Gareth Francis Email and Phone Number

Accomplished Test Manager with a proven track record of delivering high profile testing software solutions across multiple test disciplines and phases. Extensive experience in developing and implementing effective test strategies to schedule and budget. Management of multi-location teams (onshore and offshore) as well as third party suppliers. A strong influencer and motivator with demonstrated effective stakeholder management skills within all areas of the business and project.A listing of my core competencies includes:* Test planning, including scoping, estimating, strategy, timelines* Test management of testing lifecycle, reporting, documentation * Defect management * RAID Management * Onshore and offshore team management, both as a task and line manager* Multiple test phases, System/Integration Test, User Acceptance Test, Non Functional Test* Quality Assurance * Waterfall, Hybrid and Agile test methodologies* Stakeholder Management at all levels of the project and business* Internal and external audit participation* Keyword test automation