Tony Little
About Tony Little
Tony Little is a Test Manager with extensive experience in e-commerce and cybersecurity. He has worked for various companies in New Zealand, including Tower Insurance and Vodafone, and possesses advanced skills in web systems and cloud applications.
Work at Tower Insurance
Tony Little has been serving as the Test Manager at Tower Insurance since 2021. In this role, he oversees testing processes and ensures the quality of software applications. His responsibilities include managing testing teams and implementing testing strategies to enhance product reliability. His experience in the insurance sector contributes to the effectiveness of the testing processes at Tower Insurance.
Previous Experience in Testing and Cybersecurity
Prior to his current role, Tony Little worked as a Cybersecurity Tester at Vodafone from 2018 to 2019. He also held the position of Test Lead e-Commerce at Ideal Electrical Suppliers New Zealand for five months in 2019. His background includes roles such as QA Test Lead at Fiserv Auckland from 2014 to 2017 and QA Lead at Mercury for two months in 2017. These positions have equipped him with extensive knowledge in testing methodologies and cybersecurity compliance.
Education and Expertise
Tony Little studied at Auckland University of Technology, where he focused on applications programming and systems design, achieving the NZCDP qualification from 1987 to 1989. He furthered his education at Industry Training, studying various aspects of networking and server management, and earned the M.C.S.E. certification from 1997 to 1998. His educational background supports his advanced skills in web and e-commerce systems.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Tony possesses advanced skills in building and securing web and e-commerce systems, as well as managing Cloud Apps and M365 environments. He has expertise in Privileged Access Management and Azure AD, and is proficient in risk management and disaster recovery planning. His technical capabilities extend to both Linux and Windows systems engineering, providing third-level support for Unisys / Westpac.
Testing Tools and Methodologies
Tony Little has experience using a variety of testing toolsets, including TFS, Visual Studio, MS Test Manager, Jira, Confluence, Soap, Selenium, JMeter, and Appium. He has a comprehensive understanding of Agile methodologies, which enhances his leadership in project management. His skills also include designing and implementing e-commerce system layouts, as well as connecting APIs to third-party services.