Joel Richards
About Joel Richards
Joel Richards is an SDET II at Cvent, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in computer science and has held various roles in software development and quality engineering since 2015.
Work at Cvent
Joel Richards has been employed at Cvent since 2020, currently holding the position of SDET II in Fredericton. His career at Cvent began with an internship as a Quality Engineer in 2017, which lasted for seven months. He then progressed to a Quality Engineer role from 2018 to 2020, where he worked for two years before advancing to his current position. His experience at Cvent reflects a continuous commitment to quality assurance and software development practices.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role at Cvent, Joel Richards held various positions in different organizations. He worked as a Programmer Analyst at ACOA - APECA for three months in 2015 in Moncton, New Brunswick. He also served as a Co-op Student in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of New Brunswick for three months in 2016. Additionally, he worked as a Business Analyst Co-op at Mark's for three months in 2015 and as a Student at Lafarge for two months in 2014. His early career included a position as an Electronics Associate at Walmart from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Joel Richards earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (Co-op) from the University of New Brunswick, studying from 2013 to 2018. His education provided him with a solid foundation in computer science principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his professional career. The co-op program allowed him to gain practical experience in various roles, enhancing his expertise in software development and quality assurance.