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QE Test Lead with 20 years of IT experience, including 12 years in Quality Assurance across Healthcare, Energy, Insurance, Retail, and Transport sectors. Expert in delivering system integration, functional, and non-functional testing, applying manual and automation testing within a Shift-Left approach.
Proven track record in designing end-to-end testing strategies, leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring production readiness for complex enterprise systems. Passionate about leveraging AI-driven tools and data insights to optimise testing efficiency, improve product quality, and drive continuous improvement.
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Work Experience
Quality Engineering Test Lead at Accenture
September 1, 2019 - February 27, 2026Led a team of 10 testers across onshore, nearshore (Poland), and offshore (India), delivering enterprise EPR implementation testing for NHS Cerner Millennium with Oracle Health and medical device integrations. Defined and executed an end-to-end testing strategy covering functional, regression, integration, automation, and UAT; designed integration and clinical workflow scenarios and validated cross-system data exchanges. Facilitated SME workshops to clarify third-party interface requirements, prioritized risks for stage gates, and provided evidence-based decisions for go/no-go progression. Maintained QA documentation (test plans, RTMs, defect logs) ensuring traceability and regulatory data governance. Supported operational go-live rehearsals and post-go-live stabilization, obtaining formal sign-off. Completed AI-focused training (Reinvention with Agentic AI) and developed AI agents to assist testing and productivity.
Quality Engineering Test Lead at Accenture
November 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Managed QA activities across Salesforce cloud platform: SIT for core CRM workflows (Accounts, Contacts, Opportunities, Campaigns) and Service Cloud entities; performed API integration testing and backend data validation using SOQL; reviewed and updated regression test packs with automation to improve coverage; validated security configurations (RBAC, profiles, sharing rules). Performed data migration validation using Salesforce Data Loader; conducted performance testing with JMeter; implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins; collaborated with automation engineers to optimise test packs. Supported UAT and release readiness, documented test results, and provided testing metrics to stakeholders.
Quality Engineering Test Lead at Accenture
September 1, 2019 - October 31, 2021Designed and executed integration test scenarios across retail systems, including e-commerce, POS, warehouse management, and payment gateways across global markets. Created and managed Test Cycles, Plans, defect lifecycle and reporting via Zephyr and Power BI; validated stock movement in AWS DynamoDB. Performed mobile testing (Android & iOS); executed API testing with Postman; supported UAT and Digital Selling Platform releases; established performance baselines and analysed results against baselines.
QA Analyst at West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)
September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019Delivered integration testing for UK multi-operator smart ticketing programme; developed Selenium WebDriver automation; performed mobile testing and compatibility testing (WiFi, 4G/5G); supported Swift payment system integration; produced detailed comparison reports (Excel) highlighting on-prem vs target execution performance for stakeholder review.
QA Analyst at Xoserve
September 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017Performed ETL testing for smart meter data migration; designed SQL queries for pre- and post-validation data checks; conducted pre-validation and post-validation data checks to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy of migrated data; managed defect lifecycle using HP Quality Centre; maintained Requirements Traceability Matrix.
System Analyst at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) Ltd
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Tested mainframe COBOL & DB2 batch and online applications; designed and executed system and regression test cases; coordinated business sign-offs and client approvals.
PMO Lead at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) Ltd
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2014Managed project governance, including RAID logs, KPIs, SLAs and EVM reporting; delivered end-to-end application and infrastructure projects; defined scope, milestones and deliverables using MS Project; led stakeholder reviews and executive reporting; managed invoicing and financial controls.
Quality Engineering Test Lead at Accenture, Birmingham
September 1, 2019 - February 27, 2026Led a 10-person testing team across onshore (UK), nearshore (Poland), and offshore (India). Defined and executed an enterprise-wide testing strategy covering functional, regression, integration, automation, and UAT. Designed and executed integration and end-to-end test scenarios for large-scale healthcare transformation programmes, validating end-to-end clinical workflows and data exchange across Cerner Millennium and NHS EPR environments, and overseeing third-party interface testing. Facilitated SME/workshop sessions to gather requirements, clarified business processes, and supported defect triage and resolution. Produced QA documentation (test plans, RTMs, defect logs) and provided risk-based testing insights for stage gates and go-live readiness. Collaborated with cross-functional teams for FDRs and production release sign-offs. Applied AI-focused training to enhance testing efficiency and introduced AI agents to support testing activities.
QA Analyst at West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), Birmingham
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019Delivered integration testing for the UK multi-operator Pay-As-You-Go smart ticketing programme. Conducted mobile testing (Android/iOS), developed Selenium WebDriver automation framework, and performed compatibility testing across networks (WiFi, 4G/5G). Supported Swift payment system integrations and produced detailed performance comparison reports for stakeholder review.
QA Analyst at Xoserve, Solihull
September 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017Performed ETL testing for smart meter data migration projects. Designed SQL queries for pre- and post-validation data checks. Managed defect lifecycle using HP Quality Centre and maintained Requirements Traceability Matrix.
Education
Qualifications
Master of Business Administration (HR and IT Specialisations)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026Bachelor of Computer Applications
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026ISTQB – Certified Tester Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026ISTQB – Certified Tester AI Testing
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026PRINCE2 Foundation (Project Management)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026Reinvention with Agentic AI Learning Programme
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026Master of Business Administration (HR and IT Specialisations)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026Bachelor of Computer Applications
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026ISTQB – Certified Tester Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026ISTQB – Certified Tester AI Testing
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026PRINCE2 Foundation (Project Management)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026Reinvention with Agentic AI Learning Programme
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026Industry Experience
Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services
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