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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
09.2024 - 08.2025

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
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • 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
05.2017 - 08.2023
  • 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
09.2023 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Systems (Cyber Security)

Nottingham Trent University
Nottngham
09.2019 - 08.2022

Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship - Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist (Software Engineering)

Manchester Metropolitan University / Bupa UK
Manchester
09.2023 - 08.2025

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Information Technology

City College Norwich
Norwich
09.2017 - 08.2019

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
09.2024 - 08.2025

Master of Science - Digital and Technological Solutions Specialist (Software Engineering)

Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2023 - 08.2025

Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship - Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist (Software Engineering)

Manchester Metropolitan University / Bupa UK
09.2023 - 08.2025

Developer

Bupa
09.2023 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Systems (Cyber Security)

Nottingham Trent University
09.2019 - 08.2022

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Information Technology

City College Norwich
09.2017 - 08.2019

Head Bartender

Greene King
05.2017 - 08.2023
Kieran Winter