Neil Younger
About Neil Younger
Neil Younger is a Principal Quality Engineer at Omnipresent, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance, having held various roles at DisplayLink and other companies over the past two decades.
Work at Omnipresent
Neil Younger has been serving as Principal Quality Engineer at Omnipresent since 2021. In this role, he focuses on ensuring high standards of quality across the company's products and services. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Quality Engineer at Omnipresent for eight months in 2021. His experience at Omnipresent reflects his commitment to quality assurance in a rapidly evolving tech environment.
Previous Experience at DisplayLink
Before joining Omnipresent, Neil Younger held several key positions at DisplayLink from 2013 to 2020. He served as Principal Test Engineer, Senior Test Engineer, Automation Team Lead & Product Owner, and Head of Software Testing and Quality. His tenure at DisplayLink spanned seven years, during which he contributed to various aspects of software testing and quality management.
Education and Expertise
Neil Younger studied at Liverpool Hope University, where he earned a B.Sc. (Hon) in Information Technology and Psychology from 1994 to 1997. He furthered his education by obtaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Management from the same institution in 1998. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in software testing and quality engineering.
Community Involvement and Events
Neil Younger is actively involved in the software testing community. He organized the Cambridgeshire Test Conference, the first free full-day event in the area. Additionally, he helps run the Cambridge Exploratory Workshop on Testing, which is now in its seventh iteration. He also participates in and leads events such as Cambridge Agile Exchange and Ministry of Testing, contributing to knowledge sharing and professional development in the field.
Mentorship and Collaboration
Neil Younger mentors for the Software Testing Clinic, supporting the local software community by sharing his knowledge and experience. He collaborates with major business partners, including Microsoft, Google, Dell, Valve, and HP, demonstrating his ability to work with industry leaders and enhance quality assurance practices.