The Test People | About Us

Headquartered in Yorkshire, The Test People Limited is a nationally recognised, innovative testing consulting firm specialising in Performance Engineering, Test Automation and Test Management. Our mantra is to provide the best Testing Services possible to either underpin your current Test Team/Strategy or tailor one especially to your business or a particular project.

The company was founded in 2006 with the basic principle being to deliver better information through testing, enabling key stakeholders in any business we engage to make business critical decisions with confidence. Having dealt with other 'Testing Bodyshops' we desire to make our customers' experiences and ultimately their software delivery of the highest possible quality.

Our outstanding team has the credentials and experience to help you get to where you want to be.

Gav Winter - Managing Director

Gav is a highly experienced Tools Specialist and Test Manager with expertise in Finance, Banking, Health, Utilities and Gaming. He has implemented a number of tools solutions and test managed on some of the UK's largest projects.

You can contact Gav directly at gav.winter@thetestpeople.com

Andy Slight - Operations Director

Andy has 10 years testing experience from the roots up. Specialising in delivery of functional testing and tailored test strategies. He has experience of managing large performance and automation projects, along with the management of large vendor agreements.

You can contact Andy directly at andy.slight@thetestpeople.com

Ash Gawthorp - Technical Director

Ash has 15 years in Services based and Performance and Capacity management roles. Specialising in performance improvement activities, specifically aimed at meeting and exceeding OLA and SLAs.

You can contact Ash directly at ash.gawthorp@thetestpeople.com

Chris Thompson - IT Director

Chris has 10 years experience in Application Delivery and Architecture, along with Technical and Performance Testing. He has managed Performance Improvement projects in some of the UK's largest companies.

You can contact Chris directly at chris.thompson@thetestpeople.com