R. Barton Layne
About R. Barton Layne
R. Barton Layne is a Senior Test / Software Developer at Emerson Automation Solutions in Round Rock, Texas, with extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance across various industries.
Company
R. Barton Layne currently works at Emerson Automation Solutions as a Senior Test / Software Developer. Emerson Automation Solutions is known for providing advanced automation solutions to various industries. Layne is based in Round Rock, Texas, where he performs critical testing roles aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency of the company's automation systems.
Title
R. Barton Layne holds the position of Senior Test / Software Developer at Emerson Automation Solutions. His role involves developing and implementing comprehensive test plans and automation frameworks. Layne has extensive experience troubleshooting and validating software and hardware systems, particularly in process management and distributed control systems such as DeltaV.
Career Background
R. Barton Layne has a diverse career, with over three decades of experience in testing and quality assurance roles. He worked at Texas Mutual Insurance Company as a Senior Software Test Analyst from 2015 to 2017. Before that, he served at Austin Testing Laboratories, Inc. as a Senior Test Engineer from 2014 to 2015. Layne's previous roles include Principal Software Engineer at CA Technologies, Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at Hanger, Inc., and Test Automation Engineer at Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. He has also been a Senior Analyst / Test Engineer at Sage Advisory Services, Principal Performance Tester at Dell Battery Recall, and Test Lead at the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Specialized Skills and Expertise
R. Barton Layne specializes in hardware and software testing of process management and distributed control systems, particularly using DeltaV. He has experience in developing performance and stress testing initiatives across various industries such as energy, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications. Layne focuses on manual testing as a prerequisite for automation and has developed highly structured testing processes using both pre-packaged and open source tools. His expertise extends to setting up, staffing, and managing international test laboratories.
Education and Agile Training
R. Barton Layne has undergone SAFe agile training, enhancing his skills in agile frameworks and methodologies. His training includes SAFe for Teams, Scrum Master, and Dev Ops, equipping him with the knowledge to apply agile principles effectively in software development and testing projects. This training has allowed Layne to integrate agile practices into his workflow, thus improving project efficiency and product quality.