http://localhost:1313/ Recent content in Hi, I'm Ash Marlow on Ash Marlow Hugo -- gohugo.io en-gb © 2026 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:44:48 +0000 http://localhost:1313/blog/retro-handhelds/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:44:48 +0000 http://localhost:1313/blog/retro-handhelds/ Retro handheld collection http://localhost:1313/projects/solar-cells/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:16:00 +0000 http://localhost:1313/projects/solar-cells/ Final year University project making Dye Sensitised Solar Cells. http://localhost:1313/projects/garmin-eink/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:42:06 +0000 http://localhost:1313/projects/garmin-eink/ Using an Eink display with an ESP32 to track and motivate me for a virtual running challenge http://localhost:1313/projects/smart-train/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:27:11 +0000 http://localhost:1313/projects/smart-train/ EVERYTHING MUST BE SMART! I take an old Hornby train and make it controllable from Home Assistant http://localhost:1313/blog/hello-world/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:1313/blog/hello-world/ Welcome to my world.&quot; http://localhost:1313/about/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:1313/about/ <h2 class="relative group">Professional Experience <div id="professional-experience" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#professional-experience" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h2> <ol class="border-s-2 border-primary-500 dark:border-primary-300 list-none"> <li> <div class="flex"> <div class="bg-primary-500 dark:bg-primary-300 text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-700 min-w-[30px] h-8 text-2xl flex items-center justify-center rounded-full ltr:-ml-12 rtl:-mr-[79px] mt-5"> </div> <div class="block p-6 rounded-lg shadow-2xl flex-1 ms-6 mb-10 break-words"> <div class="flex justify-between"> <h2 class="mt-0">Nextbase</h2> <h3 class=""> <span class="flex cursor-pointer"> <span class="rounded-md border border-primary-400 px-1 py-[1px] text-xs font-normal text-primary-700 dark:border-primary-600 dark:text-primary-400"> June 2025 - Present </span> </span> </h3> </div> <h4 class="mt-0"> Software QA Specialist </h4> <div class="mb-6"> 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. </div> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="flex"> <div class="bg-primary-500 dark:bg-primary-300 text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-700 min-w-[30px] h-8 text-2xl flex items-center justify-center rounded-full ltr:-ml-12 rtl:-mr-[79px] mt-5"> <span class="relative block icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path fill="currentColor" d="M256 0c4.6 0 9.2 1 13.4 2.9L457.7 82.8c22 9.3 38.4 31 38.3 57.2c-.5 99.2-41.3 280.7-213.7 363.2c-16.7 8-36.1 8-52.8 0C57.3 420.7 16.5 239.2 16 140c-.1-26.2 16.3-47.9 38.3-57.2L242.7 2.9C246.8 1 251.4 0 256 0zm0 66.8V444.8C394 378 431.1 230.1 432 141.4L256 66.8l0 0z"/></svg></span> </div> <div class="block p-6 rounded-lg shadow-2xl flex-1 ms-6 mb-10 break-words"> <div class="flex justify-between"> <h2 class="mt-0">Pointwire</h2> <h3 class=""> <span class="flex cursor-pointer"> <span class="rounded-md border border-primary-400 px-1 py-[1px] text-xs font-normal text-primary-700 dark:border-primary-600 dark:text-primary-400"> June 2024 - June 2025 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <h4 class="mt-0"> Technical Consultant </h4> <div class="mb-6"> 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. </div> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="flex"> <div class="bg-primary-500 dark:bg-primary-300 text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-700 min-w-[30px] h-8 text-2xl flex items-center justify-center rounded-full ltr:-ml-12 rtl:-mr-[79px] mt-5"> <span class="relative block icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 640 512"> <path fill="currentColor" d="M392.8 1.2c-17-4.9-34.7 5-39.6 22l-128 448c-4.9 17 5 34.7 22 39.6s34.7-5 39.6-22l128-448c4.9-17-5-34.7-22-39.6zm80.6 120.1c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L562.7 256l-89.4 89.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l112-112c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-112-112c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0zm-306.7 0c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0l-112 112c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l112 112c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L77.3 256l89.4-89.4c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3z"/></svg></span> </div> <div class="block p-6 rounded-lg shadow-2xl flex-1 ms-6 mb-10 break-words"> <div class="flex justify-between"> <h2 class="mt-0">Panasonic</h2> <h3 class=""> <span class="flex cursor-pointer"> <span class="rounded-md border border-primary-400 px-1 py-[1px] text-xs font-normal text-primary-700 dark:border-primary-600 dark:text-primary-400"> April 2023 - June 2024 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <h4 class="mt-0"> Embedded Software Engineer </h4> <div class="mb-6"> 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. </div> </div> </div> </li> </ol> <hr> <h2 class="relative group">Education &amp; Credentials <div id="education--credentials" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#education--credentials" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation)</strong> - <em>2026</em></li> <li><strong>Tanium Certified Cloud Deployment Specialist</strong> - <em>2024</em></li> <li><strong>BSc Physics</strong> - University of Bristol <em>(2018 - 2022)</em></li> </ul>