Paul Brookes
About Paul Brookes
Paul Brookes is a Business QA Portfolio Manager at Legal & General, with extensive experience in testing and quality assurance across various organizations. He has a strong background in recruiting and developing testers, and has managed both onshore and offshore teams throughout his career.
Work at Legal & General
Paul Brookes has been employed at Legal & General since 2017, serving as the Business QA Portfolio Manager. In this role, he oversees the testing of the application estate for the Business Unit. His responsibilities include managing a testing portfolio valued at over £10 million, utilizing various methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, and SAFe. He also acts as an administrator for JIRA, XRay, and Confluence tools, ensuring efficient project management and communication within the team.
Previous Experience in Testing and Management
Prior to his current role, Paul Brookes held several positions in the testing and quality assurance field. He worked at Nationwide Building Society as Programme Test Manager from 2009 to 2013. He also served as a Test Manager at LV= for three months in 2016 and held various roles at NPI, including Direct Marketing Team Lead and Test Lead. His experience spans multiple organizations, including AXA, Zurich, and Lloyds Banking Group, where he managed testing teams and projects.
Recruitment and Development Expertise
Paul Brookes has extensive experience in recruiting, onboarding, and developing testers across various career levels. His background in managing both onshore and offshore teams for business acceptance testing has equipped him with the skills necessary to build effective testing teams. This expertise contributes to the successful execution of testing strategies and the overall quality assurance process within organizations.
Educational Background
Paul Brookes attended The Skinners' School from 1980 to 1988, completing an eight-year education. This foundational education has contributed to his professional development and expertise in the field of quality assurance and testing.