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Royston, England, United Kingdom

A voluntary role focusing on• Introducing agile testing principles and processes into the testing framework• Implementing automation test framework utilizing Cypress and Next.js to conduct testing of React UI frontend and Strapi CMS backend• Collaborating closely with the team to integrate these frameworks seamlessly into the development pipeline and facilitating continuous testing and delivery

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

● Developed and executed automated test scripts to validate the functionality of complex web-based data visualisation application.• Designed and implemented automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Typescript and Node.js• Performed REST API testing using Postman to validate data integrity and API endpoints.• Collaborated with all members of the team to define story specification, test scenarios, acceptance criteria and test data requirements.• Executed functional, regression and integration tests to identify defects and ensure software stability.• Participated in all Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectives.• Contributed to the continuous improvement of test processes and tools driving efficiency and quality.• Transitioned to the Playwright framework from Intern/Selenium, to enhance test robustness and keep pace with the latest technologies.• Conducted root cause analysis for identified defects, working collaboratively with the development team for prompt issue resolution.• Modernised continuous integration processes, streamlining the testing pipeline for increased efficiency.

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

● Conducted preliminary and post development testing on complex web-based intelligence analytic tools for worldwide law enforcement agencies.● Automated testing of Silverlight UI using NUnit, Hudson, and C#, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.● Coordinated remote offshore test resource and managed daily workload. ● Collaborated with developers and product managers to understand project requirements and define test objectives.● Developed documentation to facilitate the UAT process.

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

• Conducted manual and automated testing on windows-based analytical software using Compuware Test Partner, C#, and NUnit.• Introduced agile practices to the team, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.• Determined functional test cases for new/updated test features.

Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom

• Led testing efforts for critical projects, including acquired organisation integration to ensure US government compliance.• Coordinated an offshore development project with resources from the UK and Bangalore.• Executed full system testing for all in-house software and 3rd party systems, encompassing Intranet and MIS applications. Technologies involved ASP.Net, VB6, SQL Server, XML, CSS, and HTML on MS platforms.• Directed initiative to set up a full test environment including Exchange servers, DNS, Replicating SQL Servers, IIS Webservers etc.• Played a pivotal role in improving and implementing new release procedures.• Managed team during long term absence of Test Manager including remote test resource based in Bangalore, India.

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

• Conducted full system/integration testing for a new Dental Practice Management application using C++ and Sybase Adaptive Server on Windows platforms.• Introduced and implemented new technology, including use of Rational SQA Suite for test automation and bug tracking tools, and monitored the effectiveness of improvements made.

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

• Designed and executed test scripts, identifying and reporting defects through bug tracking tools.• Performed on-site user acceptance testing for Voicemail and Telecom Resale applications.