John Gallagher

John Gallagher has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. John began their career as a Test Analyst at IBM GSA in 2000 and later worked as a Test Analyst at National Australia Bank and an Automation Test Analyst at 4 Loop in 2001. John then joined ANZ, where they held various roles, including Branch System Test Lead, Performance Test Lead/Senior Performance Tester, and Test Manager. At ANZ, they demonstrated expertise in leading performance testing functions and managing projects in both Australia and India.

In 2007, John moved to NAB as a Test Manager, where they led testing functions for market risk departments in wholesale banking technology. John'saccomplishments included improving team utilization, introducing agile testing methods, and reducing project risks and losses. John later joined CSG in 2009 as a Test Manager, leading a team of 14 test analysts across multiple testing streams.

John joined Revolution IT in 2010 as a Performance Tester before transitioning to IAG in 2011. At IAG, they held various roles, including Performance Test Lead, Digital Experience Performance Team Lead, Cloud Adoption Manager (Practice), and Software Engineering Manager. Notable achievements during their tenure at IAG include implementing a Continuous Testing practice, developing and implementing a Cloud Adoption Methodology, and running Cloud, Technical, and Risk Governance within the team.

In 2021, John joined Littlepay as an Engineering Manager, where they managed five engineering teams covering front-end, back-end, and data technology areas. Littlepay offers a payment solution for the Mass Transit Industry. Finally, in 2023, they started working as a Software Development Manager at Frontier Software.

Overall, John Gallagher has extensive experience in software testing, performance testing, engineering management, and cloud adoption. John has a proven track record of leading teams, implementing methodologies, and delivering successful projects in the fintech and insurance industries.

John Gallagher's education history is as follows:

- From 1995 to 1997, they attended the University of South Wales and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors in Business Information Management.

- Prior to that, from 1993 to 1995, they studied at Technological University Dublin and obtained a Certificate in Retail Management.

In addition to their formal education, John Gallagher has obtained several certifications. These include:

- In March 2021, they obtained the General Insurance Code of Practice certification from ANZIIF.

- In October 2020, they became Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals through Microsoft.

- In August 2019, they completed the ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP certification from +Acumen.

- In January 2006, they obtained the Priority and Time Management certification from MaST Australia.

- In January 2004, they completed the Certificate IV Project Management certification from the Australian Institute of Management.

- Also in January 2004, they attended the Internal Consulting Skills Workshop conducted by Deakin Prime.

- In February 2019, they became AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner through Amazon Web Services (AWS).

- Additionally, they attended the Integrated Thinking Framework Workshop, although no specific dates are provided for this certification. The institution they attended was Deaninprime.