Susan Mc Donough
About Susan Mc Donough
Susan McDonough serves as the QA Team Lead at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA, where she has worked since 2002. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and has a background in quality assurance and automation scripting.
Work at Broad Institute
Susan Mc Donough has served as the QA Team Lead at the Broad Institute since 2002, marking 22 years in this role. Located in Cambridge, MA, she has been instrumental in establishing quality assurance processes and standards within the organization. Her responsibilities include creating and documenting test standards, which encompass templates for test plans. Mc Donough has played a key role in advocating for the implementation of separate builds for QA, Development, and Production environments, enhancing the overall efficiency of the software development lifecycle.
Education and Expertise
Susan Mc Donough earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in both mathematical principles and computer science, enabling her to excel in her role as a QA Team Lead. Her expertise includes developing automation scripts and implementing quality assurance methodologies that ensure the reliability and performance of software applications.
Previous Experience at Clinsoft
Before joining the Broad Institute, Susan Mc Donough worked at Clinsoft as a QA Tool Writer from 2000 to 2002. During her time there, she contributed to the development of quality assurance tools and processes. Her experience at Clinsoft laid the groundwork for her subsequent achievements in quality assurance at the Broad Institute, where she has continued to enhance her skills and knowledge in the field.
Quality Assurance Contributions
In her role as QA Team Lead, Susan Mc Donough has made significant contributions to quality assurance practices. She implemented code to control database updates, ensuring coordination with code updates during the build process. Additionally, she architected a method for running client-side tests automatically within the build process, streamlining testing procedures. Her development of automation scripts using C-shell script, PL/SQL, Silktest, and Webdriver/Selenium has further advanced the efficiency of testing methodologies.