🖥️ IT Consultant
I’ve been delivering success on large and complex IT transformation projects across the UK since 2011.
![A picture of me in 2012, working hard at the London Olympics!](https://josephmelville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JM_London2012.png)
Working hard at the London 2012 Olympics!
As a test manager and QA leader, I am:
Accountable for all testing-related activities, including functional, automation, non-functional, regression and acceptance testing
Experienced in designing robust, comprehensive testing strategies to set the approach for achieving quality outcomes
Able to get hands-on to create and execute test cases and test scripts
An expert in managing and monitoring project plans, mitigating risks, managing project budgets, and creating clear, concise reporting dashboards
A strong communicator, collaborating with technical and business stakeholders (including C-Suites), third-party suppliers and external customers
Additionally, as a project manager and delivery leader, I am:
![A picture of me in 2012, working hard at the London Olympics!](https://josephmelville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JM_London2012.png)
Working hard at the London 2012 Olympics!
Some of my tech stack and software experience:
![Jira logo](https://josephmelville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jira-logo.png)
Jira
![Azure DevOps logo](https://josephmelville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Devops-logo.png)
Azure DevOps
![Dynamics logo](https://josephmelville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dynamics-logo.png)
Dynamics
![Salesforce logo](https://josephmelville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salesforce-logo.png)
Salesforce
![Postman logo](https://josephmelville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Postman-logo.png)
Postman
![Selenium logo](https://josephmelville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Selenium-logo.png)
Selenium
My recent certifications include:
![ISTQB Foundation and Advanced Certified](https://josephmelville.com/landing/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cert_ISTQB-1.png)
![Professional Scrum Master I Certified](https://josephmelville.com/landing/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cert_PSM1-1.png)
![Professional Scrum Master II Certified](https://josephmelville.com/landing/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cert_PSM2-1.png)
![Professional Scrum Product Owner I Certified](https://josephmelville.com/landing/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cert_PSPO1-1.png)
![PRINCE2 Foundation Certified](https://josephmelville.com/landing/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cert_PRINCE2-1.png)
![MS Azure Fundamentals Certified](https://josephmelville.com/landing/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cert_Azure-1.png)
A selection of my previous clients:
![Read about my work at Npower](https://josephmelville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Client_NP.png)
![Read about my work at P&O Cruises](https://josephmelville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ClientPO.png)
![Read about my work at Simplyhealth](https://josephmelville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Client_SH.png)
I’ve also been designing and developing websites and apps commercially since 2010 (and as a hobby since 2006).
![A picture of me in 2010, showcasing my portfolio on an iPad 1!](https://josephmelville.com/landing/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JM_Website2010.png)
Me in 2010, showcasing my portfolio on an iPad 1!
My approach to creating a great website and app:
- Get the planning right
I help understand clients’ content requirements, design ideas and web hosting needs before writing any code; these are some of the pivotal aspects to a successful site and app. - Build iteratively and collaboratively
I create mockup (wireframe) designs and agree the frameworks and software I will use to build the website or app, then work collaboratively with clients during development, communicating progress to reduce re-work. - Sign off and support
I put the final touches to the website or app, ensure the client is 100% satisfied with the finished product, and offer onward training and support as needed.
![A picture of me in 2010, showcasing my portfolio on an iPad 1!](https://josephmelville.com/landing/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JM_Website2010.png)
Me in 2010, showcasing my portfolio on an iPad 1!
Some of my development stack experience:
![HTML5 logo](https://josephmelville.com/landing/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wi-HTML5.png)
HTML5
![CSS3 logo](https://josephmelville.com/landing/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wi-CSS3.png)
CSS3
![JavaScript logo](https://josephmelville.com/landing/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wi-JavaScript.png)
JavaScript
![PHP logo](https://josephmelville.com/landing/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wi-PHP.png)
PHP
![MySQL logo](https://josephmelville.com/landing/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wi-MySQL.png)
MySQL
![XML logo](https://josephmelville.com/landing/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wi-XML.png)
XML