Thomas Parr
Stevenage,Hertfordshire
Summary
I am a highly motivated Software tester with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage my own workload. I am currently working within a technology team at a national Tyre wholesaler, which requires excellent business process knowledge as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills. My current role requires me to work to tight deadlines with little supervision which showcases my self-motivation and my ability to work under pressure within a team. I am hardworking and I often must adapt to urgent changes of focus to higher priority tasks, which I can do easily. Actively pursuing ISTQB qualifications to further enhance testing skills and knowledge.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology Test Analyst
Stapleton’s Tyres
12.2022 - Current
- Independently wrote and executed complex test cases and acceptance criteria for both functional and regression testing.
- Review of documentation to ensure functional requirements are covered
- Creation of software test scripts using functional requirements documentation
- Creation and maintenance of test execution plans in Azure DevOps
- Defined test data requirements to fulfil test prerequisites effectively
- Review of colleague scripts (peer review) to ensure accuracy
- Conducted rigorous change and regression testing to identify defects and verify fixes in subsequent releases.
- Prioritised test scenarios based on risk and impact, focusing efforts on critical functionality areas.
- Analysed defects to collate root causes and improve software quality.
- Reporting progress to management on a daily basis and highlighting any risks/concerns
- Documented standard operating procedures to maintain operational consistency
- Provided hands-on support to both onshore and offshore partners (Cognizant)
- Compiled and analysed findings in test closure reports to identify lessons learnt
Pricing and Catalogue Analyst Purchasing
Stapleton’s Tyres
09.2016 - 12.2022
- Uploading tyre pricing into internal system every month.
- Building new reports from suppliers’ data and processing existing reports
- Entering complex tyre data into system, including size, pattern, and labelling, to ensure accurate product information.
- Uploading imaging and information for each pattern, tp be displayed to customers.
- Facilitated communication with suppliers to resolve enquiries from sales and warehouse departments, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Addressed customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and resolve issues effectively.
Team Leader crossed trained
Greene King Pub & Carvery
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Cross-trained in bar and kitchen operations to ensure seamless service during peak times.
- Volunteered extra hours to support team during busy shifts, contributing to improved service delivery.
- Extensive experience in Bar and Kitchen shift set up.
- Complete Kitchen checks after shift, aware of NSF and EHO procedures.
- Experience opening and closing shifts, responsible for cashing up at close.
- Responsible for completing start of day and end of day paperwork.
Stock Controller
Tyco Fire and Security
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Preparation of daily Stock Control paperwork for a team of Stock Controllers
- Managing the daily stock count for all items of inventory large and small
- Updating the stock control database, generating reports to cross reference against
- All variances investigated against Goods-In notes or undocumented Requisition notes. Significant issues raised with management
- Managing inventory location within the warehouse and informing departments if relocations take place
- Keeping all Stock Control staff informed of Health and Safety matters in a dynamic environment
Productions Operative
Xennia
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Responsible for handling chemicals and solutions necessary for ink production
- Performed machine adjustments, including changing filters between production runs
- Conducting and recording QC results, bottles sealed and labelled correctly
- Preparation of paperwork to assist with Quality Control (QC)
Numerous roles
as below
07.2007 - 03.2015
- Productions Operative, Altro Limited
- Warehouse Operative, Altro Limited
- Warehouse Operative, Hales Group, Autoglym
- Laborer, Swansea Dry-docks
- Warehouse Operative, Amazon
Joiner and Shopfitter, Benchmark Fabrications - Store Assistant, Millets, Letchworth
Education
NVQ Level One - Carpentry and Joinery
North Hertfordshire College
06-2010
GCSE - Math’s, English, Science, PE
Barnwell School
StevenageSkills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Organisational skills and attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Collaborative team player
Self-motivated initiative
Customer service expertise
Timeline
Technology Test Analyst
Stapleton’s Tyres
12.2022 - Current
Team Leader crossed trained
Greene King Pub & Carvery
04.2022 - 04.2024
Pricing and Catalogue Analyst Purchasing
Stapleton’s Tyres
09.2016 - 12.2022
Stock Controller
Tyco Fire and Security
03.2015 - 09.2016
Productions Operative
Xennia
03.2015 - 08.2015
Numerous roles
as below
07.2007 - 03.2015
NVQ Level One - Carpentry and Joinery
North Hertfordshire College
GCSE - Math’s, English, Science, PE
Barnwell School