Kevin Set
About Kevin Set
Kevin Set is a Senior SDET currently working at Cvent in the Portland, Oregon area. He has a diverse background in software development and quality engineering, with experience at several companies including Bold Array, FoxTales, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
Current Role at Cvent
Kevin Set currently holds the position of Senior SDET at Cvent, where he has worked since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for leading quality engineering initiatives and mentoring junior and mid-level SDETs in implementing test automation across various platforms, including Client, Web CMS, and API Automation Suites. His work involves engaging in production monitoring to identify critical issues during application deployments.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Kevin Set worked at several companies in various software development positions. He served as a Quality Engineer II at Cvent from 2018 to 2020, and before that, he was a Software Design Engineer at Signature Control Systems, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. His earlier roles include positions as an Application Developer at FoxTales and a Web Developer at Bold Array, where he gained experience in application development and web technologies.
Educational Background
Kevin Set studied at the University of California, Davis, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Music from 2007 to 2011. He also attended ArtCenter College of Design, focusing on Computer Game Modeling and Computer Animation from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he briefly studied Computer Science at UCLA in 2008.
Internship Experience
Kevin Set has a history of internship experiences that contributed to his professional development. He interned at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in various capacities, including an Industry Research Intern and a Financial Analyst Intern, from 2009 to 2010. These internships provided him with foundational skills in research and financial analysis.
Key Projects and Contributions
One of Kevin Set's notable contributions is the development of the Check in/out Event Management solution called OnArrival for Android applications. He has also led quality engineering initiatives focusing on release blockers and bug analysis using Behavioral Driven Development (BDD), showcasing his expertise in quality assurance and software testing.