Neil McKenna

Background

About Neil McKenna

ISTQB-certified Quality Assurance Engineer with 10+ years of experience driving quality across complex, high-impact software projects.Skilled in end-to-end QA leadership—from test strategy to defect triage—across industries including HR software, aviation finance, utilities, and telecoms. I've led QA efforts on everything from CRM systems to large-scale data migration projects, working in both Agile and Waterfall environments.My expertise spans functional, system, UAT, and backend testing, with a sharp focus on risk mitigation and production stability. I’m also highly experienced in collaborating with business stakeholders, often running workshops and training sessions when introducing new tools or processes.Whether I’m writing test plans, analysing data, or supporting cross-functional teams, I bring a quality-first mindset and a drive to improve both product and process.