Kieran Winter
Stockport,Cheshire
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise in Accessibility testing and development, UI/UX development, C#/.NET and API testing. Demonstrates strong proficiency in object-oriented development, behaviour-driven and test-driven development, ensuring high-quality assurance standards. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and project management, leveraging agile methodologies to deliver successful outcomes. Proficient in using tools such as Browserstack and cloud services to enhance project efficiency. Committed to fostering teamwork both internally and externally while pursuing opportunities for innovation within the tech industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
QAanalyst
Bupa
Salford Quay
2024.09 - 2025.08
Contributed to the QA team at BGIUK, engaging in projects involving:
- API Testing
- Accessibility Testing (WCAG, ARIA, Axe-core, etc)
- Heavy Browserstack usage for both automated and manual tests (Mobile, APP and Desktop)
- Responsible for NFR (Non-functional regression) testing for all digital products (Site speed, observability, accessibility, etc)
- Regular meetings involving stakeholders, business owners and co-workers
- Held and attended daily scrum calls
- Running onboarding and training sessions for large quantities of team members
- Scrumban sprints
- Use of .NET / C# to produce automation testing scripts
- Enhanced software quality by conducting detailed test cases and scenario analyses.
Developer
Bupa
Salford Quay
2023.09 - 2024.09
- Developed and refactored React components to enhance application functionality.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
- Facilitated stakeholder discussions to gather requirements and feedback.
- Participated in regular scrumban sprints to maintain agile project flow.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation, facilitated easy reference for team members.
- Participated in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
- Built custom software solutions for enhanced business efficiency.
Head Bartender
Greene King
Norwich
2017.05 - 2023.08
- General bartender responsibilities. Perfect opportunity to develop social skills, alongside customer service.
- Achieved head bartender after 2 years and was in charge of managing bar maintenance and staff.
Education
Master of Science - Digital and Technological Solutions Specialist (Software Engineering)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 2023.09 - 2025.08
Bachelor of Science - Computer Systems (Cyber Security)
Nottingham Trent University
Nottngham 2019.09 - 2022.08
Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship - Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist (Software Engineering)
Manchester Metropolitan University / Bupa UK
Manchester 2023.09 - 2025.08
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Information Technology
City College Norwich
Norwich 2017.09 - 2019.08
Skills
- API Testing/Development
- UI/UX Development
- C#/NET
- Object Oriented Development
- Behaviour Driven Development
- Test Driven Development
- Quality Assurance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management
- Browserstack
- Cloud Services
- Agile Methodologies
- Teamwork (Internal/External)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
QAanalyst
Bupa
2024.09 - 2025.08
Master of Science - Digital and Technological Solutions Specialist (Software Engineering)
Manchester Metropolitan University
2023.09 - 2025.08
Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship - Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist (Software Engineering)
Manchester Metropolitan University / Bupa UK
2023.09 - 2025.08
Developer
Bupa
2023.09 - 2024.09
Bachelor of Science - Computer Systems (Cyber Security)
Nottingham Trent University
2019.09 - 2022.08
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Information Technology
City College Norwich
2017.09 - 2019.08
Head Bartender
Greene King
2017.05 - 2023.08