Barry / TestTheTides

What I do

Test with Strategy and Precision

Translate requirements into clear, risk-based test plans and test cases
Perform functional, regression, and exploratory testing across platforms
Validate business logic, edge cases, and real-world user flows
Ensure traceability from requirements to tests and defects
Collaborate early with stakeholders to clarify assumptions and prevent issues

Automate for Efficiency and Confidence

Design and maintain automated test suites (UI, API, integration)
Build and extend test frameworks using tools like Cypress, SoapUI or Postman
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for early feedback
Use Postman, Rest Assured, or similar tools for automated API validation
Reduce manual overhead while increasing test reliability and coverage

Advocate for Quality Across the Team

Deliver clear, actionable insights from testing and analysis
Provide detailed reporting on test coverage, defect trends, and root causes
Apply testing strategies to enhance quality at each project phase
Ensure readiness of test environments and perform thorough release validations
Continuously refine QA practices to maximize efficiency and product quality

Education

Limavady Grammar School Rail Delivery Group

1988-1994

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IT EssentialsMorden College

2005-2008

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ISTQB ISTQB

2005-2008

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Work Experience

QA Ontrack Retail

-> Current date

Skills :

Use automation tools like Cypress and JavaScript for robust E2E test coverage.
Test suites have been integrated into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins integration.
Developed endpoint tests via Postman in line with the SDLC.
Databases: SQL

Accreditation Test Analyst Rail Delivery Group

2014-2019

Responsibility :

Interpret Accreditation Standards: Understand the specific standards and criteria set by the Rail Delivery Group. RDG represent the UK’s rail industry.
Conduct Internal Reviews: Evaluate internal processes, documents, and systems to ensure they align with accreditation requirements.
Prepare Documentation: Collect and organize required evidence, reports, policies, and records for submission.
Coordinate Accreditation Efforts: Act as the liaison between Train Operating Companies clients and the Rail Delivery Group ensuring everyone is aligned and informed.
Support Audits and Site Visits: Assist with logistics and responses during external audits or accreditation site inspections.
Monitor Compliance: Track regulatory changes and ensure the organisation remains continuously compliant, not just during audits.

Retail Systems Analyst Southern Railway

2004-2014

Responsibility :

Accountable for the programming of Southern railways gatelines
Assisted with the complex programming for super off peak tickets for London Waterloo's railway gatelines
Provided technical support for SMART, FAST, AVANTIX, PERTIS, The Manual, Fujitsu Journey Planner, ToD, Mobile Ticketing, Oyster PAYG to all staff including customer services, the front line to local management up to the Senior Leadership

Weapons Engineer (Radio (First Class)) Royal Navy

1994-2004

Responsibility :

This role undertook general, pre-planned and essential maintenance on all shipborne weapons systems whilst I specialised in ship Communications. Maintained and operated some of the most complex sensor and weapon systems to guarantee weapons systems and ships communications were fully operational under some pressured situations.

Barry Kelly

QA Engineer

About Me

What I do

Test with Strategy and Precision

Automate for Efficiency and Confidence

Advocate for Quality Across the Team

Featured Projects

Web Automation

Cypress.io

Skills & Experience

Technical Skills (Visual)

Professional Skills

Education

Limavady Grammar School Rail Delivery Group

IT EssentialsMorden College

ISTQB ISTQB

Work Experience

QA Ontrack Retail

Accreditation Test Analyst Rail Delivery Group

Retail Systems Analyst Southern Railway

Weapons Engineer (Radio (First Class)) Royal Navy