Seasoned Engineering Manager with a solid foundation in planning, executing and overseeing engineering operations. Strengths lie in leadership, team management, and strategic problem-solving abilities. Successfully led complex projects to completion while maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring operational efficiency. Committed to driving innovation and fostering teamwork for optimal productivity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Manager
Woolworths Groups (WooliesX)
04.2019 - Current
Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met within budget constraints.
Promoted collaboration among software engineers by implementing agile methodology principles such as pair programming, continuous integration, and test-driven development.
Provided technical advice to internal teams regarding design decisions and code optimization techniques.
Facilitated communication between cross-functional teams to ensure successful product releases.
Conducted performance reviews for software engineering staff, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Researched new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance the development process.
Managed risks and worked with cross-functional team leads to produce deliverables and meet customer requirements.
Set annual objectives, bonuses and pay adjustments and mentored team leads in resolving conflicts and managing priorities.
Quality Engineering Lead
William Hill
04.2015 - 03.2019
Created and managed a team of Quality Engineers, providing guidance and mentoring on best practices.
Worked with the Head of Engineering, Development Managers and Tech Leads to design and implement a strategy that is currently being used to deliver new features on the WH website and mobile apps.
Conducted root cause analysis to identify areas for improvement in the production process.
Maintained up-to-date records of all quality-related activities throughout the software development cycle.
Provided technical support during audits conducted by customers or regulatory agencies.
Monitored performance metrics, such as defect rates, yield, and throughput, to evaluate the effectiveness of quality initiatives.
Lead Software Developer In Test
Channel 4
07.2012 - 03.2015
Built a detailed, reusable, Script-Free Keyword and Data Driven Framework to cover over 70% Test Cases using specflow, CodedUI and C#.
Created reusable scripts to handle dynamic pages using CodedUI using Descriptive Programming in C# for Release 3 regression.
Performed functional, system, regression, integration, performance, compatibility, security and user acceptance testing.
Actively participated in design reviews sessions with stakeholders providing valuable feedbacks about proposed features or designs changes.
Participated in daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress of tasks assigned within a sprint cycle.
Analyzed software requirements and developed test plans to ensure that all requirements were met.
Provided technical guidance to junior members of the team on best practices for software development and testing techniques.
Performance Software Engineer
News International
09.2010 - 05.2012
Prepared and executed Load Runner & QTP scripts and scenarios as defined in test plan.
Defined data requirement and written SQL queries to extract data from the Database.
Attended numerous meetings to get stakeholders agreed on the NFRs along with volume.
Used Amazon Web Service (EC2) to setup performance environment for the Jmeter to generate load from the cloud by taking full advantage of its agility and instant elasticity.
Mainly tested the applications developed using various mobile technologies including J2ME, Blackberry, Android, Symbian, .Net Technology etc.
Managed to get good exposure of testing applications on wide range of Mobile handset of different vendors, which includes Nokia, Samsung, iPad, Sony Ericson, Motorola, Windows Mobile, HTC, LG, iPhone and many more.
Prepared all cycle’s preparation documents along with execution report.
Various Roles
Accenture
04.2007 - 08.2010
Clients including USB, Rural Payment Agency, Qinetic (SAP).
Done Manual Testing for Banker Portal suite consists of much small functional applications like Opportunity, Client Profile, Contact Management, Client Interactions and Meetings, Business Approval, Staff Planning, Deal File, Data Management, IB security and Business Intelligence.