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Location:Glasgow
Mobile: 0774 094 5354
Email: GeeDubyah@me.com
Profile
Five years Testing and Test Management experience at Bridgeall Libraries.
Responsible forplanning, developingand executingtestingduringthe full software developmentlifecycle -
from project inception to successful delivery of the software product to our customers.
Conducting hands on day-to-day testing across multiple projects within an Agile framework, creating and
developing Test Processes and Documentation.
Consistentlydeliveringhighqualitysolutionswithindemandingtimescales,managingteamsof variablesize,
dependent on project requirements and available resources.
Previousroleshave providedme withextensiveexperience of designing,developing,testingandsupporting
software solutions for Blue Chip clients across many industry sectors within the UK.
I thrive in an open, honest, team environment, and am consistently highly rated by Line Managers, peers
and staff who report to me.
I am regarded as highly organised, positive, adaptable, pragmatic and a very good communicator.
Skills and Experience
TestProcessImplementation:Creationanddevelopmentof BridgeallLibraries’Processes,Infrastructure and
Documentation.
Test Team Management: Teams of 1-6, rapidly training staff of varying background and experience
JIRA: JIRA Cloud, Zephyr for JIRA, JIRA Agile
Selenium: UI, Remote Control, XPath
Excel: Analysis and modelling of complex functionality
Test harnesses
Test data import
Database: SQL Server, Oracle PLSQL, Oracle SQL Developer
Advanced SQL queries, stored procedures & packages
Utilising SQL to generate test data and for test data analysis
UI Platforms:
IE7 through to Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome and mobile/handheld devices
Tools: BrowserStack, Virtual Test Environments
Development Platforms: Windows (XP to 10, DOS), UNIX, Oracle, SQL Server, .Net (ASP.NET/C#)
Methodologies: Agile scrum latterly, with V-Model & Waterfall previously
RESTful Web Service testing: using Google Advanced Rest Client, excel (for JSON generation & analysis)
Other Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong analytical and fault-finding skills;
positive and solution-oriented; contributes continuously to quality improvement
Graham White Page 2 of 3
Career History/Professional Experience
Bridgeall Libraries: Tester & Test Manager Jan 2012 to present
New functionality is developed for the following products on a 2-month rolling release basis:
 CollectionHQ(cHQ) is Bridgeall Libraries’ mainproduct,aworld-leadingSaaSsolutionwhichenables
libraryauthoritiestoapplybestpractice inStockManagement. cHQuses IntegratedLibrarySystem
data to achieve this.
 Evidence-based Selection Planning (ESP) is an additional product, linking a partner product,
TitleSource360(TS360), to cHQ via a REST APIWebService. ThisenablesTS360 Users to use cHQ’s
demand data as a decision making tool when selecting new stock for purchase.
I am embedded within Agile teams testing new development, bug fixes and enhancements:
 Definition of Test cases and Test Scenarios from Use Cases
 Risk based approach to prioritise testing effort
 Analysis and identification of Test Data from Test Environments
 Generation of additional test data using imported Excel spreadsheets
 UI Testing: IE7 through to Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome and mobile/handheld devices
 Functional Testing: both structured and exploratory testing
 Utilisation of SQL and Excel for data import, analysis and verification
 REST Web Service testing: Google Advanced Rest Client
 Test Execution and documentation of results
 Analysis of test failures, liaising with developers to review, fix and retest
I am responsible for all aspects of testing the products, from project inception to software delivery.
Additionally, in my management role:
 Creation and development of Test Processes, Test Infrastructure and Test Documentation
 Creation and development of company-wide document templates
 Creation of Test Plans, agreement of scope and schedules with internal and external parties
 Test Management throughout 2-weekly Agile Development Sprints, 2-monthly Product Releases,
Pre-Release RegressionTesting, UAT, Integration Testing with partner systems and other ad-hoc
testing as required
 Development of internal Testing Wiki page - clearly documenting testing processes for all staff
 Managementand supportof testteamsof between 1-6staff:TestTeammembersvary significantly
in experience and background and new members are rapidly trained to a high standard, ensuring
changes to Test Team resources do not impact release schedules
 Management of Test Data within 4 geographically-representative Test Environments covering
USA/Canada, Europe & Australia/New Zealand
 Management of Virtual Test Environments to ensure support of all supported UI Platforms
 Selection, configuration and management of the Zephyr for JIRA Test Management system
 Development of initial Selenium Regression Test suite, managed delivery of replacement and
collaboration with developers to implement latest Selenium Regression Test Framework
 Collaboration with developers to implement internal test applications (e.g., Test Harnesses, Data
Import Mechanisms)
 Production of reports throughout the development lifecycle, with ad-hoc reports as required
My principal strengths throughout this time have been my organisational, communication and analytical
skills which have been very effective in a very demanding and dynamic project environment.
Graham White Page 3 of 3
Bridgeall Limited: Test Contractor, Test Manager Oct 2009 to Dec 2011
As a Contractor, and then Test Manager at Bridgeall Limited, I was responsible for testing the ongoing
developmentandmaintenance of the CMA’sCentral Systems. The Central MarketAgencyLtd (CMA) is the
organisation that administers the market for water and waste water retail services in Scotland.
Key Achievements:
• Creation and execution of System and Integration Test (SIT) suites for bi-annual release
• Creation, ongoing expansion, and execution of Regression Test suites for each release
• Assisting the CMA with planning and executing User Acceptance Tests
• Ensuring appropriately high standard of Unit Test produced by Bridgeall developers
• Managing the Bridgeall Testing Team
Sumerian: Analyst/Developer Sep 2005 to Jun 2009
Low-level infrastructure data from blue-chip client environments was abstracted, aligned to Service Lines,
and was then delivered to dedicated web portals. Clients were able to analyse IT system capacity,
performance, changes and incidents from a business perspective.
Key Achievements:
• Development, release and support of Service Lines, liaising closely with clients
• Developing Release Management and Incident Management Processes
Real Time Engineering Ltd: Software Developer/Lead Developer Jul 1998 to Sep 2005
Real Time Engineering (now Lockheed Martin) was a leading provider of business technology solutions to
blue-chip organisations in the Energy and Utilities, Telecoms, Oil and Gas, Aviation and Public Sector
markets. I had many design, development and testing roles throughout my years in this organisation.
Praxis plc/Deloitte: Software Developer Jul 1994 to Jun 1998
Praxis plc (acquired by Deloitte Consulting) was a Bath-based Information Systems and Critical Systems
software house. Ihadmanydesign,developmentandtestingrolesthroughoutmyyearsinthisorganisation.
Education & Qualifications
BSc Computer Science (University of Strathclyde)
BCS/ ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
Interests
Sport: Regularly play football and tennis; occasionally play badminton and sometimes cycle; organise a
weekly 5-a-side football fixture.
Music: Enjoy listening to music and regularly go to live gigs; also create music on laptop.
The arts: Cinema, particularly world and independent cinema; contemporary theatre and art.
I enjoy socialising with friends and like to read to unwind.
I alsolike totry newthings. ThisyearI attendedafoundation eveningclassinacting atthe CitizensTheatre
in Glasgow. I have also attendedan eveningclassinStand-upComedy,evenmanagingto performa small
number of Open-Mic slots in local venues.

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Graham White

  • 1. Graham White Page 1 of 3 Location:Glasgow Mobile: 0774 094 5354 Email: GeeDubyah@me.com Profile Five years Testing and Test Management experience at Bridgeall Libraries. Responsible forplanning, developingand executingtestingduringthe full software developmentlifecycle - from project inception to successful delivery of the software product to our customers. Conducting hands on day-to-day testing across multiple projects within an Agile framework, creating and developing Test Processes and Documentation. Consistentlydeliveringhighqualitysolutionswithindemandingtimescales,managingteamsof variablesize, dependent on project requirements and available resources. Previousroleshave providedme withextensiveexperience of designing,developing,testingandsupporting software solutions for Blue Chip clients across many industry sectors within the UK. I thrive in an open, honest, team environment, and am consistently highly rated by Line Managers, peers and staff who report to me. I am regarded as highly organised, positive, adaptable, pragmatic and a very good communicator. Skills and Experience TestProcessImplementation:Creationanddevelopmentof BridgeallLibraries’Processes,Infrastructure and Documentation. Test Team Management: Teams of 1-6, rapidly training staff of varying background and experience JIRA: JIRA Cloud, Zephyr for JIRA, JIRA Agile Selenium: UI, Remote Control, XPath Excel: Analysis and modelling of complex functionality Test harnesses Test data import Database: SQL Server, Oracle PLSQL, Oracle SQL Developer Advanced SQL queries, stored procedures & packages Utilising SQL to generate test data and for test data analysis UI Platforms: IE7 through to Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome and mobile/handheld devices Tools: BrowserStack, Virtual Test Environments Development Platforms: Windows (XP to 10, DOS), UNIX, Oracle, SQL Server, .Net (ASP.NET/C#) Methodologies: Agile scrum latterly, with V-Model & Waterfall previously RESTful Web Service testing: using Google Advanced Rest Client, excel (for JSON generation & analysis) Other Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong analytical and fault-finding skills; positive and solution-oriented; contributes continuously to quality improvement
  • 2. Graham White Page 2 of 3 Career History/Professional Experience Bridgeall Libraries: Tester & Test Manager Jan 2012 to present New functionality is developed for the following products on a 2-month rolling release basis:  CollectionHQ(cHQ) is Bridgeall Libraries’ mainproduct,aworld-leadingSaaSsolutionwhichenables libraryauthoritiestoapplybestpractice inStockManagement. cHQuses IntegratedLibrarySystem data to achieve this.  Evidence-based Selection Planning (ESP) is an additional product, linking a partner product, TitleSource360(TS360), to cHQ via a REST APIWebService. ThisenablesTS360 Users to use cHQ’s demand data as a decision making tool when selecting new stock for purchase. I am embedded within Agile teams testing new development, bug fixes and enhancements:  Definition of Test cases and Test Scenarios from Use Cases  Risk based approach to prioritise testing effort  Analysis and identification of Test Data from Test Environments  Generation of additional test data using imported Excel spreadsheets  UI Testing: IE7 through to Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome and mobile/handheld devices  Functional Testing: both structured and exploratory testing  Utilisation of SQL and Excel for data import, analysis and verification  REST Web Service testing: Google Advanced Rest Client  Test Execution and documentation of results  Analysis of test failures, liaising with developers to review, fix and retest I am responsible for all aspects of testing the products, from project inception to software delivery. Additionally, in my management role:  Creation and development of Test Processes, Test Infrastructure and Test Documentation  Creation and development of company-wide document templates  Creation of Test Plans, agreement of scope and schedules with internal and external parties  Test Management throughout 2-weekly Agile Development Sprints, 2-monthly Product Releases, Pre-Release RegressionTesting, UAT, Integration Testing with partner systems and other ad-hoc testing as required  Development of internal Testing Wiki page - clearly documenting testing processes for all staff  Managementand supportof testteamsof between 1-6staff:TestTeammembersvary significantly in experience and background and new members are rapidly trained to a high standard, ensuring changes to Test Team resources do not impact release schedules  Management of Test Data within 4 geographically-representative Test Environments covering USA/Canada, Europe & Australia/New Zealand  Management of Virtual Test Environments to ensure support of all supported UI Platforms  Selection, configuration and management of the Zephyr for JIRA Test Management system  Development of initial Selenium Regression Test suite, managed delivery of replacement and collaboration with developers to implement latest Selenium Regression Test Framework  Collaboration with developers to implement internal test applications (e.g., Test Harnesses, Data Import Mechanisms)  Production of reports throughout the development lifecycle, with ad-hoc reports as required My principal strengths throughout this time have been my organisational, communication and analytical skills which have been very effective in a very demanding and dynamic project environment.
  • 3. Graham White Page 3 of 3 Bridgeall Limited: Test Contractor, Test Manager Oct 2009 to Dec 2011 As a Contractor, and then Test Manager at Bridgeall Limited, I was responsible for testing the ongoing developmentandmaintenance of the CMA’sCentral Systems. The Central MarketAgencyLtd (CMA) is the organisation that administers the market for water and waste water retail services in Scotland. Key Achievements: • Creation and execution of System and Integration Test (SIT) suites for bi-annual release • Creation, ongoing expansion, and execution of Regression Test suites for each release • Assisting the CMA with planning and executing User Acceptance Tests • Ensuring appropriately high standard of Unit Test produced by Bridgeall developers • Managing the Bridgeall Testing Team Sumerian: Analyst/Developer Sep 2005 to Jun 2009 Low-level infrastructure data from blue-chip client environments was abstracted, aligned to Service Lines, and was then delivered to dedicated web portals. Clients were able to analyse IT system capacity, performance, changes and incidents from a business perspective. Key Achievements: • Development, release and support of Service Lines, liaising closely with clients • Developing Release Management and Incident Management Processes Real Time Engineering Ltd: Software Developer/Lead Developer Jul 1998 to Sep 2005 Real Time Engineering (now Lockheed Martin) was a leading provider of business technology solutions to blue-chip organisations in the Energy and Utilities, Telecoms, Oil and Gas, Aviation and Public Sector markets. I had many design, development and testing roles throughout my years in this organisation. Praxis plc/Deloitte: Software Developer Jul 1994 to Jun 1998 Praxis plc (acquired by Deloitte Consulting) was a Bath-based Information Systems and Critical Systems software house. Ihadmanydesign,developmentandtestingrolesthroughoutmyyearsinthisorganisation. Education & Qualifications BSc Computer Science (University of Strathclyde) BCS/ ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Interests Sport: Regularly play football and tennis; occasionally play badminton and sometimes cycle; organise a weekly 5-a-side football fixture. Music: Enjoy listening to music and regularly go to live gigs; also create music on laptop. The arts: Cinema, particularly world and independent cinema; contemporary theatre and art. I enjoy socialising with friends and like to read to unwind. I alsolike totry newthings. ThisyearI attendedafoundation eveningclassinacting atthe CitizensTheatre in Glasgow. I have also attendedan eveningclassinStand-upComedy,evenmanagingto performa small number of Open-Mic slots in local venues.