Mark B.
About Mark B.
Mark B. is a Senior Software Test Engineer with extensive experience in software testing and automation, particularly using PERL. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and has worked for notable companies such as Dell, BBC Technology, and Cisco.
Work at FINEOS
Mark B. has been employed at FINEOS as a Senior Software Test Engineer since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through rigorous testing processes. His work involves updating and maintaining regression automation scripts, contributing to the overall efficiency of the testing phase.
Education and Expertise
Mark B. graduated with first class honours from Brunel University London, where he studied Psychology and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from 2009 to 2015. He authored a dissertation titled 'Investigating the Role of Executive Functions in Dual-Task Performance,' which explored the impact of cognitive functions on software bugs. His academic background supports his expertise in software testing and quality assurance.
Professional Background
Mark B. has a diverse professional background in software testing and technical support. He worked at Dell Computer Corporation as a Technical Support Agent from 1999 to 2000. He then served as a Test Engineer at BBC Technology (Siemens Business Services Media) from 2004 to 2005, followed by a role as Development & Test Team Lead at NDS (Cisco Videoscape) from 2005 to 2010. His extensive experience spans various roles and responsibilities in the technology sector.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Mark B. possesses a strong technical skill set, proficient in multiple programming languages including C++, C, Visual Basic, Shell Scripting, COBOL, and PERL. He has a good working knowledge of PL/SQL and experience with various RDMS packages such as Oracle 8i/10g/11g, MS SQL Server, MS Access, and MySQL. Additionally, he is familiar with multiple operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, HP-Ux, Windows, and OS X.
Testing Tools and Methodologies
Mark B. has experience using various testing tools and methodologies. He is skilled in bug tracking utilities such as IBM Rational ClearQuest and Bugzilla. He also has a strong background in network analysis tools, including Frontline Serialtest and MS Network Monitor. His familiarity with database IDE/admin packages like Toad, DbVisualizer, TOra, and PL/SQL Developer enhances his capabilities in software testing and quality assurance.