Profiles

An experienced software tester with over fifteen years testing, development and ICT support experience with numerous clients across multiple industries and countries including HSBC, Schneider Electric & BP. Currently working in the test team at Yoast.

ISTQB advanced certified with an aptitude for analysis/problem solving and experience of the full software lifecycle on complex systems working with various methodologies such as agile (SAFe, Kaban etc.) & waterfall.

Originally from South Wales, lived 9 years in London, UK, 3 in Brisbane, Australia and now live in Nijmegen in The Netherlands.

In my spare time I perform as a comedian, improviser and am a musician. I’m a cast member, performer and teacher of improv & standup with Amsterdam’s easylaughs, and host the comedy night LYFAO in Nijmegen. I’m one half of Tru2U, was a former performer and teacher with Eindhoven’s Chili Con Comedy and am the host of Real Power Talk, a comedy interview series run in conjunction with the media company All Things Loud. While in Brisbane, I was the organiser of the annual Brisbane fringe comedy festival Bris Funny Fest.

Back in London I was part of the electronic rock act Neon Highwire. We released our debut album Relate in 2013. I sing, play guitar, keys, and produce. I currently make music as one half of The Faux Foes.

I write a lot, mostly for music websites and magazines, as I’m a music nerd.