Resume
Work
Experience
2018-2023
Chief Storyteller & Head of US
Provar
I spearheaded the US launch for a London-based test automation platform, growing it to 30 employees in two years. During my time at Provar, I created a state-of-the-art QA Strategy Workshop, as well as launched an educational platform for QA and test automation. I also fostered a robust community of employees, users, and champions through events and major social media platforms.
2017-2020
Owner / Executive Consultant
The QA Consultancy
I led strategic assessments of QA & testing processes, partnered with clients to assess their present state and charted strategies for quality enhancement. I guided organizations in crafting comprehensive QA and test automation strategies, ensuring the formation of expert teams for effective execution. By redefining workflows, I enhanced efficiency and scalability across all levels, and worked closely with HR and hiring managers to streamline recruitment processes.
2015-2017
Director of QA
HomeAdvisor (now Angi)
I managed a QA organization of 26 members spanning 16 development teams, spearheading our release process which encompassed scheduling, resource planning, risk management, and audits. I innovated a JIRA-based development workflow capturing our complete development journey, introduced a risk-based testing approach, and founded a QA meetup. I streamlined 5 automation tracks from 16 delivery teams into one unified delivery stream, harmonizing automation tools and processes for all teams.
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Skills
& Expertise
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QA Strategy
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Test Automation
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Test Planning
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Talent Identification
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Employee Retention
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Coaching Mentoring
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Multinational Teams