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Jessica Zakiya

Jessica Zakiya

AI / UAT Tester / Customer Service

Summary

Results-driven UAT Tester with 7 years of experience in the banking industry, skilled in developing comprehensive test plans, crafting detailed test cases, and providing insightful reporting for daily updates. Transitioned to the retail sector as a Retail Manager in 2019, consistently exceeding sales targets through innovative upselling strategies and strong relationship-building skills. Demonstrated excellence in customer service and inventory management, leveraging creativity and a goal-oriented approach to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency. Eager to explore AI-related roles with foundational knowledge in Generative AI and a proven ability to quickly adapt to new challenges.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Aviation Security Officer Singapore

Certis CIOC – Singapore Airport
01.2025 - Current

Aviation Security Officer

Singapore, Jan 2025 – Present

Contributed to SQ Ramp Project by maintaining security protocols.

Monitor and support ground operations with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Coordinate with team members and stakeholders to maintain smooth project execution.

UAT Tester

KC International Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Extracted data from existing system to facilitate seamless migration
  • Collaborated with cross functional teams (operational, Financial and IT ) to understand Business practices and implement process improvements in the new system
  • Worked closely with IT to configure system functionality and troubleshoot issues
  • Conducted thorough testing, identified and reported defects, and coordinated with IT to resolve them
  • Participated in meetings to address and resolve system issues and defects
  • Prepared and distributed summary emails to stakeholders
  • Documented solutions and process flows to ensure knowledge sharing and future reference
  • Developed and implemented process documentation to facilitate system adoption and user understanding. Great opportunity to learn about logistic background.
  • Professional reference: Mr Paul (Group in-Charge) : 82375567

Retailer Manager

Jesspaul Services Pte Ltd
01.2019 - 05.2024
  • Increased store sales above target each quarter by analyzing daily sales and creating action plans to achieve.
  • Spear-headed a store milestone for 2012 achieving the maximum sales volume to date.
  • Effectively managed store sales monitoring programs that included mentorship with associates on a pershift basis to ensure maximum training was achieved.
  • Actively recruited stellar talent by selecting, hiring sales associates and facilitated new hire orientations.
  • Championed an employee incentive structure where awarded for top performance.
  • Encouraged and inspired associates daily though the company-wide sales program to ensure customers received an ultimate experience.
  • Consistently met and exceeded monthly sales goals by up to 43% for two consecutive years.
  • Exceeded annual sales goals for 2021 by $67,000.
  • Hired and trained 8 retail sales associates.
  • Increased employee retention to 98% by implementing an Employee of the Month program and an employee development system.
  • Implemented new customer service strategies, resulting in a 62% customer return rate.

UAT Tester

DBS Bank Limited
06.2016 - 01.2019
  • Prepare test plan, test case and test scripts according to the BRD
  • Perform UAT testing for ATM machines (ATM+, BTM+, KKH Project, TAU, Proview, ATM+ Face II, NCR, Diebold, Web UI ATM+)
  • Log, tracking and coordinating test defects and follow up with the vendor for fixing the defect and perform re-test
  • Prepare report for daily updates, project and defect status
  • Document the flow and testing process
  • Perform LV for the product lodging and follow up for production issues
  • Preparing documents for training staff and coordinating production issues for upgrade the version

Lending Operations, Custody Officer

Standard Charted Bank
09.2012 - 01.2016
  • CMS Project - Fully involved in successfully migrating SME and small business customer collateral details and securing documents to the Collateral Management System (CMS), including updating information and lodging securing documents.
  • ESDS Project - Conducted conversion exercises, acceptance testing (UAT), user verification testing (UVT), led a business trip to Chennai for issue resolution, conducted database investigations, and prepared training materials for user sessions Roles and Responsibilities
  • Maintenance and monitoring of Customers Information Via Excel to ensure all the customer for all product are Captured in CMS
  • Lodgement & Withdrawal of documents in ESDS & CMS Activities which include: Perform documentation Checker & custodian Checker activities for respective workflow (e.g. New lodgement, additional lodgement, Re-lodgement, Temporary Withdrawal & Permanent Withdrawal, Due Date Update, Case & Document Amendment, Document Status Change & Case Creation.
  • Prepare Periodic reports, prepare monthly reminder to Law Firm
  • Support maker’s activities whenever required, Provide support to team manager on project/initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with Group Policy and Standards, Local laws and Regulations, controls and procedures of the bank to prevent errors/lapses and protect the bank against potential losses/risk.
  • Provide high-quality custodian support to internal teams while maintaining rigorous risk and operational controls to enhance profitability and protect the Bank's interests.
  • Involved in 2 Major Projects

Education

Master Of Divinity - Theology

True Light For Asia Biblical Seminary
India
04.2025

Bachelor of Art - Business Management

University of Derby
01.2014

Skills

Software Testing and AI related

Certification

NUS-Generative AI Fundamentals to Advanced Techniques

Timeline

NUS-Generative AI Fundamentals to Advanced Techniques

10-2025

Aviation Security Officer Singapore

Certis CIOC – Singapore Airport
01.2025 - Current

UAT Tester

KC International Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd
06.2024 - 08.2024

Retailer Manager

Jesspaul Services Pte Ltd
01.2019 - 05.2024

UAT Tester

DBS Bank Limited
06.2016 - 01.2019

Lending Operations, Custody Officer

Standard Charted Bank
09.2012 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Art - Business Management

University of Derby

Master Of Divinity - Theology

True Light For Asia Biblical Seminary
Jessica ZakiyaAI / UAT Tester / Customer Service