Laura Willemssen
About Laura Willemssen
Laura Willemssen is a Senior Business Solutions Architect with extensive experience in quality assurance and software testing. She has held significant roles at companies such as Medtronic, Aeritae Consulting Group, and SUPERVALU, contributing to the establishment of quality assurance methodologies and governance processes.
Work at Coherent Solutions
Laura Willemssen has been employed at Coherent Solutions as a Senior Business Solutions Architect since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing business solutions that meet client needs. Her expertise in quality assurance and software testing contributes to the company's ability to deliver reliable and effective solutions.
Previous Experience at Medtronic
Before joining Coherent Solutions, Laura Willemssen worked at Medtronic as a Senior Manager in Quality Assurance from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Background in Quality Assurance
Laura has extensive experience in quality assurance, having served as a Senior Consultant at Aeritae Consulting Group from 2013 to 2018. In this position, she led the establishment of a Quality Assurance Methodology and framework, defining a consistent approach to testing across all resources. Her previous role as IT Senior Director of Quality Assurance at SUPERVALU from 1997 to 2013 further solidified her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Laura Willemssen studied Aerospace Engineering at the University of Minnesota, where she earned a Master of Science (MS) degree from 1991 to 1994. Additionally, she attended Michigan Technological University from 1988 to 1990. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in business solutions and quality assurance.
Achievements in Quality Assurance
Throughout her career, Laura has made significant contributions to quality assurance practices. She defined the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) to align activities and deliverables within the Software Development Lifecycle. Additionally, she established a Quality Assurance Governance process to ensure comprehensive documentation by Quality Assurance Leads.