Work experience Test Manager | (TCS/Felton Royale) ASML
Mar-2022 – Jan-2023
ASML is a renowned industry leader in the development, production, and distribution of high-end lithography systems for the semiconductor industry. As a major market shareholder, ASML constantly strives to leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver software that plays a vital role in realizing core functionalities in the field, serving customers worldwide. - Felix coordinated 11 agile teams in driving improvements in the test process and unifying testing standards, resulting in improved test maturity levels across various teams.
- Reduced time-to-market by deploying an effective test strategy and focusing on key improvement areas.
- He reviewed test scopes and phases, evaluated test activities on release environments, and proposed and implemented unified test management tooling for both manual and automated tests.
- Supported the team on integration testing of sub-applications.
- Assessed test maturity levels within agile teams and guided them toward proposed improvements by influencing colleagues on testing mindset, utilizing analytical skills and experience in testing.
- Strong advocate for test management and he demonstrated extensive experience in creating test plans, test strategies, test reports, risk-based testing, and defect management.
- He participated in product increment planning and refinements, determined test timelines, and communicated effectively with relevant stakeholders.
- Felix interacted regularly with business analysts, product owners, project managers, and solution train engineers to execute their functions effectively.
- Contributed to enhancing testing capabilities and achieving success in the highly competitive semiconductor industry.
- He led the implementation of performance testing and reported outcome to stakeholders.
Test Coordinator | Jumbo Supermarkets
Dec-2019 – Mar-2022
Jumbo is continuously leveraging cutting-edge Technology to redefine retailing while turning customers to fans in The Netherlands and Belgium. Creating shopping experience throughout customer journey both on brick stores and online stores. One of the plans of Jumbo was to build high tech campus with technical team that would serve as technology backbone that should navigate the innovative transformation of the company and he delivered this using R10 retail technologies like MQ servers and Office, R10 application together with SAP 4/HANA. - Felix worked with a scrum team to ensure the delivery of high-quality software, utilizing skills in system integration tests, defect management, and continuous deployment testing.
- Mentored and trained junior testers to optimize testing efficiency and effectiveness.
- He allocated tasks based on available resources and gave room for growth test team.
- Proficient in creating regression test scripts and reviewing test scripts with constructive feedback.
- Prepared test plan, test strategy, test reports and communicated them to stakeholders.
- Delivered an approved proof of concept for test automation to Jumbo management and rolled out a test automation framework.
- Functioned as a Test Architect for test automation projects, setting up the test automation framework and determining automation scenarios and test steps.
- Skilled in defect/bug management and collaborated effectively with Business Analysts, Product Owners, Project Managers, and Solution Architects to execute functions.
- Passionate about test process improvement and agile ways of working, actively participating in scrum ceremonies and artifacts within the team.
- Contributed to Jumbo's transformation and success in the retail industry through dedication and expertise in software testing.
Senior Test Consultant | (Cap Gemini) Adidas Group
June-2019 – Dec-2019
Adidas, a renowned brand in the sports industry, aimed to enhance the online shopping experience of its customers by improving the search functionality on their ecommerce platform using Salesforce. The adoption of microservices enabled the creation of a highly accurate taxonomy that simplified and expedited the search process. This solution was successfully implemented across 23 countries, leading to improved customer satisfaction and increased revenue. - Felix played a pivotal role in a project by collaborating with a dedicated scrum team, he created and executed meticulous test scripts.
- Collaborated closely with the integration team to perform acceptance and integration tests, ensuring high-quality functionality deployment.
- Communicated effectively with developers, leading to swift rework, and retesting when necessary.
- Contributed to the successful rollout of microservice to 23 countries through tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to excellence.
- Received recognition and appreciation from Adidas management for invaluable contributions to the project.
- Delivered high-quality work within tight timelines and demonstrated dedication to ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Felix's exceptional skills and experience make him an asset to any team seeking to achieve success in the software development industry.
Senior System Tester | (Capgemini) DAF Trucks –Paccar
Nov-2018 – May-2019
DAF Trucks is dedicated to enhancing the digital experience of its customers through the development of the Diagnostic Assistant and Repair maintenance application project, built using Microsoft applications. - Performs various testing activities, including executing test scripts, system integration tests, and continuous deployment testing.
- Specializes in creating regression test scripts and is highly skilled in web service, security, and performance testing.
- Leverages the behavior driven development (BDD/TDD) approach to streamline testing processes, making them easier for automation.
- Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, such as developers, UX designers, Business Analysts, product owners, and Project Managers to achieve shared goals.
- Provides mentorship to junior testers, increasing their efficiency and effectiveness.
- Actively participates in scrum ceremonies, such as user story backlog refinements, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, to ensure smooth team collaboration.
- Strong advocate of agile methodology, dedicated to improving the agile process and delivering quality software products.
- Removes test related impediments to productivity and ensures the team is on track to meet set targets.
- Highly result-oriented, dedicated to his tasks, and possesses excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Creates detailed test plans and reports, presenting solutions to stakeholders as needed.
- A team player supports his colleagues and fosters a positive working environment.
- Made an outstanding contribution to the success of the Diagnostic Assistant and Repair maintenance application project and committed to delivering excellence in his role.
UAT Agile tester |(Capgemini) Philips
June-2018 - Aug-2018
Philips made the strategic decision to enhance their eCommerce platform by migrating to a higher version of SAP Hybris. With the aim of improving customer experience and driving increased conversion rates, this initiative required a team of dedicated professionals who could ensure the project's success. - Felix, a UAT Agile Tester with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results, played a critical role in defining UAT scenarios and crafting test scripts that align with business requirements.
- Meticulously performs tests on web browsers and mobile devices to ensure a seamless customer experience.
- Vital member of a 9-person Scrum team responsible for signing off on user stories, registering defects, and performing sanity checks on the production environment.
- Led the charge in rolling out over 20 eCommerce sites across different countries, delivering exceptional work that thrilled the client.
- Dedicated, results-oriented professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
- Expertise in UAT Agile Testing and ability to work seamlessly within a team makes Felix a valuable addition to any organization looking to drive impactful change.
QA Specialist/Agile Software tester |(Valtech) Danone
Mar-2018 - May-2018
Danone's decision to rebuild their Early life nutrition care-line application was driven by their commitment to enhancing user experience and providing personalized services to their customers.
- Felix contributed to the rebuilding of Danone's Early life nutrition care-line web application, driven by the goal of enhancing user experience and providing personalized services to customers.
- He developed a comprehensive test plan, test strategy, and test script that aligned perfectly with the project's scope, demonstrating expertise in software testing.
- Utilized advanced tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Browser Stack for defect registration, tracking, testing, and reporting of test outcomes, ensuring that the project was delivered without any glitches.
- Worked collaboratively with the development team to ensure that the project met high-quality standards and that any identified issues were addressed promptly.
- Conducted rigorous testing of the application's functionality, usability, and compatibility across multiple platforms, browsers, and devices.
- Produced detailed reports and documentation to communicate test results and recommendations to project stakeholders.
- Maintained a proactive approach to identify potential issues early and implemented effective solutions to avoid project delays or errors
QA Specialist/Agile tester | (Valtech) Shimano
Feb-2018 - May-2018
The quest for an improved service and to offer a better user experience to customers, Shimano a globally recognized parts brand, decided to optimize their online store with user friendly features that would make ordering products from the eCommerce platform more efficient.
- As a Quality Assurance specialist and Software tester, Felix emphasized the importance of delivering high-quality products to his team. He actively participated in sprint refinement and test estimation activities.
- Felix developed a comprehensive test plan and test strategy tailored to the project's scope. He employed the behavior driven development (BDD) approach to create test scenarios and test scripts that facilitated automation.
- Felix utilized Jira and Confluence to register and track defects and report test outcomes.
- Felix maintained effective communication with his team and participated in sprint rituals. He delivered products to stakeholders as required.
- The project was built using Agile and Scrum methodologies, with a 9-member team from different disciplines. The online store was built using Hybris and Adobe Experience Manager as the content management system.
- Thanks to Felix's dedication and commitment, the project was delivered successfully, meeting all project requirements and timelines and timelines.
QA Specialist/Agile tester | (Valtech) Jumbo
May-2017 - Feb-2018
Jumbo, a leading ecommerce cake ordering business, has taken a significant step towards achieving superior performance and an enhanced way of working. To achieve this goal, Jumbo has recently made the decision to migrate its cake ordering ecommerce websites, Gebakshop and FoodMarkt, to the cutting-edge Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform. Felix's role as a Junior Tester involved various responsibilities that pivoted to the success of the project. Some of these responsibilities includes: - He performed test validation on both the old and new systems: Felix tested the functionalities of both systems to determine which functions worked as intended and which ones needed improvement.
- Validated the new platform after migration: After the migration to the new platform, Felix ensured that the system's functionality remained the same and that there were no new issues that arose during the transition.
- Refining new features: Felix was involved in refining the new features that were implemented in the new system to ensure that they met the acceptance criteria.
- Performed UAT testing and defect management tasks: Felix was responsible for conducting user acceptance testing and managing any defects that were identified during testing.
- Functioned in a Scrum/agile multi-disciplinary team: Felix worked collaboratively in a Scrum/agile team of 6 colleagues, contributing to the team's goal of delivering high-quality software.
- Challenging the team to be quality compliant: Felix encouraged the team to prioritize quality and to ensure that all solutions met the acceptance criteria.
- Ensuring solution functions based on acceptance criteria: Felix used his analytical skills to ensure that all solutions met the acceptance criteria set out by the product owner.
- Liaising with the product owner for functionalities that could be improved for testability.
- Felix communicated with the product owner to identify areas for improvement within the scope of the project.
QA Engineer/Agile tester | (Valtech) Jumbo
Jan-2017 - Nov-2017
Jumbo, a forward-thinking company, has decided to delight their customers with an exceptional and personalized Christmas campaign that will spread joy and cheer throughout the holiday season. In pursuit of this goal, Jumbo has created a dynamic and user-friendly web platform that showcases all the exciting Christmas seasonal sales. This innovative solution has been achieved by developing a reusable “KerstCampaign” website, which not only provides an interactive and immersive experience for customers but also promotes sustainability and efficiency. With this platform, Jumbo has demonstrated their commitment to customer satisfaction and their dedication to staying ahead of the competition.
- Felix worked as a Quality Assurance Specialist in a Scrum/agile team of 9 members.
- Defined user acceptance scenarios and created test scripts in compliance with specified user acceptance criteria.
- Created comprehensive test reports and executed tests on web browsers and mobile devices.
- Played a pivotal role in the successful delivery of the project to production.
- Ensured that the final product met the client's requirements and expectations.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and troubleshoot issues, ensuring timely resolution of problems.
- Maintained excellent communication with team members and clients, providing regular updates on project progress.
- Received positive feedback from the client for the successful execution of the project.
Office 365 architect/ Database tooling | Philips
Feb-2016 - Aug-2016
Philips, a leading global corporation, recognizes the importance of efficient asset and tooling management in driving operational excellence. To this end, the company has taken the initiative to enhance its tracking process by commissioning the development of a cloud-based solution for a tooling management portal. This cutting-edge tooling management portal is designed to streamline the organization's archiving of assets, tools, and equipment in a standardized and consolidated manner, thus ensuring better visibility and control over the company's valuable resources.
- Felix designed and implemented a consolidated cloud database solution using Microsoft SharePoint/SharePoint designer.
- He conducted field and desk research to determine the appropriate cloud solution for a tooling management database that fulfils the specified requirements.
- Led a team of 12 from various disciplines in designing a proof of concept, which was presented to the management team (stakeholders).
- Developed the application using agile methodology, in line with the architectural framework designed by Philips.
- Consolidated data, ETL, and migrated data from legacy systems to the new tool portal.
- Created workflows to ensure user permission and application security and vulnerability were controlled.
- Tested the application with potential users to ensure that all requirements functioned according to specifications and implemented feedback collected.
- Documented the project report and created a training manual to train colleagues on how to maximize the full potential of the application.
- Responded to a request from the change management board to improve the performance of the tool.
- He helped deployed the tool to production.
BI consultant | Cognizant
Sep-2015 - Feb-2016
Cognizant, a leading global organization, is committed to continuous improvement in its processes and services. In line with this vision, the company embarked on a project to develop a cutting-edge Business Insight (BI) Dashboard. This innovative solution provides customers with a comprehensive and visually engaging way to monitor their Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Balanced Scorecard. The development of this dashboard was undertaken in collaboration with Fontys Hogescholen, as part of a research project commissioned by Cognizant.
- Felix collaborated with multidisciplinary agile team consisting of 5 members.
- He conducted research to identify the most appropriate open-source tool for BI implementation.
- Defined the KPI measurement indicator.
- Participated in the Extraction, Transformation and Data Load (ETL) process.
- Created a Balanced Scorecard for the client and supported the team with data visualization and presentation of the solution to stakeholders.
- Utilized Tableau and ClickView to translate customer requirements into an actual BI dashboard solution based on user specifications.
- Developed a tool that performed predictive analysis in compliance with data governance and with in-depth granularity.
- Received commendation from the client for delivering a successful project that met their requirements and exceeded their expectations.
Cloud Solution (Office 365) Architect | Philips
Feb-2015 - Aug-2015
The ability to efficiently store and access financial data is crucial for any organization. When the procurement department at Philips recognized the need to improve and standardize their data archiving process, they turned to Felix for his expertise. - Felix collaborated with a team of 10 members from various disciplines to design a proof of concept, which he presented to the management for approval.
- Microsoft SharePoint and SharePoint workflow designers were implemented to develop the application using agile methodology.
- Felix created test scripts that were used for UAT testing and he coordinated the testing to ensure that any defects were tracked and implemented.
- Felix was actively involved in the testing process of the application to ensure that all requirements functioned according to specification and feedback collected was further implemented.
- He documented the project report, he created training manual and trained his colleagues on how to maximize the full potential of the application.
Office 365 solution architect/ Databases | Philips
Jul-2015 - Aug-2015
To improve efficiency and accountability in the entire process of on-boarding a new supplier at Philips and optimize the process of reporting negotiation activities to new suppliers and stakeholders, a new database tooling application was developed. - Felix led the architectural design and implementation of the Negotiation tracker.
- The team working on the project consisted of 4 members, with Felix serving as the solution architect.
- Microsoft Office 365 was used to develop the tool, while a BPM tool was utilized for creating and designing the proof of concept.
- Felix educated the users on how to effectively use the tool.
- The Negotiation tracker was delivered according to specification and was successfully deployed to production.
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