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I am a Senior QA Automation Engineer with 17+ years of experience in automation, analysis, technical design, testing, and test lifecycle management. I thrive on building scalable automation solutions and mentoring teams to improve quality across complex web and mobile applications. Currently at News UK, I ensure the quality and performance of mobile and web applications using cutting-edge technologies and best practices. I enjoy sharing knowledge, debugging production issues, and delivering reliable, end-to-end testing with fast feedback loops.…I am a Senior QA Automation Engineer with 17+ years of experience in automation, analysis, technical design, testing, and test lifecycle management. I thrive on building scalable automation solutions and mentoring teams to improve quality across complex web and mobile applications. Currently at News UK, I ensure the quality and performance of mobile and web applications using cutting-edge technologies and best practices. I enjoy sharing knowledge, debugging production issues, and delivering reliable, end-to-end testing with fast feedback loops.

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I am a Senior QA Automation Engineer with 17+ years of experience in automation, analysis, technical design, testing, and test lifecycle management. I thrive on building scalable automation solutions and mentoring teams to improve quality across complex web and mobile applications. Currently at News UK, I ensure the quality and performance of mobile and web applications using cutting-edge technologies and best practices. I enjoy sharing knowledge, debugging production issues, and delivering reliable, end-to-end testing with fast feedback loops.…I am a Senior QA Automation Engineer with 17+ years of experience in automation, analysis, technical design, testing, and test lifecycle management. I thrive on building scalable automation solutions and mentoring teams to improve quality across complex web and mobile applications. Currently at News UK, I ensure the quality and performance of mobile and web applications using cutting-edge technologies and best practices. I enjoy sharing knowledge, debugging production issues, and delivering reliable, end-to-end testing with fast feedback loops.

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I am a Senior QA Automation Engineer with 17+ years of experience in automation, analysis, technical design, testing, and test lifecycle management. I thrive on building scalable automation solutions and mentoring teams to improve quality across complex web and mobile applications.

Currently at News UK, I ensure the quality and performance of mobile and web applications using cutting-edge technologies and best practices. I enjoy sharing knowledge, debugging production issues, and delivering reliable, end-to-end testing with fast feedback loops.

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Senior Mobile Automation QA at News UK

July 1, 2022 - Present

Developed a cross-brand web automation framework using Cypress.io for desktop, tablet & mobile. Created a mobile automation framework using WebDriverIO and Appium for multiple apps. Improved BDD processes. Set up a mock server for local automation testing to speed up feedback loops. Debugged web & app crashes, providing developers with detailed defect tracking. Maintained and ran tests on CircleCI with visual regression tests using Percy. Created CircleCI configurations to run E2E tests across multiple environments.

Lead QA at Pfizer

January 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022

Led a global QA team of 16 testers across 4 continents for a high-profile hybrid app project. Managed and developed an automation framework using Python & Appium integrated with BrowserStack. Created test plans, strategies, and reporting for senior management. Designed a bug management process and managed tests via TestRail. Performed API testing using Postman (GET, POST, DELETE requests).

Senior Mobile Automation QA at 11:FS

July 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Developed mobile automation framework using Detox (JavaScript) and Cypress for responsive web testing. Conducted API testing via Postman and server-side debugging for backend analysis. Performed release testing on Google Play Beta & TestFlight builds.

Senior Mobile Automation QA at News UK

October 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020

Modified mobile automation framework to work across multiple apps and APK files. Debugged server-side transformer data, providing insights into issues at the API level. Automated CI testing pipelines using Bitrise, BuddyBuild, and CircleCI. Achievements: Reused and modified automation framework, saving time and effort across brands. Trained junior testers in automation and framework best practices.

Senior Automation QA at Acuris

September 1, 2016 - October 31, 2019

Developed web automation frameworks in Ruby (Capybara) & JavaScript (TestCafe). Automated API testing and integrated it into Jenkins CI pipelines. Performed server-side testing and database queries (DynamoDB) for backend validation. Implemented a test pyramid strategy, ensuring comprehensive Unit/Integration/Acceptance testing. Delivered CMS test automation, reducing regression test efforts.

QA Automation Engineer at Solera

December 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016

Built iOS & Android automation frameworks using Appium.

QA Automation Engineer at Foreign & Commonwealth Office

September 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Delivered fully automated crisis hub for UK government users.

QA Automation Engineer at Tesco

December 1, 2013 - September 30, 2015

Key contributor in launching Tesco Groceries' responsive web.

Senior QA & Automation Engineer at Aviva, Wiggle, First Clarity, Swiftcover, Nationwide, Norwich Union, Applabs

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013

Various senior QA & automation roles.