Christoph Becker
Test Manager
Experience
Aug 2024 - Present
1 year Munich, Germany
Test Manager
TÜV Süd AG
- Developed test strategy to ensure the functional integrity of existing business processes after the merger of companies
- Defined test objectives, test types, and test phases (e.g., functional tests, integration tests, end-to-end tests, regression tests)
- Identified critical business processes and derived appropriate test data and test cases
- Planned the test environment and ensured availability of required test systems and test data
- Collaborated closely with IT departments, business units, and external service providers
- Conducted acceptance tests with business units to ensure system stability before go-live.
Aug 2023 - Jul 2024
1 year Munich, Germany
Test Manager
TÜV Süd AG
- Developed test strategy for the SAP S/4HANA migration
- Defined test phases (e.g., unit test, system test, integration test, user acceptance test, regression test)
- Determined test methods (manual vs automated tests)
- Coordinated with business units to create test cases
- Organized and monitored test execution in each test phase
- Implemented a defect management process
- Management reporting
Jan 2021 - Jul 2023
1 year 7 months Munich, Germany
Test Manager
TÜV Süd AG
- Planned and managed the business end-to-end acceptance test
- Created the test concept and defined the test strategy
- Coordinated business units in creating and executing test cases
- Evaluated test results and provided management reporting
- Managed defects
Sep 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 4 months Unterföhring, Germany
Test Manager, Test Designer, Quality Assurance
Allianz Deutschland AG
- Created the test concept and defined the test strategy
- Developed the risk-based test item list
- Evaluated test results and provided management reporting
- Coordinated the test team
- Built and managed end-to-end tests
- Rebuilt and planned regression test cases
Jan 2019 - Sep 2020
1 year 9 months Munich, Germany
Test Manager
Consorsfinanz, BNP Paribas S.A.
- Created the test concept and defined the test strategy
- Assessed risk of test items
- Coordinated with the business unit on test execution and ensured test progress
- Prepared and presented status reports
- Managed defects
Jan 2015 - Dec 2019
4 years Unterföhring, Germany
Test Manager, Test Coordinator, Test Designer
Allianz Deutschland AG
- Setup and implemented HP ALM as subproject lead
- Defined test items and assessed their risk
- Ensured required test coverage and monitored execution and documentation after releases
- Worked closely with department heads to support security requirements for software products
- Assisted in testing, logged defects, and managed their resolution
Apr 2013 - Dec 2015
1 year 9 months Unterföhring, Germany
Business Analyst, Requirements Engineer
Allianz Deutschland AG
- End-to-end requirements analysis, implementation, and acceptance of projects
- Graphical representation of business processes (BPMN 2.0, use cases)
- Conducted and analyzed requirements workshops
- Point of contact for defects and business requirements
- Provided consulting support during technical implementation
- Business testing and quality assurance
Jan 2011 - Mar 2013
1 year 3 months Bonn, Germany
Test Manager, Test Coordinator
Postbank Systems AG
- Test planning and control
- Structural quality assurance of test cases
- Managed the change process from a testing perspective
- Verified requirement implementation
- Organized and led weekly test and defect management meetings
- Daily management reporting
Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
3 months Berlin, Germany
Test Designer and Tester
Deutsche Post AG
- Created and executed semi-automated test cases using TOSCA tool
- Logged test results
- Captured defects and performed retests
- Performed static document analysis
- Created and loaded test data
Jan 2010 - Present
14 years 7 monthsConsultant/ Senior Consultant
Selbständig
Jan 2010 - Oct 2011
10 months Cologne, Germany
Test Designer and Tester
Deutsche Post AG
- Assisted in creating requirement specifications
- Aligned user stories with business units
- Developed systematic test cases from business requirements
- Created test data templates
- Transferred test cases and test data into test scenarios considering repeatability
- Executed tests and logged results
- Captured defects and retested
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
3 yearsBusiness Analyst
Mycent Finance GmbH
Jan 2004 - Dec 2009
5 yearsBankkaufmann
Münchner Bank eG
Summary
Solid expertise in testing and quality assurance
Business process modeling and requirements management
Many years of experience in insurance and banking environments
Quick comprehension and ability to abstract
Solution-oriented working style with strong analytical skills and a methodical, structured approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Confident presence with high commitment and strong initiative
Ability to motivate and involve people to achieve maximum project success
Project experience as a business analyst, tester, test designer, test manager, and defect manager with focus on system, acceptance, and regression testing
Experience in international teams
Languages
German
Native
English
Intermediate
French
Elementary
Education
Oct 2004 - Jun 2008
Münchner Bank eG
Bank Clerk · Munich, Germany
Certifications & licenses
ISTQB ® Advanced Level Test Manager
ISTQB
ISTQB ® Certified Tester Foundation Level
ISTQB
SCRUM PSM I Assessment
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