UK-Based Quality Engineering Consultancy

AI-Augmented
Quality Engineering

Transform your testing methodologies with cutting-edge automation frameworks and AI-driven quality assurance strategies. Expert leadership in mission-critical technology environments.

About

Innovative Quality Engineering Leader specialising in AI-augmented testing and advanced quality assurance strategies. Proven track record of transforming testing methodologies, implementing cutting-edge automation frameworks, and driving quality excellence in mission-critical and high-performance technology environments.

Expert in developing and executing strategic visions, optimising processes, architecting scalable and resilient systems, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Strong commitment to diversity, team empowerment, and delivering measurable results.

Key Expertise

AI-Augmented Testing
Intelligent test generation and optimisation
Test Automation
E2E, API, and contract testing
DevOps & CI/CD
Continuous integration and delivery
Cloud-Native QA
AWS and Azure quality assurance
Performance Engineering
Load testing and optimisation
Strategic Leadership
Team development and mentoring

Services

Comprehensive quality engineering solutions tailored to your organisation's needs

AI-Driven Test Strategy

Implement intelligent test generation and optimisation frameworks that reduce test cycle time by up to 60% while improving coverage.

Test Automation Frameworks

Design and implement comprehensive E2E, API, and contract testing solutions using Playwright, Cypress, PACT, and K6. Learn more about Contract Testing.

Cloud-Native Quality Assurance

Architect scalable testing strategies for AWS and Azure environments with containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes.

CI/CD Integration

Transform release cycles from weeks to daily multi-release with advanced CI/CD workflows using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.

Team Development & Mentoring

Build and up-skill QA teams with career frameworks, internal academies, and hands-on mentoring in modern testing practices.

Quality Metrics & Reporting

Create comprehensive quality metrics data lakes and dashboards for data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.

Technical Proficiencies

Languages

JavaScriptTypeScriptJava

Testing Technologies

PlaywrightCypressPACTK6SonarQube

Cloud & DevOps

AWSAzureJenkinsGitHub ActionsDockerKubernetes

AI Testing Tools

Playwright MCPAWS BedrockLambda Functions

Experience

Proven track record of transforming quality engineering across leading technology companies

Engineering Manager (Hands-on)

Henry Schein One (Dentally)
June 2023 - Present

Recruited and developed a diverse team to deliver a transformative quality strategy, consistently improving processes and reporting. Took on additional product delivery responsibilities for three teams, fostering a culture of continuous development through open communication and proactive process improvements.

  • Architected AI-driven quality engineering strategy across department
  • Implemented AI test optimisation reducing test cycle time by 60%
  • Developed intelligent test generation framework using advanced AI technologies
  • Created comprehensive quality metrics data lake and dashboards
  • Managed cross-functional teams focusing on innovative quality engineering processes

Staff QA Engineer (SDET)

Matillion
April 2022 - June 2023

Led the transformation of test strategy with an automation-first approach across multiple SCRUM teams, evolving into a strategic leadership and mentoring role. Enabled high-velocity software delivery and launched an internal academy to up-skill in test automation.

  • Led QA strategy compliance for enterprise SaaS platform across eight development teams
  • Created AI-powered test automation with intelligent test generation
  • Developed Test Automation Engineer career framework with skill assessment toolkit
  • Reduced manual testing overhead by 65% through intelligent automation strategies

QA Lead

MoonPay
March 2021 - April 2022

As the first QA at MoonPay, established and grew the QA team, overseeing their contributions to functional strategies and delivery. Developed and implemented a scalable cloud testing strategy, and worked with the CTO to scale the department.

  • Architected scalable test automation for mission-critical financial platform
  • Established QA team with focus on advanced quality and DevOps practices
  • Implemented comprehensive E2E framework with Cypress, contract testing with PACT, and performance testing with K6
  • Developed cloud-native quality assurance frameworks

Senior Automation Engineer

Matillion
January 2020 - March 2021
  • Transformed two week test and release cycles to daily multi-release with CI/CD
  • Developed intelligent test automation frameworks
  • Implemented advanced CI/CD workflows with integrated quality gates

QA Lead

Money Supermarket
August 2018 - January 2020

Developed and led the strategy to implement quality engineering standards, shifting left testing and future-proofing Agile Delivery Teams. Successfully led teams through CI/CD workflow implementation.

  • Implemented critical quality engineering standards with 'shift-left' testing approach
  • Developed AI-enhanced continuous testing methodologies
  • Created custom risk-based testing approach using machine learning algorithms

Get in Touch

Ready to transform your quality engineering strategy? Let's discuss how Cognition Laboratories can help your organisation achieve excellence.

Phone
07817 689 214
Business Details
Cognition Laboratories Ltd
Company Registration Number: 15936898
Manchester, United Kingdom