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Liam Osment

@liamosment

Tester at BBC improving engagement across apps and services, with Android automation suites and AI-supported testing.

At BBC, I work with the Mobile Storytelling and Engagement team on new features for BBC apps and services. I previously tested BBC Sounds Mobile.

I test API requests and responses and validate network traffic using Charles Proxy and Proxyman. I’ve created and maintained Android automation suites for sample apps using Kotlin and Espresso, with GitHub pipelines for nightly and manual runs.

I’ve also introduced shift-left and continuous testing practices, including pre-merge feature-branch testing and risk analysis of UX prototypes. I’m leading an initiative to make automation more accessible to manual testers through AI-supported suites for sample apps.

Before BBC, I worked in QA at Scopely, Inc, Ubisoft London and Universally Speaking, creating test plans and supporting releases across mobile, PC, console and virtual reality platforms. I have a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Bangor University and have recorded three EPs of original music.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Tester

Current

BBC

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Part of the Mobile Storytelling and Engagement team working on new features to drive engagement on BBC apps and services. Conducts API request and response testing as well as network traffic validation using Charles Proxy and Proxyman.

API Testing Charles Proxy Proxyman Shift Left Testing Continuous Testing AI Automation Kotlin Espresso GitHub Actions Accessibility

QA Analyst

Scopely, Inc

Dec 2023 - Nov 2024 (11 months)

Maintained close collaborative working relationships with producers, engineers, artists, designers and programmers. Identified risk areas and created focused test plans for new content, and hosted daily bug triage meetings.

Test Planning Bug Triage Risk Analysis Team Leadership Mentorship Agile Sprint Management

QA Tester

Ubisoft London

Mar 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 7 months)

Worked in embedded QA on a live title and prototype to release on a newer project. Created focused test plans for new features and frequently stood in for QA Lead when unavailable.

Test Planning QA Leadership Sprint Scope Onboarding Bug Reviews Quality Control Coordination

QA Tester

Universally Speaking

Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Carried out quality assurance for an extensive list of clients, including compliance checks for titles on virtual reality headsets. Led projects for independent titles and created detailed testing plans for end-to-end quality assurance projects.

Quality Assurance Compliance Testing Virtual Reality Test Planning Project Leadership