Rob Willson
About Rob Willson
Rob Willson is a Senior Test Automation Engineer with extensive experience in quality assurance across various organizations, including Convex Insurance and William Alexander Consulting. He holds ISEB/ISTQB qualifications and has a strong belief in early QA involvement and the use of test automation to improve software development processes.
Work at Convex Insurance
Rob Willson currently holds the position of Senior Test Automation Engineer at Convex Insurance. He has been with the company since 2023. In this role, he focuses on implementing test automation strategies to improve the software development lifecycle.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Rob Willson has extensive experience in quality assurance across various organizations. He worked as a QA Lead at esure Group from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as a QA Consultant at JUST EAT and the Financial Times in 2016 and 2017. His earlier roles include QA Analyst/Manager at rightmove.co.uk and Senior QA Engineer at Gumtree.com.
Education and Qualifications
Rob Willson studied Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire, where he earned a BSc (Hons) from 2003 to 2006. He holds ISEB/ISTQB qualifications, which demonstrate his expertise in software testing and adherence to recognized industry standards.
Expertise in Test Automation and Agile Methodologies
Rob Willson possesses a deep understanding of Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. He advocates for early QA involvement in the development process and promotes the use of a solid test automation suite to enhance software release efficiency. His experience includes testing web-based and mobile applications, including native Android and iOS applications.
Career Timeline
Rob Willson's career spans over a decade in the field of quality assurance. He began as a Test Analyst at the University of Hertfordshire in 2007. His career includes significant roles at various companies, culminating in his current positions at Convex Insurance and William Alexander Consulting, both as Senior Test Automation Engineer since 2023.