Dan Curtis

Head of Test Engineering @Dotmatics

✔️ IT🧑‍🔬 EngineerQA EngineerProduct ManagerComputer engineer

Delivering innovative solutions to Software Quality in the regulated space. Qualified Validation, Compliance and Software Test Management. Agile coaching, Project management and resourcing skills. Hands on, Technically minded and quick to learn new technologies. Well versed in structured processes. Certification including: GxP Validation Management Computer System Validation Prosci Change Management Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) Six Sigma Green Belt. ITIL v3 ISEB Business Analysis ISTQB Sotware Testing Responsible for developing a number of Automation Harnesses using Open Source and commercial tools. My preferred tool is Robot Framework for Automation along with the Atlassian suite at an expert level for Administration and Development Lifecycle management. Specialties: Defining Testing and Development Life Cycle processes for Young and Start-up Companies and establishing ways to increase efficiency and quality most recently focussed on GxP automated qualification and validation.

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Work Background

DotmaticsHead - Test Engineering - ELN and Data Discovery

Apr. 2023

IDBSManager, Cloud Validation Services

Nov. 2020 - Apr. 2023Building Services and Capability around the IDBS Validated Cloud, that dramatically improves Time To Value and Supports customer adoption of new technology in Validated Environments.

IDBSTest Manager

Oct. 2016 - Nov. 2020

Enubis LtdDirector

Nov. 2013 - May. 2017Providing Consultancy, Agile Coaching and Test Management Services helping companies establish an efficient quality focussed approach. Specialist skills in Agile Scrum, Test and Release Management, Jira Hosting and Administration, Jira development and Crowd sourced testing. Extensive expertise in Mobile application testing including Manual and Automated test management and execution.

EDF EnergyDigital Test and Release Manager

Nov. 2014 - Sep. 2016HoveResponsible for all Delivery, Test Planning and Release Planning activities across the Digital applications including Web and Services integrating with DataPower and SAP Process and Environment Transformation and improvements Lead and Administer the roll out of Jira across the business Line Management of Digital Test Team consisting of 8 resources located around the UK Senior Management communications and reporting Implementation of new Automation framework built in Selenium (internally) and QTP (by third party) Training resources on Testing and Tools Management of UAT and Deployment Testing activities Implementation of a structured Release Management process. Out of hours release co-ordination and Management, conducted throughout the night on monthly BAU releases.

Centre4 TestingHead of Cloud Testers

Jan. 2013 - Nov. 2014Brighton, United KingdomCreate and Develop new Practice for Cloud Testers on demand service consisting of a team of 700 freelance testers Implementation of Apprenticeship scheme to train new testers registering to be a part of Cloud Testers. Profit and Loss responsibility for the Practice Set up processes and assets for the Practice to maximise profitability Test Management for On Demand engagements undertaking Strategy, Planning and Co-ordination of testing through the engagement Extensive Mobile Device (Android and iOS) and Cross Browser Testing Pre-sales activity to support Sales team in winning new business Responsibility for Delivery of engagements within the Cloud Testers Practice On site Functional and Non-Functional strategy reviews for clients to assess their Test Maturity and advise on areas to focus improvements and help define processes and workflows using the Jira tool. Direct Line Management of Consultant resources working on projects across multiple sites. Responsible for managing the team for Mobile Test Automation. Jira Consultancy and Administration for clients looking to enhance their current tool usage or move away from other tools.

John Wiley and SonsQA Test Manager

Oct. 2011 - Jan. 2013Chichester

John Wiley and SonsTest Consultant

Mar. 2009 - Oct. 2011Establishing Test team structure in the Content Technologies team and Planning the Test activities for the team during the Wiley Online Library Programme of works. This project includes Data Migration of approx 8million articles, consisting of conversion to new XML format and loading of the new material to the new system for all Wiley Online Published Material..

DC Consulting LtdDirector

Jan. 2009 - Oct. 2011Specialising in Software Testing at all levels, Release Management and Project Management.

Site ConfidenceTest Specialist (Contract)

Jan. 2009 - Feb. 2009Work on Documenting and designing new product offering.

SpinVox LtdTest and Release Manager

Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2009• Project Manage off shore development project to implement FitNesse Automation Tool • Test and Release Management and Resource Scheduling and allocation for Business projects and Integrations • Test and Release process improvement • Ensure releases are fit for test and ready for Live on Schedule • Ensure Test team is ready on time for receipt of new projects • Defect Administration using Jira defect management tool and Work Flow improvements

Site Confidence LtdTest Manager

Jul. 2006 - Jan. 2008• Manage and establish a Test team for a web testing and load testing service provider where no previous formal process has been used • Establish the test environment and manage all releases from Development to Live Release • Full responsibility for Linux based Test Environment • Create Strategy and formal test cases\plans for ongoing new development • Create Strategy and plan for introduction of Automation in testing • Develop and Design Automated Web Testing Harness using WATIR\Ruby • Plan and instigate a formal regression testing process • Document and formalise test strategy for the business • New development of Release summary and Release reporting using Wiki based and PHP\MySQL scripting • Manual and Automated testing of Site Confidence Load Testing and Web Monitoring service • Train new and existing employees of new processes

Yell Group LtdSenior Test Analyst

Mar. 2005 - Jul. 2006• Manage team of testers for new projects to the Yell web site and associated areas • Carry out man management tasks such as Appraisals and team personal development tasks • Document and make improvements on QA Test Strategy • Liaise at a Senior management level on team test progress • Advise Senior Management on resource of future projects • Project Defect management and Release management of new projects • Administration of Test Director and TrackRecord for use by Test teams. • Hands on Manual and Automation testing

Pay2Test Manager

Mar. 2004 - Mar. 2005• Manage the Build and Release process, maintaining Repository of Source Code and creating builds • Product Design Team for product enhancement design and evolution • Establish a QA team for a fairly young London based company dealing with Online web based payment systems • Write Test Plans, and Test Scripts from scratch • Project Control ensuring project is developed and delivered on time, assigning work to developers as required and managing their workload in line with the Project • Issue Management, using BugTracker to manage the bugs raised on a build by build basis • Manual Testing of system • Automated Testing of Systems • Prepare a forward plan for Automation of Testing • Manage work of other Testers and Support them in their role • Design and Implementation of a central document repository using an Open Source Document Management System.

L-3 Storm Control Systems LtdUK Test Team Lead

Jan. 2002 - Mar. 2004• Team Lead of UK testing. Including chair of weekly test meeting and reporting of testing progress to Head Office senior management in USA. • Writing of Test Plans • Full life cycle testing from Unit, Systems & Integration to User Acceptance Testing (carried out on Customer site). Mainly Integration testing of Customised functionality into Core product. • Configuration\Installation and testing of Satellite Control Centre software which monitors and commands satellites by accessing telemetry streams and relaying to front end software\database. Platforms released on Unix (Solaris 8.0) and Win 2000. Software has extensive use of XML for setting of properties, commanding and database attributes. • Setting up of manual tests for use with Rational Robot. • Manual testing of Test Plans

Systems Union Group LtdQA Project Leader

Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2002• Management and Testing of SunSystems 426 service pack releases including scheduling, reporting of progress to Senior Management and writing Test Plans. • Training of new staff on testing techniques and use of Applications and testing Tools. • Project Leading of Technical Testing and SunSystems Connect development (web application). Testing of SunSystems Transfer Desk module from conception to release. • Involvement with Web based testing using XML and HTML scripting. Product written in Java, and Javascript. • Full life cycle testing from Unit, Systems & Integration to User Acceptance Testing of new functionality and modules. • Configuration\Installation of platforms during full software installation. Including MS SQL, Oracle 8, SunSystems 426 and 5, Vision 3 and 5.1.3 • Use of Silktest and WinRunner for Automation of Test Plans. Including Scripting and editing of existing scripts.

SatchwellCustomer Support Engineer

Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2000

Advanced Engineering Services LtdSales Administrator

Jan. 1996 - Dec. 1997

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