Phillip Hicks

Phillip Hicks is an experienced Lead Automation Engineer with a robust background in test automation and quality assurance across various industries. Currently at ANZ, Phillip leads a testing team implementing automated testing approaches and managing release sign-offs for critical banking applications. Previous experience includes roles at Immutable, where Phillip significantly improved build processes by transitioning to bespoke GitHub Actions workflows, and at ANZ, where a notable reduction in major incidents was achieved through innovative testing frameworks. Phillip has held leadership positions at Vanguard, Automata Tech., AGL, and Sportsbet, demonstrating a consistent commitment to enhancing testing capabilities, driving automation initiatives, and mentoring teams in agile environments. Educational background includes a degree in Computing for Health and Medical Sciences from the University of Leeds.