John Roberts
About John Roberts
John Roberts is a Senior Quality Engineering Manager at Cvent, where he has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in quality assurance and engineering, he has held various leadership roles in notable companies and emphasizes focused execution and continuous process improvement.
Work at Cvent
John Roberts has served as the Senior Quality Engineering Manager at Cvent since 2019. In this role, he focuses on software quality assurance, emphasizing execution and results. His leadership in quality engineering contributes to the overall effectiveness of Cvent's software solutions. The Portland, Oregon area serves as his base for this position, where he has been instrumental in driving quality initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience in Quality Engineering
Prior to joining Cvent, John Roberts held several significant positions in quality engineering. He worked as the Director of QA and Test Engineering at USA Technologies Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Before that, he was the Director of Quality Engineering at Jive Software from 2010 to 2012. His career also includes a role as QA Manager at Sage Software and as QA Leader/Test Manager at Jeppesen. His extensive background in quality assurance spans various companies and roles, showcasing his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
John Roberts studied at Portland State University, where he earned the Oregon Masters of Software Engineering (OMSE). He also attended SUNY New Paltz, focusing on Computer Science and Business. His educational background supports his professional expertise in software quality assurance, agile methodologies, and total quality management (TQM). He is passionate about lightweight test tools, automation, and scalability, which are integral to his approach in quality engineering.
Leadership and Mentoring
John Roberts emphasizes continuous process improvement and mentoring within his teams. His leadership style fosters collaboration and development among team members. He has a history of implementing creative QA approaches and test methodologies, which enhance the quality assurance processes in the organizations he has worked for. His focus on business development and leadership contributes to building effective quality engineering teams.
Background in Quality Assurance
John Roberts has a diverse background in quality assurance, having founded Nails QA Consulting, where he served as Sr. Consultant from 2004 to 2010. His previous roles include Director of QA and Customer Service at Radar Networks and Sr. QA Manager at Symantec Corp. His experience spans multiple locations, including Portland, Beaverton, and San Francisco, reflecting a broad understanding of the quality assurance landscape.