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I’m a certified, results-driven Software Test Analyst with 25 years of experience in manual and automated testing across Agile, V-Model, and Waterfall environments. I deliver high-quality software through robust testing strategies, defect management, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams. ISTQB certified with expertise in test planning and execution; I’ve led end-to-end testing for secure document transfers and complex migrations, and I’m proficient in Java, Selenium, Cucumber, API testing, accessibility testing, and cross-browser/mobile testing.…I’m a certified, results-driven Software Test Analyst with 25 years of experience in manual and automated testing across Agile, V-Model, and Waterfall environments. I deliver high-quality software through robust testing strategies, defect management, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams. ISTQB certified with expertise in test planning and execution; I’ve led end-to-end testing for secure document transfers and complex migrations, and I’m proficient in Java, Selenium, Cucumber, API testing, accessibility testing, and cross-browser/mobile testing.

Tony O’Gara

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I’m a certified, results-driven Software Test Analyst with 25 years of experience in manual and automated testing across Agile, V-Model, and Waterfall environments. I deliver high-quality software through robust testing strategies, defect management, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams. ISTQB certified with expertise in test planning and execution; I’ve led end-to-end testing for secure document transfers and complex migrations, and I’m proficient in Java, Selenium, Cucumber, API testing, accessibility testing, and cross-browser/mobile testing.…I’m a certified, results-driven Software Test Analyst with 25 years of experience in manual and automated testing across Agile, V-Model, and Waterfall environments. I deliver high-quality software through robust testing strategies, defect management, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams. ISTQB certified with expertise in test planning and execution; I’ve led end-to-end testing for secure document transfers and complex migrations, and I’m proficient in Java, Selenium, Cucumber, API testing, accessibility testing, and cross-browser/mobile testing.

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I’m a certified, results-driven Software Test Analyst with 25 years of experience in manual and automated testing across Agile, V-Model, and Waterfall environments. I deliver high-quality software through robust testing strategies, defect management, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

ISTQB certified with expertise in test planning and execution; I’ve led end-to-end testing for secure document transfers and complex migrations, and I’m proficient in Java, Selenium, Cucumber, API testing, accessibility testing, and cross-browser/mobile testing.

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Work Experience

Senior Test Analyst at 2i / Scottish Government, Edinburgh

November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024

Led end-to-end testing for secure electronic document transfers between the DWP (England) and the Scottish Government. Prepared and executed test cases aligned with user stories; ran regression, integration and functional testing; prepared encrypted test data; logged issues in Jira; facilitated defect triage meetings with BAs and Developers; documented transfer processes to improve transparency and communication across teams; provided regular updates to the Test Manager on testing progress.

Senior Test Analyst at Exactest, Dublin

July 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021

Delivered functional and integration testing for new road tolling systems. Conducted cross-browser and mobile testing. Supported successful UAT completion by coordinating with Business Users and Third-party vendors.

Senior Test Analyst at Royal London, Edinburgh

September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019

Tested a new Intermediary Management System and Identity Server deployment. Built and executed ReadyAPI tests. Performed accessibility testing using AChecker and NVDA. Tested the migration of user details to a new Identity server.

Senior Test Analyst at Student Loans Company, Glasgow

May 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017

Conducted sprint-based testing for Customer Portal updates. Delivered successful demos to Product Owners and Stakeholders, ensuring business alignment.

Senior Test Analyst at Comreg, Dublin

March 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017

UAT testing on a price comparison website.

Senior Test Analyst at Royal London, Edinburgh

July 1, 2015 - December 1, 2016

Test analysis, design, and execution on the launch of new Royal London insurance products and updates to existing products across multiple comparison portal websites.

Senior Test Analyst at Aviva, Dublin

October 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015

Testing an Aviva WebSphere Upgrade project.

Senior Test Analyst at RBS, Edinburgh

October 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014

Defect management and management support during the development of a new infrastructure project hosting an Oracle E-Business suite.

Senior Test Analyst at Lloyds-Scottish Widows, Edinburgh

February 1, 2008 - October 1, 2012

Completed several extended Test Analyst contracts focusing on system and UAT testing on the agency commission claw back rules, sale of insurance products, data archiving, user access security testing, launch of new funds and closure of existing funds.