Charles Mercer
About Charles Mercer
Charles Mercer is a Dev Sec Ops Test Engineer with a background in data and software engineering, skilled in tools such as Planatir Foundry and StreamSets. He has held various teaching and engineering roles across multiple organizations, demonstrating expertise in programming, data visualization, and test automation.
Current Role as DevSecOps Test Engineer
Charles Mercer currently serves as a DevSecOps Test Engineer at LMI, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on integrating security practices within the DevOps process. His responsibilities include end-to-end test automation, utilizing tools such as Selenium and Docker. He works in Tysons Corner, Virginia, contributing to the development and testing of secure software solutions.
Experience at LMI
Charles Mercer has held multiple roles at LMI. He worked as a Data Engineer for six months in 2022, where he applied his skills in data engineering. Following this, he transitioned to a Full Stack Developer (Backend) position from 2022 to 2023, where he further developed his expertise in software engineering. His current role as a DevSecOps Test Engineer builds on his prior experiences at the company.
Educational Background
Charles Mercer studied at Virginia Union University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology. He also attended the University of Richmond, completing a Full Stack Engineer Bootcamp in 2019. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in both biological sciences and software engineering.
Previous Teaching Experience
Before transitioning to engineering roles, Charles Mercer worked in education. He served as a teacher at Holy Family Catholic High School from 2008 to 2013 and later at Prince George's County Public Schools from 2014 to 2017. He also worked as an instructional assistant at Louisa County Public Schools from 2018 to 2019. His teaching experience spans a total of over eight years.
Technical Skills and Tools
Charles Mercer possesses a diverse skill set in both data engineering and software engineering. He is proficient in programming languages and tools such as Groovy, Immuta, PowerBI, and Tableau. His experience includes configuring runners and databases in GitLab for testing solutions, as well as utilizing data engineering tools like Planatir Foundry and StreamSets.