Alicia L.
About Alicia L.
Alicia L. is a Software Quality Assurance Engineer with a diverse background in software development and military service. She has experience in various roles, including Full Stack Engineer and Software Engineer Apprentice, and has a strong foundation in programming languages such as JavaScript and React.
Current Role as Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Alicia L. currently holds the position of Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Blend, where she has been employed since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the quality of software products through rigorous testing and validation processes. Her work involves implementing test automation for various features, contributing significantly to the overall software quality assurance efforts within the company.
Previous Experience at Blend
Alicia L. has a history of working at Blend in multiple capacities. She began her journey as a Software Quality Engineer Apprentice for two months in 2020, followed by a six-month tenure as a Full Stack Engineer Apprentice later that same year. During her time at Blend, she focused on developing her skills in software engineering and quality assurance, which laid the groundwork for her current role.
Background in Software Engineering
Alicia L. has built a solid foundation in software engineering through various roles. She worked at Shift3 Technologies as a Full Stack Engineer from 2020 to 2021, where she further honed her skills. Additionally, she completed a freelance project creating a React Native app for the 'No Place Like Home' Virtual Cultural Fest, showcasing her ability to apply her programming knowledge in practical scenarios.
Education and Training
Alicia L. studied Business Administration and Management at Palo Verde College, where she earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree from 2006 to 2008. She also graduated from Techtonica Fullstack BootCamp, which enhanced her skills in full-stack development, preparing her for a successful transition into the tech industry.
Career Transition from Military to Tech
Before entering the tech field, Alicia L. served in the United States Air Force as a Military Police Officer for ten years. Following her military service, she worked as a Wildland Firefighter with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for four years. Her transition from a career in firefighting to software engineering was motivated by a desire to make a global impact while working remotely.