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I am a Senior Test Analyst with 16+ years of hands-on experience in software testing, automation, API testing, data migration, and large-scale transformation projects. I have led mixed onshore/offshore QA teams and delivered robust testing solutions across SDLC/STLC, focusing on quality, efficiency, and risk-based testing.
I hold SC and NPPV3 clearances and thrive in collaborative environments with BAs, developers, and stakeholders. I enjoy building strong testing frameworks, driving CI/CD integration, and ensuring accessibility and security in complex systems.
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Work Experience
Senior Test Analyst (SC cleared) at Home Office (Automation centre)
February 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Set up project-level test plan and strategy; designed and conducted functional, accessibility, and UAT testing; collaborated with BAs, developers, and stakeholders; created and maintained test data, test cases, and documentation; contributed to CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks.
Infrastructure Test Engineer (SC cleared) at BAE Systems (MOD)
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023End-to-end infrastructure test planning (baseline, health checks, post-migration, cutover, interface testing, regression); wrote and dry-run test cases; maintained defect dashboards; contributed to TRR and test reports; performed IaC testing with Terraform and integrated API/automation tests into CI/CD.
Senior Test Analyst (SC cleared) at Home Office (PNC)
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023Functional, system and end-to-end testing; preparation and execution of test plans and scripts; defect raising and tracking; regression prioritization; involved in sprint planning, retrospectives, and monthly updates.
Device Assurance Specialist (Test Engineer) at npower
September 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Execution of test scripts for SMIP SMETS2; ensure test scripts are maintained in HP ALM; defect logging and triage across metrology, firmware, WAN/HAN; knowledge of energy markets and smart metering standards; coordination with third-party suppliers.
Senior Test Consultant (SC cleared) at CGI Logica UK LTD
February 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019UIT/SIT testing for smart metering programs; service testing, smoke/sanity/regression of APIs; daily test-participant coordination; operational test scenarios; meter firmware upgrades and GBCS payload validations; liaised with DCC, CSPs and test participants.
Test Engineer (Infrastructure) (SC Cleared) at Vysii on LTD (Ark Data Centres)
June 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016End-to-end infrastructure test strategy; backups/restores with VEEAM; monitoring with SolarWinds; startup/shutdown testing for large nodes; network/AD testing; IT infrastructure performance and OAT; asset tracking for test lab equipment.
Test Analyst (SC cleared) at Fujitsu UK Ltd
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015Requirements analysis and test design; cross-browser testing; backend data validation via SQL; test data and environment setup; regression testing; coordination with developers and business stakeholders; involvement in M&S project with online portal testing.
Test Engineer at UPC (Dublin, Ireland)
February 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013Managed final user acceptance testing for EPG and set-top box platforms; regression testing across STB platforms; test documentation review; stress and reliability testing; liaised with engineers and vendors.
Education
Qualifications
Postgraduate in Business Administration
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026ISEB / ISTQB Foundation Certified Software Tester
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services
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