Jerren Calhoun
About Jerren Calhoun
Jerren Calhoun is a Software Engineer In Test II at Accruent, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in full-stack development and has contributed to automation and quality assurance in software testing.
Work at Accruent
Jerren Calhoun currently holds the position of Software Engineer In Test II at Accruent, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this role, he served as a Software Engineer In Test from 2019 to 2021 and as an Associate Software Engineer In Test from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Accruent spans over three years, during which he has contributed to various testing and automation initiatives in New Orleans, Louisiana. His responsibilities include managing database schema changes to ensure data integrity during client feature testing and developing automation solutions.
Education and Expertise
Jerren Calhoun has a strong educational background in software development. He studied Advanced Full-Stack JavaScript at Operation Spark, completing the bootcamp from 2016 to 2017. He also attended Tech Talent South, where he focused on Full Stack Application Development and completed the immersion program from 2017 to 2018. His education has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current role, including expertise in automation and full-stack development.
Technical Contributions
In his role at Accruent, Jerren Calhoun developed a custom Jenkins job aimed at automating the deployment of Octopus tenants to lower test environments. This initiative has played a significant role in ensuring client satisfaction with the quality of features delivered. Additionally, he is currently expanding his expertise in Cognos to improve automation efforts in analytics report validation, further enhancing the efficiency of testing processes.
Career Progression
Jerren Calhoun's career in software testing began as an Associate Software Engineer In Test at Accruent, where he worked for one year before advancing to a Software Engineer In Test role. His progression reflects a commitment to developing his skills and taking on greater responsibilities within the organization. His experience in various testing roles has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of software quality assurance.