Maxwell Katz
About Maxwell Katz
Maxwell Katz is a Senior Software Test Engineer currently working at Loop since 2024, with previous experience at Northwestern Mutual and Hero Digital. He specializes in front-end, functional test automation, and exploratory testing, advocating for early testing in the software development lifecycle.
Current Role at Loop
Maxwell Katz currently holds the position of Senior Software Test Engineer at Loop, where he has been employed since 2024. His role is primarily remote, allowing him to work from the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this capacity, he specializes in front-end, functional test automation, and exploratory testing for complex features. He utilizes cutting-edge testing frameworks and tools to ensure the delivery of high-quality web applications and user interfaces.
Previous Experience in Software Testing
Prior to his current role, Maxwell Katz worked at Northwestern Mutual as a Software Test Engineer from 2021 to 2022 for eight months. He also served as a Software Test Engineer at Loop from 2022 to 2024 for two years. His experience includes a position as an Associate QA Analyst at Hero Digital from 2020 to 2021, where he worked for eight months. Additionally, he completed a QA Engineer Internship at Kretiva for one month in 2020.
Educational Background
Maxwell Katz studied at the Charles Stuart School of Locksmithing, where he focused on Locksmithing and Safe Repair, earning a Locksmith License from 2017 to 2018. He is also pursuing further education at Hack Reactor, where he is enrolled in a Software Engineering Immersive program that began in 2020. This combination of education has provided him with a unique perspective on technology and testing.
Advocacy for Quality in Software Development
Maxwell Katz advocates for a 'shift-left' testing approach, which emphasizes the importance of early testing within the software development lifecycle. He believes that quality should be prioritized as an imperative in software engineering. His background in high-security lock systems has contributed to his passion for technology and testing, reinforcing his commitment to ensuring that web applications are both visually appealing and perform flawlessly.
Diverse Professional Experience
In addition to his software testing roles, Maxwell Katz has a diverse professional background. He worked as a Teaching Assistant at the Charles Stuart School of Locksmithing in 2018 for five months. He also has experience as a Locksmith at Paragon Security and Locksmith from 2018 to 2020 for two years. Furthermore, he was self-employed in 2020, working on software engineering projects for three months.