Quality Engineer

• Apr 2023 - Present

QA Tester

• Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

Help delivery of CMS product. Help delivery of CMS product.

QA Tester

• May 2021 - Oct 2021

Working on the SMART order fulfilment system including test planning, scripting, execution and reporting of defects. Working on the SMART order fulfilment system including test planning, scripting, execution and reporting of defects.

Test Consultant

• May 2021 - May 2021

Created and executed tests for their Axis sales system in addition to raising defects. Created and executed tests for their Axis sales system in addition to raising defects.

QA Consultant

• Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

Worked on developing regression testing for Nimbla in addition to testing changes. Produced test plan and scripts for upcoming new product. Used Jira and Postman and worked remotely using such collaborative tools and Slack and Google Meet. Worked on developing regression testing for Nimbla in addition to testing changes. Produced test plan and scripts for upcoming new product. Used Jira and Postman and worked remotely using such collaborative tools and Slack and Google Meet.

Software Tester

• Sep 2019 - May 2020

Worked on testing Mischon de Reya's New Business Interface provided by Intapp and customised in house. Worked on testing Mischon de Reya's New Business Interface provided by Intapp and customised in house.

Senior Test Analyst

• Mar 2019 - Apr 2019

Worked on Windows 10 migration project holding UAT sessions with users to test application compatibility. Worked on Windows 10 migration project holding UAT sessions with users to test application compatibility.

Senior QA Engineer

• Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

Working in an Agile delivery team to deliver changes. Taking part in Agile ceremonies such as inceptions, refinements and retros with a focus on Quality Engineering. Also worked with the regression team to measure confidence in each monthly release. Used AS400, .net, Jira and Confluence. Working in an Agile delivery team to deliver changes. Taking part in Agile ceremonies such as inceptions, refinements and retros with a focus on Quality Engineering. Also worked with the regression team to measure confidence in each monthly release. Used AS400, .net, Jira and Confluence.

Test Lead

• Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

Test Lead on the TRIM project Writing Test Plans Planning work for offshore testing resource Daily management of test team Liaising with Business Test Lead on the TRIM project Writing Test Plans Planning work for offshore testing resource Daily management of test team Liaising with Business

System Tester

• Apr 2014 - Jun 2016

Tested pension and payroll related workflow processes. Tested printed outputs. Checking variable logic and standard sentences in these documents. Raising defects in Mantis. Liaising with developers, project management and business users. Security Cleared to SC level. Tested pension and payroll related workflow processes. Tested printed outputs. Checking variable logic and standard sentences in these documents. Raising defects in Mantis. Liaising with developers, project management and business users. Security Cleared to SC level.

Quality Assurance

• Sep 2013 - Mar 2014

Tested mobile marketing applications on Apple iPhone/iPad and Android including responsive design, augmented reality and iBeacon. Clients include BP, Audi, Bosch, NSPCC, Addison Lee, Fidelity, De Beers, British Council and Mobile Marketing Association. Developed client specific testing strategies and scripts then executed tests and raised issues. Responsible for installing test mobile applications on test devices. Tested on a selection of devices to ensure compatibility. Show less

School Integration Tester

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2013

• Tested new Building School’s Futures (BSF) installations in schools. • Liaised with Technical Leads, Project Management and representatives from the Local Education Authority. • Looked at new hardware and software installations. • Produced final test report for project sign off. • Tested new Building School’s Futures (BSF) installations in schools. • Liaised with Technical Leads, Project Management and representatives from the Local Education Authority. • Looked at new hardware and software installations. • Produced final test report for project sign off.

Senior Mobile Test Analyst

• Jan 2012 - May 2013

• Lead test on the mobile piece of the Coral work stream of the Springboard programme. • Testing an entirely new version of the Gala Coral Sportsbook mobile web site. • Overall responsibility for test planning, execution and defect raising and tracking during the Agile Sprint and User Acceptance phases. • Reporting directly to management. • Liaising with external developers both onshore and offshore including Amelco and Openbet. • Using Quality Center version 9.2 linking releases, requirements, scripting, planning, execution and defects. • Testing on Smartphones, including Apple iPhone, Apple iPad and Android. Show less

Test Lead

• Oct 2010 - Jan 2012

• Defining test strategy and standards for the project with input from both business and technical experts. • Allocating daily work to testers, monitoring their progress and reporting to project management. • Writing and executing scripts for the new version of GlassNet web based vehicle selling and valuation package using T-Plan • Raising defects and monitoring their progress using Test Track Pro • Dealing with off shore developers (in Germany). • Testing on Smartphones, including Apple iPhone. Show less

QA Analyst

• May 2010 - Sep 2010

• Working as part of the team in an Agile environment for the NAGE (Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks) printed output project. • Writing and executing test scripts including verifying printed output such as statements and letters. • Checking variable logic and standard sentences in these documents. • Raising defects in Bugzilla and checking their progress. • Using Citrix and Dollar Universe. • Working as part of the team in an Agile environment for the NAGE (Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks) printed output project. • Writing and executing test scripts including verifying printed output such as statements and letters. • Checking variable logic and standard sentences in these documents. • Raising defects in Bugzilla and checking their progress. • Using Citrix and Dollar Universe.

Test Lead

• Oct 2009 - Apr 2010

• Tested their new GlassNet web based product (http://www.glassguide.co.uk/), produced using HTML, C# and Java script. • Defining test strategy and standards for the project with input from both business and technical experts. • Allocating daily work to testers, monitoring their progress and reporting to project management. • Writing and executing scripts for the new version of GlassNet web based vehicle selling and valuation package using T-Plan • Raising defects and monitoring their progress using Test Track Pro • Dealing with off shore developers (in Germany, Hungary and India). Show less

Test Lead

• Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

• Led a team to the successful completion of testing of several key software components for the high profile Building School’s Futures project for Lambeth, Hackney, Sunderland and Knowsley Local Education Authorities, including some Systems Interoperability Framework (SIF) compatible products. • Allocating daily work to testers, monitoring their progress and reporting to test and project management. • Working extensively with Quality Centre/Test Director 9.2 including reports. • Led a team to the successful completion of testing of several key software components for the high profile Building School’s Futures project for Lambeth, Hackney, Sunderland and Knowsley Local Education Authorities, including some Systems Interoperability Framework (SIF) compatible products. • Allocating daily work to testers, monitoring their progress and reporting to test and project management. • Working extensively with Quality Centre/Test Director 9.2 including reports.

Testing process consultant

• Apr 2009 - Jun 2009

• Developing, documenting and implementing top to bottom green field testing procedures and practices for their customer configuration department including test planning, scripting and reporting for their Bond Talent recruitment product. • Liaising with developers, project managers and analysts to gather business requirements and seek feedback. • Developing, documenting and implementing top to bottom green field testing procedures and practices for their customer configuration department including test planning, scripting and reporting for their Bond Talent recruitment product. • Liaising with developers, project managers and analysts to gather business requirements and seek feedback.

System Tester

• Jun 2008 - Nov 2008

• Tested their new GlassNet web based product (http://www.glassguide.co.uk/), produced using HTML, C# and Java script. • Writing and executing scripts for the new version of GlassNet web based vehicle selling and valuation package using T-Plan • Raising defects and monitoring their progress using Test Track Pro • Dealing with off shore developers (in Germany). • Tested their new GlassNet web based product (http://www.glassguide.co.uk/), produced using HTML, C# and Java script. • Writing and executing scripts for the new version of GlassNet web based vehicle selling and valuation package using T-Plan • Raising defects and monitoring their progress using Test Track Pro • Dealing with off shore developers (in Germany).

System Tester

• Jan 2008 - May 2008

• Writing and executing test scripts for new and enhanced customer and call centre web sites for the insurance industry, including Direct Line commercial (http://www.directline.com/) and More Than car insurance (http://www.morethan.com/). • Automating tests using record and replay and some Visual Basic scripting in Quick Test Professional. • Technologies used included Java Script and Ajax. • Writing and executing test scripts for new and enhanced customer and call centre web sites for the insurance industry, including Direct Line commercial (http://www.directline.com/) and More Than car insurance (http://www.morethan.com/). • Automating tests using record and replay and some Visual Basic scripting in Quick Test Professional. • Technologies used included Java Script and Ajax.

Assistant Manager/Test Lead

• May 2003 - Nov 2007

• Writing test plans and preparing test data using SQL for their new .NET based web system. • Worked on Migration project to new system, corporate actions and Crest interface. • Line management responsibility for five people including objective setting and review. • Liaising with off shore developers (in India). • Writing test plans and preparing test data using SQL for their new .NET based web system. • Worked on Migration project to new system, corporate actions and Crest interface. • Line management responsibility for five people including objective setting and review. • Liaising with off shore developers (in India).

Lead Tester

• Feb 2001 - Apr 2003

• Wrote and executed test scripts and plans for Mediastore voice recording and related analysis software. • System Administration of the test SQL system. • Installed software on customer sites both in the UK and abroad. • Live support for the product suite including visiting customer sites. • Wrote and executed test scripts and plans for Mediastore voice recording and related analysis software. • System Administration of the test SQL system. • Installed software on customer sites both in the UK and abroad. • Live support for the product suite including visiting customer sites.

System Tester

• May 2000 - Feb 2001

• Prepared and executed test scripts and plans for on-line casino and gambling software, related back office systems and websites. • Collated payout stats for regulatory bodies. • Prepared and executed test scripts and plans for on-line casino and gambling software, related back office systems and websites. • Collated payout stats for regulatory bodies.

System Tester

• Dec 1999 - May 2000

• Prepared and executed test scripts for the RIMS market positioning software. • Gained knowledge of financial markets. • Prepared and executed test scripts for the RIMS market positioning software. • Gained knowledge of financial markets.

System Tester

• May 1998 - Dec 1999

• Writing and executing test scripts and plans for the DEC based Share Registration and Investment Trust Saving Scheme suites and Windows/.Net based Sirius share registration system. • Experience of VMS. • Writing and executing test scripts and plans for the DEC based Share Registration and Investment Trust Saving Scheme suites and Windows/.Net based Sirius share registration system. • Experience of VMS.