Darren Skinner
About Darren Skinner
Darren Skinner is a Principal QA at Trainline, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in quality assurance, having held roles at various companies, including Smartodds and Gala Coral Group, and specializes in test automation and framework design.
Work at Trainline
Darren Skinner has been working at Trainline since 2018. He currently holds the position of Principal QA, a role he has maintained for five years. In this capacity, he develops and maintains testing strategies tailored for high turnover and high transactional businesses. Additionally, he creates tools aimed at enhancing and improving testing and development processes. His work contributes to the overall quality assurance framework within the organization.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Trainline, Darren Skinner held several positions in quality assurance and testing. He worked at Inspired Gaming Group as a Gaming Account Manager from 2005 to 2008. Following that, he served as a Test Analyst at Gala Coral Group from 2008 to 2011. He then transitioned to Smartodds, where he was the Lead Software Tester from 2011 to 2018. His diverse experience in these roles has equipped him with a robust understanding of quality assurance processes.
Education and Expertise
Darren Skinner studied at Swansea College from 2000 to 2002, where he achieved a BTEC Diploma in ICT. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in technology and quality assurance. He possesses expertise in both traditional and agile methodologies, specializing in test automation and framework design across all stages of the automation pyramid. This expertise is integral to his current role in quality assurance.
Skills in Test Automation
Darren Skinner specializes in test automation and framework design. His skills encompass all stages of the automation pyramid, which allows him to implement effective testing strategies. He has developed and maintained testing strategies that are crucial for businesses with high transaction volumes. His ability to create tools for improving testing and development processes further enhances his contributions to quality assurance.