Callum Nicholson

As an ISTQB-certified Test Lead with SC clearance, I am passionate about gaining valuable skills in both testing and technical areas of the software development lifecycle. Throughout my career, I have worked on interesting accounts, providing me with a wealth of experience in a variety of testing techniques, including Automation BDD, Performance, Integration, API, Exploratory, and Functional Testing. This experience has also sparked my interest in using automation tools with the cloud to enhance the testing process.

During my time at IBM, I have enhanced my technical aptitude across public sector accounts, delivering test automation solutions for UK government accounts. As a natural progression, I have taken on a lead role, managing a team of four to completely rebuild an automation suite, ensuring effectiveness while providing confidence in the applications using manual techniques from sprint to sprint.

A key strength throughout my previous roles has been my ability to quickly become proficient in technical tools and frameworks, enabling me to confidently present to stakeholders and take on additional responsibilities with ease.

• Ministry of Justice (Ten10): Identified a crucial defect that was a live issue highlighting a mismatch in behaviour of integrated systems that resulted in a large piece of work and subsequently contracts being investigated.
• Ten10: Invited to do a presentation at a company-wide event on my 6 month growth from Sports Graduate to Automation Test Engineer.
• Ten10: Collaboration award at quarterly company-wide comms event.
• IBM: Rising Star award at annual awards event in my first year.
• IBM: Quality Engineering Practice Champion for Scotland and North of England.
• IBM: Completed company wide lunch and learn in Cypress and Cucumber.

• AWS Cloud Practioner
• ISTQB - Foundation Level
• Ten10 Academy Graduate

In my spare time, I lead an active lifestyle and prioritize my fitness by training 4-5 times per week at the gym. My workouts incorporate both strength and high intensity sessions to maintain a high level of fitness. Additionally, I enjoy competing in sports recreationally, such as football, tennis, and running.

I also have a passion for travelling and make it a priority to explore both within and outside of the UK whenever possible. In Scotland, I enjoy hiking and have even set a personal goal to complete all of the Munro's with my friends.

Staying up to date with the ever-changing world of technology is also a hobby of mine. I enjoy reading tech blogs and learning about new advancements in the industry. Overall, I believe that a healthy work-life balance is important, and my hobbies and interests are an essential part of achieving that balance.