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Digital & AI Transformation Leader with Testing and Data Engineering Expertise

Muenchen, Deutschland
Weltweit
MBA in Innovation and Business Creation
Muenchen, Deutschland
Weltweit
MBA in Innovation and Business Creation

Profilanlagen

Daniel Burns - Detailed Overview - 20250810.pdf

Skills

Test-SoftwareAgile MethodologieKünstliche IntelligenzAutomatisierungTest AutomationSoftware QualityBeratungContinuous IntegrationInformation EngineeringDevOpsDigitalisierungFreemarkerSteuerungHp LoadrunnerApache JmeterMarktwertQualitätsmanagementRegressionstestRisikoanalyseSicherheitstestsSeleniumSoapuiStakeholder ManagementTeststrategieTestngTestenBacklogsMetrikenDatenbankleistungDaten-PipelineJenkins
Software Testing & Quality Assurance
Deep expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies including automated, performance, and security testing frameworks that reduce regression test cycles and improve software quality KPIs.

Data Engineering
Advanced capabilities in creating data pipelines, implementing real-time feedback loops, and optimizing database performance to support digital transformation initiatives.

Digital Transformation Leadership
Proven track record of leading multi-country digital transformation programs, implementing CI/CD automation, and creating state-of-the-art testing solutions that enable DevOps at scale.

Test Automation
Experience with multiple test automation frameworks and tools including Selenium, TestNG, Freemarker, ELK, SoapUI, Jmeter, LoadRunner, and Jenkins for CI/CD integration.

Agile Methodology
Expertise in implementing agile practices, managing sprints, backlogs, and prioritizing tasks to deliver projects under time and budget constraints.

Strategic C-suite Advisory
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value propositions and provide strategic guidance to executive stakeholders.

Risk & Quality Governance
Experience establishing quality objectives through data-driven metrics and conducting risk assessments to determine appropriate mitigation strategies.
 

Erfahrung

Berufserfahrungmehr als 10 Jahre
Freelancer seit2006

Sprachen

DeutschverhandlungssicherEnglischMuttersprache

Projekthistorie

Managing Director

TESTIFI GMBH
Led company from launch to €3M annual revenue with 40-person team. Created state-of-the-art testing solutions for DevOps and Continuous Delivery. Reduced BMW's regression-test cycle by 60% through CI/CD automation. Directed multi-country digital transformation programs for major clients including Vodafone, Nokia, Amazon and BMW.

Agile Test and Deployment Manager

BMW
Developed and implemented test automation frameworks using Selenium, TestNG and other tools. Collaborated with stakeholders to identify deployment risks and develop mitigation strategies. Managed deployment strategy for a 60-person project team.

Test and Integration Manager

GIESECKE & DEVRIENT GMBH
Implemented continuous delivery pipelines for automated deployments. Created API-first test solutions using SOAPUI for performance and functional testing. Performed gap analysis and identified process improvement opportunities.

Test Engineer/Manager

WIRECARD
Designed end-to-end test strategies for credit card systems across international teams. Built keyword-driven test automation frameworks using Jmeter to support TDD. Implemented comprehensive test solutions for bank's Cashback solution.

Scrum Test Owner

BMW
Created and implemented test automation strategy for BMW's first agile project involving over 300 consultants. Focused on open-source tools including Jmeter, Selenium, and FitNesse.

Senior Associate

BANKING ALLIANCE
Provided mentorship to junior associates and led problem-solving sessions. Created multiple proposals leading to a 7-digit T24 project.

IT End-to-End Test Manager

LLOYDS TSB OFFSHORE
Managed high-pressure T24 Banking project coordinating multiple globally distributed teams. Created traceability matrices and developed test plans for manual, automated, performance and security testing.

Test Manager

KBL
Supported Bank's rollout of Temenos T24 Banking platform. Developed comprehensive test cases and selected automation frameworks. Designed test plans and procedures to ensure compliance with standards.

Senior Performance Engineer

BEAZLEY
Implemented automated performance testing strategies for high-traffic web applications using Loadrunner and JMeter. Identified opportunities for system improvements through code refactoring and cloud technologies.

Business Development Manager

THETARIS
Managed client relationships and conducted site visits and sales meetings. Contributed to business development efforts including proposal writing and client presentations.

Senior Performance Engineer

CITIBANK
Designed and implemented non-functional tests using Loadrunner. Monitored system components during peak load conditions and optimized database queries for improved response times.

Project and Test Manager

BANCA ROMANEASCA
Led implementation of Temenos T24 Banking platform. Established quality objectives through data-driven metrics and mentored junior team members on software testing practices.

Quality Assurance Strategist

FIRST DIRECT
Created detailed non-functional test strategy for short-term project. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative marketing strategies.

Performance Test Engineer

GE CAPITAL
Assisted in global rollout of credit card platform. Conducted detailed analysis of system volumes and performed disaster recovery/failover/stress tests.

Performance Test Engineer

GE CAPITAL
Designed and executed performance tests for credit card platform. Resolved significant performance issues allowing bank to release on schedule and under budget.

Consulting Lead - Quality & Test Strategy

SQS GROUP LTD
Led multi-million-euro Quality-Management engagements for major clients. Converted complex risk narratives into winning proposals and designed test automation frameworks that reduced manual effort by 40%.

DBA/Web Development/IT Support

ARCHIVES NEW ZEALAND
Configured database security settings and provided technical support. Performed regular backups and collaborated with data analysts to translate business needs into actionable insights.

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