Gary Behan
About Gary Behan
Gary Behan is the Field CTO at BrowserStack, based in Dublin, Ireland, with extensive experience in automation testing and software engineering.
Company
Gary Behan currently works at BrowserStack, a prominent software testing platform, as the Field CTO. He operates out of Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, in a remote capacity.
Title
Gary Behan holds the title of Field CTO at BrowserStack. His responsibilities include overseeing technology strategies and implementations, particularly in the realm of automation testing for web and mobile platforms.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before becoming the Field CTO, Gary Behan served as the Lead Enterprise Solutions Architect / Automation Evangelist at BrowserStack for three years. In this role, he focused on promoting and implementing automation solutions. Prior to that, he was the Principal Automation Software Engineer at NortonLifeLock for eight years, where he was instrumental in developing automation frameworks. He has also held various other roles such as Test Lead at Datalex, QA Manager at CliniLinc, Inc., and Technical Consultant / ProTrainer at Norkom Technologies.
Education and Expertise
Gary Behan studied at the Institute of Technology, Carlow, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Games Development. His academic background includes subjects such as Physics, Networking, Programming, and Animation. He has a notable specialization in automation testing, including building comprehensive automation frameworks, accessibility testing, and Shift Left testing methodologies. Additionally, he provides coaching and mentoring in the field of automation.
Professional Experience in Automation
Gary Behan has extensive experience in automation testing for both web and mobile platforms. He has worked on building automation frameworks and is skilled in test planning and analysis. His prior roles have given him a robust platform for discussing the transformative potential of automation in optimizing workflows.