Nick Cummings
About Nick Cummings
Nick Cummings is a Web Developer, QA Automation Engineer, and Release Manager at MassMutual in Oxford, United Kingdom, with a background in computer science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Current Role at MassMutual
Nick Cummings currently holds multiple roles at MassMutual, including Web Developer, QA Automation Engineer, and Release Manager, based in Oxford, United Kingdom. He works on both front and backend environments, handling tasks ranging from cosmetic and data changes to backend API overhauls and maintenance. Cummings also leads all production deployments for the front-facing MassMutual website, coordinating with development teams to ensure seamless product delivery. He operates in an Agile workspace, providing QA Regression Testing for web development and writes and maintains QA Automation scripts using Gherkin syntax and Ruby for both web and mobile development.
Previous Experience at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Before his current role, Nick Cummings worked at the University of Massachusetts Amherst as the Junior Dean of the Oxford Summer Seminar. He served in this capacity from 2018 to 2019 for 11 months in Oxford, United Kingdom. In this role, he was responsible for coordinating various academic and administrative activities, providing significant support to the seminar's operations.
Earlier Roles and Career Transition
Nick Cummings' career includes various roles that showcase his versatility and growth in the tech industry. He started working at Nino's Pizzeria as a Dishwasher/Food Prepper in 2011 for 7 months. He then transitioned to MassMutual Financial Group, where he worked as part of the USIG Strategy & Business Development team in Springfield, Massachusetts from 2013 to 2015. Since joining MassMutual, he has transitioned through various tech positions, including in-person IT assistance and customer service tech phone lines.
Educational Background
Nick Cummings studied Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, completing his degree from 2015 to 2019. Prior to this, he attended Springfield Central High, where he achieved an impressive GPA of 4.26, from 2011 to 2015. His educational background has laid a strong foundation for his multifaceted career in web development, QA automation, and release management.
Hobbies and Interests
Outside of his professional roles, Nick Cummings enjoys various activities, including writing prose and plays. He also performs at comedy shows when he gets the chance and has a passion for rock climbing—though he humorously questions his own skill level. These hobbies indicate his lively personality and diverse interests beyond his technical expertise.