Patrick Sprague
About Patrick Sprague
Patrick Sprague is a Front End QA Engineer currently employed at Apex Fintech Solutions. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and test automation, having previously worked in various roles at companies such as Zapproved, Epiq, and DTI LLC.
Current Role at Apex Fintech Solutions
Patrick Sprague currently holds the position of Front End QA Engineer at Apex Fintech Solutions. He has been with the company since 2023, contributing to quality assurance processes in the Portland, Oregon area. His role involves ensuring the quality and functionality of front-end applications, utilizing his extensive background in quality assurance and testing.
Previous Experience at Zapproved
Prior to his current role, Patrick worked at Zapproved as a Test Automation Engineer from 2019 to 2023. During his four years there, he focused on automating smoke, regression, and unit tests using Protractor and Playwright, enhancing the efficiency of the testing process.
Background in Quality Assurance
Patrick has a comprehensive background in quality assurance, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He served as a QA Analyst at Epiq for nine months in 2018, and prior to that, he was a Lead Quality Analyst at Fios, Inc. in 2010. His experience also includes a three-year tenure as a Quality Analyst at Fios, Inc. from 2007 to 2010, and a role as a Production Engineer at the same company from 2010 to 2013.
Experience with Software Development and Testing
Patrick's career includes significant experience in software development and testing. He worked at DTI LLC as a Software Development Engineer in Test from 2013 to 2018, where he gained expertise in API testing for microservice-driven web front-end applications. He is also comfortable leading cross-functional triage meetings, backlog grooming, and bug triage.
Education and Expertise
Patrick studied at Washington State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a major in Management Information Systems from 2005 to 2007. His educational background supports his technical skills and understanding of information systems within the context of quality assurance.