Allan Wilson
About Allan Wilson
Allan Wilson is a Lead Test Engineer at Vaisala, where he has worked since 2014, contributing to team management and agile practices. He holds a Master of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Aberdeen and has extensive experience in software testing and process improvement.
Work at Vaisala
Allan Wilson has been employed at Vaisala since 2014, initially serving as a Test Engineer and currently holding the position of Lead Test Engineer since 2016. His role involves significant responsibilities, including outsourcing and recruitment, where he plays a key part in building and managing testing teams. He also serves as a Scrum-master, facilitating agile practices to enhance team collaboration and efficiency. His expertise in test tool evaluation and adoption contributes to the continuous improvement of testing processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Allan Wilson studied at the University of Aberdeen, where he earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Language and Literature from 1993 to 1997. He also attended Grove Academy Secondary School, achieving SCE Higher Grades. In addition to his formal education, he completed a Full Stack Web Development Certification at freeCodeCamp from 2016 to 2017. His professional expertise includes test tool evaluation, exploratory testing, and maintaining continuous integration systems and environments.
Background
Before joining Vaisala, Allan Wilson worked at F-Secure Corporation as a Senior Software Tester from 2004 to 2014. His decade-long experience in software testing laid the foundation for his current roles. Throughout his career, he has engaged in various testing techniques, focusing on uncovering software issues and ensuring the quality of software products.
Achievements in Testing
Allan Wilson has made notable contributions to the field of software testing through his involvement in outsourcing and recruitment efforts at Vaisala. He has played a significant role in building and managing testing teams, which has enhanced the overall testing capabilities of the organization. His responsibilities also include the maintenance of continuous integration systems, ensuring that testing processes run efficiently.