Introduction of an MES system in pharmaceutical production.
Support in replacing the existing recipes, which are in the form of paper-based batch record sheets (AKBs), by introducing an MES system. The focus here is on converting the cleaning and manufacturing AKBs into MBRs.
System environment / Applications / Guidelines: Werum PAS-X MES, GMP, SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), XML
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
6 months
Leverkusen, Germany
Consultant (MBR Designer)
Bayer AG
Support in MBR design for the preparation of starting materials (ESV).
This includes swapping production units in the MBR as well as testing and verifying MBRs to ensure all processes run smoothly.
System environment / Applications / Guidelines: Werum PAS-X MES, GMP, SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), XML
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
3 years
Leverkusen, Germany
Consultant (MBR Verifier)
Bayer AG
Verification of manufacturing instructions based on PAS-X MES (Manufacturing Execution System).
Checking master data
Defining verification steps
Developing and creating verification templates
Static testing and dynamic testing (processing MBRs)
Error documentation and analysis
Test documentation according to GMP
System environment / Applications / Guidelines: Werum PAS-X MES, GMP, SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), XML
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 years
Wuppertal, Germany
Consultant (MBR Verifier)
Bayer AG
Verification of manufacturing instructions based on PAS-X MES (Manufacturing Execution System).
Checking master data
Defining test cases
Developing and creating test plans
Static testing of manufacturing instructions and change documents
Dynamic testing: processing EBRs
Error documentation and analysis
Test documentation according to GMP
Order and inventory creation via SAP
Production support
Test automation (Excel / macros)
System environment / Applications / Guidelines: Werum PAS-X MES, GMP, SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), XML
Sep 2014 - Dec 2016
2 years 4 months
Wermelskirchen, Germany
Consultant (Software Tester)
OBI Smart Technologies GmbH
Testing the market merchandise management system S3+.
Test levels: system test / integration test (agile software development)
Project language: German
Defining test requirements
Test planning & test case creation (new functionality / regression)
Test execution & documentation (bug reporting)
Test case review
Reviewing / creating test data
Test automation using Macro Expert / Ranorex
Participating in Scrum meetings (grooming, refinement, planning, retrospective, review)
System environment / Applications: Windows 7, S3+, AS/400, ITest-Tool, Jira, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 2008 / 2012, SQL, TFS, Git Extensions, Eclipse, Macro Expert, Ranorex, SoapUI, XML
Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
6 months
Düsseldorf, Germany
Consultant (Software Tester / Test Manager)
Hewlett Packard GmbH
Testing a cloud/internet CRM application for managing new and existing customers (private / frame agreements).
Test levels: system test / integration test (agile software development)
Project language: English
Creating a test concept
Defining test requirements / test strategy
Test planning (test case specification) & test case creation
Test execution & documentation (bug reporting)
Test case review (point of contact for offshore colleagues)
Reviewing / creating test data
System environment / Applications: Windows 7, Salesforce.com, BigMachines (CPQ), eCare (Consumer Online), Unix (Sun Solaris), HP ALM, StarTeam, Citrix, Exceed, PuTTY, Oracle, Toad, SQL
Jul 2013 - Oct 2013
4 months
Paderborn, Germany
Consultant (Software Tester)
Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
Testing the retail cash management system (TPCash).
Test planning & test case creation (new functionality / regression)
Test execution (online / batch / interfaces)
Test specification & documentation (bug reporting)
System environment / Applications: Windows XP, Windows 7, Linux, Tevas, MKS Integrity, PostgreSQL, XML, TPCash (Server, DataInterface, StoreManager, Office and ModulePOS)
Jun 2010 - Sep 2012
2 years 4 months
Düsseldorf, Germany
Consultant (Software Tester)
Hewlett Packard GmbH
Testing the CRM client-server system ePOS as part of a mobile/fixed network harmonization project.
Test levels: system test / integration test / end-to-end test (mobile and fixed network)
Project language: English
Test planning & test case creation (new functionality / regression)
Test execution (online / batch / interfaces)
Test specification & documentation (bug reporting)
Training / support of new employees
Onsite integration test lead for the ePOS subsystem (2 English-speaking staff)
System environment / Applications: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Unix (Sun Solaris), Exceed, WinSCP, PuTTY, Oracle, SQL, Toad, Squirrel, Lotus Notes, Jira, HP Quality Center, Citrix, StarTeam, XML, Altova XMLSpy, ESB, GEMs
Mar 2010 - Apr 2010
2 months
Düsseldorf, Germany
Consultant (Software Tester)
Vodafone GmbH
Testing the CRM client-server system KIAS CSM.
Test level: acceptance test (mobile)
Project language: English / German
Test planning & test case creation (new functionality / regression)
Test execution (online / batch / interfaces)
Test specification & documentation (bug reporting)
System environment / Applications: Windows XP, Unix (Sun Solaris), Exceed, HP Quality Center, Oracle, SQL, Toad, Lotus Notes, PVCS (D2CCM), Citrix, TTWOS, KIAS CSM
Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
4 months
Düsseldorf, Germany
Consultant (Software Tester)
Vodafone GmbH
Testing the CRM client-server system KIAS CSM.
Test levels: acceptance test / end-to-end test (mobile and fixed network)
Project language: English / German
Test planning & test case creation (new functionality / regression)
Test execution (online / batch / interfaces)
Test specification & documentation (bug reporting)
Production support
Creating user documentation
System environment / Applications: Windows XP, Unix (Sun Solaris), Exceed, HP Quality Center, Oracle, SQL, Toad, Lotus Notes, PVCS (D2CCM), Citrix, KIAS CSM
Apr 2007 - Dec 2008
1 year 9 months
Düsseldorf, Germany
Consultant (Software Tester)
EDS Application Service GmbH
Testing the CRM client-server system KIAS CSM.
Test level: system test (mobile)
Project language: English / German
Defining test requirements
Test planning & test case creation (new functionality / regression)
Test execution (online / batch / interfaces / reports)
Test specification & documentation (bug reporting)
Test case review
Test automation using Mercury WinRunner / Cyber Test
Production support
Creating user documentation
Training / supporting new employees
Training, supervising, guiding, and controlling Indian staff (outsourcing)
System environment / Applications: Windows XP, Unix (Sun Solaris), Exceed, Mercury Quality Center, Mercury WinRunner / Cyber Test, Oracle, SQL, Toad, Lotus Notes, PVCS (D2CCM), Citrix, KIAS CSM
Aug 2002 - Mar 2007
4 years 8 months
Düsseldorf, Germany
Consultant (Software Tester)
Vodafone D2 GmbH
Testing the CRM client-server systems KIAS CSM, Arcor, and Provis.
Test level: system test (mobile and fixed network)
Project language: English / German
Defining test requirements
Test planning & test case creation (new functionality / regression)
Test execution (online / batch / interfaces / reports)
Test specification & documentation (bug reporting)
Test automation using Mercury WinRunner / Cyber Test
Production support
Creating test requirements
Creating user documentation
Training / supporting new employees
System environment / Applications: Windows XP, Unix (Sun Solaris), Exceed, Mercury Quality Center, Mercury WinRunner / Cyber Test, Oracle, SQL, Toad, Lotus Notes, PVCS (D2CCM), Citrix, KIAS CSM
Jan 2002 - Jun 2002
6 months
Essen, Germany
Application Developer
Schenker AG
Participated in selecting a new front-end tool for the existing OMIS data warehouse (management information system).
Assisted in porting the existing OMIS system from MetaCube to Cognos
Developed a project administration application using the 4GL tool Panther
System environment / Applications: Windows NT, Unix, Informix SQL, Informix MetaCube, MKS, dbaccess, DataWarehouse, Cognos (Impromptu, PowerPlay), 4GL tool Panther
Sep 2001 - Dec 2001
4 months
Dortmund, Germany
Application Developer
Brunel GmbH
Contributed to developing a software solution for administering and controlling a coating machine.
System environment / Applications: Windows NT, MS Office (Access), MS Visual Basic (VBA)
Jul 2000 - Jun 2001
1 year
Essen, Germany
System Integrator / Application Design Specialist
Siemens AG
Tasks in Information and Communication Networks (ICN).
Developed software solutions for CRM: specifying, developing, and testing a softphone as a software solution
Customer support during installation and integration phases
Set up an Aspect AOS with a test environment based on the Aspect Portal (CTI, real-time, workflow system)
System environment / Applications: Windows NT, MS Office (Access), MS SQL, MS Visual Basic, LDAP, Aspect Portal (CTI, real-time, workflow), NetInfo, PVCS
Jul 1999 - Mar 2000
9 months
Dortmund, Germany
Application Developer (Diploma Student)
GamBit GmbH
Developed and tested a Java-based internet client for a warehouse management system with an Oracle database.
System environment / Applications: Windows NT, Borland JBuilder, Java, JDBC, Oracle, SQL, MS FrontPage, Macromedia Flash