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Carol Mackay

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Hi, I'm Carol Mackay, ISTQB qualified Test Lead with over 20 years' experience in Financial Services.

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Hi, I’m Carol Mackay, ISTQB qualified Test Lead with over 20 years’ experience in Financial Services. I thrive in demanding, fast-paced environments, leading and delivering testing on complex projects and coordinating UAT with business users and SMEs. I build strong relationships across all levels and enjoy driving testing strategy that aligns with business goals.

I’m self-motivated and calm under pressure, consistently meeting tight deadlines and resolving issues. I’m comfortable working with onshore and offshore teams, coaching staff, and influencing stakeholders to buy into testing approaches. I also have extensive experience coordinating multi-project testing and sign-off under strict governance.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 8 roles

Test Lead – HR Transformation: Oracle Fusion (HCM) · Standard Life Plc ( Phoenix Group )Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Defining approach and scope on Oracle Fusion Cloud-Based Applications (HCM). Coordinating and managing several projects simultaneously with the same business users and SMEs. Managing moving timelines and changes in scope/requirements. Defect management and progress reporting. Working closely with 3rd parties as well as on/offshore colleagues. Documentation production through to sign off adhering to governance. Oracle Fusion Applications tested include Live Chat, Learning, Strategic Workforce Planning, Performance, Compensation, Benefits, Content. One of the first Oracle customers to implement Live Chat within HR.

Test Manager – RBSI Europa Migration & Data Centre Migration Projects · RBSI (NatWest Group)May 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

Managing business testing of domain migration. Running tests to ensure smooth migration of Data Centre from Edinburgh to Jersey. Covering applications including ePay & EQ (Payments), Lynx (Mortgages) and IBBA (International Payments).

Test Manager - NatWest Group Ulster Withdrawal Programme · Agenor TechnologyMay 2022 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr

Coordinating and managing UAT by business users on Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Mobile App Pilot and Digital Mandates · NatWest GroupJan 2018 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr
UAT Test Manager – Remote Contact Transformation Programme · NatWest GroupJan 2018 – Dec 2022 · 5 yrs
UAT Test Manager – Windows 10 Upgrade Project · NatWest GroupJan 2017 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos
Senior Test Analyst – Dual Brand Branch Access (DBBA) Project · NatWest GroupJan 2014 – Dec 2016 · 3 yrs
Senior Test Analyst – Various Projects · NatWest GroupJan 2004 – Dec 2013 · 10 yrs

Education

BSc (Hons) Technology and Business Studies (Marketing and Engineering) · University of Strathclyde2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 10

ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing2030 – 2026
ISTQB Agile Tester2030 – 2026
ISTQB Advanced Test Manager2030 – 2026
Prince2 Foundation2030 – 2026

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