QA Team manager

• Aug 2017 - Present

Owner - Photographer

• Jan 2011 - Present

Freelance photographer. Portraiture, Wedding, Events photography - working with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them; - seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities; - carrying out research and preparation for a shoot; - working in different locations and in different circumstances to get the right image; - using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software; - communicating with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them; - managing the processing and use of images, discussing technical problems, checking for quality and dealing with clients' concerns; - compiling finished products for sale, such as albums and framed prints; - understanding traditional film and digital photography and keeping up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques; - developing expertise with software to digitally enhance images by, for example, changing emphasis, cropping pictures, correcting minor faults, or moving objects around; - managing the business aspects of the work, including administration, scheduling work, invoicing and basic accounting; - developing a good portfolio, building a network of contacts and achieving a reputation for quality and reliability in order to secure future assignments; - self-marketing by, for example, producing business cards, postcards and promotional materials, and creating and maintaining a website.

QA Lead

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

Currently re-building the QA team in-situ adding 2 more testers to the current remote tester team based in Devon (2 members). Coordinating testing, defect management processes, liaising with Project Managers and Developer team in order to successfully complete the testing cycles in timely manners. Coordinate QA team workflow, implementing new process to speed up the testing process, and show clear status to all stakeholders. Hands on testing (regression, integration, functional, security). Currently looking into automation testing.

Quality Assurance Team Lead Manager

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2016

Planning, prioritization of all the test-related tasks (use proven project management tools)Writing the test strategiesManaging World Wide Map QA data projectsReviewing the test plansLiaising with Support Team to provide information and training about the latest software implementation Providing new ideas to the marketing team during the weekly Consumer Wide meetingsSpreading expertise and good usage of tools such as bug-tracking database or versioning systemsRevising and establishing a company's quality procedures, standards and specifications;Reviewing customer requirements and making sure they are met;Setting standards for quality as well as health and safety;Defining quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff;Setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures;Monitoring performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports;Making suggestions for changes and improvements and how to implement them;Using relevant quality tools and making sure managers and other staff understand how to improve the business;Making sure the company is working as effectively as possible to keep up with competitors.Having people judgment skills to hire the right peopleWriting performance reviewEnhance the Quality of Life in the Workplace Environment by providing ideas and implement them

Quality Assurance Analyst

• Apr 2008 - Jun 2013

Review functional and design specifications to ensure full understanding of individual deliverables.Backend database testing in local environment including validating stored procs, jobs and triggers.Identify test requirements from specifications, map test case requirements and design test coverage plan.Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts like the test data, data validation, harness scripts and automated scripts. Execute and evaluate manual or automated test cases and report test results. Hold and facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members. Identify any potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues immediately to management. Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements. Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes.

IT Analyst

• Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

examine existing IT systems and business models; analyse systems requirements; undertake product development; implement, configure and test feasible solutions. examine existing IT systems and business models; analyse systems requirements; undertake product development; implement, configure and test feasible solutions.

Customer & Financial Agent

• Aug 2006 - Apr 2007

Customer and Financial service Agent bwin Public Company; BWIN.VI; Gambling & Casinos industry • checking credit cards, documents and transactions in order to prevent fraudulent activities • controlling and regulating betting activities and behaviours • tracking down missing transactions, blocking or reopening user’s accounts • limiting daily betting amounts of marked users or allowing to bet higher amounts • maintaining fraud rules and processing improvements to detect money laundry abuse • dealing with customers queries, liaising with different departments

Cabin Crew

• Feb 2005 - Aug 2006

attending a pre-flight briefing, during which air cabin crew are assigned their working positions for the upcoming flight. Crew are also informed of flight details, the schedule and if there are passengers with any special requirements, such as diabetic passengers, passengers in wheelchairs or the number of infants on board; carrying out pre-flight duties, including checking the safety equipment and security checks, ensuring the aircraft is clean and tidy, ensuring that information in the seat pockets is up to date and that all meals, drinks and stock are on board; welcoming passengers on board and directing them to their seats; informing fliers of the aircraft safety procedures and ensuring that all hand luggage is securely stored away; checking all seat belts and galleys are secure prior to take-off; making announcements on behalf of the pilot and answering questions during the flight; serving meals and refreshments; selling duty-free goods and advising passengers of any allowance restrictions in force at their destination; reassuring passengers and ensuring that they follow safety procedures correctly in emergency situations; giving first aid where necessary; ensuring passengers disembark safely at the end of a flight and checking that there is no luggage left in the overhead lockers and no stowaways or suspicious items on board; completing paperwork, including writing a flight report

Cabin Crew Supervisor

• Apr 2002 - Feb 2005