Steve Alliston
About Steve Alliston
Steve Alliston is a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) currently working at Microsoft through Insight Global. He has extensive experience in software testing, having held various roles at companies such as Voicebox Technologies, Randstad Technologies, and Keywords Studios.
Work at Insight Global
Steve Alliston has been employed at Insight Global as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Microsoft since 2021. His role involves ensuring the quality and performance of software products through rigorous testing methodologies. Prior to this position, he also worked at Insight Global as a Software Test Engineer (STE 3) from 2017 to 2018, contributing to various projects in the Redmond, Washington area.
Previous Experience in Software Testing
Before joining Insight Global, Steve held several positions in software testing. He worked as a Software Test Engineer at Voicebox Technologies Corporation from 2015 to 2017 in Bellevue, WA. He also served as a Senior QA Engineer at Randstad Technologies US for six months in 2018. Additionally, he spent nine years at Microsoft as an SDET II from 2005 to 2014, where he gained extensive experience in software quality assurance.
Educational Background
Steve Alliston studied at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy. He also attended Highline College, obtaining a Retail Management Certificate in 2015. Furthermore, he pursued advanced studies at the Pacific School of Religion, achieving a Master’s Degree in Religion in Literature.
Experience at Keywords Studios
Steve worked at Keywords Studios as a Test Analyst 2 from 2020 to 2021 in the Greater Seattle Area. In this role, he was responsible for conducting tests and ensuring the quality of gaming software, further expanding his expertise in the field of software testing.