Mark Buchwald
About Mark Buchwald
Mark Buchwald is a Senior Software QA Lead Engineer and Chief Scrum Master at National Interstate Insurance Company, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in software quality assurance and holds certifications in ITIL Service Communications Management and Microsoft technologies.
Work at National Interstate Insurance Company
Mark Buchwald has been employed at National Interstate Insurance Company since 2018, where he holds the position of Senior Software QA Lead Engineer and Chief Scrum Master. In this role, he oversees quality assurance processes and leads agile practices within the organization. His tenure at National Interstate spans six years, during which he has contributed to various software testing initiatives and quality assurance strategies in Richfield, Ohio.
Previous Experience at Asurint
Prior to his current role, Mark worked at Asurint for eleven years as a Data/Software QA Analyst/Developer from 2007 to 2018. His responsibilities included ensuring the quality of software products and managing data-related tasks. This experience in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio area provided him with a solid foundation in software quality assurance and development.
Education and Certifications
Mark studied at Techskills of Cleveland, where he earned the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification from 2008 to 2009. He also attended Los Angeles Valley College, focusing on Visual and Performing Arts for eleven months in 1991. His educational background supports his technical expertise in software quality assurance and development.
Professional Affiliations and Expertise
Mark is affiliated with the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) and is a member of the Association for Software Testers. His expertise encompasses a variety of technologies and methodologies, including ITIL Service Communications Management, Data Mining, Agile, Scrum, and Test Driven Development (TDD). He is skilled in software testing, encompassing manual and automation testing, as well as CI/CD practices.
Career at EmployOn
Before his roles at Asurint and National Interstate, Mark worked at EmployOn as a Data Developer from 2001 to 2006. This five-year experience in Euclid, Ohio, allowed him to develop his skills in data management and software development, contributing to his overall expertise in the field.