Danny Hartstean
Director of Quality Assurance @Uniguest
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Quality Assurance @Uniguest
High Wycombe, GB
Led the company‑wide rollout of JIRA and Confluence, standardising workflows and improving cross‑site collaboration for engineering teams across the UK and Porto.• Managed and coached cross‑site and offshore QA and engineering teams, developing junior engineers into team leaders and managers through structured mentoring and career pathways.• Oversaw the successful delivery of a bespoke content management system for an AT & T initiative, directly contributing to securing a multi‑million‑dollar recurring revenue deal.• Drove quality strategy, process improvement, and delivery governance across multiple product lines, ensuring predictable releases and improved stakeholder confidence.
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ABOUT DANNY HARTSTEAN
I’m a senior QA leader with over 25 years of experience building high‑performing test organisations, transforming quality processes, and leading cross‑site engineering teams across the UK, Europe, and offshore locations. My career has spanned enterprise software, IPTV, digital signage, and large‑scale content management platforms — always with a focus on predictable delivery, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement.I specialise in creating structure where it’s needed, scaling teams during periods of rapid growth, and implementing the processes, tooling, and culture that enable engineering teams to deliver high‑quality products at pace. I’ve built QA departments from scratch, led ISO 9001 certification programmes, and delivered products that have directly contributed to multi‑million‑dollar commercial wins.My leadership style is hands‑on, people‑focused, and grounded in real delivery experience. I’m passionate about developing talent — many of the engineers I’ve coached have progressed into team leads, managers, and cross‑functional roles. I believe in clarity, accountability, and empowering teams with the right tools and processes to do their best work.Key strengths include:• QA & Test Leadership (Director / Head of QA level)• Building and scaling high‑performing teams• Agile, iterative, and hybrid delivery models• JIRA & Confluence governance and rollout• ISO 9001 process development and audit readiness• Cross‑site and offshore team management• Quality strategy, risk management, and release governance• Stakeholder alignment across engineering, product, and commercial teamsI’m motivated by solving complex problems, improving how teams work, and delivering products that customers trust. I bring structure, calm, and clarity — especially in fast‑moving environments where quality and delivery discipline are essential.
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