Jake Ashmore Email & Phone Number

Nuneaton, Gb

Remote

Backend Software Test Engineer working with microservices across varying different aspects of the business, such as the Order Management journeys through the Basket Service, Payment Processing through Payment Service, and all things to do with how accounts are managed through the Account Service.I am primarily working within SQL and Cosmos databases, and perform API testing using Postman and Swagger.• Work closely with Feature Teams and stakeholders to integrate quality assurance throughout the Development Lifecycle.• Conduct manual testing for microservices, covering areas like Order Management, Payment Processing, and Account Management.• Use SQL Server and Cosmos DB for database testing to ensure data integrity and reliability.• Perform API testing with tools like Postman and Swagger to check functionality and performance.• Log and analyze defects, taking ownership from identification to resolution.• Review Acceptance Criteria with Product Owners to ensure everything is clear and complete.• Participate in all Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.• Collaborate with Business stakeholders during the UAT process to validate and verify new features.• Apply a keen eye for detail and strong exploratory testing skills to uncover and fix potential issues.

Remote

As a Quality Engineer at Gear4music Ltd, I am responsible for ensuring that the products and services offered meet the high standards and expectations of our customers. This involves a range of activities such as evaluating product specifications, developing and implementing testing strategies, and conducting thorough tests to identify and resolve any issues or defects.I work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, design, and customer support, to ensure that the products are of the highest quality before they are released to the market. I also stay up-to-date with industry standards and advancements in testing techniques and tools, constantly seeking new and innovative ways to improve the quality of our products.• Security Champion - Bringing security and quality together to help make better software• Demonstrated automation skills by using Webdriver.io and Javascript to automate the warehouse applications• Worked in a variety of areas such as; Warehouse Applications, Organisation Management Systems, Hub Management Systems, Order Data Systems• Working closely with cross-functional teams such as Developers, Business Analysts, and Project Leads to gather information for accurate and efficient testing• Supporting multiple projects to completion, utilising a versatile approach to work independently or as part of a team.• Providing input on software quality, testing methodologies and processes, to help improve the overall quality of software delivered.• Plan, design, and execute quality control processes and procedures• Develop and maintain test plans, cases, and scripts to validate product functionality• Identify, diagnose, and track defects and bugs, and work with development teams to resolve them• Create and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of quality control processes• Monitor and report on product quality metrics, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders

Scrum Master for the Crossroads Initiative where I support and facilitate the team as they develop a method for tackling Technical Debt by tracking, documenting and creating frameworks on current architecture and applications.• Organised daily stand-ups, iteration reviews, retrospectives, and iteration planning• Facilitated meetings and discussions both within my Team, as well as external teams• Worked with other Scrum Masters to manage potential risks and dependencies• Employed use of Kanban board on Jira to improve velocity and tracking• Facilitated the use of Miro for Program Iteration to analyse Features, capture member capacity, and load Iterations for future Iteration Planning• Promoted continuous improvement, and developed a self-organising, and self-managing team

Coventry, United Kingdom

Responsible for the various testing phases for multiple applications such as the AS400 Warehouse Management application, and the Java Based Pharmacy Dispensing System. I also have taken on a more leadership-based approach to the testing lifecycle, supporting our external contractors, providing timeline estimates, creating detailed progress reports and working closely with the Project Leads, Business Analysts, and Senior Management to make sure we met deadlines and confirm work was done to a high standard and documented in the Test Management tool accordingly.• Creation of Test Estimates• Creation of Test plan and Requirement’s document• Creation of Test Scenarios based upon Requirements• Documentation and investigation of defect/story issues in Jira.• Planning and Executing/overseeing the execution of Test Cycles• Training new & external team members in the McKesson working methodology• Providing regular reports, effort estimates and feedback to Test Management.• Worked with and supported teams during project UAT phases• Experience with Test Automation tools, such as HP UFT and Tricentis Tosca• Created and managed a test automation dashboard to give senior leadership visualisation on the advantages of automation.

Coventry, United Kingdom

As a Test Assistant I initially began my role supporting Java based dispensing application for pharmacies, namely CoMPaSS and Professional Services.At first I was executing tests for a project called ETC to allow Electronic Claiming for Wales Pharmacies before moving on as one of the primary testers on UCF.With this move I began creating and executing tests from the beginning of the project through it's development, up until its pilot deployment. During my time I began working on creating some automation scripts for the CoMPaSS application to reduce the amount of regression tests that needed to be ran.

Coventry, United Kingdom

First line IT Service Desk Analyst providing support for all Lloyd's Pharmacies across the United Kingdom.

Coventry, United Kingdom

While working at Little Heath Primary School, I primarily worked with Year 6, assisting the teacher with tasks throughout the day, and working closely with the students to help improve their studies.

Coventry, United Kingdom

My responsibilities at Yellow Jersey Delivery was the distribution and collection of letters and other post for various companies, all done using a push-bike, meaning that there is a lot of cycling involved.I would generally be given a bag of post, usually between 200-500 letters and be given leave to post them within a set time period, and then once complete, the second part of my job would be to begin collecting letters from a selection of the companies we post for, and then bringing them back to the office for sorting.Once this is done, we bring the post back, process it into rounds, and then set about sorting our post round for the following day.

Coventry, United Kingdom

My responsibilities in the kitchen at Premier Inn was to cook, serve and prepare food for the patrons of the restaurant, as well as prep food for the following shifts, be it breakfast or dinner.This involved a lot of food safety and good hygiene, as well as good time keeping to allow for all the work to get in.Other jobs involved the collection and putting away of deliveries, as well as tidying of the kitchen.While working for Premier Inn I completed my Shooting Stars Silver, which was a course dedicate to improving staffs attitude and ability while in the kitchen, as well as improve what they could do too make the kitchen run better.

Gallagher Retail Park, Coventry, West Midlands, England

I worked on the shop floor, in all aspects, ranging from working on tills, fitting rooms, and generally on the shop floor.I was also trained and active in working in the cash office, dealing with arranging the days funds for the tills, as well as accounting for previous days cash money profits.As well I was trained to work in the stores warehouse, dealing with deliveries and stocks of the store.

L4 Software Tester, Information Technology, Passed

The primary role of a Software Tester is to ensure that software operates as intended. Testers typically design and prepare test plans.

Bachelor’S Degree, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects, 2:1

Activities and Societies: RowingWhile at De Montfort University studying Animation Design, I spent my time honing the skills I had learnt.

National Diploma, Computer Games Development, Merit, Merit, Merit

Studying Computer Games Development at the city college, I found my initial interest in character and world building. Embracing all.