Tom Fothergill
About Tom Fothergill
Tom Fothergill serves as a QA Lead at Egress Software Technologies, where he has worked since 2019. He previously held the position of Test Engineer at the Department for Work and Pensions and has a background in Social Sciences from The University of Sheffield.
Current Role at Egress Software Technologies
Tom Fothergill serves as the QA Lead at Egress Software Technologies, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees quality assurance processes and ensures the delivery of high-quality software products. His tenure at Egress has contributed to the company's commitment to software excellence. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior QA Engineer at the same organization starting in 2018.
Previous Experience at Department for Work and Pensions
Before joining Egress Software Technologies, Tom worked as a Test Engineer at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) from 2016 to 2017. His responsibilities included testing software systems to ensure they met specified requirements. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in quality assurance practices.
Education and Academic Background
Tom Fothergill studied at The University of Sheffield, where he focused on Social Sciences. He earned a degree in International Relations & Politics from 2008 to 2011. This academic background has equipped him with analytical skills that are beneficial in his professional roles.
Career Progression at Egress Software Technologies
Tom began his career at Egress Software Technologies as a QA Engineer in 2018, where he worked for nine months before advancing to the position of Senior QA Engineer. His progression within the company reflects his expertise and contributions to the quality assurance team.