Tim Lolkema
About Tim Lolkema
Tim Lolkema is a Test Automation Engineer with extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies in the Netherlands. He specializes in test automation tools and programming languages, demonstrating strong technical skills and a solution-oriented approach.
Work at Lab Digital
Tim Lolkema has been employed at Lab Digital as a Test Automation Engineer since 2021. In this role, he applies his expertise in test automation to enhance software quality and performance. His responsibilities include developing and implementing automated test scripts to ensure the reliability of applications. Tim's work at Lab Digital is characterized by his proficiency in various test automation tools.
Previous Experience in Test Automation
Before joining Lab Digital, Tim worked at deTesters B.V. as a Test Automation Engineer from 2019 to 2024. He also held a position at RIVM National Institute for Public Health and the Environment from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a role at KPN from 2015 to 2019, where he focused on test automation in the Amsterdam Area. Tim's diverse background in test automation across different organizations contributes to his strong skill set.
Education and Expertise
Tim Lolkema earned a Bachelor's degree in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from NHL Hogeschool, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical skills. He is proficient in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript, and has extensive experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
Technical Skills and Tools
Tim specializes in various test automation tools, including Robot Framework, Cypress, Playwright, Cucumber, and Selenium. He is experienced in continuous integration and deployment practices using Jenkins and Docker. His technical skills and knowledge of these tools enable him to implement effective test automation strategies.
Career Background
Tim's career includes roles at several organizations in the Netherlands. He worked at ING Nederland as an Incident Controller from 2008 to 2014 and at Sogeti Nederland as a Senior Agile Test Expert from 2014 to 2019. He also briefly served as a Test Engineer at Univé Verzekeringen in 2014. This diverse experience has shaped his approach to test automation.