Steven Rees Eng Tech Tmiet
About Steven Rees Eng Tech Tmiet
Steven Rees is a Senior Software Test Automation Engineer with extensive experience in both manual and automated testing. He has a background in the Royal Air Force and has worked in various roles within software testing and engineering.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Steven Rees serves as a Senior Software Test Automation Engineer (E2) at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2021. He works in Swindon, England, focusing on software test automation. His responsibilities include both manual and automated testing, utilizing tools such as JavaScript, WebdriverIO, and Postman. His expertise contributes to the quality assurance processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at Nationwide Building Society
Prior to his current role, Steven worked at Nationwide Building Society as a Software Automation Test Engineer (E1) from 2020 to 2021. During this year, he contributed to the development and implementation of automated testing strategies, enhancing the efficiency of software testing processes.
Background in the Royal Air Force
Steven Rees has a significant background with the Royal Air Force (RAF), where he held multiple roles over several years. He began as an Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic from 2005 to 2009, followed by positions as an Aircraft Engineering Technician - Electrical & Avionic from 2009 to 2012, and as an Engineering Documentation & GOLDesp Quality Assurance Custodian from 2012 to 2014. He later served as a Senior Software Test Analyst from 2014 to 2018, gaining extensive experience in quality assurance and testing.
Education and Qualifications
Steven studied at the Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering (DCAE) Cosford, where he achieved an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician from 2005 to 2010. He also attended New College Swindon, completing a Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship in Computer Software Engineering from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, he holds ISTQB certification as a Software Test Analyst and has qualifications in Leadership & Management, Risk Assessing, and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Professional Memberships and Certifications
Steven is a registered and active member of the Engineering Council, holding the title of Engineering Technician within the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). His professional certifications and memberships reflect his commitment to maintaining industry standards and continuing professional development in the field of software testing and engineering.