Gemma Mendel
About Gemma Mendel
Gemma Mendel is a QA Tester at Apptimize, Inc., where she has worked since 2013. She holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a degree in Biomedical Engineering from a joint program at NC State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Work at Apptimize
Gemma Mendel has been employed at Apptimize, Inc. since 2013, serving as a QA Tester. In this role, she is responsible for testing both the visual apptimizer and the programmatic testing platform. Apptimize is a YC-backed startup that specializes in mobile A/B testing, providing tools for businesses to optimize their mobile applications.
Education and Expertise
Gemma Mendel obtained her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education in Biomedical Engineering through a joint program at North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing her studies from 2007 to 2009.
Background
Prior to her current position, Gemma Mendel worked in various roles within the engineering and scientific fields. She was a Process Development Engineer at Perseid Therapeutics for four months in 2013. She also held the position of Scientist I at Life Technologies from 2010 to 2011 and worked as a Process Scientist I in R&D at Grifols Therapeutics, Inc. from 2011 to 2012.
Professional Experience
Gemma Mendel has accumulated diverse experience in the biotechnology and mobile testing sectors. Her previous roles include working as a Scientist I at Life Technologies, where she contributed for one year, and as a Process Scientist I at Grifols Therapeutics, Inc., where she worked for ten months. Her background in chemical and biomedical engineering supports her current responsibilities in quality assurance testing.