I am a Senior Test Analyst and ISEB Practitioner with 24+ years of experience in QA, performance testing, tools, and automation. I have worked extensively in Workday and Financial Services environments and I operate well within both V-Model and Agile methodologies. I’m highly motivated, adaptable, and a flexible team player who enjoys solving complex QA challenges and delivering high-quality software. In my recent roles, I have led UAT and test strategies for HR transformations, managed defect lifecycles with developers and stakeholders, and used automation to streamline test data generation and API verification. I thrive on cross-team collaboration across markets and time zones to ensure reliable releases and strong quality standards.

Carl Major

I am a Senior Test Analyst and ISEB Practitioner with 24+ years of experience in QA, performance testing, tools, and automation. I have worked extensively in Workday and Financial Services environments and I operate well within both V-Model and Agile methodologies. I’m highly motivated, adaptable, and a flexible team player who enjoys solving complex QA challenges and delivering high-quality software. In my recent roles, I have led UAT and test strategies for HR transformations, managed defect lifecycles with developers and stakeholders, and used automation to streamline test data generation and API verification. I thrive on cross-team collaboration across markets and time zones to ensure reliable releases and strong quality standards.

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I am a Senior Test Analyst and ISEB Practitioner with 24+ years of experience in QA, performance testing, tools, and automation. I have worked extensively in Workday and Financial Services environments and I operate well within both V-Model and Agile methodologies. I’m highly motivated, adaptable, and a flexible team player who enjoys solving complex QA challenges and delivering high-quality software.

In my recent roles, I have led UAT and test strategies for HR transformations, managed defect lifecycles with developers and stakeholders, and used automation to streamline test data generation and API verification. I thrive on cross-team collaboration across markets and time zones to ensure reliable releases and strong quality standards.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Test Analyst at Lucas Kenned (Adevinta)
July 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Supported UAT for HR transformation project moving multiple markets from Workday to Bob; assisted with planning, test execution and reporting; captured and managed defects raised during UAT and collaborated with Developers, Bob Partner and Business Markets to resolution.
Workday Test Lead (Contract) at Rabobank
November 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025
Led Workday integration testing across payroll-focused deliverables, including new integrations to external systems (ADP, SD Worx); managed Early Life Support post go-live; produced test coverage reports; managed Product Backlog Items in Azure DevOps; engaged stakeholders to ensure test coverage and sign-off; utilized Kainos SMART automation for test data generation; conducted API tests using Bruno/Postman; coordinated configuration/functional and UAT testing across territories and time zones.
Test Analyst at Checkout
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Worked on a rapid deployment (launch methodology) of Workday for a Global Company; coordinated Configuration/Functional and UAT testing across HRIS and HR Functional partners in multiple territories/time zones; authored test scripts for HCM Core, Absence, Compensation, Talent & Performance and country-specific changes; performed hands-on testing and raised defects via JIRA with Deloitte; led Test Lead activities during team absence and provided regular progress updates.
Test Lead (Contract) at Warner Music Group
May 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Managed testing across multiple Workday projects including Learning, Data Analytics and an External Benefits platform integration; delivered Test Strategy, Test Scripts and End of Test Reports; coordinated Functional and UAT testing with HR Partners across territories; performed hands-on testing in HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting/Onboarding, Reporting, and Integrations; collaborated with Kainos for automation scoping; engaged with senior leadership and internal audit for SOX compliance during the test phase.

Education

ISEB Practitioner Certificate in Test Analysis at ISEB
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile at BCS
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

Qualifications

Workday Payroll Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Workday Payroll for the UK
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
HP / Mercury Fundamentals of LoadRunner + VuGen Scripts for Web
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
ISEB Practitioner Certificate in Test Analysis
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
HP / Mercury Fundamentals of LoadRunner + VuGen Scripts for Web
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet

Experience Level

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