Piers J C Carrigan
About Piers J C Carrigan
Piers J C Carrigan is a QA Lead at 15gifts, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in quality assurance and testing, with previous roles at various companies, including The Student Room Group and Mail International Ltd.
Current Role at 15gifts
Piers J C Carrigan currently holds the position of QA Lead at 15gifts, where he has worked since 2018. In this role, he oversees quality assurance processes and leads a team to ensure the delivery of high-quality products. Additionally, he has served as a Senior Tester at the same company since 2017, contributing to the testing and validation of software solutions. His work focuses on enhancing product reliability and user experience.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before his current role at 15gifts, Carrigan worked as a QA Analyst at The Student Room Group from 2014 to 2016. His responsibilities included testing software applications and ensuring compliance with quality standards. He also served as a Test Engineer at 15gifts from 2016 to 2017, where he gained experience in software testing methodologies and practices.
Early Career and Other Roles
Carrigan's career includes various roles prior to his current position. He worked as a Client Projects Administrator at MSP Ltd from 2011 to 2012 and as a Data Analyst at Mail International Ltd from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he briefly worked as a TEFL Teacher in the Netherlands in 2011. These experiences provided him with a diverse skill set applicable to his current work in quality assurance.
Educational Background
Carrigan studied at Worthing 6th Form College, where he focused on Photography, Philosophy, and History from 2005 to 2006. He also attended Durrington High School from 2000 to 2004. His educational background has contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of various subjects, which are beneficial in his professional roles.
Contributions to Intelligent Decision-Engine Technology
Carrigan has been involved in implementing intelligent decision-engine technology that supports major UK brands, including Virgin Media, EE, Sky, Three, BT, and The Times. His focus on understanding the psychology of choice aims to enhance digital decision-making processes. At 15gifts, he contributes to gathering insights and improving recommendation accuracy through engine interactions.