Maximilian Mayerhofer - Test Data Generation and Management

Springe, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

Germany

Test Data Generation and Management

Statutory Accident Insurance

Providing cross-system synthetic test data for test automation for insured persons, companies and external partners, in coordination with business units and stakeholders, taking requirements and test cases into account
Synthesizing test data with consideration for data protection and security

May 2024 - Dec 2024

8 months

Test Management in Telematics Infrastructures for E2E Testing

Healthcare

Test management and coordination of testing activities by a team of manual testers in E2E testing
Developing test processes and creating test reports based on test cases in Jira and Confluence
Maintaining and reviewing tests derived from requirements management
Attending and leading planning meetings
Assisting in the creation of test evidence for official acceptance authorities
Preparing test suites for state acceptance tests
Creating test plans, test cycles and test concepts
Leading and executing tests at all test levels
Aligning and coordinating test activities with test teams of connected and used components
Organizing and leading cross-team coordination meetings

May 2023 - May 2024

1 year 1 month

Test Management and Coordination of Virtual Connectors

Healthcare

Coordinating test activities of a team of test automation engineers and manual testers
Maintaining and reviewing tests from requirements management
Attending and leading planning meetings
Assisting in creating test evidence for official acceptance authorities
Preparing test suites for state acceptance tests
Creating test plans, test cycles, report pages in Confluence, and test concepts

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

8 months

Test Management, Test Coordination

Healthcare

Coordinating test activities of several test teams in two projects (telematics infrastructures and electronic patient record)
Maintaining and reviewing tests from requirements management
Attending and leading planning meetings
Assisting in creating test evidence for official acceptance authorities
Preparing test suites for acceptance tests

Oct 2021 - May 2022

8 months

Test Coordination and Testing of Custom Software for Processing Money Transfers

German Federal Bank

Creating test concepts and test specifications
Developing timelines for test phases in coordination with adjacent applications
Creating and executing manual and automated tests
Defining test data, managing defects, and advising on acceptance statements

Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 7 months

Test coordination and testing of custom software for processing money transfers (consolidation)

Deutsche Bundesbank

Managed the internal IAC test environment and maintained its configuration
Reviewed and approved technical change requests as environment owner
Performed statistical analyses of the internal test environment
Handled ticket management, including ticket quality assurance
Conducted functional and technical issue analysis
Created work instructions and manuals
Executed dedicated tests
Technically prepared and supported trilateral tests between modules and external systems
Set up and maintained automated regression tests

May 2019 - Sep 2021

2 years 5 months

Testing custom software for managing loan claims

Deutsche Bundesbank

Created test cases based on use cases, interface specs and data models
Reviewed test cases and specifications
Tested workflows and interfaces
Wrote VBA scripts to generate XML interface files for regression tests
Participated in test meetings and introduced a regression test book

May 2018 - Apr 2019

1 year

Test coordination in SAP rollout project for property management

Agentur für Arbeit

Coordinated test and QA activities within the team and across teams with other test coordinators and the test manager
Led and managed test and test automation activities
Created test plans, test strategies and project status reports for testing
Developed test cases and executed migration, manual and automated application tests
Reported test progress and defects and reviewed test cases
Communicated with the line organization and coordinated test environments
Assessed residual risk and took part in workshops

Dec 2017 - Apr 2018

5 months

Interim release management

Insurance company

Managed release activities for the subproject with four agile teams and the line organization
Supported test and change management
Planned and coordinated load and performance tests
Helped expand the release and change process based on ITIL
Aligned tests and release contents with test management
Defined and synchronized technical, procedural and content dependencies

Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

10 months

Backend testing of online stores

Logistics/E-Commerce

Supported project leadership with test management and test coordination
Performed tests in all phases, including acceptance tests with clients, third-party companies and key users
Handled error management, test reporting and defect management
Planned and accompanied the go-live together with all involved companies

Jan 2016 - Nov 2017

1 year 11 months

Backend Testing of Online Shops

Logistics/E-Commerce

Planning of test phases (integration test, E2E test, user acceptance test)
Coordination of international test teams including key users, stakeholders and testers
Definition, planning and coordination of test data and test environments
Defect and test management including test progress and defect reporting
Creation of test plans and incorporation of review comments
Integration tests with payment providers, tax and customs calculation services, label printing, address verification and various shipping carriers
Go-live planning and support during the hypercare phase

Sep 2015 - Mar 2016

7 months

Backend Testing of Online Shops

Logistics/E-Commerce

Planning, creation and execution of test cases for backend processes during rollouts of communication interfaces
Test coordination with clients, third-party companies and partners
Participation in workshops to define requirements and processes
Review of test cases and requirements
Management of the test team and reporting of test and defect progress
Planning the rollout of software and interfaces

Jul 2014 - Sep 2015

1 year 3 months

Test Management in Multiple Parallel Projects

Fashion

Gathering requirements and business processes and deriving test scenarios
Reviewing test scenarios and specifying automated and manual test scenarios for regression testing
Building test automation
Planning and coordinating test phases
Coaching and supporting business teams during test phases
Defect management, test reporting and creation of status reports

May 2014 - May 2014

1 month

Change Request for Software to Automatically Create Waybills and Invoices

Transportation

Planning, creation, testing and installation of an application to read text files and automatically generate waybills and invoices
Administration of master data and use of multiple waybill templates based on postal codes
Training of employees

Mar 2014 - Apr 2014

2 months

Change Request for Software to Automatically Create Waybills and Invoices

Transportation

Planning, creation, testing and installation of an application to read text files, transfer status message data and create new templates
Training of employees

Sep 2013 - Feb 2014

6 months

Testing for the introduction of a Siebel environment

Logistics

Planning, creation and execution of test scenarios for a new Siebel environment
Creation and implementation of automated test reporting

Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

5 months

Testing a data migration

Logistics/E-commerce

Planning, creation and execution of test scenarios for data migration into a new Siebel environment
Verification of migrated data for content and logical completeness

Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

1 year 1 month

Backend testing of online shops

Logistics/E-commerce

Planning, creation and execution of test cases for backend processes during communication interface rollouts
Test coordination for backend, frontend and test automation teams
Coordination of acceptance tests with third-party companies and stakeholders
Reporting of test approach and test case execution to external process auditors

Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

8 months

Creating a specification for custom development

Landscaping

Independently creating specifications

May 2012 - Jun 2012

2 months

Backend testing of online shops

Fashion/E-commerce

Creation and execution of test cases for multiple clients
Acting as deputy department head and coordinating backend testers
Introduction of a test management tool
Planning and managing acceptance tests with clients and third-party companies

Dec 2011 - Jul 2013

1 year 8 months

Testing a Software Refactoring in an Agile Project

Logistics/E-Commerce

Planning, creating and executing test cases for backend application refactoring
Conducting A/B tests on multiple interfaces and functionalities
Defining and specifying the test environment and acceptance tests
Creating a test concept with test objectives and exit criteria
Planning and coordinating test phases and executions
Reviewing test cases and requirements
Reporting on the test progress and results

May 2011 - May 2012

1 year 1 month

Backend Testing of Online Shops

Fashion/E-Commerce

Creating and executing test cases for backend processes for rollouts in five countries
Acting as department head representative and testing data communication between the data warehouse, backend database and FTP export
Reviewing test cases and generating test reports
Presenting and discussing tests with external auditors

Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

3 months

Change Request for Software to Automatically Generate Waybills and Invoices

Transportation

Planning, developing, testing and installing an application to read text files and automatically generate waybills and invoices
Managing orders and master data
Training employees

Oct 2010 - Nov 2010

2 months

Software Testing/QA

Deutsche Bahn AG

Creating and executing test scenarios for a new version of the credit card ordering system
Application and system integration tests with three partner companies
Integration testing with Commerzbank and coordinating tests within the test team

Sep 2010 - Oct 2010

2 months

Software Testing/QA

Deutsche Bahn AG

Creating and executing test scenarios for online reward ordering and within customer management software

Jul 2010 - Sep 2010

3 months

Software Testing/QA

Deutsche Bahn AG

Creation and execution of test scenarios for a new release of the customer management software for corporate clients
Testing of revenue calculation and data communication between the Siebel database and the Oracle Data Warehouse
Testing of analyses and reports in the Oracle Data Warehouse

Feb 2010 - Jul 2010

6 months

Software Testing/QA

Deutsche Bahn AG

Creation and execution of test scenarios for a new release of the customer management software
Verification of data export from the Siebel system to the Oracle Data Warehouse
Review of DWH analyses

Oct 2009 - Oct 2009

1 month

Design and Implementation of a Project Management System

Engineering Office for General Construction

Project management and creation of planning templates based on defined planning processes
Creation of a template for the resource pool
Import of plans from Excel and A-Plan

Sep 2009 - Sep 2009

1 month

Application Programming for Displaying Emergency and Rescue Guides

Fire Department

Planning, development, testing, and installation of an application for topic-based display and opening of guides
Training of users

Aug 2009 - Aug 2009

1 month

Application Programming for Automatic Creation of Waybills and Invoices

Transport Sector

Planning, development, testing, and installation of an application for automatic creation of waybills and invoices
Training of staff

Feb 2009 - May 2009

4 months

Interface Definition and Programming

Handwerk

Planning, creating and testing a data migration to System2000 Handwerk
Creating and presenting migration reports

Jul 2008 - Oct 2008

4 months

Software Testing/QA

Deutsche Bahn AG

Creating and executing test scenarios for a correspondence solution
Coordinating and leading the test team
Testing data transfer into the Oracle Data Warehouse

Mar 2008 - Jun 2008

4 months

Software Testing/QA, Business Analyst

Deutsche Bahn AG

Test planning, creating and executing test scenarios for data migration of the Siebel customer service environment
Verifying migrated data and integrating test scripts into the migration process
Coordinating migration tests and presenting the results

Feb 2008 - Feb 2008

1 month

Data Migration of a Knowledge Base Excel Solution

Automotive

Consulting, PL/SQL programming and testing a data migration into a database solution

Oct 2007 - Dec 2007

3 months

Specification and Conversion of Organizational Structure and Workflow Processes

Automotive

Converting the organizational structure and fiscal year after Continental's acquisition of Siemens VDO
Adapting the workflow process for project planning
Creating test scenarios and performing tests

Sep 2007 - Nov 2007

3 months

Specification and programming of the PM4 to MS Project interface

Automotive

Capturing and aligning requirements
Adjusting SQL reports and interfaces between MS Project and PM4
Creating and running test scenarios

Jun 2007 - Sep 2007

4 months

Consulting and project planning for PM organization

Transportation/IT

Service-oriented reorganization of an IT department with process development and PM as an interdisciplinary link
Training and facilitation

Feb 2007 - Jul 2007

6 months

Designing templates and role/permission models for MS Project Server

Automotive

Supporting the definition of processes for MS Project templates for project planning and connecting to a database with requirements and CR linking

Jun 2006 - Dec 2006

7 months

Linking MS Project and MS Project Server with Oracle for multi-PM reporting

White Goods

Administering and supporting the live system
Adjusting templates and processes based on change requests

Mar 2006 - May 2006

3 months

Leading and executing a project to migrate data for an innovation and portfolio management solution

Automotive

Taking over project management after the project manager left
Defining and specifying change requests
PL/SQL programming, testing data migration and installing the software
Training and supporting staff

Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

6 months

Design and development of database applications to link SAP PS bookings

Kraftwerkstechnik

Definition of interface parameters and the database
PL/SQL programming and creation of test scenarios
Roll-out at the company and training of administrators

Sep 2005 - Dec 2005

4 months

Data migration of a flat multi-project management solution

Automotive

Specification, PL/SQL programming and testing of the migration
Creation of the test protocol and training of employees

Feb 2005 - Aug 2005

7 months

Design, programming and rollout of a process-oriented controlling system

Automotive

Tool owner for Oracle 10g, SAP PS/CO/FI and Telelogic Doors connected with MS Project
Development of the planning process and templates
Training and support for employees
PL/SQL programming and creation of test protocols

Oct 2004 - Mar 2008

3 years 6 months

Support of a PM system for project planning and requirements management

Siemens VDO

Tool owner and administration of PM IT tools and PM servers
User support
PL/SQL programming and capacity analyses
Consulting

Skills

Professional Focus: Qa, Tester, Quality Management, Test Manager, Test Coordinator, Requirements Management
Specialization: Qa Management, Test Management, Test Coordination, Qa Planning, Qa Coordination, Qa Execution, Project Management, Project Controlling, Requirements Management, Pl/sql Programming, Test Automation
Industries: Automotive, It Service Providers, Power Plant Engineering, White Goods, Freight Forwarding, Transportation, Construction, Fashion, Logistics, E-commerce, Payment Providers, Insurance, Banking, Healthcare, Public Sector
Operating Systems: Sun Os, Solaris, Unix, Windows, Various Linux Distributions, Mac Ios
Programming Languages: C++ (Basic Knowledge), C# (Basic Knowledge), Delphi (Basic Knowledge), Php (Basic Knowledge), Java (Basic Knowledge), Pl/sql (Very Good), Vb (Good), Vba (Good)
Databases: Oracle 8, Oracle 9, Oracle 10, Oracle 11, Ms Sql Server, Sybase, Access, Db2, Informix, Mysql, Postgresql, Adabas
Software Used: Various Interfaces On Linux, Unix And Windows, Web Servers, Apache Tomcat (Jboss), Web Services, Soapui, Middleware, Biztalk Server, Oracle Enterprise Service Bus, Crm Systems, Siebel Crm, Oracle Data Warehouse, System 2000 Handwerk, Sybase, Elok Priku, Elok Fiku
Bug Tracking Tools: Track, Serena, Jira, Bugzilla, Mantis
Test Management Tools: Rtmr, Hp Quality Center, Testopia, Microsoft Test Manager, Hp Alm, Sap Solution Manager, Sqs Test Center, Jira
Communication: Confluence, Ms Sharepoint, Favis
Database Management/sql Development: Sql Navigator By Quest, Sql Developer, Ems Sql Manager, Toad, Dbvisualizer
Test Automation: Selenium, Tosca, Microsoft Test Manager, Silk Test Professional With Swet, Sqs Test Center
Project Management/project Controlling: A-plan, Ms Project, Superproject, Planit, Pm4, Pis, Mis
Innovation And Portfolio Management: Innotool
Requirements Management: Doors, Caliber Rm, Visual Paradigm, Innovator, Altova Umodel
Information Management (Knowledge Databases): Cars
Data Warehouse: Oracle Data Warehouse, Sql Server Data Warehousing
Order Management Systems: Aroma
Insurance Software: Claim Platform
Sap Modules: Re Fx (Real Estate Flexible), Pm (Plant & Maintenance), Ps (Project System), Vev (Virtual Enterprise View), Fi (Finance), Pscd (Public Sector Collection And Disbursement), Psm (Public Sector Management), Co (Controlling), Srm (Supplier Relationship Management), Mm (Materials Management), Industry-specific Construction Software (Sap Add-on)
Xml Tools: Altova Xmlspy
Test Data Management: Test Data Control Center