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Rosemary Daly

Sydney

Summary

A senior leader of business and technology capabilities with extensive experience and a professional history that spans:

  • Program Delivery
  • Strategic Planning
  • Technology Transformation and Application Migrations/Conversions
  • Release & Test Environment Management
  • Organisation wide Quality Engineering Operations & Delivery
  • Capability Management - Centres of Excellence, Hub & Spoke Practices
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Operational Management at scale, global models
  • People Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting
  • Process Analysis/Solution Design/Project Management/Quality Assurance
  • Consulting Experienced in driving transformational change by engaging all stakeholders to create the required momentum and delivering to agreed outcomes. Ability to work collaboratively across silos of business and technology units, understanding and communicating what needs to be done to move forward. Working with all parties to develop and deliver sustainable solutions. Being strong in people management, means the ability to easily work with line and virtual teams to create highly engaged and motivated teams; mobilise and create momentum, engagement of stakeholders to provide vision and guidance.
  • Consulting professional with strong track record in delivering impactful business solutions. Adept at planning, data analysis, and process improvement. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project needs. Brings expertise in client relations, problem-solving, and driving measurable results.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant - Quality Engineering & Assurance

National Australia Bank
01.2022 - Current
  • Joining the Edge Executive & Senior Leadership to establish a stand alone program delivery team and Centre of Excellence for the largest program undertaking; to date at NAB. The delivery of the first Virtual Credit Card and WL Partner USL Business capability. Involved standing up a strategic new platform for NAB and the USL Commercial Finance Business - alongside the migration of all USL Citi Products. The platform then to receive Redstar products from the legacy platform.
  • Panel member for the selection of Edge’s Program Delivery Partner - (PwC/TCS)
  • Established a capability hub (COE) for Edge - Release, Test, Automation and Test Data management.
  • Team of direct reports 69+, virtual teams of 100+ for QE
  • Delivery of the Edge USL Build Program Test Strategy
  • Operational uplift in the areas of Automation, Performance & Resilience Testing, Source Code Management & Version control, Reporting & Comms, Prod Support via COE initiatives
  • Established NAB wide guide rails & processes to ensure consistency, uplift and QE delivery excellence via the program (Nab Talent hub).
  • Established the Risk Management process for all sub domain QE groups - multiple supporting processes/cadence - forming part of broader PMO/orchestration risk management
  • Build & application delivery with parallel migration streams.
  • Supply & Demand process for all QE and COE program resources
  • Budget Management for Stream : $24m over 3 years
  • CIO and Senior Executive Reporting - COE Initiatives & Daily Release & Test Delivery
  • NAB wide Release & Test orchestration of up to 150+ application/asset teams.
  • People Leadership accountabilities - Distinguished Leader Certification (NAB)
  • Alignment of all Edge QE capability to NAB Enterprise QE shared service - for a seamless transition to BAU at the end of program
  • USL Build Release planning, release test orchestration across 150+ assets working with the HOT Edge Delivery and Implementation leads.
  • Orchestration of delivery Epics/Features into Integrated Test Environments for SIT and UAT
  • Collaboration across SDOLs, RTE’s, Product Owners, Engineering Managers, Test Managers and Implementation leads
  • Development of the Release EPIC/Feature dependency matrix for delivery & integration testing.
  • Established defect management, defect triage and prod incident review processes - aligned to enterprise tooling - Rally/ServiceNow
  • Established Release/Test & Environment stage gates for governance across Edge build & execution phases
  • Member of the broader Edge Business Readiness team.
  • Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
  • Evaluated program needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each domain team and testing teams.
  • Liaised with white label customers, management, and Citi team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate joint partner test solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive environment solutions for white label partners.
  • Enhanced communication among team members to foster collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Assisted new colleagues at Nab in navigating complex program challenges with strategic & program recommendations.
  • Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.

Manager, Technology COE

IOOF (Insignia) Technology COE
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Extending the success of MLC’s first technology COE, into IOOF, driving Continuous Improvement (CI) Initiatives across MLC, P&I (ANZ) and IOOF Technology Platforms & Application Teams. This included the introduction of additional GM stakeholder groups and different ways of working/cultures with an increase in COE communications stakeholder audience.
  • Delivered $1.8m of savings within 9 months through operational CI Initiatives aligned to Tech Master Plan and Migration Day 1 readiness
  • Development of CI Pipeline for MLC’s Advice, WRAP and Corporate Super platforms
  • Operational uplift in the areas of Automation, Performance & Resilience Testing, Source Code Management & Version control for all assets (DEVOPS capability lifecycle) specific to teams
  • Established org wide Ted Talks by the COE team, for the continuation of IOOF/MLC Technology onboarding and collaboration, including share & learn programs – Brown Bags/ Buddy Programs and formal KT sessions
  • COE team size 11 x FTE, plus scale from group technology and vendor partners
  • Reporting to IOOF Executive GM - Applications & Delivery
  • Supporting the transition of release management, environments & tools to IOOF
  • Program Eagle lead - Release & QE
  • Enhanced employee engagement with regular feedback, recognition programs, and career development support.
  • Led cross-functional teams to streamline operations and successfully achieve uplift technology goals.
  • Managed budgets effectively, reducing unnecessary expenses while maintaining high-quality resources for the core COE team.

NAB Wealth / MLC - Business Enabling Technology COE
11.2019 - 06.2021
  • Reporting to the Nab Wealth GM, Business Enabling Technology, for the responsibility of driving Continuous Improvement (CI) Initiatives across all MLC Technology Platforms & Application Teams. The Strategic Plan of work with calculated benefits, needed to align to the migration of MLC technology & data to IOOF, in conjunction with non-tangible benefits in the areas of technical uplift for teams in legacy environments.
  • - Formed a multi disciplined team to extend on from the initial QE COE - broadening to a Technology wide specialist capability – in the areas of change management, Release, Dev ops, CI/CD, testing, development, cloud and culture for tech wide modernisation.
  • - Developed and implemented a maturity model to identify focus areas across MLC application teams and implemented uplift initiatives to enable these teams to deliver faster and more efficiently.
  • - Established MLC COE delivery roadmap; procured funding for investment in establishing service performance SLA’s, critical process definition and service Performance Baselines.
  • - Established a BET Wide operational process for driving mindset change for uplift within all platform Application Squads
  • - Worked with the GM BET Technology, to include measures within individual Head of Technology and Service Owner’s annual performance scorecards
  • - Established Standards & Guide rails for application teams across Release & Change, Testing, Build & Development, with Cloud migration etc. in progress
  • - Enabled the FinCrimes teams across NAB/MLC as part of the capability build for MLC’s standalone FinCrimes platform. Supporting Testing and program delivery with NAB.
  • - Implemented a strategic monitoring and reporting solution within an in-house product capability prior to broader monitoring tool rollout
  • - Team size 10FTE plus scale from group technology and vendors
  • - Accountable for the delivery of Non-Functional Testing for all MLC Projects

MLC Quality Engineering COE
06.2018 - 11.2019
  • After an enterprise agile transformation and federation of shared services, MLC Tech required a COE for the quality engineering capability. With the infancy of the new service model, the COE maintained the management and governance of large-scale testing programs and the Performance / Non-Functional Testing Service for seamless production releases. Accountability for all Non - Functional Testing delivery across MLC.
  • - Stabilised and supported development teams post the Federation of MLC Testing Services and quality engineers
  • - Autonomous teams with squads to include QE resources - had support from the COE for KT, guide rails, data and tools.
  • - Developed and implemented the commercial governance & structure for MLC Technology’s preferred vendor partner – Infosys with SOW value of $21m
  • - Established the first QE Centre of Excellence capability for MLC with regular Newsletters and reporting. Supported any residual integration test requirements for larger releases.
  • - Business engagement for new initiatives, such as the Organisation Value Stream delivery model proposal for MLC
  • - Formed Quality Engineering GUILDs – across technology for federated teams, to assist with the transformation of testing at MLC relative to technology stacks/platforms/skillsets.
  • - Team size 10FTE plus scale from group technology and vendors
  • - Accountable for the delivery of Non-Functional Testing for all MLC Projects

NAB Leadership Roles – Operations & Delivery
06.2010 - 06.2019
  • Single point accountability for the delivery of all MLC QE services to NAB’s Technology and Business Units. Reporting through to the GM, Enterprise Shared Services with a peer group of NAB Digital, Wholesale, Technology, Enterprise Release and Banking Leads.
  • - Initial focus to deprecate the Infosys MLC testing service cost of $24m by 20%. Introducing automation uplift and roles/capability review programs.
  • - The development of a major Transformational workforce strategy, changing the Testing Services division from SME, manual testing-based services to deep skilled technical testing or quality engineering - (devops & automation)
  • - Major recruitment campaign in line with NAB Enterprise to attract skilled technical resources in-house. The introduction of the Engineer role within the group and testing, with an initial ramp up of 25 x FTE for MLC. Associated structural and banding alterations.
  • - Governance and delivery of all testing services for Wealth and Wealth/Bank related projects.
  • - Implemented Managed Services to Testing delivery and the Test Unit commercial agreement
  • - Team size 35 x FTE plus scale to peak of 250+ with vendor suppliers.
  • - Close collaboration with enterprise Environments & Release Services

NAB Portfolio Manager – Testing Services
06.2010 - 07.2015
  • Appointed MLC Test Director for the newly formed Independent Testing Services, a first step integration with NAB Enterprise. Foundation build of new service team, processes and tooling. The centralisation of all application team test analysts into a single shared service. Engagement and implementation of third-party scale provider and preferred partner – Infosys.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Australian Catholic University

Skills

  • People Leadership
  • Quality Engineering
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Project leadership & team development
  • Business analysis
  • Client relationships
  • Enterprise Quality Engineering operational management
  • Program delivery
  • Solution Design & Architecture
  • Program Test Management

Other professional key roles/achievements include:

  • - MLC – Development of the Level 0-3 processes for the lodgement of the Life Company & TUSS Tax returns to the ATO (TIM). Implementation of Tax Data Calculation and Reporting in the PAS systems, General Ledger and Data Warehouse to satisfy all regulatory requirements. Roles included process analysis & Program test management.
  • - Telstra Digital – Bigpond – as Tech Program Test Manager - enabled the implementation of the first SOA (service-oriented architecture) for Telstra. Introducing capability for ‘plug in’ third parties and internal Security Gateways (ACG), Web Portals for Unified Messaging, Self-Care, Next Generation Fixed Line, Ultra-High-Speed set tops, Sagem T-Hub and other client facing portals/devices. First service based architecture with focus on architecture, performance and integration.
  • - MLC – multiple programs including Trade-ups/migrations, Federal Budget, Wealthbu (Nabtrade platform build), Fusion, Blaze (JBwere acquisition), SDCE (Sydney Data Centre Exit & Cloud migration), Oracle Upgrades etc. In roles including process analysis, system integration lead, Program Test Manager and Project Lead.
  • - SingTel Optus – as Solution Designer developed the network designs associated with the replacement of the Optus Networks Activation System (ONAS) to Service Activation System (SAS) – interface specifications, functional & non-functional requirements, measured through incidents in production. Collaboration with all stakeholder matrix for delivery and support.
  • - Singtel Optus – As Technology Program Test Manager, supported the RFP to engage Third Party System Integrator for the Bigfoot Program – Replacing multiple cable and wireless product admin systems with a singular Singtel platform and simplification of Optus’ product suite. WIPRO engaged for the program after developing appropriate score carding and assessment process.
  • - Optus – Enabled the launch of the first ADSL offering for OPTUS – utilising Optus Internet Engineering (OIE) capabilities. In the role of Business Program Test Manager for the first digital based program for Consumer & Multimedia.
  • - Virgin Mobile – Lead BA for the Implementation of the first ACIF Mobile Number Portability regulations. This involved LIVE intercarrier/provider testing across OPTUS & Telstra with associated planning, scheduling & environment management.
  • - Citigroup – Business Analyst for thenSydney Data Centre migration to Global Singapore Hub through a series of 9 ‘Big Bang’ Dress Rehearsals over 8 months. Included application upgrades needing requirements, data cleanup, testing and business support post conversion.

Timeline

Consultant - Quality Engineering & Assurance

National Australia Bank
01.2022 - Current

Manager, Technology COE

IOOF (Insignia) Technology COE
06.2021 - 11.2021

NAB Wealth / MLC - Business Enabling Technology COE
11.2019 - 06.2021

MLC Quality Engineering COE
06.2018 - 11.2019

NAB Leadership Roles – Operations & Delivery
06.2010 - 06.2019

NAB Portfolio Manager – Testing Services
06.2010 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Australian Catholic University
Rosemary Daly