Owen B.

Owen B. has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as a QA Engineer at Pond5 since 2019. In this position, they specialize in the testing of search and information retrieval, handling tasks such as automation of web front-end and API, as well as providing support for security testing.

Before joining Pond5, Owen worked at Expleo Group (formerly SQS) from 2013 to 2019. Owen initially served as a QA Technical Engineer (Automation), where they completed proof of concept for two web-based applications using Unified Functional Testing (UFT). Owen also analyzed and documented key business processes, built automated case creation interfaces, implemented UFT frameworks, and created and maintained an Object Repository. Owen also worked as a Quality Assurance Consultant at Expleo Group, where they conducted manual and automated testing for various clients.

In 2018, Owen briefly worked as an RPA Engineer.

From 2013 to 2017, Owen worked as a Quality Assurance Analyst at Expleo Group. During this time, they contributed to the testing of multiple projects, such as the LTE (4G) project for a telecoms client, involving rating testing, platform migration, and technical defect investigation. Owen also worked on the IPTV project, testing mobile apps for OTT content on multiple platforms and devices. Owen introduced various debugging and proxying tools to the team and successfully managed projects with ambitious deadlines.

Earlier in their career, Owen worked as a QA Engineer at WhatClinic.com in 2013, testing the rapid development of a medical treatment comparison website in an agile environment.

Prior to their QA roles, Owen gained experience as a News Reporter at Drogheda Independent in 2008, where they produced news stories, conducted interviews, and covered events.

Overall, Owen B. has demonstrated expertise in QA engineering, automation, testing, and project management across various industries.

Owen B. obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Science with a focus on Cyber Security from the National College of Ireland in 2021. Prior to that, they earned an MSc in Web Technologies from the National College of Ireland between 2013 and 2016. Owen also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology at Dublin City University from 2009 to 2010. Their education history includes a Certificate in Software Development and Cloud Technologies from Dublin Business School from 2012 to 2013, as well as a BA in Journalism from Dublin City University from 2005 to 2008.

In addition to their formal education, Owen B. holds several certifications. Owen obtained the ISTQB Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst certification from the ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board in March 2017. Owen also obtained the ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing from the same institution in June 2013. Furthermore, Owen has certifications from Microsoft, including the Microsoft Technology Associate: Software Development Fundamentals obtained in June 2013, and the Microsoft Technology Associate: Database Administration Fundamentals obtained in May 2013.