Simon Wood
Global Test Manager (VP) @Citi
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WORK HISTORY
Global Test Manager (VP) @Citi
Leading fund accounting test management on a global level, successfully implementing large scale client onboarding programmes and global application developmentDeveloping test strategy and approach documents for all phases of internal, client and non-functional testing. Planning timelines and resources for new developments, SIT, UAT and client testingManaging the testing and integration of multiple systems in parallel, including vendor supported applications, internal developments, legacy systems and client systems Working with development teams, product owners and scrum masters to align testing on both Agile and Waterfall methodologiesGenerating daily reporting dashboards reflecting progress and defects, tailoring these updates to several levels of audience seniority Working with defect managers, technology teams and project managers to resolve defects and assess impact of open items to overall project timelines.Representing testing at Steerco and client meetings, and presenting accurate and concise updates
EDUCATION
The University of Edinburgh
BSc Hons, Geophysics
SKILLS
ABOUT SIMON WOOD
Eleven years of experience in software testing as part of eighteen years of experience in financial operations, with a high degree of knowledge of test management, testing and full fund accounting lifecycle flows• Project planning, test strategy development, test approach documenting and test execution experience including the use of testing software (ALM and JIRA)• Extensive experience working in positions requiring a high level of analytical accuracy whilst having to meet very strict deadlines• Ability to work well in a global collaborative team environment as well as individually• Experience in the management of staff, conducting performance reviews, goal setting and mentoring colleagues• High degree of computer literacy with advanced knowledge of Excel, and experienced with more specialized financial operations applications including Multifonds, Hiportfolio and InvestOne • Experience in communicating with clients and stakeholders at a senior level both through written correspondence and face-to-face meetings
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