Nicola (Nikki) Ironside-Skene's Linkedin Analytics

Experienced Senior Test Manager, Programme Test Manager, QA Architect, and Software Developer in Test with ISTQB Advanced Test Manager certification, offering over 15 years of expertise in delivering comprehensive test strategies and driving improvements across diverse business domains. With a deep understanding of organisational objectives and stakeholder perspectives, I consistently deliver results while building high-performing QA teams. My passion lies in harnessing the strengths of team members and leveraging their business and technical expertise to optimise and build in quality processes from inception to completion. I excel in working with engineers, actively designing and constructing end-to-end test automation frameworks and developing pipelines to deliver sustainable outcomes, whilst also ensuring overall test coverage and quality is the highest priority goal to meet customer satisfaction. Highlights: Delivery of Global Test Strategies with professional stints in India and Copenhagen, bringing diverse cultural insights to collaborative testing environments. Passionate about building effective QA teams, implementing automation, and influencing testing outcomes. Provided Senior Test and Delivery Management expertise for defense projects, collaborating with diverse suppliers across various projects and technologies. Working with suppliers to enhance Test Strategies, plans, and delivery of Functional & Non-Functional requirements. Headed the QA function within foreign exchange payments, driving a digital transformation program. Defined and implemented the Test Strategy, managed a global Test Team, enhanced offshore automation models, and expanded non-functional testing capabilities. Played a pivotal role in defining and implementing Test Strategies within Insurance and Banking, Led hands-on efforts in designing and implementing test automation and performance testing. Disclaimer: All views I share on my profile and posts or comments are my own and do not represent any company that I currently work for or have worked for in the past.