Rob Hicks
About Rob Hicks
Rob Hicks is a Senior SDET I at Enova International, with extensive experience in quality assurance and automation engineering across various companies. He has worked in the field since 1997, holding positions at organizations such as Guaranteed Rate, InnerWorkings, and CancerIQ.
Current Role at Enova International
Rob Hicks serves as a Senior SDET I at Enova International since 2023. His role involves overseeing software development and testing processes, ensuring high-quality standards are met in the company's products. He works remotely from Chicago, Illinois, contributing to the organization's commitment to delivering reliable financial technology solutions.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to his current position, Rob Hicks held various roles in quality assurance across multiple organizations. He worked as a Senior QA Automation Engineer at CancerIQ for two months in 2022, a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Guaranteed Rate from 2018 to 2022, and a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at InnerWorkings from 2014 to 2018. His extensive experience spans over two decades in the field.
Education and Technical Skills
Rob Hicks studied Computer Information Systems at DeVry University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 1989 to 1993. He also attended Wilbur Wright College, where he focused on IT from 2010 to 2011. He possesses strong technical skills in automated testing tools such as Selenium, Capybara, and Ruby, and has a comprehensive understanding of both front-end and back-end testing processes.
Expertise in Testing Methodologies
Rob Hicks has expertise in both manual and automated testing across various platforms, including web-based SAAS and GUI applications. He demonstrates proficiency in project management and tracking tools like JIRA, Pivotal Tracker, and Zoho, which enhances his ability to manage testing workflows effectively. His analytical, writing, and communication skills support collaboration within teams and independent project execution.
Career Progression and Roles
Rob Hicks has held several positions throughout his career, starting as a Quality Assurance professional at ABN AMRO from 1997 to 2004. He has worked in various capacities, including Quality Assurance Specialist Load Testing at CME Group, Quality Assurance Lead Engineer at RECSOLU, and Manager of Release and Automation Lead Engineer at the same company. His diverse background reflects a strong commitment to quality assurance and software testing.