Alan Whitham
QA Engineer (Manual & Automation)
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About
Results-driven QA Engineer with 9+ years' manual testing experience and 3+ years automation across SaaS, FinTech, and Retail environments. Skilled in functional, regression, API, database and end-to-end testing. Strong background in manual testing and automation testing with Selenium (C#), SQL, Postman, JIRA, TestRail, and Agile/Scrum processes. Proven ability to improve test coverage, reduce defects, and enhance product quality.
Experience
Peer member (volunteer) - TrustLinks
(2024-12)
- Talk to people about steps that helped me overcome depression
- Attend peer members meetings
QA Analyst - Fundipedia
(2023-05 - 2025-03)
- Performed front-end, back-end, API and SQL database testing.
- Created and executed test plans ensuring full coverage.
- Managed defects via GitHub and collaborated with developers.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies and authored feature documentation.
QA Engineer - Bordeaux Index
(2023-04 - 2023-05)
- Conducted structured manual testing of web applications.
- Produced test plans and managed test cycles using JIRA.
- Supported Agile sprint processes.
QA Engineer - TAINA Technology Ltd
(2023-01 - 2023-03)
- Delivered manual testing for compliance platforms.
- Created Gherkin-based test scripts and tracked defects in JIRA.
QA Engineer - Imprima
(2016-03 - 2022-11)
- Delivered manual and automation testing across multiple SaaS platforms.
- Developed Selenium (C#) automation frameworks.
- Supported Azure cloud migration and ISO 27001 compliance.
- Mentored junior QA team members and led feature-based QA efforts.
Education
Level 3 - peer support - IMROC
BTEC National & First Diploma - Travel & Tourism - South East Essex College
GCSEs - The Sweyne School
