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Veda Whitmore

Veda Whitmore

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Experienced Project Test Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Manual Testing, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, and Data Analysis. Proven ability to lead and deliver complex projects on schedule and within budget. Strong background in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with a focus on enhancing system reliability and user satisfaction. Holds an MBA and various professional certifications. Seeking a senior test manager role to leverage extensive experience and skills in project and test management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business UAT Project Coordinator

Motion Recruitment, Wells Fargo
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Implemented SEC regulatory changes, increasing market efficiency by 75%
  • Directed UAT efforts, reducing defects by 20% and enhancing user satisfaction by 15%
  • Delivered projects on schedule and within budget, accelerating delivery by 25%
  • Developed comprehensive UAT plans, expanding test coverage by 40%.

Business UAT Test Lead

Calculated Hire – BMO Harris
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Orchestrated test plans achieving 90% coverage
  • Oversaw testing for 25+ business users, ensuring high-quality delivery
  • Reduced defect rates by 25%, increasing system reliability by 30%.

Industry Principal Senior Consultant Test Manager

NTT DATA, Truist
03.2020 - 01.2023
  • Directed testing for 10+ wealth projects, ensuring data accuracy during the merger
  • Developed testing strategies, increasing efficiency by 30% and reducing critical defects by 25%
  • Implemented automated testing frameworks, reducing manual efforts by 40%.

IT QA Project Delivery Specialist

GE - Synchrony
04.2015 - 03.2020
  • Increased stakeholder satisfaction by 25% through regular updates
  • Led QA initiatives, slashing defect rates by 30% and accelerating delivery timelines by 20%.

Program Project Test Manager

Matrix - Bank of America
07.2012 - 12.2014
  • Guided FATCA compliance testing, achieving 100% regulatory compliance and reducing risk by 30%
  • Managed end-to-end testing, increasing coverage by 25% and decreasing defect rates by 20%.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Pfeiffer University

Skills

  • Technical Skills
  • Manual Testing, Regression Testing, Functional Testing
  • SQL (basic), Jira (basic), Azure (basic), SAP
  • Data Analysis
  • Methodologies
  • Waterfall, Agile/Scrum
  • Leadership, Communication, Organization
  • Project Lifecycle
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Test Management, Requirements Management
  • Business Consulting, Risk Management, Change Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Task Delegation
  • Project Coordination
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Project Management
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Status Reporting

Certification

  • SAFe 4 Agilist (2020)
  • Project+, CompTIA (2015)
  • ITIL Foundation v3 (2015)
  • IT Project Management - Workforce Development CPCC (2014)
  • Implementation Managers - Health IT Workforce Training CPCC (2013)

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceWork from home optionFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekPaid time off401k matchCompany CultureStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programs

Software

Microsoft

Timeline

Business UAT Project Coordinator

Motion Recruitment, Wells Fargo
12.2023 - 05.2024

Business UAT Test Lead

Calculated Hire – BMO Harris
10.2022 - 10.2023

Industry Principal Senior Consultant Test Manager

NTT DATA, Truist
03.2020 - 01.2023

IT QA Project Delivery Specialist

GE - Synchrony
04.2015 - 03.2020

Program Project Test Manager

Matrix - Bank of America
07.2012 - 12.2014

Master of Business Administration -

Pfeiffer University
Veda Whitmore