Allen Smith
About Allen Smith
Allen Smith is a QA Tester with extensive experience in Agile Methodologies and Scrum. He has worked in various roles in quality assurance across multiple companies, including Intel, Starbucks, and Milliman, and possesses strong skills in SQL and Requirements Analysis.
Work at Milliman
Allen Smith has been employed at Milliman as a QA Tester since 2019. In this role, he applies his expertise in Agile Methodologies and Scrum to enhance quality assurance processes. His position involves ensuring that software products meet the required standards and specifications, contributing to the overall quality of services offered by Milliman in the Greater Seattle Area.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to his current role, Allen Smith worked at several organizations in various QA positions. He served as a Lead QA Engineer at Starbucks from 2014 to 2018, where he oversaw quality assurance initiatives. Before that, he spent ten years at Labor Ready and TrueBlue Inc. as a QA Engineer, from 2003 to 2013. His experience also includes a brief tenure as a Sr. QA Engineer at DNA Response, Inc. in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Allen Smith studied at Bates Technical College from 1998 to 2000, where he gained foundational knowledge relevant to his career in quality assurance. He possesses strong skills in SQL and Requirements Analysis, which are critical for assessing software functionality and ensuring alignment with business needs. His expertise in Agile Methodologies and Scrum supports effective management of QA processes.
Background in Validation
Allen Smith has a solid background in Validation, which is essential for maintaining product quality and reliability. His experience as a Validation Technician at Intel from 2001 to 2003 provided him with valuable insights into the validation processes necessary for ensuring software performance and compliance with industry standards.