Roger Plotz
About Roger Plotz
Roger Plotz is a Software Quality Assurance Engineer with extensive experience in web UI and microservices testing. He has held various roles in quality assurance across multiple companies, including Syndio Solutions, Mashery, and Ethyca, where he currently works.
Work at Ethyca
Roger Plotz has been employed at Ethyca as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer since 2021. In this role, he coordinates weekly deployments and conducts bug review meetings with Product and Engineering teams. He is responsible for creating test plans and writing frontend and API automation tests using Cypress. His work contributes to maintaining high-quality standards in software development and deployment at Ethyca.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to his current role, Roger Plotz held several positions in quality assurance. He served as the Lead Quality Assurance Engineer at Syndio Solutions for two months in 2021. From 2014 to 2020, he worked as the Director of Quality Assurance at Socure. Before that, he was a Senior Software Quality Engineer at Mashery from 2007 to 2014. His extensive experience in quality assurance spans multiple organizations and roles.
Background in Software Testing
Roger Plotz has a strong background in software testing, particularly in web UI and microservices testing. He is proficient in using tools such as Postman and Jira, which are essential for managing testing processes and tracking issues. His expertise includes creating test plans and implementing automation tests, which enhance the efficiency of the quality assurance process.
Education and Expertise
Roger Plotz possesses strong expertise in agile development methodology, budget management, and team mentoring. His skills in these areas have enabled him to build and lead quality assurance departments in various locations, including San Francisco, New York, and India. This diverse experience has equipped him with the ability to manage teams effectively and ensure quality standards are met.
Career Timeline
Roger Plotz's career spans several notable positions in the software quality assurance field. He began as a Team Lead in Video Game Testing at Mattel Interactive from 1998 to 2000. He then worked as a Software Quality Engineer at GE Healthcare from 2000 to 2004, followed by a role at ZEISS Medical Technology. He continued his career as a Senior Software Quality Engineer at SNOCAP from 2005 to 2007 before moving to Mashery.