Martyn MacRae
Quality Assurance Engineering Manager at Cookpad- Claim this Profile
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Ryan P.
I’m extremely grateful to have worked with Martyn as my direct manager. The passion he holds for his work is inspiring; the standard he works to is the highest possible, and I respect his personal drive to develop himself and contribute. I have been fortunate to witness the changes from design to implementation throughout the SDLC at Cookpad bought to life by Martyn. The QA department and general processes around the company are efficient, streamlined and progressive thanks to him. I personally wouldn’t have been able to develop myself as much as I have been able to, and truly enjoy my work as much as I have done if it wasn’t for the guidance and encouragement he provided. I seriously hope I get the change to work more closely with him again in the future.
LinkedIn User
Fantastic QA Manager that takes a pragmatic approach to testing, ensuring quality of code is suitable for the Live system. Really personable, positive and a great team mate that will make sure work is completed to high standard. An addition to any team!
Ryan P.
I’m extremely grateful to have worked with Martyn as my direct manager. The passion he holds for his work is inspiring; the standard he works to is the highest possible, and I respect his personal drive to develop himself and contribute. I have been fortunate to witness the changes from design to implementation throughout the SDLC at Cookpad bought to life by Martyn. The QA department and general processes around the company are efficient, streamlined and progressive thanks to him. I personally wouldn’t have been able to develop myself as much as I have been able to, and truly enjoy my work as much as I have done if it wasn’t for the guidance and encouragement he provided. I seriously hope I get the change to work more closely with him again in the future.
LinkedIn User
Fantastic QA Manager that takes a pragmatic approach to testing, ensuring quality of code is suitable for the Live system. Really personable, positive and a great team mate that will make sure work is completed to high standard. An addition to any team!
Ryan P.
I’m extremely grateful to have worked with Martyn as my direct manager. The passion he holds for his work is inspiring; the standard he works to is the highest possible, and I respect his personal drive to develop himself and contribute. I have been fortunate to witness the changes from design to implementation throughout the SDLC at Cookpad bought to life by Martyn. The QA department and general processes around the company are efficient, streamlined and progressive thanks to him. I personally wouldn’t have been able to develop myself as much as I have been able to, and truly enjoy my work as much as I have done if it wasn’t for the guidance and encouragement he provided. I seriously hope I get the change to work more closely with him again in the future.
LinkedIn User
Fantastic QA Manager that takes a pragmatic approach to testing, ensuring quality of code is suitable for the Live system. Really personable, positive and a great team mate that will make sure work is completed to high standard. An addition to any team!
Ryan P.
I’m extremely grateful to have worked with Martyn as my direct manager. The passion he holds for his work is inspiring; the standard he works to is the highest possible, and I respect his personal drive to develop himself and contribute. I have been fortunate to witness the changes from design to implementation throughout the SDLC at Cookpad bought to life by Martyn. The QA department and general processes around the company are efficient, streamlined and progressive thanks to him. I personally wouldn’t have been able to develop myself as much as I have been able to, and truly enjoy my work as much as I have done if it wasn’t for the guidance and encouragement he provided. I seriously hope I get the change to work more closely with him again in the future.
LinkedIn User
Fantastic QA Manager that takes a pragmatic approach to testing, ensuring quality of code is suitable for the Live system. Really personable, positive and a great team mate that will make sure work is completed to high standard. An addition to any team!
Credentials
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Swift Level 1 (Swift syntax 2.0)
Cambridge Certification AuthorityDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Foundation Level Extension, Agile Tester
ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications BoardOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Foundation in Software Testing
BCS, The Chartered Institute for ITMar, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
Diploma in Advance Network & Maintenance
BTECJul, 2002- Nov, 2024 -
Diploma in PC Servicing & Network Maintenance
BTECJul, 2001- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Cookpad
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Quality Assurance Engineering Manager
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Feb 2020 - Present
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Lead Quality Assurance Engineer
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Oct 2018 - Present
* Implemented mobile automated testing (XCUITest)* Built QA team and processes from the ground-up* Built the automation team for iOS & Android* Automation tester, manual tester & QA lead
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Bud Systems
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United Kingdom
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IT System Custom Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality Assurance Manager
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May 2018 - Oct 2018
Reporting on Quality metricsManaging each team members personal growthPresenting new ideas and ways of working to board membersIntroducing new processes (Entry/exit criteria)Introduced the use of Cucumber with Typescript for automation testing reducing regression testing times from days to hours.Implemented Behaviour Driven Development in an effort to drive collaboration and improve communication.Design and implementation of the Test InfrastructureVSTS setup for Continuous IntegrationImplementation of testing best practice
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Senior Quality Assurance
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May 2017 - May 2018
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Rockpool Digital
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Quality Assurance
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Mar 2015 - May 2017
• Implementing Agile methodolgy across all projects• Implemeting QA Strategy for Selenium tests• Working with development team to implement: +Unit testing +Automated cross-browser testing +Automated UI tests• Implemeting Continuous Integration & Continuous Development with dev team• Presenting QA Strategy to delivery team• Implementing mobile test strategy• Implemeted email client tesitng strategy (litmus tool)• Implemeted flat build testing strategy• Updated Cross-browser testing tools (BrowserStack)• Working with App development team to implement unit tests• Delivering high level & detailed project costs • Risk Impact Assessment of Change requests • Mentoring & Managing the QA Team +Coaching Junior QA team +Review test team performance• Implementing new test tools (Postman, Litmus, BrowserStack) • Reviewing & purchasing of new test devices
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Senior Quality Assurance Tester
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Feb 2013 - Mar 2015
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Systems Tester
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Mar 2012 - Feb 2013
Functional WalkthroughsReviewing & estimating Functional Specifications, Wireframes & CreativesDeveloping Test Statergies & Test PlansTest Completion ReportsTest Case WritingWeb TestingApp TestingMobile & Tablet Testing (iOS/Android/BB/Windows)Defect LoggingSmoke Testing ReleasesProject Wash-up MeetingsDaily use of Microsoft CRM, BugTrackerWebsite Content Management Systems (Umbraco/Sitecore/kentico)Automation Testing (Selenium)Load Testing (JMeter)Regression TestingAccessibility Testing (WCGA 2.0 Guidelines)Agile MethodologyLead QA across Honda, Red Bull Stratos, STA Travel, Sky & Ourscreen
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Initium Onboard
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior System Support Analyst
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Sep 2009 - Mar 2012
Telephone and on-site support for global Airline and Rail customers.Tested point of sale and back office systems.Managed software releases for clients, assisting with their requirements, specifications and ensuring changes were delivered on time and to a high standard.Managed scheduling of support and change development tasks between the Business Support Group and Development Team on a daily basis.Leading weekly conference calls with clients, on-site and internal meetings.Working closely with the sales team to ensure product knowledge was aligned for pre-sales group.Documenting Support Releases & Quick Guides for Airline and rail customers.Managed the development and Implementation of software bug release based projects.Provide 24 hour support for global customers.Regular travel to Europe and other international destinationsAdministrated Oracle & SQL Server DatabasesManaged Web/Citrix/Domain/Database & FTP Servers for Hosted Solutions
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Clue Software
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Support Analyst
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Sep 2004 - Sep 2009
Telephone and on-site support for Police and other authorities.Managed Support Releases.Carried out on-site deployment and training.Decommissioning & Archiving and highly sensitive investigative data (Police Operations).Demonstrating applications\technology at User Group MeetingsManaged implementations for Scotland Yard, SOCU, DCPCU and many other authoritiesProvided 1st and 2nd level technical support to UK customer baseSpecial Branch Security VettedImplemented Site Reports and SOPs for Customer SupportWorking closely with Sales Team providing pre-sales technical supportWorking closely with Development TeamProviding Support Stats to Support ManagerManaged Proprietary SQL Databases
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Software Tester
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Sep 2002 - Sep 2004
Following Test ScriptsCreating Test ScriptsCreating & Maintaining Automation scripts for automation testing (IBM Rational Robot)Maintaining Testing EnvironmentsDocumenting Bugs and Changes clearly the structurally Documenting Support Releases Providing 1st level technical support to UK & Ireland customersWorking closely with Developers to ensure Bugs & RFCs were carried out to Technical Specification
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Education
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2000 - 2002
City of Bristol College
BTEC Diploma, PC Servicing & Network Maintenance -
1995 - 2000
Kingsfield School, Bristol
B, D including English & Mathematics
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