Liz Simmonds
About Liz Simmonds
Liz Simmonds serves as the Global Country Business Testing Lead at HSBC, bringing extensive experience in test consultancy and management across various sectors. She has a proven track record in implementing large-scale test automation programs and specializes in building teams of test and QA professionals.
Work at HSBC
Liz Simmonds has been serving as the Global Country Business Testing Lead at HSBC since 2017. In this role, she oversees testing operations across various countries, ensuring that business requirements are met through effective testing strategies. Prior to this position, she worked as the EU Region Business Test Manager at HSBC from 2015 to 2017, where she contributed to the development and execution of testing policies and strategies. Her tenure at HSBC has been marked by a focus on large-scale test automation programs and high-profile transformation projects.
Experience at Barclays
Liz Simmonds held multiple roles at Barclays, contributing to her extensive experience in test management. She worked as a Programme Test Manager from 2013 to 2014, where she managed testing processes for various projects. Additionally, she served as the Account Switching Lead Industry Test Manager for a period of six months in 2013. Her roles at Barclays involved leading teams and implementing effective test strategies, enhancing her expertise in the financial services sector.
Background in Test Consultancy
Liz Simmonds has a strong background in test consultancy and management, having begun her career in this field at Edm Group in 2015. During her six-month tenure, she focused on delivering testing solutions in Sandwell, United Kingdom. This foundational experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in larger organizations, where she specialized in building and developing teams of test and QA professionals.
Education and Expertise
Liz Simmonds possesses extensive knowledge in test strategy and policy development, particularly within the Financial Services, Utilities, and High Tech Manufacturing sectors. Her expertise includes implementing large-scale test automation programs and managing high-profile change and transformation projects. This specialized knowledge has been instrumental in her roles across various organizations, including her current position at The International Baccalaureate as Programme Test Manager since 2019.