Bruce Robb

Strategic Test Automation Leader with extensive experience directing complex quality-assurance functions across large-scale, high-integrity programmes. Proven ability to shape automation strategy, govern delivery standards, and lead high-performing teams through major technology transitions without service disruption. Recognised for building organisational capability, establishing resilient automation frameworks, and providing clear, actionable insight to senior stakeholders.

Lead Test Automation Engineer - CGI Ltd

(2017-04)

Enhanced Medical Live Services. Accountable for the strategic leadership of the test function during a full hardware modernisation of the medical record-keeping platform. Provide governance, direction, and senior-level oversight of the test automation capability across a complex, multi-disciplinary programme.

• Direct a high-performing team of 10 analysts and automation engineers.
• Define and embed automation strategy, frameworks, and quality standards.
• Deliver senior-level reporting on risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities.
• Build automation proficiency across the organisation.
• Act as technical authority for tooling, frameworks, and execution.
• Provide comprehensive reporting on readiness, execution, and quality outcomes.
• Lead performance management, succession planning, and career progression.
• Established a resilient automation framework underpinning regression testing for all live service changes.
• Delivered a major hardware upgrade with zero disruption to critical medical services.
• Enabled manual testers to design and maintain automated tests, increasing throughput and reducing delivery risk.
• Championed talent development, guiding six colleagues through promotion.

Test Analyst - CGI Ltd

Smart Metering. Delivered automated testing for the national smart-metering rollout, validating software supporting 4 million devices across UK households.

Test Analyst - CGI Ltd

Agriculture & Rural Environment. Ensured integrity of applications enabling Scottish farmers and land managers to access government funding. Supported transition from development to BAU, safeguarding service stability.

Test Analyst - Sopra Steria

(2015-10 - 2017-04)

Delivered functional testing for client applications while supporting junior team development.

• Interpreted and clarified client requirements.
• Designed and executed functional and workflow-based tests.
• Reported results, risks, and defects to project leadership.

General Assistant - Tesco Stores Ltd

(2007-04 - 2015-09)

Worked within stock control, ensuring accuracy and operational efficiency.

MSc - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Edinburgh Napier University (2015)

BEng (Hons) - Chemical Engineering - Heriot-Watt University (2012)