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Sarah Seelam

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Dynamic Test Manager with over 13 years of experience in leading QA initiatives across diverse sectors. Proven expertise in managing distributed teams, implementing Continuous Testing, and developing comprehensive test strategies. Achievements include establishing a QA organization at Hollard Insurance. At Macquarie Group, championed comprehensive test strategies, enhancing the efficiency of testing processes. Successfully directed multiple teams and stakeholders at Australia Post, demonstrating significant product value through UAT showcases. Committed to delivering excellence and ready to leverage strong leadership and strategic planning skills to drive quality assurance initiatives and enhance the testing process for your organization. Seasoned Program Test Manager with significant experience in both test planning and execution. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at managing cross-functional teams to ensure stringent quality standards. In previous roles, made impactful contributions by implementing innovative testing methodologies that propelled efficiency and product reliability. With solid technical acumen and a strategic mindset, ready to drive program success through diligent test management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Test Manager

Hollard Insurance
Sydney, Australia
08.2023 - Current
  • Orchestrated a distributed team comprising multiple vendors, contractors, and FTEs
  • Navigated challenges to establish a robust QA organisation, effectively managing stringent timelines
  • Devised and implemented Continuous Testing and Multi-Layer Automation frameworks

Senior Test Manager

Macquarie Group
Sydney, Australia
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Championed the testing function across multiple projects
  • Formulated and executed comprehensive test strategies encompassing all testing disciplines
  • Scrutinised quality assurance processes to guarantee effective execution of test activities

Senior Test Manager

Australia Post
Sydney, Australia
09.2020 - 10.2022
  • Directed a team of business users while spearheading testing functions across diverse projects
  • Instituted UAT showcases to engage stakeholders and visibly demonstrate product value
  • Engineered the implementation of Salesforce - Sales Cloud Release

UAT Test Manager

New Horizons Enterprises Limited
North Ryde, Australia
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Developed UAT strategies and test plans, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps
  • Established a central repository for test documentation on SharePoint

Senior Test Manager

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Sydney, Australia
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Oversaw End-to-End Test Management for the Omnia program
  • Conceptualised and monitored Testing Plans for multiple teams

Associate Director

Capgemini
Sydney, Australia
10.2009 - 03.2020
  • Drove strategic initiatives while cultivating positive client relationships
  • Engaged stakeholders to develop and execute detailed statements of work

Education

Graduate Diploma -

Business Administration
Sydney, Sydney, Australia
03.2019

Graduate Certificate -

Business Management
Sydney, NSW
03.2019

Graduate Diploma -

Information Business Systems Management
Melbourne, Australia
07.2002

Bachelor -

Accounting
India
07.2000

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Effective communication
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Testing Program Oversight
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Business Process Mapping,
  • Data Analysis Expertise
  • HP QC ALM
  • Agile and Waterfall Practices

Certification

PRINCE2@ Foundation

P2R/A104813

Certificate number 02351115-01-DV87

PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner Certificate in Agile Project Management

G R 6 4 9 0 0 0 5 7 8 1 S S

ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT service Management

G R 67 1 0 0 8 0 6 4 S S

Timeline

Program Test Manager

Hollard Insurance
08.2023 - Current

Senior Test Manager

Macquarie Group
11.2022 - 07.2023

Senior Test Manager

Australia Post
09.2020 - 10.2022

UAT Test Manager

New Horizons Enterprises Limited
06.2020 - 09.2020

Senior Test Manager

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
03.2020 - 05.2020

Associate Director

Capgemini
10.2009 - 03.2020

Graduate Diploma -

Business Administration

Graduate Certificate -

Business Management

Graduate Diploma -

Information Business Systems Management

Bachelor -

Accounting
Sarah Seelam