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Martin Nurse

Christ Church

Summary

Dynamic QA Automation Engineer with a proven track record at Protexxa, skilled in Selenium and CI/CD tools. Enhanced software testing efficiency by implementing robust automation frameworks, significantly reducing manual testing time. Adept at fostering collaboration between teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables through effective communication and meticulous documentation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Automation Engineer

Protexxa
03.2025 - Current
  • Developed automated test scripts to enhance software testing efficiency.
  • Executed manual and automated tests to identify software defects.
  • Collaborated with development teams to understand application functionality.
  • Utilized Selenium and JUnit for automated testing solutions.
  • Participated in daily stand-ups to discuss progress and blockers.
  • Documented test cases and results for future reference and compliance.
  • Assisted in maintaining testing environments for optimal performance.
  • Reported bugs using issue tracking tools for effective resolution management.
  • Supported agile development methodologies by participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives.
  • Reduced manual testing time through the implementation of robust automation frameworks, optimizing resource utilization.
  • Implemented data-driven testing approaches for more efficient and accurate validation of application functionality.
  • Established clear communication channels between developers and QA teams, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized problem solving.
  • Recommended changes and corrections to developers for optimal software performance and usability.

Site Reliability Engineer

Protexxa
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Monitored system performance to identify and resolve incidents promptly.
  • Contributed to maintaining high availability of critical applications through proactive troubleshooting.
  • Assisted in automating deployment processes using CI/CD tools, improving efficiency.
  • Collaborated with development teams to enhance application reliability and performance monitoring.
  • Documented operational procedures and best practices for knowledge sharing across teams.
  • Participated in incident response efforts, analyzing root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Engaged in continuous learning of SRE principles and emerging technologies for improved operations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and deploy scalable software solutions.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing resource utilization across cloud-based infrastructure environments.
  • Facilitated seamless migrations to new platforms, ensuring zero data loss and minimal service disruption.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, implementing strategies to mitigate potential threats to system stability.
  • Improved service reliability, meticulously documenting system architectures and maintenance procedures.
  • Demonstrated new product features and functionality to project stakeholders.

Accounting Assistant

Massy Stores Corporate Office
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Processed invoices and expense reports to ensure timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
  • Assisted with month-end closing procedures, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
  • Utilized accounting software to maintain financial records and generate reports for management review.
  • Reconciled bank statements and accounts to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline data entry processes, improving efficiency.
  • Supported audits by organizing financial documents and providing requested information promptly.
  • Responded to vendor inquiries regarding billing issues, fostering positive relationships through effective communication.
  • Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
  • Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable, ensuring prompt collection of outstanding balances.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
  • Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements, contributing to transparent and accurate financial reporting.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting & Management - Accounting And Management

Barbados Community College
The Eyrie Howells X Rd, Bridgetown
05-2023

Skills

  • Regression testing
  • Manual testing
  • Continuous integration tools
  • Functional testing
  • Selenium web-driver
  • System testing
  • Integration testing
  • Performance testing
  • Security testing
  • Scripting languages
  • Version control systems
  • Manual test case preparation
  • Software development tools: JIRA, confluence
  • Version control systems: Git
  • Web and mobile application QA
  • Automated testing frameworks
  • Bug tracking and resolution
  • Continuous-integration testing
  • Documentation skills

Certification

Awards & Certificates

Cybersecurity certification of completion Cyber Nations. Oct 2023 - Feb 2024

EC-council certification Deep Dive into Network Assessments 26 Feb 2025

EC-council certification Entra ID and Entra Domain Services 26 Feb 2025

CompTIA S+ (In progress)

Microsoft 365 Expert - 102 (In progress)

Additional Information

PROJECTS

* Implemented Azure SIEM platform, detecting potential threats.

* Developed a custom rule set Azure sentinel that led to increase in detecting anomalous network activities.

* Configured and optimized Azure SIEM to block incoming attacks

* Configured setting up virtual switches, VLANs, and network interfaces.

* Familiar with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) to automate virtual machine deployment and management

* Proficient in using VMware, Hyper-V, and VirtualBox for creating and managing virtual machines.

* Implementing security measures such as firewalls, antivirus, and encryption in virtual environments.

* Cloud Security with AWS IAM

* Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Setup

* Deploying Moodle LMS on AWS EC2

* Create an IT help desk in Amazon Connect with Amazon Lex Bot

* Automating EC2 Instance Management with Python and AWS

* Build a Virtual Private Cloud using Amazon Web Services

* Getting Data into Splunk Observability Cloud

* Installing the Data Collection Agent on a Linux VM

* Customizing the Agent Configuration File

* Adding a New Log Source

Timeline

QA Automation Engineer

Protexxa
03.2025 - Current

Site Reliability Engineer

Protexxa
08.2024 - 03.2025

Accounting Assistant

Massy Stores Corporate Office
01.2021 - 03.2023

Associate Degree in Accounting & Management - Accounting And Management

Barbados Community College

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