Douglas Hook
About Douglas Hook
Douglas Hook serves as the Director of Quality Engineering at Cvent, where he has worked since 2021. With over 20 years of experience in Quality Engineering, he has held various roles in the field, including Senior Manager at Cvent and Senior Quality Assurance Software Engineer at Opnet Technologies.
Current Role as Director of Quality Engineering
Douglas Hook currently serves as the Director of Quality Engineering at Cvent, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees quality engineering processes and initiatives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. His leadership focuses on maximizing team productivity and implementing best practices within the quality engineering domain.
Previous Experience at Cvent
Prior to his current role, Douglas Hook worked at Cvent in various capacities. He served as the Senior Manager of Quality Engineering from 2017 to 2021 and as the Manager of Quality Engineering from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at Cvent has spanned a total of four years, during which he contributed to enhancing the quality assurance processes within the organization.
Professional Background in Quality Engineering
Douglas Hook has over 20 years of experience in Quality Engineering. He has held significant positions at various companies, including Opnet Technologies Co Ltd, where he worked as a Senior Quality Assurance Software Engineer for ten years, and ReachLocal as a Software Quality Assurance Manager for four years. His expertise includes managing global quality engineering teams and driving process improvements.
Educational Background
Douglas Hook studied at George Mason University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from 1993 to 1997. He also attended Allegheny College for one year from 1991 to 1992. His educational background provides a foundation for his skills in project management and strategic planning.
Skills and Areas of Expertise
Douglas Hook possesses a range of skills relevant to his role in quality engineering. He is experienced in Agile Methodologies, Automated Testing, and SaaS Cloud Applications. Additionally, he is skilled in coaching, mentoring, budgeting, and resource allocation. His focus on continuous learning enables him to stay updated with new technologies and industry trends.