Archie French
Archie French is an Automated Test Engineer at a leading law firm
Specialisms: Automated Testing Frameworks, Quality Assurance, Artificial Intelligence & Computer Vision
Archie French is an exceptional technical professional who beautifully demonstrates how advanced academic specialisation can be seamlessly converted into elite software quality assurance. Graduating with an integrated Master’s degree (MEng) in Computer Science from the University of Southampton, Archie specialised in Artificial Intelligence, mastering highly advanced domains including Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing. Seeking to channel his deep analytical foundation into a dedicated engineering pathway, Archie joined Sparta Global in June 2025.
During his time at the AI & Tech Institute, Archie refined his practical engineering baseline. Building upon initial testing insights gained during his university Master’s group project – which spanned Unit, Unit Integration, End-to-End, and User Acceptance Testing – the Academy training equipped him with a comprehensive command of foundational and advanced automated testing methodologies, ensuring he was immediately ready for complex corporate deployment.
Archie is currently deployed as an Automated Test Engineer at a leading corporate law firm, where he has quickly established himself as a vital technical contributor. Operating within a specialised engineering team, his daily remit focuses heavily on the firm’s critical new business intake system. Archie is responsible for architecting and executing robust automated tests wherever possible, balancing this with strategic manual testing to ensure total system integrity and flawless software delivery.
His outstanding technical delivery, dedication, and early achievements in the field earned him the prestigious recognition of October Spartan of the Month. Driven by a passion for continuous innovation, Archie is currently focused on mastering model-based approaches to test automation. With long-term aspirations to progress into a Test Manager role or transition into DevOps, Archie stands as a premier example of top-tier technical talent driving software excellence.