Stephen Duerr
About Stephen Duerr
Stephen Duerr is a Test Engineer with extensive experience in quality assurance, currently working at AirStrip since 2022. He has previously held a position as Quality Engineer IV at Rackspace for 13 years and actively mentors junior team members while demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills.
Work at AirStrip
Stephen Duerr has been employed at AirStrip as a Test Engineer since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining test strategy documentation, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and quality assurance. He plays a key role in onboarding and training new test engineers, facilitating their integration into the team. His work involves analyzing and translating requirements into effective test cases, which contributes to the overall product quality and readiness.
Previous Experience at Rackspace
Before joining AirStrip, Stephen Duerr worked at Rackspace, the Open Cloud Company, as a Quality Engineer IV from 2008 to 2021. During his 13 years at Rackspace, he developed a strong foundation in quality assurance processes and methodologies. His experience there equipped him with the skills necessary to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating his excellent time management abilities.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Duerr studied at The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Information Systems. His educational background has provided him with a solid understanding of business and technology, which he applies in his current role in quality assurance. He possesses strong working knowledge of QA processes and methodologies, particularly in automated testing techniques.
Mentorship and Team Development
In his professional capacity, Stephen Duerr mentors junior team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and knowledge in quality assurance. He demonstrates excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills, which are essential in fostering a collaborative team environment. His commitment to continuous improvement is evident as he works to enhance existing test suites by analyzing outages and customer issue reports.