Andy Tarr
About Andy Tarr
Andy Tarr serves as the Load & Performance Lead at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and testing, having worked in various roles at Anaplan and Aviva Life Insurance Company over the past two decades.
Current Role at Anaplan
Andy Tarr serves as the Load & Performance Lead at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing load and performance testing processes, ensuring that the company's software solutions meet high standards of efficiency and reliability. His tenure at Anaplan has extended for over seven years, during which he has contributed to the optimization of performance metrics and the enhancement of user experience.
Previous Experience at Anaplan
Prior to his current role, Andy Tarr worked at Anaplan as the Director of Quality Assurance from 2015 to 2017. He also held the position of QA Manager from 2013 to 2015. During his time in these roles, he focused on establishing quality standards and improving testing methodologies to ensure the delivery of robust software solutions.
Career at Aviva Life Insurance
Andy Tarr has extensive experience in the insurance sector, having worked at Aviva Life Insurance Company for several years. He served as Test Manager from 2010 to 2013, and previously held the same title from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he worked as System Test Manager/Lead Tester from 2004 to 2006. His roles involved managing testing teams and overseeing the quality assurance processes for various insurance products.
Education in Biochemistry and Genetics
Andy Tarr studied at the University of Sheffield, where he earned a degree in Biochemistry and Genetics. He completed his studies from 1998 to 2001, graduating with a 2.1 classification. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in scientific principles, which he has applied throughout his career in quality assurance and testing.