Brian Kelsey

A strategic and solution-oriented Quality Assurance Manual Test Engineer with 5+ years of comprehensive experience in test planning, test case design, and execution to deliver high-quality projects. I am adept at implementing comprehensive testing methodologies, including Manual and Functional Testing, to ensure applications' flawless functionality, security, and performance. My commitment to continuous learning is evident in my pursuit of staying updated with industry advancements in Quality Assurance and Project Management. I am recognized for my proficiency in developing and supervising complex Agile/Scrum processes from inception to project completion, ensuring adherence to regulatory norms and organizational protocols. Expertise in cross-functional collaboration, fostering effective communication channels with application developers and other stakeholders to streamline testing efforts and address identified issues promptly. Reflects a positive, energetic spirit while tackling high working pressure with a competitive mind. Dedicated and motivated Test Engineer drives high levels of process accuracy and data integrity. Over 5 years of experience leading teams in risk assessment and execution of corrective action plans. Diversely skilled Test Engineer with 5 years of enhancing consumer-facing releases through stringent diagnostics. Knowledgeable in all leading lifecycle processes and procedures. Eager to collaborate with development and design personnel to create holistic, customer-centric solutions for DTCC industry clients. Testing and Quality Engineer with 5 years of experience driving excellence in creating, editing and implementing test instructions to improve quality and efficiency. Exceptional expertise across various test procedures for process improvement. Quality-focused Manual QA Test Engineer known for integrating new, more efficient approaches to achieving production and development goals. Proponent of Agile methodology of constant improvement through fully examining end-to-end operations. Tireless creator of innovative approaches to shortening test times and improving results.

• Cross-Jurisdictional TRA Implementation, DTCC, 09/2022, 12/2023, Successfully developed comprehensive test cases for TRA implementation across jurisdictions., Ensured that the test cases are in line with the changing regulatory requirements and business requirements., Executed rigorous manual testing to validate TRA functionalities., Efficiently detected and documented defects; worked closely with developers to find the appropriate solutions., Reflected the features of TRA to stakeholders and highlighted the added value it brings to the table.
• EMIR Refits: Derivative Reporting, DTCC, 01/2024, 03/2024, Contributed insights to augment the existing acceptance criteria, ensuring comprehensive coverage of EMIR regulations and system requirements., Formulated and refined test strategies, focused on thorough validation of EMIR-related functionalities and ensured robustness in testing protocols., Engaged with the Application Development team to validate story deadlines, ensured testing schedules and project milestones., Verified the EMIR refits adhered to European Market Infrastructure Regulation standards, conducting manual testing to validate compliance.