Kevin Colgan

QA Analyst — Primark, Reading UK (Apr 2025 – Oct 2025)

• - Prepared SIT test cases for new POS and SCO solution for the German market
• - Executed tests, triaged defects, and performed retesting
• - Supported offsite team testing physical POS/SCO machines
• - Trained offsite team after access enablement
• QA Analyst — AB World Foods, Leigh UK (Jan 2025 – Feb 2025)
• - Coached UAT team members on testing processes
• - Supported UAT execution
• - Reviewed test cases and recommended improvements
• - Provided project managers with status updates
• UAT Test Lead — Lloyds of London, London UK (Sep 2024 – Dec 2024)
• - Coordinated UAT timelines with the Project Manager
• - Guided UAT team through testing processes with a right-first-time approach
• - Uploaded test evidence to Azure DevOps
• - Reported progress to senior management
• - Created test closure reports for CAB
• - Coached business users on QA methodology
• API Testing Specialist — Toyota Financial Services, Surrey UK (Oct 2023 – Jul 2024)
• - Developed comprehensive Postman Collection & Environment for all APIs
• - Provided ready-to-use API requests to streamline testing
• - Created reports highlighting gaps and contradictions in documentation
• - Managed defect lifecycle including raising and retesting
• - Built regression pack for Automation Engineers
• - Coached Automation team on workflow
• - Produced documentation and video materials for BAU support
• XBRL Continuous Delivery Team — Central Bank of Ireland (Nov 2022 – Oct 2023)
• - Created test cases and test data under tight ECB deadlines
• - Managed defects and collaborated closely with developers
• - Contributed to process optimisation initiatives
• - Participated in bi-monthly retrospectives with suggestions
• - Onboarded new team members and delivered system demos

SIT Team Lead — National Broadband Ireland (Mar 2021 – Sep 2022)

- Developed test cases for backend systems supporting rural broadband installation

- Supported frontend testers and Automation Engineers

- Led SIT team with responsibilities including API management in Postman, CIT sessions, demos, onboarding, workflow documentation

- Delivered demos to senior stakeholders

QA Analyst — Primark (Sep 2020 – Jan 2021)

- Created and executed test cases aligned with requirements and acceptance criteria

- Collaborated with Automation Engineers on process automation flows

QA Analyst — AIB (Jan 2020 – Sep 2020)

- Improved processes and resource management within PMO

- Performed root cause analysis on resourcing challenges

- Built, tested, and delivered a new resource allocation process

- Facilitated employee training sessions and documentation