Hi, I’m Cathy Meng. I’m a Quality Assurance leader who designs practical automation strategies and scalable test frameworks to improve software reliability across authentication, online banking, and payment platforms. I’ve guided cross-functional teams, promoted continuous improvement, and helped shorten delivery cycles without compromising customer trust. I’m passionate about building scalable QA capabilities and collaborating with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to embed testing across the development lifecycle. My focus is on quality strategies for autonomous systems and AI-driven platforms. I enjoy mentoring teams, driving governance, and applying AI-augmented approaches to strengthen reliability at scale. If you’re looking for a results‑oriented Quality Lead who can elevate governance and delivery in complex environments, I’d be glad to have a meaningful conversation.

Cathy Meng

Hi, I’m Cathy Meng. I’m a Quality Assurance leader who designs practical automation strategies and scalable test frameworks to improve software reliability across authentication, online banking, and payment platforms. I’ve guided cross-functional teams, promoted continuous improvement, and helped shorten delivery cycles without compromising customer trust. I’m passionate about building scalable QA capabilities and collaborating with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to embed testing across the development lifecycle. My focus is on quality strategies for autonomous systems and AI-driven platforms. I enjoy mentoring teams, driving governance, and applying AI-augmented approaches to strengthen reliability at scale. If you’re looking for a results‑oriented Quality Lead who can elevate governance and delivery in complex environments, I’d be glad to have a meaningful conversation.

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Hi, I’m Cathy Meng. I’m a Quality Assurance leader who designs practical automation strategies and scalable test frameworks to improve software reliability across authentication, online banking, and payment platforms. I’ve guided cross-functional teams, promoted continuous improvement, and helped shorten delivery cycles without compromising customer trust. I’m passionate about building scalable QA capabilities and collaborating with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to embed testing across the development lifecycle.

My focus is on quality strategies for autonomous systems and AI-driven platforms. I enjoy mentoring teams, driving governance, and applying AI-augmented approaches to strengthen reliability at scale. If you’re looking for a results‑oriented Quality Lead who can elevate governance and delivery in complex environments, I’d be glad to have a meaningful conversation.

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Experience Level

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Expert
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Quality Assurance Consultant at Reece Group
July 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025
Established a 'build-in' quality approach across the entire development lifecycle through active involvement at every stage. Set the technical direction for QA efforts, driving the test automation strategy and leading automation initiatives through continuous integration. Led automation strategy and developed maintainable test frameworks for API & BFF validation (including PACT), web, and mobile applications, resulting in improved quality and efficiency. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and drove continuous improvements and deployment of new test tools based on corporate tech radar. Designed and developed scalable automation frameworks for API/micro-services validation, as well as web and mobile applications, ensuring robust and reusable solutions.
Solution Manager at Oracle Consulting
March 1, 2018 - July 31, 2020
Led the end-to-end solution design and implementation for financial services projects, delivering high-quality software solutions within scope, budget, and timeline constraints. Worked closely with stakeholders to analyze business needs and align Oracle solutions with customer objectives, leveraging industry best practices and deep business acumen. Provided strategic direction and mentorship to project teams, influencing key decisions at the executive level and ensuring alignment with customer priorities and project goals.
Senior Consultant at ThoughtWorks
January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018
Fostered the growth of leadership and T-shaped technical expertise across business, functional, and non-functional domains. Conducted system architecture reviews, code quality analysis, and system performance evaluations, ensuring that quality was integrated throughout the software development lifecycle. Reinforced Agile practices, promoted a culture of quality, and guided teams to adopt best practices for code pipeline testing and performance metrics during development.
Agile Automation Specialist at Medibank
November 1, 2015 - January 31, 2017
Implemented Agile software development methodology within cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and efficiency. Maintained UI automation framework using Gradle Geb Cucumber to reduce testing bottlenecks for AEM/CQ5 based website solutions. Contributed to project initiation meetings, defect triage sessions, and mentored junior team members.
Automation Engineer at Black Label Solutions
July 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015
Led a remote team in setting up a hybrid testing framework using HP QTP, Java Selenium and JBehave across MongoDB, resulting in an established streamlined product testing framework. Implemented continuous integration techniques for application regression testing through Jenkins on Azure within the Microsoft stack, improving efficiency and accuracy in data validation. Conducted business operation analysis, test planning, and resolution tracking, ensuring seamless transition and optimal test coverage for retail software products.
Test Team Lead at Touch Networks
July 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Led a team of 5 onshore and 2 offshore test analysts in managing parallel test streams for multiple projects under Agile methodology, resulting in successful System Testing & Integration Testing cycles. Spearheaded UAT qualification of EFTPOS integration for value-added-service architecture, including terminals like Hypercom, Ingenico, Verifone, and Sagem. Authored test coverage matrices for manual and automation testing to optimize test coverage and reduce wall clock run-time.
Business & Quality Lead at Genix Ventures Pty Ltd
January 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011
Analyzed business requirements for projects, authored test cases, and traced to ensure accountability and coverage completion. Applied SQL querying skills to extract data for product functional consistency under unit test conditions. Recorded defects in JIRA and performed functional test coverage.
Global Project Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2009
Led a team of 14 test engineers in global project release & test and change management for Partner Relationship Management domain, resulting in successful integration of over 100 downstream sub-systems. Developed actionable deliverables for change management levers, including communications plan, sponsor roadmap, coaching plan, training plan, and resistance management plan. Initiated quality assurance automation engagements and mentored stakeholders on risk mitigation tactics, leading to improved user acceptance coverage.
Java Developer / Lead QA at IBM
April 1, 2005 - October 31, 2007
Led a team of 6 test analysts in coordinating quality assurance activities within SDLC, ensuring timely reporting to project manager. Supervised design and execution of test cases against IBM WebSphere Server platform, including infrastructure and application testing. Implemented SilkPerformer and Rational toolset for system integration testing, ensuring smooth software quality assurance process.

Education

Certificate, Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement at The George Washington University - School of Business
January 1, 2009 - May 7, 2026
Bachelor, Computer Science and Technology at The George Washington University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Computer Science at North China Electric Power University
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

Qualifications

SAFe 4.5
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Introduction to Psychology
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services