Experience

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  Aeroflex cambridge ltd

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Tm500 test team leader

  Team Leader (3G Layer 1 and 2 Test Project) for a leading edge product capable of simulating the signalling of single and multiple instances of 3G User Equipment supporting HSDPA and HSUPA functionality, in order to test customers’ 3G UMTS Base Station software.Responsible for:• Planning and coordinating testing on concurrent product versions;• Designing and scripting tests using Perl to validate channel signalling;• Carrying out verification by checking behaviour of the product against 3GPP Specifications;• Developing test tools in Perl and Python;• Developing and documenting working practices and procedures;• Carrying out regression testing and results analysis for phased deliveries. Show less

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  Infomatrix ltd

  Apr 2007 - Jan 2008

  Test manager

  Responsible for developing Test Strategies and managing testing of [i]-SQZ and [i]-NET Wireless Application products for data compression and acceleration over Tetra Radio Networks. Also responsible for ensuring continuation of the Company TickIT/ISO9001:2000 accreditation.

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  Amino communications

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2011

  Ca development and test engineer

  Worked as a consultant at Amino Communications (Set Top Box technology).Responsible for the development and functional testing of conditional access software for STBs: working with an international client base, developing CA software in C to interface with third party applications; developing test harnesses in javascript, HTML and python; writing test reports for management and clients.Also developed and installed a factory provisioning system (in China) that facilitated the remote specification of STB configuration and activation of security features at the production line from the UK central office, and enabled individual units to be identified and tracked. The factory-side system was implemented in python under Linux, whilst the UK web-based interface was written in PHP with a MySQL interface and was accessible to duly authorised users running Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems. Show less

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  Polatis

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2012

  Senior software engineer

  Worked as a consultant at Polatis (specialists in optical switching technology). Responsible for requirements analysis and implementation of an Issue reporting/tracking system; creation of supporting user and administrator documentation and provision of training sessions for users and managers both in-person and via video conference.Ported a legacy test harness from TCL to python to enable software engineers to run automated verification and regression test suites on both simulated and actual hardware, using Linux and Windows operating system environments. Extended test coverage to include new features. Show less

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  Amino communications

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2013

  Software development and test engineer

  Worked as a consultant at Amino Communications (a specialist in digital entertainment solutions for IPTV, Internet TV and in-home multimedia distribution).Extended the Amino proprietary Common (STB) Provisioning System to support new platforms and satisfy product management requirements, presented training and information sessions to users and management, and assisted in the commissioning and on-going support of a new Provisioning System in Eastern Europe. The factory-side system was implemented in python running under Linux, and the UK web-based interface was written in PHP with a MySQL interface.Also provided test support to the Firmware Team, working on Security, WiFi and other STB features, in the form of test documentation and the development of a test framework (using pexpect) to support automated testing of firmware. Show less

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  Global inkjet systems ltd

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

  Senior software test engineer

  Worked as a consultant at Global Inkjet Systems (a leading developer of software and drive electronics for single pass and scanning inkjet printhead systems) in an Agile (Scrum) development environment.Responsible for :• coordinating testing of new software releases for all Printhead Interface and Peripheral Management Boards, the Ink Control System, and the updated Graphical User Interface;• production of wiki-based test documentation (test plans, supporting documentation, results analysis, etc.);• development of automated tests and test tools using Test Complete and python;• provision of support to FAE, Software and Firmware Development teams for issue replication and investigation, and expansion of regression test suite;• maintaining "clean" test PC images for different operating systems using Clonezilla. Show less

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  Elektron technology plc

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2016

  Senior software test engineer

  As Senior Software Test Engineer and subsequently Test Team Lead, I made a significant contribution to the test strategy for integrating the various system components, specifically for end-to-end testing, to ensure measurements and data from various sensors and handheld devices could be received and processed in the cloud with no loss of integrity and minimal delay, and for improved database reliability and security.I was also responsible for integrating a number of consultants with complementary skillsets into the core team of permanent test engineers, and maintaining team morale and performance, in order to manage increased workloads during a difficult period of management transition. Show less

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  Prowler.io

  Nov 2017 - Jun 2020

  Senior software engineer in test
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  Harbr

  Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  Senior quality assurance engineer
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  Vividq

  Apr 2021 - now

  VividQ is a dynamic, Cambridge-based, deep technology company on a mission to bring holographic displays to the mass consumer market. My role here is essential to ensuring the integrity, quality and overall performance of our software for computer-generated holography before it is released to our customers for use in the development of next generation products in the automotive, consumer electronics, and digital display sectors.

  • Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Quality Assurance Engineer

    Apr 2021 - Feb 2023