A dedicated Test Specialist with extensive experience in software development and automated testing. Adept in diverse programming languages and testing tools, with a focus on DevOps processes and visibility of test results. Committed to delivering high-quality work that empowers teams and boosts confidence in product reliability.

Technical Profile

Programming Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, Ruby, Scala, Bash

Testing Tools: Playwright, Cucumber, Detox, Capybara, Selenium, Appium, Gatling

Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis

DevOps Tools: Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Circle CI, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms: Scalingo, AWS, Azure, GCP

Core Competencies

• Problem solving: Responsible for identifying and resolving complex technical issues
• Attention to detail: Understanding that minor errors can have significant effects
• Communication: Ability to clearly relay complex information to stakeholders
• Teamwork: Working in harmony with multiple teams to ensure product quality
• Leadership: Experience in leading and coordinating testing efforts
• Future-thinking: Excited by the ways AI can help us all get better at what we do

Work History

November 2023 – Present: Test Specialist at Hedia, Copenhagen, Denmark

• Promoted from Test Engineer to Test Specialist, recognizing expanded responsibilities and expertise
• Split time between backend team and mobile app team, ensuring comprehensive test coverage
• Working with TypeScript, Cucumber, Playwright, and Detox for comprehensive testing strategies
• Implementing and maintaining GitHub Actions workflows for continuous integration, testing, release and deployment
• Developing tools and frameworks to help other companies integrate with Hedia’s functionality
• Keeping up with the ever-changing AI landscape and exploring applications in testing

February 2023 – October 2023: Senior QA Engineer at Planday, Copenhagen, Denmark

• Conducted manual and automated testing of both new and existing product functionality
• Helped to develop a common testing framework using Playwright and Axios
• Promoted Cucumber for testable documentation that can be read and understood by anyone
• Worked with other testers to inspire best practices of TypeScript, code formatting and linting
• Set up workflows to automatically test new functionality on review environments
• Created and published NPM packages to enable shared code between teams
• Advocated for conventional commits and standard release processes

August 2018 – February 2023: QA Coordinator at Danmarks Radio, Copenhagen, Denmark

• Introduced automated testing for functional, performance, load, security and accessibility
• Used a variety of tools to enable the most effective testing
• Encouraged the entire team to take an interest in test results
• Made it easy for anyone to write and run their own tests
• Became fluent in Danish by being immersed in a primarily Danish-speaking company

April 2013 – August 2018: Senior Tester at BBC, London, UK

• Worked in Media Services testing video and audio transcoding and playback systems
• Line managed a team of 8 testers, providing leadership and technical guidance
• Pioneered automated testing approaches for media technologies previously considered impossible to test
• Ensured quality and reliability of BBC’s media delivery infrastructure during high-profile events

March 2011 – November 2014: Independent Software Crafter at Aimee Rivers Ltd, UK

• Provided development and testing services to diverse clients across multiple industries
• Built Ruby on Rails applications and mobile solutions, including the first Android version of BufferApp
• Delivered projects ranging from single-day engagements to multi-month contracts
• Worked with BBC as contractor during London 2012 Olympics preparation, developing automated testing strategies
• Adapted quickly to different technologies and client requirements across various project types

June 2008 – March 2011: Software Crafter at Eden Development, Winchester, UK

• Member of a small startup consultancy specializing in Ruby on Rails application development
• Gained foundational skills in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
• Learned clean code principles and agile development practices in a collaborative startup environment

Education

1999 - 2002: BSc (Hons) in Computer Science at University of Portsmouth, UK

1997 – 1999: A-Levels in French, Maths and Computing at Peter Symonds, Winchester, UK

Languages

English: Native speaker

Danish: Proficient (C2 level)