Steve Simpson
About Steve Simpson
Steve Simpson is a Specialist Automation Test Engineer at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2018. He has over 25 years of experience in telecommunications automation and has held positions at Cisco and Ericsson, contributing to projects across multiple countries.
Work at Liberty Global
Steve Simpson has been employed at Liberty Global since 2018, serving as a Specialist Automation Test Engineer. He operates from the Amsterdam Area in the Netherlands, where he is part of a global, cross-site team. His primary responsibility involves automating Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) test cases. In this role, he focuses on delivering solutions tailored for the UK and European markets. Simpson employs a range of tools and technologies, including RobotFramework, Gherkin, REST, Postman, ELK stack, Jira, Python, and Javascript, to enhance testing processes.
Education and Expertise
Steve Simpson earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering from Newcastle University, studying from 1991 to 1994. With over 25 years of experience in the field, he has developed significant expertise in Set Top Box automation and Telecommunications automation. His educational background and extensive professional experience contribute to his proficiency in automation testing.
Background in Telecommunications
Before joining Liberty Global, Steve Simpson worked at Cisco as a Senior Test Automation Engineer from 2013 to 2017 in Southampton, United Kingdom. His career in telecommunications began at Ericsson, where he held the position of Senior Test Engineer and Team Leader from 1994 to 2002. This background has provided him with a solid foundation in testing and automation within the telecommunications sector.
International Work Experience
Steve Simpson has gained international work experience across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Italy, The Netherlands, and Japan. This diverse exposure has allowed him to understand various markets and adapt his skills to meet different regional requirements in the telecommunications industry.