David Osborne
About David Osborne
David Osborne is a Principal Test Consultant (Manager) at Endava with over 13 years of experience in various testing roles, including positions at Credit Suisse and JPMorgan Chase.
Principal Test Consultant at Endava
David Osborne currently holds the title of Principal Test Consultant (Manager) at Endava. In this role, he leads and manages various testing projects and initiatives, utilizing his extensive experience in test planning, test management, and test execution. His tenure at Endava is marked by his strategic approach to testing and his ability to ensure the successful delivery of quality assurance projects.
Extensive Experience in Testing Roles
David Osborne has over 13 years of experience in various testing roles, demonstrating his proficiency and depth of knowledge in the field. Throughout his career, he has worked with numerous tier-one investment banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions. This extensive background has equipped him with the ability to handle complex testing environments and methodologies such as V-Model, Scrum, and Waterfall.
Previous Positions and Key Roles
Before becoming the Principal Test Consultant at Endava, David Osborne held positions at several prestigious organizations. He worked as a Senior Testing Consultant at Credit Suisse from 2011 to 2013 in Canary Wharf. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Test Consultant at JPMorgan Chase for six months in Bournemouth, UK. Additionally, he has contributed his expertise to Liverpool Victoria and the Bank of New York Mellon.
Education and Certifications
David Osborne studied at Poole Grammar School from 1991 to 1997. He is ISEB certified, which underscores his extensive knowledge and skills in software testing. He also passed the Prince2 Practitioner Exam, which highlights his project management capabilities.
Skills and Expertise in Testing
David Osborne is skilled in developing detailed test approaches and strategies, test planning and scheduling, test management, test analysis and design, test case creation and execution, and defect management and tracking. He is adept at managing third-party vendors, compiling user requirements, writing user guides, and handling change management. His comprehensive expertise ensures that he can address the full spectrum of testing requirements efficiently.