Christian Downs
About Christian Downs
Christian Downs is a Software QA Engineer with five years of experience at AltSource, Inc. in Beijing, China, and has previously held senior QA roles at Milestone Systems and Websense.
Work at AltSource
Christian Downs has been employed at AltSource, Inc. as a Software QA Engineer on the Agile Team since 2019. His role involves ensuring the quality of software products through rigorous testing methodologies. Based in Beijing City, China, he contributes to the Agile development process, focusing on delivering high-quality software solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Quality Assurance
Before joining AltSource, Christian worked at Milestone Systems as a Senior Test Engineer from 2015 to 2019 in Lake Oswego, OR. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Software QA Engineer at Websense from 2007 to 2014 in Beijing City, China. His career in quality assurance began at Websense, where he served as a Software QA Engineer from 2000 to 2006 in the Greater San Diego Area.
Education and Expertise
Christian Downs studied at Berklee College of Music, achieving a Performance Major from 1991 to 1992. He later attended Coleman College, where he earned a Certificate in Computer Applications and Networks from 1998 to 1999. Additionally, he studied Chinese Language at the University of International Relations in Beijing, obtaining an Intermediate Chinese Language Certificate from 2006 to 2007.
Leadership in Quality Assurance Initiatives
In his role at Websense, Christian led a global initiative within the QA Group to develop Python-based automated testing for the Websense Category Engine API. This initiative significantly reduced testing time from several days to several minutes, demonstrating his capability in enhancing testing efficiency and effectiveness.
Role in Issue Resolution
Christian acts as the Escalated Issues contact within his team. He coordinates resources, assigns issues to the appropriate engineers, and provides updates and reporting throughout the resolution process. This role highlights his organizational skills and ability to manage complex situations effectively.