👀 Christine Houlding 👀

Christine Houlding has a significant amount of work experience in the field of software testing and quality assurance. 👀 Christine most recently worked at Interact Software as the Head of Software Delivery, a role they assumed in August 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Head of QA at the same company from September 2020 to August 2021.

Before joining Interact Software, Christine worked at Lookers plc as a Test Manager from April 2017 to September 2020. 👀 Christine was responsible for managing testing projects and providing consultation and advice on test processes for their largest annuity client, Comet, while also acting as a line manager with four direct reports.

Christine also has experience as a QA Team lead at SIS Betting, where they worked from June 2016 to April 2017. 👀 Christine served as a QA Specialist at the UK Ministry of Justice from June 2015 to February 2016.

👀 Christine'searlier roles include working as a UAT Lead (contract) at VOSA from March 2014 to June 2015, and as a Test Manager/Head of Quality at Building Blocks (UK) Ltd from September 2010 to March 2014. At Building Blocks, they were responsible for introducing testing processes and tools, establishing a test team, and driving quality into their solutions.

Christine also worked as a Senior Test Consultant at Paul Mason Consulting from August 2009 to September 2010, where they managed testing projects for major clients and provided consultancy and advice on test processes. 👀 Christine served as a Test Architect (contract) at BT Global Services from September 2008 to August 2009, where they defined and implemented test automation strategies and processes.

Additionally, Christine worked as a Test Support Lead at Blue Sky Travel Systems from October 2006 to September 2008, managing a team of manual and automated testers and handling the testing of the iTour Travel Distribution Suite. 👀 Christine began their career as a Test Analyst at Liberata, where they worked from 1999 to 2006.

Overall, Christine Houlding has a diverse background in software testing and quality assurance, with experience in various leadership and specialized roles throughout their career.

Christine Houlding attended All Hallows from 1990 to 1996, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. 👀 Christine then enrolled in Runshaw College from 1996 to 1998, where they pursued an Advanced GNVQ in Leisure & Tourism. Additionally, Christine has obtained several certifications including Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Intermediate (Estimated) from Duolingo in November 2015, ISEB / ISTQB BCS Certified Tester from BCS in August 2009, and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from Scrum Alliance in March 2017.