Validation lead on the LIQD 1.0 software platform test activities including driving security validation. Validation lead on a project based on a new Time Sensitive Networking implementation. This role included the defining of a test strategy and a system integration test plan.Took ownership of the python based Automated Testing Framework in use by the team which required regular maintenance and the addition of multiple features and improvements.Designed and implemented a new results… Show more Validation lead on the LIQD 1.0 software platform test activities including driving security validation. Validation lead on a project based on a new Time Sensitive Networking implementation. This role included the defining of a test strategy and a system integration test plan.Took ownership of the python based Automated Testing Framework in use by the team which required regular maintenance and the addition of multiple features and improvements.Designed and implemented a new results reporting engine using the Django web development framework for use by the team in reporting on daily regression testing activities.Worked on the validation of multiple releases for the open source QMSI program which included activities such as automating nightly test runs, configuring test systems, running existing test packs and debugging issues.Assigned ownership of a new lab space which required managing the upgrading works and overseeing the enablement activities. Show less

Coordinated and led the QA activities on all NowFactory Sourceworks hardware projects including network interface card driver/firmware development projects, development of a new load balancing hardware platform and new feature development on the software load balancing application.Designed, validated and deployed a new internal GTP traffic generation system for use across the organisation for testing, training and operational tasks.Jointly developed a new automated regression… Show more Coordinated and led the QA activities on all NowFactory Sourceworks hardware projects including network interface card driver/firmware development projects, development of a new load balancing hardware platform and new feature development on the software load balancing application.Designed, validated and deployed a new internal GTP traffic generation system for use across the organisation for testing, training and operational tasks.Jointly developed a new automated regression environment in both Python and bash to reduce test time on the incremental development of the NowFactory hardware load-balancing platform, the 3040.Coordinated closely with design teams on feature specification activities to ensure requirement testability. Show less

Currently working within the development organisation of a company that has delivered a new disruptive technology to the telecoms industry, the Optical Burst Switch. This role requires heavy involvement in system/feature specification activities to produce quality requirements that are both testable and readily achievable. There is also a strong focus on delivering test strategies that are comprehensive and fit within the context of the development program. Additionally, the role requires an… Show more Currently working within the development organisation of a company that has delivered a new disruptive technology to the telecoms industry, the Optical Burst Switch. This role requires heavy involvement in system/feature specification activities to produce quality requirements that are both testable and readily achievable. There is also a strong focus on delivering test strategies that are comprehensive and fit within the context of the development program. Additionally, the role requires an emphasis on quality assurance and demands a customer focused approach in all activities. Other activities include the reviewing of design documentation, test elaborations and system behaviour. Show less

As a member of the integration organisation within the company there was a necessity to develop an in depth understanding of the end to end behaviour of a complex telecommunications system. This understanding was employed in a number of activities beyond the usual remit of an integration engineer. These included customer support functions such as field trial support, training, customer demonstrations, customer documentation creation and customer installations. The role also required… Show more As a member of the integration organisation within the company there was a necessity to develop an in depth understanding of the end to end behaviour of a complex telecommunications system. This understanding was employed in a number of activities beyond the usual remit of an integration engineer. These included customer support functions such as field trial support, training, customer demonstrations, customer documentation creation and customer installations. The role also required participation in the product development organisation to fulfil integration and test activities such as test case definition and elaboration, test execution, bug reporting, bug resolution support, automated regression test creation and requirement traceability tracking. Show less

Was a member of a small team that was responsible for the system validation and verification testing of Intune Networks beta level optical burst switch and transport platform. Involved from the inception of the team and so was an integral member with wide ranging responsibilities. This included the initial creation of a system test strategy, seeing this strategy brought through to a successful completion and then training others on its use and demonstrating the equipment to prospective… Show more Was a member of a small team that was responsible for the system validation and verification testing of Intune Networks beta level optical burst switch and transport platform. Involved from the inception of the team and so was an integral member with wide ranging responsibilities. This included the initial creation of a system test strategy, seeing this strategy brought through to a successful completion and then training others on its use and demonstrating the equipment to prospective customers and investors. Show less

This positions primary focus was on dealing with network issues and resolving line faults against tight service level agreements. The role was based within the Network Management Center which meant there was also a focus on proactively monitoring the national network to minimize circuit errors. Other activities included the management of the remote maintenance of network elements, liaising with field engineers to ensure effective and efficient fault resolution and developing and maintaining… Show more This positions primary focus was on dealing with network issues and resolving line faults against tight service level agreements. The role was based within the Network Management Center which meant there was also a focus on proactively monitoring the national network to minimize circuit errors. Other activities included the management of the remote maintenance of network elements, liaising with field engineers to ensure effective and efficient fault resolution and developing and maintaining relationships with key multinational clients. Show less