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Ker Gov

@kergov

Senior Quality Assurance specialist delivering shift-left QA and AI-driven testing to accelerate regulated payment delivery.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a quality engineering role where I can lead shift-left strategies, build automation frameworks, and use domain expertise to validate AI-assisted development—partnering closely with Product and engineering to deliver reliable, regulated payments quality.

I’m a QA Advocate and blogger focused on “AI’s impact on quality engineering” — where domain expertise remains the last line of defence against bugs AI cannot catch. With 10+ years of experience, I drive quality transformations and strategic initiatives across regulated environments spanning iGaming, Payments, Telecommunications, and mining & military simulations.

In my current role as Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Bally’s Interactive (Former Gamesys LTD), I developed an AI-powered API testing framework for core payment services that takes business requirements as input, auto-generates and validates API tests, enforces contract compliance through response validation, and produces detailed execution reports—cutting manual effort and accelerating delivery by 80%. I also apply deep payments domain knowledge to validate AI-generated code, catching logic errors, edge cases, and compliance gaps that automated generation can miss.

I lead quality strategy and risk-managed delivery by embedding shift-left practices, defining metrics like Lead Time, Change Failure Rate, and Automation coverage, and aligning QA with Product Owners through precise acceptance criteria. Previously, I built and maintained Playwright-based UI payment test suites, served as Scrum Master coaching teams on quality standards, and automated API testing with Postman; earlier still, I delivered multi-platform testing and release sign-off for fast-paced projects while supporting production incidents and urgent support requests.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Current

Bally's Interactive

Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Developed an AI-powered API testing framework for core payment services that auto-generates and validates tests, enforcing contract compliance and producing execution reports—cutting manual effort and accelerating delivery by 80%. Led QA strategy for a 10-member team by embedding shift-left practices, defining quality metrics, and aligning acceptance criteria with Product Owners.

API Testing Payment Domain Validation QA Strategy Test Reporting Stakeholder Management Payment Testing

Senior Quality Engineer

Gamesys Ltd

Jun 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Defined and delivered Payments QA strategy, promoting shift-left involvement through 3-amigo sessions and early QA engagement. Designed and maintained Playwright UI automation test suites to improve regression efficiency and coverage, while serving as Scrum Master and coaching teams on quality standards.

QA Strategy Shift Left QA Scrum Master Agile Ceremonies Test Metrics (Lead Time Regression Testing Pairing Feedback Coaching Risk Management

Quality Engineer /Business Analyst

Gamesys Ltd

Mar 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years 3 months)

Partnered with Product Owners to define requirements and acceptance criteria, ensuring clear alignment across development. Created payment user flows and test scenarios, and automated API regression testing with Postman while validating integrations in provider sandbox environments (Google Pay, Apple Pay, Worldpay, Checkout, PayPal) to ensure functional accuracy and compliance prior to release.

Payment Testing Exploratory testing API Automation (Postman UI Testing Integration Testing Provider Sandbox Validation Risk Management Regression Testing

Ticket Manager/Senior Test Engineer

CSG International

Mar 2016 - Feb 2020 (3 years 11 months)

Managed support and ticket operations alongside hands-on senior test engineering to maintain operational continuity. Built and expanded automated API tests using Postman, led distributed testing syncs, and supported production incidents and urgent requests to minimize impact and accelerate resolution.

API Testing Defect Incident Support Regression Testing Test Case Development

Lead Quality Analyst

Derivco

Mar 2014 - Feb 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted multi-platform testing for mobile casino games (Slots, Poker, Blackjack, Roulette) to ensure broad device and platform compatibility. Led QA efforts across fast-paced projects, produced comprehensive test plans covering environments and risks, and ensured on-time delivery under tight deadlines.

Mobile Game Testing Test Planning Device OS Environment Coverage Regression & Functional Validation QA Leadership

QA Lead

Thoroughtec

Sep 2012 - Feb 2014 (1 year 5 months)

Performed functional testing of mining and military simulators, including 3D virtual environments, to validate high-fidelity behavior against requirements. Authorized software and hardware release sign-off after thorough validation, and advanced to QA Lead within six months for consistent delivery and measurable quality improvements.

Functional Testing Simulator Validation Requirements Verification Test Planning QA Leadership Device Environment Coverage