Dean Knight
About Dean Knight
Dean Knight is a Senior Software Test Engineer and Test Conductor at Insight Global, with extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance across various companies. He has held significant roles at Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and other organizations, contributing to the development of software test plans and procedures.
Current Role at Insight Global
Dean Knight serves as a Senior Software Test Engineer/Test Conductor at Insight Global, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he develops software test plans and procedures as part of the IBCS Test and Evaluation team. He is responsible for setting up test environments and executing test procedures to ensure that software system requirements are met. His work involves identifying, documenting, tracking, and evaluating software test problem reports and test anomalies. Knight's expertise contributes significantly to the quality assurance processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Software Testing and Development
Dean Knight has extensive experience in software testing and development, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was a Software Test Engineer at SAIC from 2010 to 2015, where he focused on software testing methodologies. Prior to that, he spent seven years at Boeing as a CM Product Data Management Specialist. His career also includes a position as a Senior Application Administrator at Dynetics Technical Services, Inc. / Bay Systems Consulting from 2015 to 2017, and as a Senior Member Technical Staff at CSC in 2001-2002.
Long-Term Career Background
Dean Knight's career spans several decades, beginning as a System Engineer in Quality Assurance at Intergraph from 1981 to 1998. He accumulated 17 years of experience in this role, which laid the foundation for his future work in software testing and engineering. His early career also included a brief stint at CSC in 1999. Knight's diverse background in various technical roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of software systems and quality assurance practices.
Leadership and Community Involvement
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Dean Knight serves as the president of a large homeowners association (HOA). This role demonstrates his leadership skills and commitment to community engagement. His involvement in the HOA allows him to apply his organizational and management skills outside of his technical career, contributing to the well-being of his community.
Security Clearance and Travel Requirements
Dean Knight holds an active security clearance, which is essential for his work in the defense and aerospace sectors. This clearance allows him to engage in sensitive projects that require a high level of trust and responsibility. Additionally, he travels as required to support customer integration and checkouts, as well as other test events, ensuring that he meets the needs of his clients and stakeholders effectively.