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{{< timelineItem icon="nextbase" header="Nextbase" badge="June 2025 - Present" subheader="Software QA Specialist" >}}
Currently driving software quality by bridging the gap between firmware development and automated validation.

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  <li><strong>OTA Specialist:</strong> Engineered test cases for Over-The-Air firmware updates.</li>
  <li><strong>Stability Lead:</strong> Specialized in long-duration stability and stress testing.</li>
  <li><strong>Automated Testing:</strong> Developed Raspberry Pi-based automation scripts to replace manual verification of dashcam hardware.</li>
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{{< timelineItem icon="pointwire" header="Pointwire" badge="June 2024 - June 2025" subheader="Technical Consultant" >}}
Specialized in enterprise endpoint security and infrastructure management.

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  <li><strong>Tanium SME:</strong> Certified Operator, Administrator, and Cloud Specialist.</li>
  <li><strong>Government & Defence:</strong> Maintained SC Clearance to deliver secure deployments on MoD systems.</li>
  <li><strong>Virtualization:</strong> Engineered a Proxmox-based lab environment to simulate customer networks.</li>
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{{< timelineItem icon="panasonic" header="Panasonic" badge="April 2023 - June 2024" subheader="Embedded Software Engineer" >}}
Developed firmware for high-end, IoT-enabled smart home appliances.

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  <li><strong>Model-Based Development:</strong> Leveraged Simulink & Embedded Coder for STM32 microcontrollers.</li>
  <li><strong>Test Automation:</strong> Developed a Python-based automation framework.</li>
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## Education & Credentials

* **ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation)** - *2026*
* **Tanium Certified Cloud Deployment Specialist** - *2024*
* **BSc Physics** - University of Bristol *(2018 - 2022)*