💻 Dan Jones
About 💻 Dan Jones
Dan Jones is a Software Developer in Test with extensive experience in quality assurance and test architecture. He has worked for various companies, including News Corp and Equal Experts, and has a strong background in implementing automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
Work at Equal Experts
Dan Jones has been employed at Equal Experts as a Software Developer in Test since 2022. His role involves ensuring the quality and reliability of software through rigorous testing practices. He works remotely, contributing to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Testing
Dan Jones has extensive experience in software testing, having held various roles in notable companies. He worked as a Test Architect and Lead Software Developer in Test at News Corp from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as a Lead Software Developer in Test at Portaltech Reply in 2017 and as a Test Analyst at Key Criteria in 2009. His career also includes positions at Clear Channel International, River Island, and Camelot Global, where he contributed to enhancing testing processes.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
Throughout his career, Dan Jones has made significant contributions to software testing and development processes. He designed and implemented a Gitlab 'Radiator' for monitoring CI pipelines and played a key role in building CI/CD pipelines in Gitlab CI. His advocacy for automated test frameworks like Terratest and Molecule has increased testing coverage and improved the reliability of infrastructure deployments.
Education and Professional Development
Dan Jones has pursued professional development through education at Udacity, where he completed a Nanodegree in Java Web Development in 2021. He also achieved a Full Stack Web Developer Nanodegree, which has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of software engineering principles and practices.
Early Career and Diverse Roles
Dan Jones began his career in the early 2000s, holding various roles in testing and technical support. He worked as a Technical Support representative at Sony Online Entertainment and held multiple test analyst positions at companies like BT Ignite and Marks and Spencer. His diverse experience has provided him with a solid foundation in software testing and quality assurance.