
Mark Watson
Test Manager
Capable Test Manager dedicated to the development and implementation of organized and effective testing plans. Experienced with assessing project requirements, developing a testing strategy, creating tasks and designation assignments. Specialize at project budgeting and completing cost and timeframe projections.
Qualification
University of Nottingham
Masters in Science (August 2010 to March 2011)
University of Nottingham
Bachelors in Science (September 2007 to May 2009)
KHI College
High School (February 2001 to January 2003)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Vodafone Private Limited
Test Manager June 2015 to Present 11 years & 1 month
Supervision of a small team (six staff) and covering for manager during holidays/courses.
Interviewing, coaching/mentoring and six-monthly staff appraisals.
Checking specifications and the development of test plans.
Interviewing, coaching/mentoring and six-monthly staff appraisals.
Checking specifications and the development of test plans.
Elenor Corporation
Test Manager February 2013 to May 2015 2 years & 4 months
Test design, supervision and validation – both manually and using HP Functional Testing scripting language.
Attending regular progress meetings with service management and developers.
Working with new staff members during on-the-job training.
Attending regular progress meetings with service management and developers.
Working with new staff members during on-the-job training.
Elenor Corporation
Assistant Test Manager April 2011 to January 2013 1 year & 10 months
Manage groups of testers to test across multiple browsers and devices.
Develop original test plans for each project taking into account heavily trafficked areas of websites.
Tailor test cases and regression scripts to each project and round of testing.
Develop original test plans for each project taking into account heavily trafficked areas of websites.
Tailor test cases and regression scripts to each project and round of testing.
Polar Incorporation
Assistant Test Manager January 2009 to March 2011 2 years & 3 months
Review site architectural plans to troubleshoot before production.
Helped transition company to automated testing tools from manual processes.
Coordinated with editorial department on copy editing for dynamically generated copy.
Helped transition company to automated testing tools from manual processes.
Coordinated with editorial department on copy editing for dynamically generated copy.
Professional Achievements
Courses
Projects
Courses
Technical Skills
- Software Implementation
- Developing Test Strategy & Pl
- Project Management (PRINCE2)
- Establishing Test Environment
- Technical Authorship
- System & Database Administrat
- flexible
- Team Leadership
- Agile, Waterfall, Scrum & V-M
- Integration
- Manual & Automated Testing
- IP Network Management & Suppo
Langauges
English (UK)
Elementary ProficiencyEnglish (UK)
Professional Working ProficiencyItalian
Native or Bilingual ProficiencyPersonal Info
Driving License
NoMarital Status
SingleDate of Birth
1982/11/05Relocation
YesNationality
ItalyHome Address
49 Featherstone Street London EC1Y 8SY, United KingdomFreelance Available
YesGender
MaleActivities
& Interests
TV
Gym
Walking
Movies
House Repair
Cleaning
Personal Skills