Adam Humphris

About Adam Humphris

I am an experienced IT leader with a focus on travel technology solutions. I combine 15 years airline industry experience with 4.5 years in the telecommunications sector. I have been fortunate enough to be able to work in multiple countries (Australia, Hong Kong, USA) across all facets of the SDLC. I have a solid technical grounding in software development, systems design, software quality assurance and solutions delivery. I am blessed to have had the opportunities to work for highly recognised companies such as IBM, Virgin Australia, Cathay Pacific and Sabre Airline Solutions. I have been an IT leader for over 14 years, the majority of which were dedicated to leading teams in the delivery of enterprise wide, customer critical projects (e.g. multiple PSS Migrations). I apply a commonsense approach to management and leadership and promote creativity, innovation and continuous improvement within my teams. I have a proven track record driving system and process improvements, increasing team capabilities and delivering quality systems that meet (or exceed) business expectations and outcomes. I am currently employed at Sabre Airline Solutions where I lead a software quality assurance team that works closely with global airline customers and internal teams to help drive quality outcomes in critical software products. I also remain active outside of work with my own software development activities/projects – allowing me to maintain hands-on technical capabilities. In addition to being a strong communicator, I thrive under pressure, am very well rounded, experienced and a respected IT manager.

Experience

1. Test Engineering Manager

   Sabre

   Oct 2015 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   I was initially employed by Sabre to bring stability and drive improvements within the Interact Global Test Engineering team. After achieving this I took the lead on developing the Test Working Group – a QA team made up of airline industry and Software QA experts who utilize a unique customer focused test approach. The TWG combines End-to-End (E2E) testing with QA focused customer engagements to drive quality improvements and to help ensure the success of key customer implementations. The TWG achieves this by consulting with key airline customers on their test approach, planning, risk assessments, scope and preparedness for moving into User Acceptance Testing. The TWG also oversees internal E2E testing across critical Sabre products that are used by a global customer base.This is a unique and challenging role that often sees me in front of customers doing what I love.

Education

• TAFE NSW

  Associate Diploma of Business

  1994 — 1998

• University of Wollongong

  Bachelor

  1997 — 1999