James Carrigan

A professional, proactive Lead Test Analyst with over twenty years of experience in effective integration and testing in IT and Financial Services sector in both a Waterfall and Agile/Scrum environment. Skilful in liaising with stakeholders to clarify test risks and support decision making as well as reporting risks and issues to the test manager. Highly adept at Test Planning, Test Execution, Test Management, and Defect Management Tools in all test phases.

Proven track record of working on various projects, including Mortgages, Insurance and Reinsurance Broking (London Market/Lloyds Insurance), E-commerce, and Education. Throughout my career, I have made it my priority to utilise current technologies and new techniques to accomplish product quality across all testing phases. Comfortable in collaborative and independently driven roles, I am a forward-thinking leader with refined analytical and critical thinking skills, and I can adapt and revise my strategies to meet evolving priorities, shifting needs, and emergent issues.

Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate clearly and concisely at all levels. Skilful in consulting with business analysts, stakeholders and third parties to clarify requirements, business risks and support decision making as well as reporting risks and issues to the stakeholders. Highly adept at all test phases, backlog management and stakeholder management.