Summary
Andy Dixon is an ISEB-qualified Test Analyst with over 30 years' experience across the full software development lifecycle, specialising in QA for safety-critical clinical and SaaS applications. He combines rigorous V-Model and Agile testing practices with hands-on skills in SQL, UNIX log analysis, C#/Java basics and test tooling such as Quality Center/ALM, JIRA with Zephyr. Andy has managed end-to-end test projects including alpha/beta programs and customer-facing validations, translating technical issues for non-technical stakeholders. His background spans industries from healthcare to defense and even Antarctic fieldwork, reflecting a practical, disciplined approach to problem-solving. Known for meticulous IEEE829-compliant documentation and effective cross-team communication, he consistently delivers reliable releases and well-governed test repositories.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
HND Software Development, Computer Science, Pass, HND Software Development, Computer Science, Pass at South Lanarkshire College
Applied Computing, Computer Science, BSc, Applied Computing, Computer Science, BSc at Bell College
City and Guilds 224 Electronic Servicing, Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Pass with Distinction, City and Guilds 224 Electronic Servicing, Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Pass with Distinction at Royal Air Force