Barbara Walton
About Barbara Walton
Barbara Walton is a User Acceptance Test Manager at HSBC, where she has worked since 2009, overseeing UAT for small payroll developments and managing additional projects. She holds a Post Graduate degree in Project Management from The Open University, which she completed in 2005.
Work at HSBC
Barbara Walton has served as the User Acceptance Test Manager at HSBC since 2009. In this role, she manages the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) function specifically for small payroll developments. Her responsibilities include overseeing the testing process to ensure that new payroll systems meet the necessary requirements and function as intended. Additionally, she handles various ad hoc projects that extend beyond her primary UAT duties, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to the organization.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Walton studied at The Open University, where she focused on Project Management. She completed a Post Graduate program from 2004 to 2005, which provided her with a solid foundation in project management principles and practices. This educational background supports her role in managing UAT processes and contributes to her ability to handle additional projects effectively.
Background
Before joining HSBC, Barbara Walton worked at Agilisys as a Payroll Consultant from 2008 to 2009. In this position, she gained experience in payroll systems and consulting, which contributed to her expertise in user acceptance testing for payroll developments. Prior to her role at Agilisys, she worked at Reuters as a Consultant from 2001 to 2004, where she further developed her consulting skills and industry knowledge.
Professional Experience
Barbara Walton has over 15 years of experience in her current role at HSBC, where she has developed a deep understanding of user acceptance testing within the context of payroll systems. Her previous roles at Agilisys and Reuters have equipped her with valuable consulting skills and insights into payroll processes, enhancing her effectiveness in her current position.