Christoph B. - Test Manager

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Unterföhring, Germany

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

1 year 1 month

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 2022 - 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 2018

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 2014

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 2012 - 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 2011 - Present

14 years 8 months

Consultant/ Senior Consultant

Selbständig

Jan 2011 - 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 years

Business Analyst

Mycent Finance GmbH

Jan 2004 - Dec 2008

5 years

Bankkaufmann

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