Francesco Currenti
IT Testing Lead @MSC Cruises
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WORK HISTORY
IT Testing Lead @MSC Cruises
Naples, IT
As an IT Test Lead at MSC Cruises, I ensure high-quality testing across several projects, including legacy platforms and new solutions supporting the company’s digital transformation. I lead teams using a mix of agile practices and tailored testing processes to match changing project needs.Main responsibilities and results- Lead and coach a team of 20+ manual and automation testers, ensuring strong delivery even under pressure- Improve testing workflows, remove bottlenecks, and keep activities aligned with project timelines- Work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to solve technical and process issues- Coordinate testing across key workstreams (Sitecore B2C legacy, Salesforce, and Adobe) for contact centers, bookings, purchases, and marketing campaigns- Drive SIT and end-to-end testing to confirm correct data and system integration- Design realistic and edge-case tests with analysts and business teams to reflect real user needs- Integrate testing smoothly into development cycles and promote continuous improvement- Overall, I help deliver reliable software, better user experiences, and efficient processes that support MSC Cruises’ operational excellence.
EDUCATION
Milano presso la Global Knowledge Network
Vocational Education, IT Administrator
Liceo Scientifico Arturo Labriola
High School Diploma
SKILLS
ABOUT FRANCESCO CURRENTI
Experienced Test Lead with a proven track record in defining and executing comprehensive test strategies and plans, ensuring high-quality software delivery across transformational initiatives and application portfolios. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, both onshore and offshore, to achieve seamless testing operations aligned with agile methodologies. Core competencies include- TEST STRATEGY AND PLANNING: Expertise in developing test strategies, recommending staffing plans and estimating costs to meet project goals effectively- QUALITY ASSURANCE LEADERSHIP: Providing strategic QA guidance and overseeing all testing phases, ensuring deliverables meet defined acceptance criteria- AGILE METHODOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION: Skilled in removing project impediments using agile tools such as scrum of scrums, retrospectives, and other practices- TEST MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING: Proficient in test management, communication and reporting, including risk identification and issue escalation to stakeholders- CROSS-TEAM COORDINATION: Facilitating alignment across stakeholders, including IT Test Leads, Project Managers, Scrum Masters and Test Analysts- DEFECT MANAGEMENT: Executing defect management processes, ensuring adherence to defect handling protocols, and maintaining transparency through robust reporting- QA PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Driving organizational QA process enhancements through lessons learned, ensuring continuous improvement in quality standards- AUTOMATION TESTING: Recommending and implementing automation strategies, coordinating with automation leaders and driving script development for efficient testing cycles- PERFORMANCE TESTING EXPERTISE: Leveraging advanced knowledge of testing tools and performance testing concepts to validate software scalability and reliability- TEAM LEADERSHIP AND MENTORING: Managing and coaching direct reports to build high-performing QA teams capable of adapting to dynamic project requirements.Certifications: SAFe 6 Agilist, SAFe 6 Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, ISTQB Foundation Level, Application Tester.Used Tools: Adobe, Sitecore, Salesforce, BrowserStack, JIRA, Confluence, Jmeter, SoapUI, Postman, Neoload, Selenium, Jenkins, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Azure suite, SQL/NoSQL DBs, WildFly, Jboss Fuse, Bea Weblogic, PowerBI, OracleBI, BusinessObject.
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