Faroek Lissone
@faroeklissone
Senior DWH/BI QA & Test Automation Engineer (20+ yrs SQL, ETL, DataVault). Available for remote/hybrid contracts via my Meydan Free Zone in Dubai.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Agile Business Intelligence & Test Automation Engineer with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience delivering high-quality data warehouse and BI solutions in highly regulated environments.
My core expertise lies in SQL-driven testing, complex data validation, reconciliation, and large-scale DWH migrations using DataVault and ETL processes. I have successfully owned testing strategy and execution for major transformations at APG (national Dutch pension migration “Pension of Tomorrow”), IND (legacy DWH replacement with new DataVault platform), Rabobank (IFRS9 stress testing & regulatory reporting), de Volksbank (compliance filtering), Fivedegrees (cloud banking platform), and Transavia (crew rostering system).
Key strengths:
• Deep expertise in designing and executing functional, integration, and regression tests with heavy focus on complex SQL queries, data reconciliation, and quality assurance
• Building and maintaining automated test suites on top of existing frameworks (FitNesse, SpecFlow/Behave with Gherkin, ReadyAPI, Postman, Selenium)
• Quickly analysing complex business structures and translating requirements into effective test strategies
• Working effectively in Agile/Scrum teams under pressure while delivering clear documentation in Jira & Confluence
Originally from the Netherlands and now based in Dubai, I run Intuitive Testing Company L.L.C-FZ (Meydan Free Zone) — fully licensed for IT consulting and project management. This allows me to offer flexible, compliant contracting (remote, hybrid, or on-site) with straightforward USD/EUR invoicing.
I’m immediately available and looking for senior DWH/BI testing, ETL validation, data migration, or regulatory reporting QA opportunities where I can add immediate value through my analytical mindset and technical depth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Agile BI Test Automation
APG
Dec 2023 - Nov 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Senior tester in APG’s BEN team responsible for large-scale DWH data migrations as part of the national Dutch “Pension of Tomorrow” reform.
Key achievements:
• Designed complex functional test cases with heavy SQL validation and reconciliation across DWH layers
• Performed manual and automated testing using SQL with ALM
• Documented test results and defects in Jira & Confluence
Senior Agile BI Test Automation
IND
Jul 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Senior tester in the BIC team responsible for replacing the IND’s legacy data warehouse with a new DataVault-based platform for asylum process metrics.
Key achievements:
• Designed functional test cases for large-scale DWH migration
• Performed manual and automated testing using FitNesse and complex SQL queries
• Validated Power BI and Cognos dashboards
• Reported in Jira & Confluence
Senior Agile BI Test Automation
Fivedegrees
Dec 2021 - Jun 2022 (6 months)
Senior tester in team Infante responsible for Neo Accounts, DirectDebit and PaymentGateway modules of the Neo cloud banking platform.
Key achievements:
• Designed functional acceptance tests
• Tested REST APIs manually and automated using ReadyAPI
• Monitored and maintained regression automation suites
• Documented results in Jira & Confluence
Senior Agile BI Test Automation
De Volksbank
Jul 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 5 months)
Worked in a multidisciplinary compliance team on Customer & Transaction Filtering (Riskshield) for regulatory payment controls.
Key achievements:
• Designed functional acceptance test cases
• Performed manual and automated API testing using Postman
• Monitored and updated regression automation runs
• Reported findings in Jira & Confluence
Senior Agile BI Test Automation
Transavia
Apr 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 3 months)
Member of CabTec team implementing a new crew rostering system from Swedish vendor Jeppesen.
Key achievements:
• Designed unit, integration and functional tests using BDD principles
• Created automated tests with Gherkin/Behave
• Monitored weekly regression automation runs in Azure DevOps
Senior Agile BI Test Automation
Rabobank
Apr 2018 - Feb 2019 (10 months)
Member of the STIB team integrating Finance and Risk data using DataVault architecture for IFRS9 stress testing.
Key achievements:
• Designed unit and functional integration tests
• Created complex SQL-based test simulations and reconciliation queries
• Maintained automated test execution with SpecFlow
Test Engineer, Product Owner
Qualogy Carribean
Oct 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 1 month)
Started as sole tester for Java/Oracle application for Sint Maarten Chamber of Commerce (COCI). Later combined roles as Product Owner, Scrum Master and Tester.
Key achievements:
• Designed functional test cases (TMap)
• Set up test automation with Selenium and Jenkins
• Managed client relationships and project delivery
Agile BI Test Automation Engineer
Rabobank
Aug 2012 - Aug 2016 (4 years)
Supported critical DWH environment for regulatory credit reporting to the Dutch Central Bank.
Key achievements:
• Specialized in risk- and requirement-based testing across all DWH layers
• Wrote complex SQL queries for validation, reconciliation and ETL testing
• Ensured end-to-end data quality
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lyceum Schöndeln Roermond
HAVO
Completed HAVO studies at Lyceum Schöndeln in Roermond.
AVANS University Breda
HBO Bachelor BI, Business Intelligence
Earned an HBO Bachelor in Business Intelligence from AVANS University in Breda.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United Arab EmiratesAuthorized to work in
Netherlands
Cyprus
Spain
Italy
Portugal
GreeceSalary expectations
Social media
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