Angela Peay
About Angela Peay
Angela Peay is an Automation Engineer at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions in Salem, Virginia, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in quality assurance and photography, she possesses strong skills in test automation and collaborates effectively within agile teams.
Work at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions
Angela Peay has been employed as an Automation Engineer at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing automation processes within the organization. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to improve automation practices, particularly within agile environments and CI/CD pipelines. Angela's contributions are aimed at ensuring quality software delivery through effective automation strategies.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, Angela worked as a Quality Assurance Analyst II at OneBeacon Insurance from 2013 to 2021. During her eight years there, she developed a strong foundation in quality assurance practices. Her role involved ensuring the reliability and performance of software products, which equipped her with valuable skills applicable to her current position in automation engineering.
Background in Retail Management
Angela's career began in retail management, where she served as an Assistant Manager at Famous Footwear from 1997 to 2004. This seven-year experience provided her with essential skills in team management and customer service, which she later applied in her technical roles. Her diverse background contributes to her ability to work effectively in various environments.
Education and Expertise
Angela Peay holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Photography from East Tennessee State University, which she completed from 1988 to 1995. While her degree is in the arts, she has transitioned into technology and automation engineering, demonstrating a strong aptitude for development and hands-on experience in automation. Her educational background supports her creative problem-solving skills in technical environments.
Career in Media and Processing Support
Angela has also worked in the media sector as a Photographer for Johnson City Press from 1995 to 2004. Following this, she spent nine years at Allstate as a Processing Support Senior Associate from 2004 to 2013. These roles allowed her to develop a diverse skill set that includes both creative and analytical capabilities, further enhancing her qualifications in her current automation engineering role.