Chris Andrews

Chris Andrews is a highly experienced and certified Senior SCRUM Master and Agile Coach with 21 years of expertise in software development and testing.

He has a proven track record of success in major Financial Companies, Investment Banks, the Educational Sector, Digital Media, Publishing, Government Sector, E-Commerce, Agencies, and Consultancies.

Chris is known for his determination, persistence, and effective communication skills in introducing Agile principles and practices to leading organizations.

His exceptional success includes working with offshore teams in India, Bulgaria, China, and the Philippines.

Specialties include Agile Adoption & transitions, load/performance testing, automated testing, Agile TDD/BDD, SCRUM, Kanban, XP, Agile testing, and test automation rollout and framework creation.

Career highlights involve being promoted to Lead Agile Delivery Manager, leading agile transitions, and coordinating multiple scrum teams during go-live.

He has a diverse educational background, including certifications in Kanban, Agile Scrum leadership, and Improvising Radical Candor.

Chris has held key positions in various organizations such as Tecknuovo, News UK, Novoda, Which?, Cambridge Assessment, HSBC, Tesco PLC, UBS Investment Bank, and more.

His role encompassed Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Agile Technical Tester, Automation Consultant, Test Manager, Delivery Manager, Project Manager, and Agile Lead for different companies and sectors.

Chris Andrews' expertise ranges from Agile methodologies to testing practices, making him a versatile and sought-after professional in the industry.