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Andrew Biggins

Andrew Biggins

Summary

I am an energetic and motivated individual currently working as a Software Developer in Test with 5 years of experience, I worked with a cutting-edge tech stack, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Playwright, and Webdriver.io. I am a hardworking problem solver with a passion for testing, and personal improvement. I have experience leading teams and working in large tech companies communicating and learning from individuals and teams around the world.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Software Engineer in Test

PokerStars
01.2023 - Current
  • Used Webdriver.io, Cucumber, Git, and Typescript to create clear and efficient automated tests.
  • Testing with fully dynamic data requiring out of the box thinking to create tests
  • Worked in a fast paced and regulated market with complex compliance requirements.
  • Implemented a shift left approach to identify improvements and prevent defects earlier.

Test Automation Engineer

Tribal Group
11.2020 - 01.2023
  • Ensured software quality in an agile team, involving manual testing and creation/maintenance of test automation code.
  • Worked daily with Azure DevOps, Selenium, Protractor, Postman, Gherkin, Cucumber, Mocha JS, Git, Typescript, Playwright.
  • Automation of frontend tests with Playwright, and Protractor as well as Automation of backend tests using Postman, Mocha js.
  • Wrote tests capable of running in multiple on multiple browsers and devices, such as IOS, Android web, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.

Scrum Master

Tribal Group
11.2020 - 01.2023
  • Overseeing Scrum ceremonies, raising and escalating issues faced by the team.
  • Analysed the sprint burn-down and identifying variance patterns between our estimation and completion times to identify areas of improvement.
  • Ensured as a team we are aware and are utilising agile principles to help improve productivity and over all team health.
  • Facilitated the implementation of business changes, or retrospective changes within the team while maintaining a can-do attitude, and advocating for wider business changes that will improve our day to day

Software tester

Tribal Group
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Tested web applications across diverse range of desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
  • Maintained test logs and documented all tests, providing accurate and timely status updates.
  • Identified defects or errors in existing software programmes and suggested improvements and fixes.
  • Communicated complex errors and issues clearly to technical and non-technical colleagues.

Supervisor

Iceland Frozen Foods
03.2016 - 08.2018
  • Investigated any and all customer complaints, leading by example in customer service, ensuring the store runs to a high standard.
  • Investigated store issues such as stock loss and cash discrepancies.
  • Ordered stock and supplies for the store.
  • Ensured the store met its KPIs every week.
  • Conducted interviews, one-to-ones, and general management of a team of 20+.

Education

BTEC IT diploma - Computing and Systems Development

Sheffield City College
/2010 - /2012

HND - Computing and Systems Development

Rotherham College of Arts And Technology
/2013 - /2014

Skills

  • Typescript
  • Webdriverio
  • Protractor
  • Playwright
  • Mocha JS
  • Postman
  • Jenkins
  • Git
  • JIRA
  • SQL
  • Cucumber
  • Security testing
  • Manual Testing
  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership
  • Customer-focused

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Shares for being a driving force for the QA team during covid at Tribal
  • Took ownership and lead the test effort for a major compliance epic involving the Spanish royal decree for youth protections around gambling
  • Organised a small team for a major project, testing thousands of validation rules for Irish universities admissions

Timeline

Software Engineer in Test

PokerStars
01.2023 - Current

Test Automation Engineer

Tribal Group
11.2020 - 01.2023

Scrum Master

Tribal Group
11.2020 - 01.2023

Software tester

Tribal Group
11.2018 - 08.2019

Supervisor

Iceland Frozen Foods
03.2016 - 08.2018

BTEC IT diploma - Computing and Systems Development

Sheffield City College
/2010 - /2012

HND - Computing and Systems Development

Rotherham College of Arts And Technology
/2013 - /2014

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