Sam R
About Sam R
Sam R is a Senior Software Test Engineer with extensive experience in manual and automation testing, specializing in Power BI reports and Azure services. He has a strong background in database management and reporting, and is proficient in a variety of testing tools and methodologies.
Work at Auto-Owners Insurance
Currently, Sam R serves as a Senior Software Test Engineer (Manual/Automation) at Auto-Owners Insurance. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the company's software testing initiatives for nine years. His role involves utilizing both manual and automated testing techniques to ensure the quality and reliability of software products. Sam R's expertise in building test automation frameworks and implementing CI/CD pipelines plays a crucial role in the development process at Auto-Owners Insurance.
Education and Expertise
Sam R studied at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), where he achieved a Master's Degree. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in software testing and engineering. He has extensive knowledge of various testing methodologies and tools, including BDD, TDD, and Hybrid frameworks. His proficiency in database management and reporting tools, such as Microsoft SQL Server, SSRS, and SSIS, complements his software testing skills.
Background
Sam R has a diverse background in software testing and engineering. He worked at NJIT in various roles, including as a Teaching Assistant and Desk Attendant in 2012. He later served as a Software Test Engineer at Amica Insurance from 2014 to 2015. His experience at NJIT and Amica Insurance provided him with valuable insights and skills that he has applied in his current role at Auto-Owners Insurance.
Technical Skills and Tools
Sam R is skilled in a wide range of testing tools and technologies. He utilizes tools such as Selenium, TestNG, and JMeter for automated testing, along with Jira, TestRail, and Postman for project management and API testing. His experience with Splunk and Log4j enhances his capabilities in monitoring and logging. Additionally, he is proficient in using GitHub for version control and has experience with implementing CI/CD pipelines.
Professional Experience
With a career spanning over a decade, Sam R has accumulated significant experience in software testing. His tenure at Auto-Owners Insurance since 2015 has been marked by his contributions to both manual and automated testing processes. Prior to this, he worked at Amica Insurance and NJIT, where he developed foundational skills in software testing and engineering. His diverse professional experience enables him to approach testing challenges with a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle.