Chris Beacom
About Chris Beacom
Chris Beacom serves as the Head of Test Management at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in software quality assurance, having held various roles in the field since 2000.
Work at Mettler-Toledo International
Chris Beacom has held the position of Head of Test Management at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he leads enterprise initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's Quality Management efforts. He also serves as QA Manager, a position he has maintained since 2015. His responsibilities include driving best practices within the Quality Management team to ensure consistency across various projects. Beacom's work is centered in the Columbus, Ohio Area, where he has contributed to the organization for a total of nine years.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to his tenure at Mettler-Toledo International, Chris Beacom accumulated extensive experience in quality assurance roles. He worked at NetJets as Manager of Software Quality Assurance from 2005 to 2015, overseeing quality assurance processes for a decade. Earlier, he served as a QA Consultant at Compuware from 2001 to 2005, where he held two positions: QA Consultant for two years and Consultant for nine months. Additionally, he worked as a QA Analyst at EC Outlook for one year and as a Senior QA Analyst at Spherion for ten months.
Education and Expertise
Chris Beacom studied at Kent State University, where he earned a Bachelor's of Business Administration with a focus on Computers and Information Systems from 1994 to 1999. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in the software quality domain. He applies continuous improvement strategies to enhance team competency in software quality management, demonstrating his commitment to professional development and effective quality assurance practices.
Leadership in Quality Management
In his current role, Chris Beacom leads initiatives that foster consistency in Quality Management across the organization. He is instrumental in building and developing business relationships that are essential for the success of software quality projects. Beacom has also developed standardized libraries for various Software Development Life Cycles (SDLCs) and product types, including custom and out-of-the-box software, as well as infrastructure. His leadership contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Quality Management team.