About TestReach

Our Company

We are TestReach, a team of bright, creative and dedicated people, who are passionate about harnessing technology to improve the whole assessment experience for both test-takers and examining bodies. We provide our customers with great technology and high-quality services to run high-stakes exams at scale, in a world with unprecedented global demand for education, qualifications, certifications and compliance. We are continually exploring cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of online assessment.

Working with our customers as partners, we understand the considerations and complexities involved in moving assessments online. Our customers rely on TestReach to guide them through a smooth transition to new exam delivery methods and help with the change management processes. We can advise on best practice and our trained and experienced consultants are always on-hand to help. We pride ourselves on our customer service, where no detail is too small and we genuinely enjoy helping organisations to realise the significant benefits that TestReach can bring.

TestReach has hit on a really good combination of services to solve a particular problem, and I'm very pleased to be working with them.

Andrew Bailey, UAV Academy

Candidates have been delighted with the online exam experience and support from TestReach. Our feedback surveys consistently show a 95% positive approval rating. TestReach is an intuitive all-in-one system that has given us a lot of flexibility and the approach is more innovative for candidates and the Institute.

Graham Kavanagh, QA/Assessment Manager, The Insurance Institute

Working with TestReach has been a pleasure. They’re highly reliable and offer a safe and secure solution for remote exams. I’d recommend them without any hesitation.

Jay Costa, Examinations Manager, Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine at The Royal College of Physicians

We value greatly the accessibility to expert project managers in TestReach … with whom we have developed a great relationship.

Ian Shepherd, Board Director, Radio Society of Great Britain

The team at TestReach ensured that our exams were conducted at the highest possible standard. Candidate feedback on remote invigilation has been overwhelmingly positive.

Colm Small, Head of Training and Education, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

It really adds a new dimension to the service we provide to our members.

Joe Carroll, Manager of Specialist & Executive Education & CPD, Chartered Accountants Ireland

It is so quick to do the marking and moderation of results, and this has been a huge advantage to us. I also like viewing the detailed breakdown of statistics on questions and I can easily see if a particular question isn’t performing well.

Natasha Carr,Senior Midwifery Lecturer, Birmingham City University

The team has a genuine interest in supporting our approach to exams and working with us as a partner.

Kate Doyle, Assessment Co-ordinator, Chartered Accountants Ireland

Aside from all the technical aspects that work very well, the relationship with our project managers is very friendly and they are extremely professional to work with. The communication both ways is really good and the support given is excellent.

Eve Orton, Quality Assurance Manager, British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy

TestReach have by far the most advanced remote invigilation solution where the interface is innovative, modern and easy-to-use. This gives our candidates a very positive experience and reflects well on us as an organisation. Working with TestReach has ultimately made us more competitive and able to offer our qualifications to a much wider audience.

Andy Mason, Academy Director, The Compliance & Skills Academy

Our Solution

TestReach is a cloud-based application used to create, deliver, mark and manage any type of assessment, from formative tests through to high-stake formal exams. TestReach is the only cloud-based assessment tool that incorporates exam creation with the integral option of remote invigilation / online proctoring by in-house trained supervisors, all built into one application. This integral approach ensures a robust, reliable and secure exam delivery, with a positive candidate experience, making TestReach an excellent solution for high-stakes professional examinations. You can use any combination of exam delivery methods you wish, easily switching on remote invigilation / online proctoring when required, and have all results and data within one system. Read more about our solution here.

As a SaaS solution, TestReach is easy-to-use, quick to roll out and cost effective for any number of exams, and offers the flexibility to meet a variety of assessment needs all within one single application. Read more about the benefits of online assessment.

Video Interview with our Co-Founders

Watch this video to listen to an interview with the TestReach Co-CEOs and Co-Founders. Hear about their backgrounds, the origin of the company and understand the reasons why TestReach is providing the highest quality and most professional online exam delivery available today.

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TestReach Leadership

Sheena Bailey

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

As co-founder and co-CEO of TestReach, Sheena is driven to provide solutions to customers that deliver business benefits, whilst at the same time fostering an inclusive and diverse environment in which employees can thrive. With a Business Studies degree from Trinity College Dublin, Sheena has worked in Paris and London, developing a keen interest in the creative process for designing and building good software. Recognising the ease and efficiency that great software can bring, she originally co-founded TestReach to deliver these benefits to examining bodies and their candidates. Her core focus remains delivering the best solutions to TestReach customers, through a continuous cycle of product innovation. A regular sea swimmer, Sheena loves nothing more than hanging out on the wild and wind-swept beaches of Connemara, with family and friends.

Louella Morton

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Louella Morton is co-founder and co-CEO of TestReach and has extensive experience across all areas of creating, managing and growing enterprise software businesses, with specific focus on educational technologies. Having gained a degree in Computer Science from Trinity College, Dublin, Louella started her career on the technical side, but soon moved into more senior customer-facing roles, managing services and delivery. Through her great relationships with customers, it wasn’t long before she fully transitioned into a sales leadership role and this is where Louella’s unique ability to drive significant growth came to the fore. When she’s not defining commercial strategy and closing deals, Louella loves nothing more than boating in the West of Ireland and playing golf. She has worked at senior levels in Deloitte, Adobe and WBT Systems.

Alison Bell

Head of Growth

As Head of Growth at TestReach, Alison leads our customer acquisition strategy with a laser focus on delivering material and sustainable growth in a way that benefits all. A desire to forge deep relationships, and to understand what customers really want and need, has resulted in numerous strategic wins and initiatives throughout her career. An MBA graduate of Trinity College Dublin with a Degree in Education, she sees the opportunity at TestReach to be a real catalyst for expansion. Alison founded her own award winning website, Spa Ireland, is a qualified Reiki master and loves yoga and walking (no hills!). She has extensive C level experience at organisations such as Datalex PLC, TravelPort and TravelClick.

Amy Noonan

VP, Operations & Customer Experience

With a degree in Computer Science and Economics from University College Cork and over 20 years’ experience in the IT industry across sectors such as Education, Travel and Banking, Amy is responsible for growing and leading the Services team within TestReach. Amy is passionate about providing a truly exceptional level of service to our clients and candidates through the creation of a high performing and engaging work environment for our employees. In her spare time, Amy enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends in Dublin and her home city of Cork and has recently taken up Zumba dancing!

Siobhan Ogilvy

Marketing Director

Siobhan has a proven track record in marketing and sales, with experience from industries such as educational technology and pharmaceuticals. A marketing graduate from University of Strathclyde in Scotland, she has been responsible for the global marketing strategy at TestReach since 2017. She is focused on ensuring the unique culture and innovation taking place at TestReach is conveyed through the brand identity and communications. Prior to TestReach, Siobhan worked at companies such as Pharmacia (now part of Pfizer) and Qstream. In her downtime Siobhan is a keen photographer and taxi driver to three teenage children.

Gordon Rose

Director of Product and Engineering

Gordon has over 15 years of experience working in SaaS platforms having held previous product and design positions in fintech, hospitality and travel, social enterprise and education sectors. Focused on ensuring TestReach continues to be the Rolls Royce of assessment platforms, he is currently leading a team of product and design specialists, data scientists and content managers to leverage the power of technology to bring the most possible value to our customers and their test takers at any given time. In his spare time he heads to the local basketball court to work on his jump-shot, and spends the odd evening playing Irish music with friends.