Will Herring
About Will Herring
Will Herring is a Software Engineer In Test currently working at Banked in Manchester, United Kingdom, where he focuses on front-end design and user experience. He has a diverse background in quality assurance and software testing, with previous roles at companies such as Apple, AO, and ThoughtWorks.
Work at Banked
Will Herring has been employed at Banked as a Software Engineer In Test since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for developing UI and API test frameworks using Cypress. He focuses on reducing overall testing efforts by collaborating with developers and implementing a shift-left testing approach. His work is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Will Herring completed his high school education at Wilmslow High School from 2003 to 2010. He later studied Game Development at Futureworks, earning a Professional Diploma from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he studied Software Testing Foundation at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, where he achieved ISTQB certification in 2018. His technical skills include proficiency in JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS, Groovy, and Java.
Background in Quality Engineering
Prior to his current role, Will Herring held several positions in quality engineering. He worked as a Quality Engineer at AO from 2021 to 2022 and as a Site Support Engineer at ao.com from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Quality Analyst at ThoughtWorks from 2019 to 2021. His experience includes utilizing consultancy skills to drive positive changes within teams.
Previous Experience at Apple and Sainsbury's
Will Herring worked at Apple as a Field Merchandiser from 2013 to 2016, covering the EMEA region. He also held the position of Security Administration Analyst at Sainsbury's from 2016 to 2017. These roles contributed to his diverse background in technology and quality assurance.
Coaching and Development Initiatives
In his current role, Will Herring actively coaches and supports developers in effectively utilizing test frameworks. He is also learning Go to enhance mock services and build test frameworks that align with microservices, demonstrating his commitment to continuous improvement and development in the field.