Thomas Guttsche
Test Manager, SAP + STIBO
Experience
Oct 2022 - Mar 2024
1 year 6 months Dresden, Germany
Test Manager
Cyberport SE
In my role as Test Manager for SAP and STIBO, I specialized in coordinating and conducting software tests to ensure the quality and efficiency of SAP ERP and STIBO Step PIM.
- Test Case Creation: Development and implementation of precise test cases for accurate assessment of software functionalities
- Test Planning and Execution: Designing detailed test plans and conducting Software Integration Tests (SITs) to ensure the smooth integration and interaction between SAP and STIBO systems
- Test Progress Reports: Continuous monitoring and reporting on test progress to ensure transparency and identification of potential problem areas
- Defect Management: Identification, documentation, and tracking of software errors to ensure bug fixing and quality assurance
May 2022 - Sep 2022
5 months Dresden, Germany
Test Manager
Cyberport GmbH
As a Test Manager specialized in test automation, my focus was on the analysis and improvement of test automation processes and tools. In this capacity, I created complex end-to-end scenarios and led proof-of-concept projects to demonstrate the feasibility and efficiency of test automation approaches.
- Analysis of the Status Quo: Conducted a comprehensive analysis of the existing use of test automation to identify potentials for improvement and efficiency enhancements
- Tool Review: Carried out a thorough review of the previously used test automation tools to assess their effectiveness and suggest better alternatives if necessary
- Design of Pilot Scenarios: Developed and implemented pilot scenarios, ranging from simple user interface tests to complex end-to-end scenarios, to demonstrate the comprehensive capabilities and benefits of test automation
- Project Management for PoC: Led a proof-of-concept project to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of test automation, contributing to the successful introduction of automation techniques
Oct 2021 - Present
3 years 7 months Hamburg, Germany
Product Owner
TESA SE
In my role as Product Owner for Pricing, I was responsible for the operation and continuous improvement of the Pricing tool PriceFX. Through my leadership and coordination, I contributed to the optimization of pricing and improvement of the user experience.
- IT Operations and Defect Management: Ensured the smooth operation of the PriceFX tool and effective defect management for the identification and resolution of software issues
- Service Provider Coordination and User Support: Coordinated external service providers and provided user support to ensure a seamless user experience and effective error resolution
- Contract Negotiation: Successfully negotiated the contract extension, ensuring long-term stability and availability of the tool
- Change Management: Conceived and coordinated the implementation of changes for the continuous improvement of software performance and adaptation to user requirements
- Product Ownership and Rollout: Assumed the role of Product Owner for the rollout of PriceFX, ensuring effective communication and coordination to guarantee a smooth launch
- Introduction and Maintenance of Agile Practices: Introduced and embodied agile practices within the team to promote flexibility, responsiveness, and continuous improvement
May 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 8 months Munich, Germany
Test Manager
PMI
- Consulting in ecommerce
- Assure requirements process (local + global)
- Testing (manual + automated via codeless tools)
Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
8 months Mannheim, Germany
QA Partner
PXG GmbH
- Analysis Requirements
- Review Requirements
- Creating and Execution of Test cases
- Cross-Browser-Testing
- Manual + automated Regression
Jan 2019 - Sep 2019
9 months Ingolstadt, Germany
Digital QA Manager
Audi AG
Testing of Apps before going public, including:
- Set-up Test concept
- Establish Testplan
- Create Test cases and scenarios
- Trigger code review
- Coordinate Test execution
- Bugtriage
- Generate Test report and advice if quality gate has been passed yes/no
If necessary follow the development cycle of a certain app as a agile Tester.
Jan 2018 - Sep 2018
9 months Munich, Germany
Epic Owner
ABI GmbH
Epic owner = Product Owner:
- Research + gather requirements
- Evaluate + analyse requirements
- Document + prioritize requirements
- Review + test delivered requirements
Mar 2017 - Sep 2019
2 years 7 months Ingolstadt, Germany
Test Manager
Audi AG
- Test concept
- Test plans
- Test data
- Test automation (GUI and backend services)
Jan 2016 - Mar 2017
3 months Fürth, Germany
Project Lead
UVEX
Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
3 months Munich, Germany
Business Test Manager
MSITS GmbH
- Create/collect test cases
- Review test cases
- Organize and structure test cases for different test phases
- Allocate resources for testing
- Track defects
- Report test progress
Apr 2016 - Present
9 years 1 month Ingolstadt, Germany
IT-Trainer
MSEB
- Create training concept
- Create training documents
- Design training session
- Train the country trainer
- Deliver trainings (online + on-site)
Apr 2016 - Jun 2016
3 months Ingolstadt, Germany
Requirements Engineer
MSMC GmbH
- Document business rules
- Adapt country specifics
- Adapt sales line specifics
Aug 2015 - Mar 2016
8 months Ingolstadt, Germany
Test Manager
MSEB
- Create/collect test cases
- Review test cases
- Organize and structure test cases for different test phases
- Allocate resources for testing
- Track defects
- Report test progress
Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
4 months Ingolstadt, Germany
Requirements Engineer CRM
MSMC
- Adapt concepts
- Create user stories for various solutions
- Track development
Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
3 months Ingolstadt, Germany
Test Manager
MS Deutschland GmbH
- Create/collect test cases
- Review test cases
- Organize and structure test cases for different test phases
- Allocate resources for testing
- Track defects
- Report test progress
Jun 2014 - Dec 2015
7 months Ingolstadt, Germany
IT-Trainer
MSMC GmbH
- Create training concept
- Create training documents
- Design training session
- Train the country trainer
- Give trainings
Oct 2013 - May 2014
8 months Ingolstadt, Germany
Consultant
MSEB GmbH
- Create training concept
- Create training documents
- Design training session
- Train the country trainer
- Give trainings
Sep 2012 - Jan 2015
2 years 5 months Leipzig, Germany
IT-Trainer
Mediengruppe Madsack
- Create training concept
- Create training documents
- Design training session
- Give trainings to different peers
Jun 2012 - Sep 2013
1 year 4 months Ingolstadt, Germany
IT-Trainer
MSEB GmbH
- Create training concept
- Create training documents
- Design training session
- Give trainings
Jan 2010 - Dec 2014
3 years Germany
Sales Trainer
Telefonica
- Create training concept
- Create training documents
- Design training session
- Give trainings at POS
Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
2 years Germany
Trainer
Netgear GmbH
- Create training concept
- Create training documents
- Design training session
- Give trainings at POS
Sep 2010 - Dec 2014
3 years 4 months Germany
Automotive Trainer
Garmin Deutschland GmbH
- Create training concept
- Create training documents
- Design training session
- Give trainings at POS
Sep 2009 - Dec 2011
2 years 4 months Germany
Sales Coach
E-Plus GmbH & Co KG
- Create training concept
- Create training documents
- Design training session
- Give trainings at POS
Sep 2009 - Mar 2011
1 year 7 months Leipzig, Germany
Lecture
HTWK
Jun 2005 - Aug 2005
3 months Germany
Supervisor
Payback GmbH
Aug 2002 - Sep 2002
2 monthsTrainer
Plantronics
Summary
Experienced IT Professional with over 20 years of expertise in ERP implementations, tool configurations, and consultancy. Specialized in Confluence, JIRA, and MS Office, with a strong track record in international ERP projects and stakeholder management. Adept at improving processes and providing innovative solutions for quality assurance, data integration, and project delivery.
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Russian
Elementary
...and 1 more
Education
Oct 1999 - Jun 2005
TU Ilmenau
Dipl.Med.wiss. · Media Science · Ilmenau, Germany
Certifications & licenses
PRINCE2 Foundation Zertifizierung
PRINCE2
Scrum Master Zertifizierung (PSM I)
Scrum.org
eTracker expert
eTracker
Sachkundiger nach DIN EN ISO 17024
HZA
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