Christopher Tomlinson

Christopher Tomlinson has a strong background in software quality assurance and testing. Christopher currently serves as the Senior Software Quality Manager at ITONICS, where they are responsible for implementing a test strategy, defining processes for test automation, and leading the enhancement of the global service desk. Prior to this, they worked as a Test Manager at Sanlam Group Technology Business Intelligence and as a Test Manager and Team Lead at Sanlam Private Wealth via Khonology Enterprise Solutions, where they set up and implemented testing processes and managed compliance.

Christopher also has experience as a Test Team Lead at Shoprite via e2e Interactive Solutions and as an SQA Manager and Development Manager at MWEB, where they managed teams of developers and software testers. Additionally, they worked as a Software Testing Specialist at Cornastone and Vodacom, a Software Test Consultant and Owner at QSoft and Information Services, a Software Quality Assurance Manager at Global Vision, and a Software Test Analyst at Psitek.

Throughout their career, Christopher has been involved in implementing SDLC processes, mentoring testing teams, and analyzing specifications for testing purposes. Christopher also has experience in budget management and implementing test management tools.

Christopher Tomlinson has a BTECH degree in Information Technology from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, which they obtained part-time until 1998. Prior to that, they also earned a National Diploma in Information Technology from the same institution, also on a part-time basis, which was completed by 1995. Additionally, Christopher has obtained certifications in Advanced Test Manager and ISTQB Foundation Tester from the ISTQB institution, although the specific dates of acquisition are not provided.