Viv Richards

Viv Richards is a seasoned testing professional with extensive experience in quality assurance and software development. Currently serving as a Platform Test Lead at HM Revenue & Customs since April 2020, Viv drives best practices and testing strategies for over 500 engineers across multiple service teams. As Director and Lead QA Consultant at Rubber Duck Consulting Ltd. since September 2018, Viv provides tailored QA consultancy and automation training. Contributions to the industry include public speaking at conferences and workshops across the UK, Europe, and the USA, as well as founding SwanseaCon. Previous roles at organizations such as DVLA and Vizolution involved significant achievements in automation framework development and Agile methodologies. Viv holds a GNVQ in Information Technology from Swansea College.