Neil Mc Glynn
About Neil Mc Glynn
Neil McGlynn is a Test Engineering Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and test consultancy, having held various roles in organizations such as Zurich Financial Services, Capita Assurance and Testing, and Alcatel-Lucent.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Neil Mc Glynn has served as the Test Engineering Manager at Nationwide Building Society since 2016. In this role, he provides test consultancy and guidance to test engineers, ensuring compliance with Engineering Guardrails and test frameworks. He manages the Anti-Money Laundering Engineering team, focusing on implementing changes in accordance with Financial Crime and AML regulations. Additionally, he was instrumental in rewriting the Test Community Framework in 2021 to reflect current practices. He oversees a team of 20 developers, test, and infrastructure engineers, supporting their professional development.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before his tenure at Nationwide Building Society, Neil Mc Glynn held several significant positions in quality assurance and testing. He worked at Zurich Financial Services as a QA Delivery Manager from 2008 to 2010. Following that, he served as a Senior Test Consultant at Capita Assurance and Testing from 2010 to 2016. His earlier experience includes a role as a Software Performance Tester at BT from 1990 to 1995 and as a Technical Manager at Alcatel-Lucent from 1995 to 2007.
Educational Background
Neil Mc Glynn completed his secondary education at George Heriot's School from 1979 to 1986. He then pursued higher education at The University of Edinburgh, where he studied Computer Science and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1986 to 1990. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his career in technology and quality assurance.
Training and Development Initiatives
In his current role, Neil Mc Glynn has delivered training to implement the updated Test Community Framework across his team. This initiative aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members in line with evolving testing practices. His focus on training reflects his commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within his team.