Automation Development Services was established back in 2003. Founded by
Jonathon Wright a CPS certified Automation Framework Architect with over
10 years of international commercial automation experience with global organisations; including Lehman Brothers, Siemens, Zurich Insurance, Unisys and iPSL.

Following a wide-ranging experience of computer systems, my main specialism is in Application Delivery (Test Automation) - particularly in respect of HP/Mercury functional test tools (QuickTestPro/WinRunner), performance (LoadRunner) and test management tools (Quality Center/TestDirector).

My main areas of expertise are in automated testing & advanced framework design, QA management, test planning and process improvement in an Agile / SDLC environment.

Certifications:

• BSc (Hons.) Computer Systems (High Performance Computing).
• Certified Product Consultant (HP/Mercury WinRunner).
• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certified Software Tester.

Specialisation:

Application Delivery - HP/Mercury Tools:

• LoadRunner
• QuickTest Professional
• WinRunner
• Quality Center
• TestDirector

Please contact me for any further detailed information about the following services:

Automation Framework Architect:

Process
• End-to-end establishing of the test automation process
• Identifying requirements, feasibility & tool evaluation
Approach
• Practitioner of the Automation Testing Lifecycle Methodology (ATLM)
• Targeting low maintenance cost, collaborative, distributed & scalability
Architecture
• Designing & implementing fault resistant, highly reliable
• Hybrid Keyword Data Driven Automation Frameworks for [QTP/LR/BPT/WR]
• Following structured and OO development standards
Scripting
• Developing effective automation testing scripts utilising descriptive programming
• Debugging/enhancing existing scripts
• Programming directly in VBScript/TSL/XML/WSH

Quality Assurance:

Development Models
• Experience working for CMM1 - CMM4 organisations
• Professional experience with Waterfall, Agile, RAD, SDLC
Test Planning
• Creating test specifications, plans & scenarios
• Advising on technical resource requirements
• Skilled in documentation and technical writing
Test Design
• Created functional/regression test cases based on business requirements, use case documentation, and ad hoc
• Designed functional and performance test cases
Test Cycle
• Executed test cases manually and automated
• Defect identification & management
• Results analysis & risk evaluation
• Followed up until the bug is fixed

Technical Lead:

Managing
• Assertive and quality-driven self-starter, leading by example
• Providing feedback and supporting initiatives
• 3 years of leading experience (2-5 direct reports)
Hiring
• Conducting QA and technical interviews
• Creating job requirements for QA-specific positions
• Creating technical exercises and questionnaires
Planning
• Placing resources according to their knowledge and skills
• Creating realistic sizing and timing requirements
• Results-oriented with strong time management skills
Organising
• Establishing assignment and time tracking for the team
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Coaching and mentoring staff
Documentation
• Test Automation Feasibility Study
• Test Automation Tool Evaluation
• Test Automation Methodology
• Test Automation Strategy
• Test Automation Standards
• Test Automation Architectures
Training
• Test Automation training in Hybrid Keyword Data Driven Automation Frameworks