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Hi, I'm Neil. I have worked in a variety of different software testing and quality roles over the last 22 years. I really enjoy exploratory testing and working with automated tools. I have been active in the quality and testing community since 2014.

I am self-taught pianist who enjoys writing and recording my own music.

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