I am Trevor Martin Holding, a tester with many years of experience across public websites, mobile apps, back-office browser-based applications and internal intranet services. I am enthusiastic about working with new technologies and am always willing to lend a hand wherever I can. I am ISEB/ISTQB certified (Foundation, Intermediate and Agile Extension) and have led testing teams for over a decade, coaching less experienced staff and sharing knowledge about testing approaches, subject matter, and quality assurance. I am comfortable with Waterfall and Agile/Kanban, adapting testing processes to fit the project needs, and I have tested a wide range of applications and used a variety of tools.

Trevor Holding

I am Trevor Martin Holding, a tester with many years of experience across public websites, mobile apps, back-office browser-based applications and internal intranet services. I am enthusiastic about working with new technologies and am always willing to lend a hand wherever I can. I am ISEB/ISTQB certified (Foundation, Intermediate and Agile Extension) and have led testing teams for over a decade, coaching less experienced staff and sharing knowledge about testing approaches, subject matter, and quality assurance. I am comfortable with Waterfall and Agile/Kanban, adapting testing processes to fit the project needs, and I have tested a wide range of applications and used a variety of tools.

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I am Trevor Martin Holding, a tester with many years of experience across public websites, mobile apps, back-office browser-based applications and internal intranet services. I am enthusiastic about working with new technologies and am always willing to lend a hand wherever I can.

I am ISEB/ISTQB certified (Foundation, Intermediate and Agile Extension) and have led testing teams for over a decade, coaching less experienced staff and sharing knowledge about testing approaches, subject matter, and quality assurance. I am comfortable with Waterfall and Agile/Kanban, adapting testing processes to fit the project needs, and I have tested a wide range of applications and used a variety of tools.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Test Analyst at Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water
December 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Wrote Tosca automation scripts from pre-recorded videos for various company software and created Neoload performance test scripts for Retail software. Tested the migration process to move documents from SAP onto Azure Cloud.
Test Specialist at Quilter
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Tested the ongoing updating of the Public Website, carried out functional testing on new developments, and created test scripts in Gherkin format for SpecFlow automation. Executed automation scripts and supported new deployments. Tested the development of a Customer App on Native Android devices. Provided regression testing summaries for stakeholders and acted as the testing representative for Scrum ceremonies.
Test Lead/Senior Test Analyst at Planning Inspectorate
April 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
Acted as the main tester in the development of a system to manage Planning Appeals; created and executed test scripts, managed deployments from Development through Production, and provided sign-off for releases. Acted as the testing representative for all sprint ceremonies and provided guidance to colleagues as a subject matter expert.
Software Tester at Intiligroup
December 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Tested the functionality of a bespoke Smart App for the management of Smart Meters; created and executed test scripts; supported new deployments; performed regression testing and assisted with stakeholder updates.
Test Lead at NHS-IT Wales
October 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018
Testing the implementation of a new middleware solution and testing a third-party developed system for the management of patient details and interfaces with other supporting systems.
Test Analyst/Test Lead at National Friendly
January 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Testing a new system being created to manage policy information; eliciting requirements from users and translating them into designs; running presentations to assist end-users in understanding features; running SQL queries to validate data migration and provide issue feedback.
Web Test Analyst at Parmenion
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015
Cross-browser testing of a newly developed website and reporting defects.
Test Analyst at GoCompare.com
September 1, 2014 - February 1, 2015
Testing the integration of new external insurance partners with GoCompare’s quotation system; exploratory testing of partner sites; developing an automation process using Selenium to upload customer data and validate the quotation process; coordinating issues with internal and external stakeholders.
Senior Test Analyst / Test Lead at Office For National Statistics
January 1, 2010 - August 1, 2014
Led testing for a new CPI-RPI web-based Oracle system, managed the transition from Waterfall to Agile Kanban, and served as a technical lead, assisting with training and guidance for testers and IT staff; coordinated automation efforts and authored Test Plans and Test Summaries.
Systems Tester at Intellectual Property Office
June 1, 2003 - June 1, 2006
Testing the rewrite of a core patent tracking system built with .NET; mentoring and training of new team members.
Mainframe Programmer at Intellectual Property Office
June 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Mainframe programming responsibilities and development work within the IP Office environment.

Education

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Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
ISTQB Intermediate
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
ISTQB Agile Extension
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

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