Hi, I’m Andy, an experienced, delivery focussed Quality Assurance Consultant with a wealth of multi-disciplinary IT experience in Quality Assurance, Software Testing and Project Management. I have a proven record of service delivery which has covered a diverse background in web, desktop and mobile technologies across functional, usability, load, localisation and security testing projects from start-ups through to blue chip clients using some of the latest testing techniques. Good communicator at all levels, including technical, project, programme, and business.
test IO, now part of the EPAM family, is a global leader in software crowdtesting that enables fast moving software development teams with a platform for on-demand QA testing throughout the entire development cycle. Test setup takes just minutes, and we dynamically allocate human testers in real-world conditions to fit your specific testing needs.
Head hunted to assess their current QA function and put in a policy and strategy for the future of the QA function.
Head hunted to assess current QA function and implement repeatable, traceable processes to include best practice.
Head of Software Quality Assurance / Test Manager {Nov ’16 – Apr’20}
GDPR Data & Compliance Champion {Nov ’17 – Apr ‘20}
After numerous failed attempts of implementing industry standards in software testing, Anglian Water appointed me as their Test Manager in November 2016 to build the foundations of testing and bring best practice testing to Anglian Water.
After my time with Qualitest UK, Applause approached me to ask me to continue my service delivery tasks globally within the Applause community on a contracting basis. Along with service delivery, I am also responsible for building strategic relationships to increase the Applause offering within the accounts under my remit while also evangelising Applause and best practice QA Standards.
EMEA PROJECT MANAGER {Oct 2011 – Oct 2013}
UK PROJECT MANAGER {Aug 2010 – Oct 2011}
Recruited initially to turn around the failing UK partnership service delivery and increase customer retention and revenue growth. Advancing quickly to cover a larger geographical area; Managing service delivery for UK and EMEA clients; assisting in pre-sales technical queries, presentations and pricing.
Recruited to join a new team of 3 testers, I was jointly responsible for ensuring the quality of 300+ local newspaper websites and 4 other verticals.
Sept ’22 – Nov ’24
test IO, now part of the EPAM family, is a global leader in software crowdtesting that enables fast moving software development teams with a platform for on-demand QA testing throughout the entire development cycle. Test setup takes just minutes, and we dynamically allocate human testers in real-world conditions to fit your specific testing needs.
Dec ’21 – Sept ’22
Head hunted to assess their current QA function and put in a policy and strategy for the future of the QA function.
Jun ’21 – Mar ’22
Head hunted to assess current QA function and implement repeatable, traceable processes to include best practice.
Nov ’16 – Apr ’20
Head of Software Quality Assurance / Test Manager {Nov ’16 – Apr’20}
GDPR Data & Compliance Champion {Nov ’17 – Apr ‘20}
After numerous failed attempts of implementing industry standards in software testing, Anglian Water appointed me as their Test Manager in November 2016 to build the foundations of testing and bring best practice testing to Anglian Water.
Oct ’13 – Jun ’15
After my time with Qualitest UK, Applause approached me to ask me to continue my service delivery tasks globally within the Applause community on a contracting basis. Along with service delivery, I am also responsible for building strategic relationships to increase the Applause offering within the accounts under my remit while also evangelising Applause and best practice QA Standards.
Aug ’10 – Oct ’13
SECONDED TO Applause AS EMEA PROJECT MANAGER {Oct 2011 – Oct 2013}
SECONDED TO Applause AS UK PROJECT MANAGER {Aug 2010 – Oct 2011}
Recruited initially to turn around the failing UK partnership service delivery and increase customer retention and revenue growth. Advancing quickly to cover a larger geographical area; Managing service delivery for UK and EMEA clients; assisting in pre-sales technical queries, presentations and pricing.
Dec ’07 – Aug ’10
Recruited to join a new team of 3 testers, I was jointly responsible for ensuring the quality of 300+ local newspaper websites and 4 other verticals.
– Parity, London (Professional)
– Changewise, Southampton (Professional)
– University Centre, Peterborough (Professional)
Andy doesn’t see things as problems, but merely as opportunities to apply some creative thinking. His knowledge is very broad, and he quickly picks up anything new that may be presented to him.
A competent, capable and dedicated project manager able to satisfy testers and customers alike whilst delivering projects on time and under budget whilst actively seeking to improve the processes involved for all concerned.
He has a strong understanding of testing within both traditional waterfall deliveries as well as Agile product development where Andy supports and coaches project/product teams to build quality in to the development cycle.
