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Laurens Edwards
QA Engineer
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
QA Engineer/SDET PROFILE Dedicated and Passionate QA Engineer with 12 years of Integration and Testing experience within UK internet infrastructure, Cyber Security, Broadcast Technologies, and Emergency Services.
I believe excellent testing is a thorough process of investigations, assessment, critical thinking as well as relevant and vital reporting throughout the Software development lifecycle. I firmly support collaborative testing throughout software development via a holistic approach to achieve the best results possible.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
QA Engineer / SDET Engineer
Nominet
Oxford, Oxfordshire
02.2022 - Current
I was the key quality engineer in several key innovative projects at the heart of the UK Internet infrastructure. I oversaw quality, and acceptance testing for several business-critical projects including Cybersecurity applications for NCSC.
QA Engineer
Synamedia
10.2018 - 02.2022
Lead Test Engineer on a vital broadcast system project. I have been responsible for all E2E Testing of various upgrades and continuous deployment of new features and technologies. Oversaw successful migration to a Cloud AWS solution of a live system with millions of users.
Delivery & Test Engineer
Cisco Systems
Chandlers Ford, Hampshire
05.2012 - 10.2018
Delivery, Integration & Test of Intelligent Solutions both onsite and remotely leading the push towards an Agile Methodology. I have been instrumental in the exploration and integration of new applications and technologies and integrating them into developing and legacy components.
Senior Support Analyst
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Southampton, Hampshire
06.2009 - 05.2012
Primary support role, providing the first point of contact and resolution for all Technical Systems in use by the Coastguard and Maritime Agencies.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Computer Studies
Solent University
Southampton 08.2000 - 06.2003
Skills
- Wide range of testing techniques and methodologies
- Test Strategy and Planning
- Agile Testing and Development
- Communicating information effectively
- JIRA, X-Ray and Test management tools
- Quality Improvement Strategy
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Root Cause Analysis
- Git / Bit Bucket Change management tools
Interests
Additional Information
- CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: +, 44797 0702325
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balancePersonal development programsCareer advancementQuote
Knowledge is power. Information is liberating.
Kofi Annan
Certification
- ISTQB – ISEB Certified Tester (Foundation)
- ITILv3 Foundation
Hobbies
- Painting
- Board Games
- Wine Making
- Reading
- War Games
Timeline
QA Engineer / SDET Engineer
Nominet
02.2022 - Current
QA Engineer
Synamedia
10.2018 - 02.2022
Delivery & Test Engineer
Cisco Systems
05.2012 - 10.2018
Senior Support Analyst
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
06.2009 - 05.2012
BSc (Hons) - Computer Studies
Solent University
08.2000 - 06.2003
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