For my first rotation, I've been placed in the role of Test Lead for a long-term project within GE Capital known as Project RedTail.

This project is an IT effort which aims to consolidate processes where possible and increase automation where appropriate in our Collateral COE located in MT.

But my piece of the pie revolves specifically around the testing efforts that will be executed during each release.

So far, the project has had 1 (out of 7 that are scheduled) releases. During the first release they realized that every group involved in this project does testing a little different, which made generating reports difficult since each group reported against different items at different points of the testing stage. This is where I come in.

My function is to analyze the testing processes currently being followed by each group during the second release, capture how each one does it and identify areas of improvement. Then from there, develop a standard testing procedure that will be used across groups for the other five releases and allow better, more reliable report generation.

While drawing process maps and reading story boards may not sound like the most thrilling of rotations, knowing that what I am doing will be used for at least the next 2 years is a great feeling. Not to mention all the awesome people I've met during interviews to gain more insight about the current testing processes - it has definitely gotten me a lot of exposure, which is important as a new member to any company.