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I AM MATT COLE

A Consultant, A Tester, A Speaker
I AM MATT COLE

A Dad, A rower, A coach, A Mentor
I AM MATT COLE

A Quality Advocate

Matt Cole

Senior Consultant, KJR

I am a Senior Consultant with one of Australia's premier Software Quality Consultancy Firms, KJR. I have officially been a Software Tester for 12 years, however I have been a quality advocate for most of my adult life. With a variety of experiences across the entire ALM process and I have developed a particular focus as an Automation Test Specialist and as a Load & Performance Test Specialist.
I have experience in a range of tools, frameworks, and industries, including Safety Critical Systems, Banking & Finance, Insurance, Education and many others. Along with his passion towards quality, Matt has a passion for Rowing, Rugby Union, Craft Beers, and a Good Dram of Scotch.

Speaker - Tester - Mentor - Rower - Dad

I have been a Developer, using C, C++, Embedded C, VB, and .Net among many others, before shifting sideways to become a Software Testing Consultant. I have a passion for Rowing, Rugby Union, Photography, and my Family.

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Here are My Skills

I have a wide range of experience, across a diverse set of industries. From Network layer to UI, I can help refine, define, and structure business and user requirements. Specialising in Automation and Load and Performance means that I have developed a unique skill in being able to deal with development teams to understand a desired state of the application whilst ensuring the end product meets business needs, and customer expectations.

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DevOps

I have worked within many Teams implementing DevOps, Agile, Scrum and many other Methodologies

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Public Speaking

I have presented at numerous Conventions, Conferences and Special Interest Groups

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Verification & Validation

System, Requirement, and workflow Verification and Validation is one of my specialties

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Leadership

Leadership, Coaching, and Mentoring three factors that I consider to be crucial for a consultant.

Work Experience

My Professional Background

I have developed a wide range of skills from both my professional experiences, and my hobbies.

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November

2007

KJR (Formerly K. J. Ross & Associates)

Senior Consultant

Senior Consultant - Software Testing (Automation, Load & Performance)

In this Role, I have been involved in guiding not only clients in the test design, plan, implementation and reporting, but also mentoring several junior team members in the methodologies and consultancy services of KJR.

I have been involved in projects for clients such as Westinghouse Rail, Sunsuper, QSuper, ING Direct, and many Government Departments, at both a State and Federal level.

November

2007

May

2005

Radio Frequency Barcode Systems

Software Engineer/Developer

Software Engineer

Working as a Software Engineer my role included the design and implementation of software solutions developed in embedded C, and VB .Net. I was primarily responsible for the development of the Warehouse Management system, and associated device controllers on the portable, wireless handheld scanners.

April

2005

March

2004

James Dean Real Estate

Network Manager

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Recommendations

11 out of 10 for "Beyond the call of duty". A rare combination of skill plus dedication to client satisfaction. Matt often went (miles) out of his way to help us with technical problems.

Brian Faldt

My Portfolio

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