Glenn Halstead
About Glenn Halstead
Glenn Halstead is a Senior QA Engineer at Currencycloud, where he has worked remotely since 2022. With extensive experience in test automation across various companies, he specializes in creating low maintenance test automation solutions using a range of tools and technologies.
Work at Currencycloud
Glenn Halstead has been employed at Currencycloud as a Senior QA Engineer since 2022. His role is remote, allowing him to contribute to the company's quality assurance processes from a flexible location. In this position, he focuses on creating low maintenance test automation solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Currencycloud, Glenn Halstead worked at Modulr as a QA Test Engineer from 2020 to 2021 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. He also served as a Test Automation Specialist at HSBC Global Banking and Markets in various capacities between 2014 and 2021. His earlier roles include positions at Tech Soft 3D, JPMorgan Chase, and BSkyB, where he specialized in test automation and quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Glenn Halstead holds an MSc in Digital Systems Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, which he completed from 1992 to 1993. He also earned a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and an HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Central Lancashire. His technical expertise includes proficiency in Java, BDD, Cucumber, Selenium, and various HP Test Tools.
Specialization in Test Automation
Glenn specializes in GUI Test Automation, Services Test Automation, and End to End Test Process Automation. He adopts a software development approach to test automation and has a strong focus on Agile Testing within Scrum environments. His skills include providing training and mentoring in test automation, emphasizing the importance of creating efficient and maintainable solutions.
Technical Skills and Tools
Glenn Halstead has extensive experience with test automation tools and frameworks, including REST-assured, Gitlab, and Jenkins. He is recognized for his ability to solve technical problems effectively, particularly in the context of test automation architecture. His background includes using HP Test Tools such as UFT (QTP) and Quality Center, further enhancing his capabilities in quality assurance.