Thomas Henkes

curious

Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About

With more than 25 years experience in software development, software test automation and project management, I have come across evolution and revolution of technology, from the first prototype of the Word Wide Web at CERN to the digital world of today. Software quality and software performance is a driving force for my work. Human interaction has driven my work to stimulate clients to increase efficiency and effectiveness, keeping in mind that challenges and projects are what drive our life. • Objective driven, pragmatic and focus on value creation • Excellent listening and negotiation skills • Ability to work under pressure, do multi tasks and meet deadlines • Coaching in multi-cultural environment • Dynamic, quick learner and motivated by new challenges • Profound knowledge of test management and teat automation tools Soft skills: Training & workshop animation. Expertise in project management, ITIL and Quality assurance best practices Excellent IT and software development understanding (ITIL V3 Expert)

Experience

  • Retired at Self Employed
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Software performance consultant at ALTERSIS Performance
    Sep 2018 - Apr 2023 · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Senior Consultant at GFI International SA
    May 2016 - Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Private bank in Geneva Automated performance tests for avaloq 4.2 core banking system AVASAD Lausanne Audit and implementation of test methodology Development of a framework for test automation (HP-UFT) Training of users. DSI Etat de Vaud Test automation, Load and performance test

  • Seniour Consultant at ITECOR
    Jan 2005 - Jan 2016 · 11 yrs 1 mo

    • Private bank Geneva (7 years): Responsible for performance test center. Automated functional testing • Nestlé (2.5 years): Test automation and performance testing: SAP, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Data Warehouse Systems, internet and mobile applications • PMI-Lausanne (3 years): Performance tests for internal and internet applications

  • Test Manager at FJA
    Oct 2001 - Dec 2004 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Responsible for the tests of programs for Life Insurance administration (back office and front office) Test automation