About Us
Background
Test Partners is an independent UK-based software testing company, founded in 2001 to provide specialist outsource software testing services to digital agencies and companies of all sizes, from SMEs to multinational corporates and public sector organisations. We have a Test Centre in Central London and also provide on-site testing services.
We specialise in testing websites and web-based applications such as e-commerce, online banking, trading portals, e-learning and social networks, and have undertaken more than 650 functionality and compatibility testing projects and more than 150 accessibility-related projects including technical testing, user testing, expert reviews, training and consultancy.
No job is too big or too small! Our efficient process can be scaled to tackle projects from one-hour engagements to projects lasting weeks or months. Turn-around time is invariably a critical element, and we can respond to most requests for testing within 24 hours. If necessary we can provide an around-the-clock service, maximising efficiency, ensuring that you can make your deadlines whilst still delivering quality to your customers.
Services
Our core services are functionality, compatibility and accessibility testing, and we have strategic partnerships with specialist companies for the provision of other services such as performance, security and usability testing.
Over the last decade we have developed an exploratory testing methodology that is the most efficient and effective approach for testing on web-based application projects that are characterised by incomplete or inaccurate documentation, challenging timescales and rapidly-changing circumstances.
Key Staff
Steve Green: Director
Steve co-founded the company in 2001, having previously been Test Manager for Data Dimensions Ltd. His specialist areas are manual exploratory testing and accessibility consultancy, and he still enjoys hands-on testing when time allows.
Scott McDonald BSc: Test Manager
Scott's career in testing began with the New Zealand Ministry of Health, where he rose to Senior Test Analyst then Team Leader. Now in the UK, he specialises in manual and automated testing of websites and web-based applications and is the company’s toolsmith, creating bespoke tools using a variety of programming languages and environments.
Niel van Eeden BSc: Test Manager
After a career in the South African Air Force, Niel came to the UK, working his way up to Test Team Manager at Carphone Warehouse, managing 60 in-house and offshore testers. He then joined BSkyB as Programme Test Manager, managing in-house and offshore staff across a range of business units. He now manages Test Partners' on-site team at Incisive Media.
Paul Crichton MSc: Accessibility Consultant
Paul specialises in technical accessibility testing and user testing and has audited hundreds of websites from all sectors including government, commerce and charity. For more than a year he wrote BBC Access 2.0, a blog on disability and technology, and has written for other organisations including Ability Magazine.
Contact Us
UK Freephone 0800 612 2780
