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## Professional Experience

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{{< timelineItem icon="briefcase" header="Nextbase" badge="June 2025 - Present" subheader="Software QA Specialist" >}}
Currently driving software quality by bridging the gap between firmware development and automated validation.
* **Automated Testing:** Developed Raspberry Pi-based automation scripts to replace manual verification of dashcam hardware.
* **Stability Lead:** Specialized in long-duration stability and stress testing.
* **OTA Specialist:** Engineered test cases for Over-The-Air firmware updates.
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{{< timelineItem icon="shield" header="Pointwire" badge="June 2024 - June 2025" subheader="Technical Consultant" >}}
Specialized in enterprise endpoint security and infrastructure management.
* **Tanium SME:** Certified Operator, Administrator, and Cloud Specialist.
* **Government & Defence:** Maintained SC Clearance to deliver secure deployments on MoD systems.
* **Virtualization:** Engineered a Proxmox-based lab environment to simulate customer networks.
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{{< timelineItem icon="code" header="Panasonic" badge="April 2023 - June 2024" subheader="Embedded Software Engineer" >}}
Developed firmware for high-end, IoT-enabled smart home appliances.
* **Model-Based Development:** Leveraged Simulink & Embedded Coder for STM32 microcontrollers.
* **Test Automation:** Developed a Python-based automation framework.
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## Education & Credentials

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