Thomas W.

Test Automation Specialist

Harrislee, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Mar 2024
9 months
Bern, Switzerland

Senior Quality Engineer

Mobiliar Versicherungs Gesellschaft

  • Coordinated with development team to implement an automated billing system generating accurate invoices and handling complex requirements for legal protection, cyber, and event insurance
  • Reduced billing time and ensured complete proration calculation, optimizing process and increasing customer satisfaction
  • Reduced defect density by 10% through targeted QA strategies and continuous improvements
  • Accelerated test cycles by 15% through automated testing and optimized processes
  • Technologies: Tosca, Java, Oracle, Kotlin, Apache Kafka, Split.io, Atlassian, IntelliJ, Postman
May 2022 - Present
3 years 6 months

Senior Test Manager & Engineer

Gilead Sciences Inc

  • Accelerated test execution by 40% using UI Vision, shortening time-to-market and improving responsiveness
  • Enhanced test reporting with UI Vision, increasing test coverage by 25% through identification and remediation of gaps
  • Reduced test duration by an average of 40%
  • Conducted precise and comprehensive analysis of test results
Sep 2019 - Jun 2021
1 year 10 months
Switzerland

Senior Test Engineer

Post CH AG

  • Increased business process efficiency by 30% through test automation with RPA and Selenium
  • Saved on average 20 hours per week by automating repetitive tasks
  • Reduced data entry error rate by 10%, improving data quality and customer satisfaction
Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
6 months
Switzerland

Senior Test Engineer

SWICA Krankenkasse

  • Reduced test duration by 10% by replacing manual tests with automated scenarios using CypressJS
  • Improved defect detection rate by 5%, enhancing software quality and customer satisfaction
Feb 2018 - Dec 2018
11 months
Bern, Switzerland

Senior Fullstack Developer

Post CH AG

  • Developed intranet platform supporting communication and collaboration for over 60,000 employees
  • Implemented personalized homepages, notifications, and dashboards based on role, department, or preferences
  • Integrated comprehensive search functionality for quick and accurate information retrieval
  • Technologies: Sitecore, Testautomation, Cypress, MVP, Qumram, DevOps
Jan 2016 - Feb 2017
1 year 2 months
Lucerne, Switzerland

Senior Fullstack Developer, Technical Lead

Suva

  • Developed microservice optimizing operations for over 130 applications, enabling unified management, scaling, and updates, enhancing system flexibility, agility, scalability, and reliability
  • Led website relaunch focusing on improved information architecture, intuitive navigation, engaging layout, and optimized user experience
  • Technologies: Sitecore, C#, .NET, Scrum, Atlassian Stack
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
1 year
Zürich, Switzerland

Senior Fullstack .NET Developer

Burkhalter

  • Implemented intranet for 5,000+ employees to improve internal communication, optimize information flow, and enhance efficiency
  • Provided access to resources and tools, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing across locations and departments
  • Technologies: Sitecore, Helix, Unicorn, Kerberos, Microsoft AD
Jan 2016 - Jul 2016
7 months
Basel, Switzerland

PHP / WordPress Developer

Actelion AG

  • Developed intranet news portal with user-friendly interface and personalization options for internal communication
  • Provided diverse content including company news, project updates, events, and employee profiles
  • Technologies: PHP, WordPress, PM, Atlassian
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 year
Basel, Switzerland

Senior Fullstack .NET Developer

Messe Schweiz

  • Delivered website relaunch and registration platform for Art Basel with modern design, optimized user experience, and personalized features
  • Built submission form for artists and galleries to upload artwork details and images, facilitating curator selections
  • Technologies: Sitecore, C#, .NET, Scrum, Atlassian Stack
Dec 2014 - Dec 2017
3 years 1 month
Winterthur, Switzerland

Senior Fullstack .NET Developer

Sulzer AG

  • Led website relaunch with modern design, user-friendly multilingual CMS to enhance online presence and serve global customers
  • Implemented product finder with filters by application, industry, and product category for tailored results
  • Integrated contact matrix allowing users to find appropriate contacts by location, department, or responsibility
  • Technologies: Sitecore Upgrade, Development, SEO, Analytics
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
1 year
Lucerne, Switzerland

Senior Fullstack .NET Developer

Kanton Luzern

  • Redesigned canton and department websites with modern design, user-friendly interface, and improved content structure to enhance online communication and services
  • Integrated interactive functions and e-government services such as online forms and document downloads
  • Technologies: Sitecore, C#, .NET, Scrum, Atlassian Stack
Dec 2013 - Jan 2018
4 years 2 months
Pratteln, Switzerland

Senior Fullstack Developer

Clariant AG

  • Executed extensive website relaunch with modern design, improved UX, optimized navigation, and clear product/service presentation to strengthen online presence
  • Delivered product management solution for efficient catalog and specifications handling, improving productivity and time-to-market
  • Technologies: Sitecore Upgrade 9.3, Testautomation, MVP, Qumram, DevOps
Dec 2013 - Jan 2018
4 years 2 months
Buchs, Switzerland

Senior Fullstack Developer

KUKA / Swisslog

  • Conducted comprehensive website relaunch with modern design, optimized content, simplified navigation, and updated product/service presentation to enhance user experience
  • Upgraded system for faster load times, improved SEO, and seamless integration with other systems and tools
  • Implemented effective taxonomy to structure and organize website content into logical categories
  • Technologies: Sitecore Upgrade 9.3, Testautomation, DevOps
Sep 2011 - Dec 2013
2 years 4 months
Zürich, Switzerland

Senior Java / AEM Developer

Swisscom AG

  • Executed website relaunch with modern, brand-aligned design to optimize online presence and user experience
  • Integrated Product Information Management (PIM) system to improve efficiency and consistency of product information management and delivery
  • Technologies: Java, AEM, SQL, .NET
Mar 2007 - Oct 2011
4 years 8 months
Basel, Switzerland

PHP / TYPO3 Developer

Fr. Sauter AG

  • Executed responsive website relaunch for Sauter and 20+ subsidiaries to ensure modern, user-friendly, and consistent brand presentation across devices
  • Technologies: PHP, TYPO3, PM, Atlassian

Summary

Experienced test automation specialist with extensive experience executing over 20 projects.

Expert in developing and implementing automated test strategies and frameworks to improve the efficiency and quality of software products.

Proficient in various testing tools and technologies, including C#, Selenium, REST, Accessibility (A11Y), SAP, and Cypress.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Polish
Elementary

Education

Mar 2005 - Apr 2008

IHK Konstanz

Bachelor · Business Informatics · Konstanz, Germany

Dec 2003 - Dec 2005

Kaufmännische und Hauswirtschaftliche Schule Donaueschingen

Vocational Training · IT Management Assistant & IT Systems Management Assistant · Donaueschingen, Germany

Feb 2002 - Apr 2004

Hochschule Furtwangen

Online Media · Furtwangen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Become A Test Automation Engineer

Linkedin Learning Inc.

Istqb Foundation Certification

Mindluster

Robot Framework Test Automation: Level 1 (Selenium)

Linkedin Learning Inc.

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