James Farrier

James Farrier is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder of Appsurify, a company focused on enhancing software testing through advanced automation tools. With over a decade of experience in the software testing domain, Farrier has dedicated his career to improving the efficiency of quality assurance processes.

Background and Career

Originally from New Zealand, James began programming at a young age but rediscovered his passion for it during university, particularly in debugging, which he likens to solving puzzles. This interest led him to specialize in test engineering, primarily within large enterprise environments before he decided to start Appsurify in 2018.23

Appsurify

At Appsurify, Farrier aims to help software development teams release products faster and with fewer defects. The company utilizes machine learning to analyze code repositories and testing histories, enabling teams to identify risks and optimize their testing strategies.24 Under his leadership, Appsurify has developed tools like TestBrain that streamline the testing process and enhance productivity for development teams.13

Personal Interests

Beyond his professional endeavors, James is known for his unique interests—he enjoys drinking tea during meetings, is ambidextrous, and has even run a marathon, although he humorously claims he won't do it again.1