Thi Ong
@thiong
Enterprise Test Manager building QA from scratch. Delivered multi-million dollar ERP migrations across legacy, cloud & 3rd-party integrations.
What I'm looking for
I build enterprise testing practices from scratch and deliver complex transformations. Over 15+ years, I've led QA functions for multi-million-dollar ERP migrations, integrated ecosystems, and cross-border teams.
At Elders, I created the enterprise testing practice from zero and managed an 11+ person onshore/offshore team through SIT, UAT, and PVT. I developed program-level test strategies across Microsoft D365 ERP, Adobe Experience Manager, and Workday HCM, and led test delivery for a multi-million-dollar ERP transformation migrating critical functions from AS400 and SAP to Microsoft D365. This included data migration validation, third-party integration testing, and vendor coordination to keep delivery on track. I also shaped E2E testing approaches across multiple applications and defined automation coverage strategies to maximize value.
At Data Action, I grew from Test Analyst to Test Team Manager with 19 direct reports across 20+ test environments spanning legacy Core Banking (Centura/Sybase), ASP.NET Internet Banking, REST/SOAP APIs, AWS data feeds, CRM, and cloud-based Open Banking. I orchestrated performance testing for API migrations from on-premise SOAP to AWS cloud REST, validated infrastructure scalability for multi-million-dollar customer migrations, and managed vendor relations and external contractors to ensure quality gates were met before production. I regularly coordinated large product launches and rollout testing across complex application stacks.
Technically, I hold a Bachelor of Software Engineering and have built automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, Katalon Studio, and Postman/Newman, integrating them into Azure DevOps CI pipelines. I migrated 200+ automated API tests and run POCs to ensure automation delivers value where it matters most.
I thrive in high-stakes environments where I create clarity from chaos—whether legacy-to-cloud ERP transformations, multi-application E2E ecosystems, or data-heavy platform migrations. I build positive team cultures, facilitate cross-departmental collaboration with international stakeholders, and translate technical risk into business language. I'm seeking remote opportunities to help organizations execute testing strategies that make large-scale migrations, product launches, and third-party integrations successful from day one.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Enterprise Test Manager
Elders
Oct 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Created and implemented enterprise leave testing practices while leading a testing team of 11+ across SIT, UAT and PVT. Managed test strategy and delivery for multi-million-dollar ERP and customer platform transformation programs, including Java/Selenium-based automation integrated into Azure DevOps CI pipelines and migration of 200+ API tests from Postman to Katalon.
Test Team Manager
Data Action
Aug 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Managed 19 direct reports and coordinated build review and release testing activities across development, support and release management teams. Planned and executed performance testing and validated REST API performance and scalability for multimillion-dollar customer migration projects on AWS.
Test Team Leader
Data Action
Aug 2017 - Aug 2021 (4 years)
Led testers across multiple applications and technologies, managing 20+ test environments and coordinating defect triage and release sign-off through Jira and structured deployment testing. Delivered functional testing for Open Banking, core banking, APIs, internet banking, and notification services, including patch testing and ongoing test procedure improvements.
Senior Test Analyst
Data Action
Feb 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year 6 months)
Developed Java-based automation frameworks for internet banking using Selenium WebDriver and supporting tools for legacy core banking using Sikuli. Built load and performance testing procedures with WAPT and implemented benchmarking, encryption and password reset tools to support testing and upgrade validation.
Test Analyst
Data Action
Jan 2012 - Feb 2016 (4 years 1 month)
Served as Test Lead for the DV3 project rewrite of an internet banking application using Episerver CMS, leading testers across two Scrum teams and supporting hiring and mentoring. Led testing for Beyond Bank and People’s Choice Credit Union’s first smartphone banking application and trained new test analysts, including university graduates.
Test Engineer
Gaming Laboratories International
Nov 2007 - Jan 2012 (4 years 2 months)
Conducted regulatory compliance testing and certification for gaming/casino software, firmware and hardware against national and international jurisdictional requirements. Tested communication protocols, pseudo-random number generators and hashing algorithms and supported accreditation work following training in Macau.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Katalon
Katalon Practitioner Certification, Katalon
2025 - 2025
Completed the Katalon Practitioner Certification in January 2025.
ANZTB
ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level (CTFL), Software Testing
2011 - 2011
Earned the ISTQB Certified Tester qualification at ANZTB Foundation Level (CTFL) in December 2011.
University of South Australia
Bachelor of Software Engineering, Software Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Software Engineering at the University of South Australia, graduating in June 2007 with high distinctions across multiple units.
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