Mark Curran
About Mark Curran
Mark Curran is an Automation Engineer with experience in developing test automation scripts for applications, particularly the 'Routely' app, utilizing XML, Xframium, and Java. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Ulster University and has worked in various engineering roles in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Work at Arity
Mark Curran currently serves as an Automation Engineer at Arity, where he has been employed since 2020. In this role, he focuses on maintaining and enhancing a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline that is linked to automated testing scripts. He collaborates with a cross-located Agile Scrum team, which includes members from both Northern Ireland and the United States, to ensure efficient development and testing processes.
Education and Expertise
Mark Curran earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Ulster University, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. Prior to his university education, he attended Lismore Comprehensive School, achieving A-Level and GCSE qualifications from 2009 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software development and automation engineering.
Background
Before joining Arity, Mark Curran worked as a Software Engineer/Test Engineer for one year in Belfast, United Kingdom, from 2018 to 2019. He later transitioned to a role as a Software/Automation Engineer for ten months in 2019 to 2020, also in Belfast. His experience in these positions contributed to his expertise in automation and software testing.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Mark Curran has developed test automation scripts for the 'Routely' app using XML, Xframium, and Java, which are integrated into a Jenkins pipeline. He has also created Python tools to automate time-intensive manual tasks and improve API testing processes. Additionally, he utilizes the cloud platform Perfecto for running automated test scripts, enhancing the efficiency of the testing workflow.