AJAMO ADAMS
Lead Software Engineer In Test
York
Summary
Accomplished Amazon Best Selling Author of "Stop Coding," a book on the evolution of automation testing.
With over 10 years of specialized expertise as a Business Test Lead and Manager, I excel in large-scale testing within both Government and Financial Services sectors. My core strengths include developing testing frameworks, shaping program strategy, and implementing effective risk mitigation techniques. I have a proven track record of enhancing the efficiency of quality assurance processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Lead Software Engineer In Test
Farnell Limited
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Directed a team of 15 QA experts in a collaborative setting, boosting overall team productivity by 25% annually.
- Key in shortening the product's time-to-market by 20% via the introduction of continuous integration practices.
- Spearhead efforts to establish and enhance best practices in automation and performance testing
- Managed the seamless execution of user acceptance testing for a pivotal regulatory project, ensuring 100% compliance within designated timelines.
Lead Performance and Automation Tester
Star Compliance Limited
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Leading a QA CoP team made up of performance, automation and functional testers in both the UK and offshore, on current and future projects
- Identifying and implementing continuous improvements to the technology stack while monitoring and analysing the applications performance
- Drives initiatives that promote best practices for Automation and Performance Testing
- Manage, maintain and develop Automation and Performance Test Frameworks
- Plan and prepare for performance and automation testing while providing and/or creating the required Test Data
- Constructing and generating effective performance and automation test reports to share with both internal and external stakeholders
- Assisting customers with any and all Production Performance Issues
Senior Test Automation Engineer
Optix Software Limited
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Overseeing and managing Automation testing for client software and systems development projects
- Mentoring junior engineers and training manual testers in automation
- Designed and implemented automated testing tools and programs addressing areas including database impacts, regression testing, negative testing, error/bug retests and usability
- Accelerated average QA testing turn-around time by 25% or more, allowing the company to accept more testing projects without increasing staff
- Conducted formal and informal product design reviews throughout the software development lifecycle to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules and potential issues
- Communicated effectively with the software design team, quickly gaining their respect and becoming a valued, 'go-to' team member on challenging test cases
Software Test Automation Engineer
FERA Science Limited
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Performed system, regression and data interface testing
- Provide client developer teams with detailed reports on quality metrics, identified bugs/flaws and recommended fixes
- Created Page Object Model (POM) Automation Frameworks from scratch, with and without Mocks to reduce database impacts
- Wrote JavaScript Automation test cases, test scripts and test suites using Selenium and Protrator.js, following Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) principles
- Created a comprehensive database of documented test defects and procedures to enable accurate replication and ensure compliance with standards
IT Specialist
FERA/FERA Science Limited (DEFRA)
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Configure and support both backup and database systems, Developed, implemented and maintained Citrix servers
- Created and sustained XenApp and XenDesktop applications while managing Citrix application builds
- Managed backup and recovery services for hundreds of physical and virtual systems, using CommVault software suite
- Implemented virtual tape libraries providing backup support and expertise for various company-wide projects, generating and administering daily service reports
- Carried out database tuning activities to ensure optimal performance while ensuring high database standards
- Build procedures to deploy applications and configure Citrix connections
- Conducted root cause analysis, diagnosed system problems and rectified errors
- Installation and configuration of Citrix Provisioning Server sites, vDisks and stores
Data and Telecommunications Engineer
Central Science Laboratory (DEFRA)
04.2007 - 03.2012
- Supported and troubleshot Enterprise VOIP issues from Avaya and Mitel PABX systems
- Developed standard operational procedures (SOP) and provided training to install VoIP and PABX phones
- The SOPs were written in a user-friendly format to ensure simple interpretation for all users
- I also managed government satellite sites all over the UK
- Ensured all interdependencies were fully operational and connected to the main data centre
- Ensured continuous communication & co-ordination with clients
- Supported enterprise environments and distributed the calling processes
- Debugged and fixed the problems between vendors in large networks consisting of multiple LANs and WANs environments
- Designed, operations, management, and evaluation of complex voice over IP systems for lab environment
- Troubleshoot IPT from end to end, including IPT voice quality issues between and within locations
- Configured and installed VOIP devices and IP Phone
Education
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Specialist Diploma - IT
York Technology College
Level 2 Diploma for IT Practitioners (ITC Systems Support) - E-Quals, City and Guilds
York Technology College
GCSE Equivalent - English C, Accounts B, Business Studies B, Social Studies B
Skills
Led a Record-Setting QA Team:
Spearheaded the most successful QA team at Star Compliance, achieving the highest project delivery rate with a 96% pass rate
Innovative Test Automation Suite Development:
Developed a test automation suite that became the cornerstone of quality assurance at Optix Limited, reducing manual efforts by over half in a year
Critical Incident Reduction Champion:
Revolutionised the QA process at Farnell Limited, which led to a staggering 40% reduction in critical post-deployment incidents
SKILLS
Business Testing Strategy
Programme Management
Integration Project Delivery
Test Automation
Quality Assurance Frameworks
Governance and Compliance
Certification
Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Certificate, 06/01/16
Timeline
Lead Software Engineer In Test
Farnell Limited
11.2021 - 12.2024
Lead Performance and Automation Tester
Star Compliance Limited
12.2018 - 11.2021
Senior Test Automation Engineer
Optix Software Limited
05.2017 - 11.2018
Software Test Automation Engineer
FERA Science Limited
02.2015 - 04.2017
IT Specialist
FERA/FERA Science Limited (DEFRA)
04.2012 - 01.2015
Data and Telecommunications Engineer
Central Science Laboratory (DEFRA)
04.2007 - 03.2012
Level 2 Diploma for IT Practitioners (ITC Systems Support) - E-Quals, City and Guilds
York Technology College
GCSE Equivalent - English C, Accounts B, Business Studies B, Social Studies B
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Specialist Diploma - IT
York Technology College
Summaryqualifications
- Amazon Best Selling Author, for 'Stop Coding' a book about how automation testing is evolving and how to keep up with ever changing applications.
- Senior Software Engineer In Test with full system development lifecycle experience, including designing, developing and implementing test plans, test cases and test processes fuelling swift corrective actions, significant cost savings and fault-free audits.
- ISTQB Certified; (ISEB) qualified; meticulous and thorough functional testing abilities. Skills covering all aspects of system development and the testing lifecycle, from specification through to delivery and commercial launch.
- Highly organised, versatile and results-oriented team player with an energetic and articulate approach to testing.
- Ability to acquire new skills within short time scales, adapt to rapidly changing work practices and build and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues.