Joshua Partridge
About Joshua Partridge
Joshua Partridge serves as the Associate Director of Quality Software Engineering at ITHAKA, where he has worked since 2020. He specializes in RESTful API testing and test automation, and has a background in software quality assurance from TD Ameritrade and Perficient.
Work at ITHAKA
Joshua Partridge has served as the Associate Director of Quality Software Engineering at ITHAKA since 2020. In this role, he co-leads the Quality Assurance team, focusing on enhancing QA processes within the development cycle. His responsibilities include implementing strategies for continuous integration and ensuring the delivery of reliable software. Partridge's expertise in RESTful API testing and test automation contributes to the overall quality and efficiency of software products developed by ITHAKA.
Previous Experience in Software Quality Engineering
Before joining ITHAKA, Joshua Partridge worked at TD Ameritrade in various capacities. He began as a Software QA Engineer in 2016, where he worked for one year. He then advanced to the role of Software QA Engineer II, serving for three years until 2020. His tenure at TD Ameritrade was marked by his contributions to software quality assurance in Ann Arbor, MI. Additionally, he held a position as a Quality Assurance Analyst at Perficient for ten months in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Partridge holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2016 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from the University of Michigan, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in software quality engineering, particularly in areas such as Java and Selenium.
Specializations and Skills
Joshua Partridge specializes in RESTful API testing and test automation, which are critical components of modern software development. He advocates for the integration of quality assurance processes early in the development cycle to enhance software reliability. His technical skills include proficiency in Java and Selenium, tools essential for effective software quality engineering. Partridge is also passionate about finance, coding, and automation, reflecting his diverse interests within the technology sector.