Robert Watson Email & Phone Number

Ireland

Dublin

• Leading QA strategy initiative to implement standardised approach to test strategy in QA• Mentoring QA's• Running training and knowledge transfers• Determining the test methodology and creating test cases and data as required• Completing functional, regression, system and security testing.• Diagnosing problems, reporting bugs and enhancements to the team and recording on JIRA.• Working with the scrum team to develop automation framework• Improving quality processes• Facilitating QA group tests, deep dives and knowledge transfers • Facilitating Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand up, sprint retrospectives and team based release planning• Supporting effective backlog management• Removing team and external impediments to ensure team deliver on commitment• Working collaboratively with product owners, testers, developers and technical architects• Ensuring that the team delivers high quality software on time and that it meets customer and business needs.• Driving continuous inspection and adaption within the team

Dublin

Robert worked as a consultant on multiple client engagements. Below is an overview:Dublin | July 2016 – February 2017Robert worked as a QA engineer for a global healthcare client. The project involved the development of a Salesforce application to replace a legacy system. As part of an Agile team Robert's responsibilities included release planning, sprint planning, user story review, test scripting, test execution and defect management.Dublin | May 2015 – July 2015Previously Robert worked as a QA engineer in a glass and metal manufacturer client. The project involved the implementation of ERP reports in order to meet SOx requirements. Robert's responsibilities included writing test scrips, executing test scripts, raising defects and working with the team to resolve defects.Dublin | September 2014 – May 2015Robert previously worked as a QA engineer with a supply chain services client. The project involved the implementation of a new enterprise wide SAP system. His responsibilities included gathering requirements, writing test scripts, executing test scripts, raising defects with the team and managing the resolution of defects.Dublin | January 2014 – May 2014Robert worked with a large financial services client. The role involved the design, test and implementation of a process and control framework for Basel III compliance. His responsibilities included: creating "as is" and "to be" process flows, designing a process control framework to ensure SOx compliance and leading the development and testing of controls on source data.Dublin | October 2011 – December 2013Robert worked as a release and test analyst in a public sector client. His responsibilities included release management, environments maintenance, environments testing and application support for development teams.

Sydney, Australia

Robert worked as a QA engineer with the Academic Curriculum and Reporting Authority (ACARA) in Sydney. The company was responsible for an education website. As part of an Agile team Robert's main responsibilities included: reviewing user stories, creating test plans, writing test scripts, executing test scripts, raising defects and managing the resolution of defects.

County Galway, Ireland

Whilst completing my masters I tutored first year BIS students part time in Visual Basic.NET using Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Express edition. My main responsibilities included: answering queries on assignment requirements, assisting students in the resolution of technical queries, correcting assignments, and communicating feedback to the class.

Msc In Business Information Systems, Business Information Systems

Graduated with a first class honours degree in the MSc in BIS. My research focused on the value and impact of Green IT on small and medium.

Business Information Systems

Graduated with a First Class Honours degree in BSc. in BIS from NUIG.