Joel Peterson
About Joel Peterson
Joel Peterson serves as the Associate Director of Development at Fortra, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software development and quality assurance, having held various roles at TITUS and Protus IP Solutions over the years.
Work at Fortra
Currently, Joel Peterson holds the position of Associate Director of Development at Fortra. He has been with the company since 2020, contributing to the development and management of software projects. His role involves overseeing development teams and ensuring the successful execution of projects in line with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at TITUS
Joel Peterson has extensive experience at TITUS, where he worked in various roles from 2011 to 2020. He began as a QA Specialist for 8 months, then progressed to QA Team Manager for 6 years, and finally served as Engineering Manager for 3 years. His responsibilities included managing software testing groups and implementing quality assurance processes.
Background in Application Support
Before his tenure at TITUS, Joel Peterson worked at Protus IP Solutions as an Application Support Specialist for 8 months and as a Customer Support Specialist for 9 months. He also served as a QA Manager at Protus from 2006 to 2010, where he focused on quality assurance practices and team management.
Education and Expertise
Joel Peterson earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Ottawa, completing his studies from 1999 to 2004. His expertise includes test environment development, quality assurance process design, and continuous process improvement. He is skilled in resource allocation, project coordination, and team leadership.
Achievements in Management and Training
Joel Peterson is recognized for his management skills and ability to motivate teams. He has developed training programs focused on products, quality policies, and procedures, aimed at enhancing the technical capacity of his teams. His proven track record includes successfully managing software groups for both automated and manual testing.