Test Automation / UAT / QA Quick Fix

Leading Silicon Valley Tech Enterprise Enhances Workday Implementation with Comprehensive QA Services

Summary

A leading Silicon Valley (SV) tech company engaged Stratpoint for the former’s global implementation and updates of Workday, a top Human Capital Management (HCM) and Financial Management solution, for over 150,000 SV company employees. This resulted in streamlined testing processes and automated 93.9% of their test cases, ensuring smooth system updates and minimal operational disruption and empowering SV company’s business team to focus on core business activities.

Background

A leading Silicon Valley tech company faced a challenge with the global implementation and updates of Workday. With a user base of over 150,000 employees worldwide, the company needed to ensure seamless integration and minimal disruption during mandatory Workday releases.

Challenge

  • Mandatory Workday Releases: SV company had to accept changes and meet new requirements while supporting existing features.
  • Growing Complexity in Configuration: Increasing customizations led to difficulties in maintaining a consistent QA environment and managing a growing list of features.
  • Inadequate Time for Testing: With only six weeks to test changes before release, there was a risk of insufficient coverage and potential disruption of existing functionalities.
  • Limited UAT Capacity: The business team struggled to conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) due to a lack of time and insufficient knowledge of best practices.

Solution

To address these challenges, Stratpoint deployed a dedicated team of over 50 QA and test automation engineers and implemented a comprehensive QA strategy over the past two years.

Shift-left testing

Stratpoint pushed testing earlier in the development cycle, incorporating user feedback and capturing defects sooner.

Test Automation

Stratpoint automated a significant portion of the test cases to streamline repetitive and complex processes.

Robust Test Design and Best Practices

Stratpoint employed effective test planning, training, and documentation to ensure a deep understanding of requirements and a thorough impact analysis.

Collaboration with Business

Stratpoint worked closely with the business team to identify end-to-end business scenarios.

Outcome

Focus on Core Business

Focus on Core Business

The business team freed up their time, enabling them to focus on core business tasks.

Operational Efficiency

Operational Efficiency

The automation of 93.9% of test cases led to a significant reduction in test execution time, improving overall efficiency.
Seamless Integration

Seamless Integration

The integration of new Workday features was achieved without disrupting existing functionalities, ensuring business continuity.

Increased QA Coverage

Increased QA Coverage

Stratpoint’s robust testing approach ensured comprehensive coverage, minimizing risks associated with new releases.

Testing Scope

USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING (UAT)

  • Test Planning
  • Test Documentation
  • Test Execution
  • Defect Management
  • Test Reporting

POST RELEASE SUPPORT

  • Bug Fix Verification
  • Enhancements

INTEGRATION TESTING TO CURRENT SYSTEMS

  • Recruitment
  • Talent Management
  • CRM

WORKDAY MODULES

  • Authorizations (Access/Role)
  • Contingent Worker
  • Foundational Data
  • Benefits
  • Headcount & Position Management
  • New Employee Experience
  • Compensation
  • Employee Data Admin
  • Recruiting
  • Reports (Custom)
  • Workday Experience
  • Talent Management
  • Time Away
  • Talent Mobility