Steve Miles
About Steve Miles
Steve Miles is a Senior Test Engineer with over 16 years of experience in the field. He has worked at notable organizations such as BBC, IBM, and Nationwide Building Society, specializing in various testing methodologies and tools.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Steve Miles has been employed at Nationwide Building Society as a Senior Test Engineer since 2012. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of software applications. His tenure at Nationwide has spanned over 12 years, during which he has contributed to various testing initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing the user experience and reliability of the organization's digital services.
Previous Experience at BBC
Prior to his current position, Steve worked as a Senior Test Engineer at the BBC from 2010 to 2012. During his two years at the BBC, he focused on testing methodologies and contributed to the quality assurance processes for various media applications, ensuring they met the high standards expected by users.
Experience at IBM and Orange
Steve's career includes experience as a QA Engineer at IBM from 2006 to 2009, where he developed skills in quality assurance processes. He also worked at Orange as a Senior Test Engineer for 10 months in 2010, further enhancing his expertise in testing practices and methodologies in the telecommunications sector.
Education and Expertise
Steve Miles holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Sheffield University, which he completed from 2003 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills. He specializes in compatibility testing, load/performance testing, automated testing, and mobile testing across various platforms including iOS, Android, and Windows 7.
Technical Skills and Testing Tools
Steve possesses extensive knowledge in testing web-based applications developed using technologies such as AJAX, Java, .NET, and C++. He is proficient in a wide range of testing tools including QTP, Eggplant, Ruby, Rspec, Junit, Jmeter, Cucumber, Watir, Selenium, WebDriver, Capybara, BeHat, and others. His strong skills in Agile testing practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), further enhance his capabilities in software testing.