Megan Linyard, Ctfl
About Megan Linyard, Ctfl
Megan Linyard is a Quality Assurance Engineer II with extensive experience in software quality assurance. She has worked at various companies, including Food52 and Booz Allen Hamilton, and holds a BS in Mathematics from the University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Current Role at Food52
Megan Linyard serves as a Quality Assurance Engineer II at Food52, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of software products. Her work involves developing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating with development teams to enhance product performance. With her extensive background in quality assurance, she contributes to maintaining high standards in the company's offerings.
Previous Experience at SPARC
Megan Linyard worked at SPARC, an Agile Systems Delivery Hub of Booz Allen Hamilton, in various quality assurance roles. She began as a Quality Assurance Analyst from 2016 to 2017, then advanced to a Mid Quality Assurance Analyst from 2017 to 2018. Following this, she held the position of Senior Quality Assurance Analyst for four months in 2018. Her tenure at SPARC provided her with significant experience in Agile methodologies and quality assurance processes.
Experience at Harris Computer
Megan Linyard was employed at Harris Computer as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer from 2018 to 2020. In this role, she focused on ensuring the quality of software products through rigorous testing and validation processes. Her responsibilities included developing test strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, contributing to the overall improvement of software quality.
Background in Software Quality Assurance
Before her roles at SPARC and Harris Computer, Megan Linyard worked at Benefitfocus as a Software Quality Assurance Analyst from 2014 to 2016. She also served as an Import Specialist at the same company from 2011 to 2014. These positions helped her build a strong foundation in software quality assurance and import processes, equipping her with a diverse skill set relevant to her current work.
Education and Qualifications
Megan Linyard studied at the University of South Carolina-Columbia, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from 2007 to 2011. This educational background provided her with analytical skills and problem-solving abilities that are essential in her quality assurance roles. Additionally, she holds the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, further validating her expertise in the field.