant at Colonial First StateFinancial Consultant at Colonial First State