Alan Whitham

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.

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.

Level 3 - peer support - IMROC

BTEC National & First Diploma - Travel & Tourism - South East Essex College

GCSEs - The Sweyne School