Gunnar Ahrens
About Gunnar Ahrens
Gunnar Ahrens is an Agile Quality Assurance Engineer with extensive experience in quality assurance and software testing, currently working at cleverbridge since 2017. He collaborates with cross-functional teams and has a strong background in testing online payment solutions and conducting usability testing.
Work at cleverbridge
Gunnar Ahrens has been employed at cleverbridge since 2015, holding multiple roles including Quality Assurance Manager - System Engineer and Agile Quality Assurance Engineer. He has contributed to the company for a total of nine years, focusing on quality assurance within a cross-functional agile team. His responsibilities include collaborating with developers, product owners, and scrum masters to enhance product quality. Ahrens actively participates in the product development lifecycle, from planning to production release and monitoring live environments.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to his current role at cleverbridge, Gunnar Ahrens worked in various quality assurance positions. He served as a Quality Assurance professional at DB Schenker for eight months and as a Software Test Consultant at univativ GmbH & Co. KG for one month. Additionally, he worked as a Software Quality Engineer at communicode AG for seven months and as a Test System Engineer at CETECOM for five years. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in quality assurance practices and methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Gunnar Ahrens studied Systems Engineering at the University of Duisburg-Essen from 2002 to 2007. He also completed a program in Fachinformatiker at IHK zu Düsseldorf. His educational background supports his expertise in quality assurance and software testing, enabling him to effectively contribute to various projects within the tech industry.
Testing and Automation Skills
Ahrens has extensive experience in testing online payment solutions, including various platforms such as Paypal, Alipay, and ApplePay. He conducts cross-browser testing across multiple browsers and devices to ensure software functionality. His skills include performing usability testing to improve navigation and defining automated test cases based on project requirements. He also focuses on enhancing the test process by analyzing and reporting identified issues.
Mentorship and Training
In addition to his technical roles, Gunnar Ahrens actively contributes to the development of new talent in the field of quality assurance. He familiarizes trainees with QA topics, enhancing their understanding and skills. This mentorship role reflects his commitment to fostering knowledge and expertise within the industry.