I'm Jonah Boyd, a proactive QA-focused professional with extensive experience in software development and quality assurance, collaborating closely with developers to ensure robust functionality and strong testing at the heart of the product. I enjoy turning complex problems into clear tests and documentation, and I thrive in cross-functional teamwork to deliver high-quality software. During COVID-19, adapting to sudden changes and exploring new ideas became second nature. I mentored placement students and embraced new approaches to meet evolving needs, while staying self-motivated and decisive. I value collaboration across diverse backgrounds and am comfortable taking the initiative to drive progress and maintain high standards in fast-paced, high-stress environments.

Jonah Boyd

I'm Jonah Boyd, a proactive QA-focused professional with extensive experience in software development and quality assurance, collaborating closely with developers to ensure robust functionality and strong testing at the heart of the product. I enjoy turning complex problems into clear tests and documentation, and I thrive in cross-functional teamwork to deliver high-quality software. During COVID-19, adapting to sudden changes and exploring new ideas became second nature. I mentored placement students and embraced new approaches to meet evolving needs, while staying self-motivated and decisive. I value collaboration across diverse backgrounds and am comfortable taking the initiative to drive progress and maintain high standards in fast-paced, high-stress environments.

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I’m Jonah Boyd, a proactive QA-focused professional with extensive experience in software development and quality assurance, collaborating closely with developers to ensure robust functionality and strong testing at the heart of the product. I enjoy turning complex problems into clear tests and documentation, and I thrive in cross-functional teamwork to deliver high-quality software.

During COVID-19, adapting to sudden changes and exploring new ideas became second nature. I mentored placement students and embraced new approaches to meet evolving needs, while staying self-motivated and decisive. I value collaboration across diverse backgrounds and am comfortable taking the initiative to drive progress and maintain high standards in fast-paced, high-stress environments.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Developer / QA Assurance Engineer at Johnson Controls
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Demonstrated a strong willingness to learn by completing a QA-specific course to deepen QA knowledge. As a placement student who transitioned to a full-time role, I collaborated with engineers to design and execute tests, identify defects, and verify features against design documentation. I helped build and maintain automated tests within the CI/CD pipeline and produced clear test reports to track progress. I documented work and facilitated knowledge transfer, emphasizing problem solving, clear communication, and delivering high-quality software at the heart of development.
Estate Engineer at Royal Victoria Hospital
September 10, 2017 - October 16, 2017
Assisted in the maintenance of various equipment across hospital buildings, learning and retaining critical information and employing creative problem solving to resolve issues. Coordinated with contractors and internal teams, ensured clear communications and documentation of actions and ownership, and maintained records to support smooth ongoing operations.

Education

BSc Honours in Computer Science (2:1) Upper Division at Ulster University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level V4.0 at Expleo Academy
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level V4.0
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Professional Services