Andrew Ormandy Email & Phone Number

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Liverpool, United Kingdom

• Manage and coordinate products throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Create and manage test plans, budgetary estimates and resource management for assigned projects.
• Prioritise work and creatively solve resource, budget and testing issues such as unplanned projects, emergency testing and ad-hoc requests.
• Drive, administer and take ownership of reporting mechanisms such as the test schedule, software content reviews, assessment reports to ensure stakeholders are aware… Show more
• Drive, administer and take ownership of reporting mechanisms such as the test schedule, software content reviews, assessment reports to ensure stakeholders are aware of test progress and risk.
• Drive cost reduction for both Functional and Localisation testing through identifying opportunities to implement new/existing processes and services.

• The role of a Senior Support Operative expands upon that of the Support Services Coordinator role.
• Mentor Support Operatives to ensure personal development in key areas and core disciplines.
• Provide regular advice and direction to ensure Global Support Services - Europe achieves strategic goals and deadlines.
• Responsible for tracking and scheduling DevSuite build delivery dates and ensuring a commitment of resources for testing new builds is in… Show more
• Responsible for tracking and scheduling DevSuite build delivery dates and ensuring a commitment of resources for testing new builds is in place.
• Responsible for ensuring the ITIL framework and PRINCE2 methodology are adhered to when applicable.

• Service Portfolio maintenance and reviewing current processes and services with a view to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead communications with global counterparts on a daily basis and liaise with QA, Developers, Producers and other global key stakeholders
• Involved in the creation and on-going development of the current defect workflow that has been adopted globally and has streamlined the entire QA process. Also responsible for developing custom… Show more
• Involved in the creation and on-going development of the current defect workflow that has been adopted globally and has streamlined the entire QA process. Also responsible for developing custom workflows for QA and.
• Responsible for troubleshooting applications used within the testing and development process, such as DevTrack and DevTest, to identify and manage issues and risks
• Owner of a number of projects at any one time and understand the importance of achieving key milestones, opening and maintaining communication channels with key stakeholders, risk management and gaining global approval.

• Managed a team of eight employees in testing the latest software on various Sony gaming platforms.
• Responsible for project management, including leading a AAA title from Pre-Alpha through to Master.
• Responsible for issue management.
• The role required a high level of attention to detail, the ability to work within and run the team, and an understanding of the games development cycle.

• Involved testing software thoroughly, investigating and reporting any defects found in to the Defect Tracking System/Database.
• One of the first members of a Segments team which focused primarily on PSN titles, Downloadable Content, Dynamic Themes and Additional Content when the department first started receiving the content.
• Time spent in Segments team assisted in building a basic knowledge of the Technical Requirements Checklist on an already solid foundation of QA… Show more
• Time spent in Segments team assisted in building a basic knowledge of the Technical Requirements Checklist on an already solid foundation of QA knowledge.
• The role required a high level of attention to detail, the ability to work within and run the team, and an understanding of the games development cycle. Show less