Specialties:

Specialties:

Design Assurance, FMEA, Performance & Availability Testing, Performance Architect, Capacity Planning & Performance Management. Skills in WinRunner, LoadRunner, Quick Test Pro (QTP) and Quality Centre (QC), experienced in Compuware Automation test tools. Full life cycle knowledge of Application and Performance structured testing techniques. Knowledge of PRINCE2 methodology. ISEB Foundation in Software Testing certificate.

Achievements:

Achievements:

Architectural Design Assurance, Non-Functional Performance and Availability Test Assurance of a large front line emergency service system

Successfully developed an automated test system and framework using a combination of WinRunner and LoadRunner to monitor individual client/end user test environments for a major blue chip company within 3 months. This enabled the company to set-up a new revenue stream with the potential of £3+ million per year.

Developed an automated system/framework for a major mobile phone company using WinRunner to automate their client system within 1 month. This enabled the company to reduce its overheads by £250,000 per annum.

Co-wrote a WinRunner automated test framework for a major consultancy company enabling business users to create their own tests via excel spreadsheets without having knowledge of WinRunner. Which resulted in a new service being offered by the company. This enabled the company to become more competitive in the market place. And subsequently increased revenues

Writing, setting up and delivering of public courses for a major test consultancy company including HP/Mercury testing tools (LoadRunner, WinRunner, & QTP) and test methodologies.

Co-wrote the Securing e-Business chapter within the published Springer book “Software Quality and Software Testing in Internet Times” (ISBN 3-540-42632-9).

Recommended By

Communities and Local Government (CLG)

Sukanya Nallaiah BSc MBCS CITP , Test Development Manager , Department for Communities and Local Government worked with Trevor at Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG).  I worked with Trevor for a short time earlier this year. In that time, it became clear that Trevor has a very solid, working knowledge of Test Assurance. He is very easy to work with and is very patient when explaining Test Assurance concepts to people with no experience in this area. I hope our paths will cross in the future as I really enjoyed working with Trevor and learning from him.” October 18, 2009

Andrew Jones MBCS (iseb / PRINCE2 / Security Cleared) , Non Functional Supplier Assurance & UAT Test Consultant , Department of Communities and Local Government worked directly with Trevor at Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG). It was a pleasure to work alongside Trevor in the FiReControl Project. His breadth of knowledge and understanding of Non Functional Assurance and Testing is second to none, and would be a great asset to any project and potential client, if a thorough, safe pair of hands is required. I hope I have the opportunity of woking alongside Trevor in the future.” August 25, 2009

Allan Leworthy , Non Functional Assurance , DCLG worked directly with Trevor at Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG).  Trevor has without doubt vast and in-depth technical knowledge of performance tools, that goes without saying, but Trevor also and almost uniquely, has the ability to apply in-depth analysis coupled with experience and rigour to any performance problem and to build appropriate profiles and scenarios. It is the combination of the technical knowledge and the intellectual investigative problem solving that makes Trevor a master of his craft.” August 15, 2009

David Campbell , Lead Technical Assurance, FiReControl , Department for Communities and Local Government worked directly with Trevor at Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG). Trevor has demonstrated himself to be ruthlessly devoted to his work and is not shy in sharing his vast wealth of knowledge and experience helping us all to raise our game and improve the delivery of the project. Trevor is also a very pleasant individual to work alongside of and is well liked by all the team. We need more Trevor's!” July 20, 2009

BT Global Services  

Jayaraman Thatchanamurthy , Test Analyst , BT reported to Trevor at BT Global Services. Trevor has been a very valuable asset to the NF team at BT. A hardworking test lead who is an inspiration to people like me.His presence in the team and his leadership skills provided the best level of confidence on our team to the BTGS management.He works to such a level that no one could find fault with the work we did.He has been the mentor for loads of young loadrunner professionals and his skills in loadrunner will take years for people like me to accomplish.” August 4, 2009

Ravishankar Sundariah , Performance Consultant , BT PLC reported to Trevor at BT Global Services.Trevor is a detail-oriented, hard working manager who has very strong performance testing skills, good leader and always deliver things on time.” March 12, 2009

Helge Armand Berg , Solution Architect , BT Global Services worked with Trevor at BT Global Services  Trevor is a an exceptional professional which is very solution orientated and easy to work with. He quickly understand domain specific knowledge, has wide experience from IT and is a brilliant discussion partner.” March 2, 2009

Adrian Bryant , Database and Solutions Analyst , BT Global Services worked with Trevor at BT Global Services.  Trevor is a pleasure to work with. His demeanour is friendly, confident and to the point. His knowledge in his field of expertise is first-class as demonstrated by his part in all of the projects in which we have participated. I have tremendous confidence in Trevor's abilities and would like to communicate that to anyone considering working with him in future. His work is always delivered on time and more importantly, 'right-first-time'. Additionally I've witnessed firsthand his excellent mentoring and coaching skills with junior members of his team through some complex transitions and in difficult circumstances. He is patient, thorough and he presents complex ideas in an accessible format.” February 25, 2009

Iain Furneaux , Performance Tester , BT Global Services reported to Trevor at BT Global Services.  Trevor is an efficient and dedicated team leader as well as being highly competent from a technical point of view. He is able to determine and implement solutions to complex problems in order to enable a project to ultimately succeed.” January 14, 2009

Sascha McDonald , Owner , Testing Performance Ltd managed Trevor at BT Health (Contracting). Trevor proved himself to be a performance testing consultant of the highest calibre. I would recommend him to any prospective client.” March 4, 2008

David Bennett , Security Penetration Test / RFO Test , BT Health worked with Trevor at BT Health (Contracting).  I have worked closely with Trevor over several years and have found him to be a highly professional person with a wide knowledge of performance testing. Trevor has always been willing to share his knowledge with those around him and I have witnessed him mentoring his more junior colleagues providing knowledge and advice. I couldn't recommend Trevor more highly.” November 30, 2007

Derek Bridges MBCS , Test Consultant , BT Global Services worked directly with Trevor at BT Health (Contracting). Trevor's Pragmatism and ability to see round issues has enabled us to deliver on time and within budget on many occasions. Technically, Trevor has an inspirational skill in simplifying the most complex of challenges and communicating Performance Test activities at the correct level. I have no problems recommending him as a competent and resourceful Team Manager.” November 19, 2007

SQS-UK (Formally SIM)

Paul Clay , Systems Performance Test Consultant (Contractor) , SQS Software Quality Systems
worked directly with Trevor at SQS-UK (Formally SIM). Trevor has a vast experience of performance testing and capacity management. He provides a thorough approach to the test life cycle and can add value as a Manager and/or a testing practitioner. His wide range of expertise is also evident in his mentoring and coaching skills.” February 26, 2008

David Vaughan , Managing Consulatnt , SIM (Now SIM SQS) managed Trevor at SQS-UK (Formally SIM).  Trevor is easily the most competent Load & Performance tester I have met or managed.He works well with directly with clients, and is a great mentor to junior staff. He is easy to manage and most responsible. Also Trevor is good company to work alongside.” January 28, 2008

Gary Moss , Senior Test Analyst , SQS-UK (Formally SIM) reported to Trevor at SQS-UK (Formally SIM).  Trevor has a superb technical knowledge relating to all aspects of load and performance testing and was an excellent mentor for me. I enjoyed my time working with him immensely and hope we can work together again in the future. .” November 14, 2007

Susan Windsor , Director , SQS-UK (previously SIM Group) managed Trevor at SQS-UK (Formally SIM). Trevor is exceeding reliable and professional in his approach to undertaking software testing tasks. He has particular skills in the area of performance testing, but is also an excellent team leader and team player.” September 25, 2007

Duncan Brigginshaw , Senior Technical Consultant , SQS-UK worked with Trevor at SQS-UK (Formally SIM).  Quite simply one of the best Performance specialists I have worked alongside. As well as his technical expertise equally as happy to manage, mentor and train his peers.” August 8, 2007

David Tracey , Operations Director , SQS-UK managed Trevor at SQS-UK (Formally SIM). Trevor is one of the few complete all-round testers that I have worked with in my 33 year career so far! Trevor combines some unique interpersonal skills and a calm tolerant approach with excellence in both non-functional and functional test skills. This not only includes load & performance testing and automation skills but also excellent test management and team leadership skills. In our time working together of nearly four years, I knew I could rely on Trevor to "deliver the goods" however complex the engagment or client situation. In addition his "can and will do" attitude marks him out as one of the best and his flexibility and commitment is first-class. It was a pleasure working with Trevor and I for one was sad to see him go.” August 8, 2007

Katherine Kaufman , Test Analyst , SQS-UK (Formally SIM) reported to Trevor at SQS-UK (Formally SIM).  I found Trevor to be an excellent manager, and mentor. Not only is his technical knowledge of the Mercury toolset and Load testing in general second to none, but he is willing and able to share this with his colleagues and possesses great patience when helping those with less experience. He is also very calm under pressure and communicates well at all levels.” August 1, 2007