La Dell Erby
About La Dell Erby
La Dell Erby is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in various technical roles, currently working at Mindbody since 2022. He has a background in transportation planning and has held positions at Cal Poly State University and the California Department of Transportation.
Work at Mindbody
La Dell Erby has been employed at Mindbody as a Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for testing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and debugging a range of software products across various tech stacks. Prior to his current position, he served as a QA Engineer at Mindbody from 2018 to 2022, where he focused on ensuring product quality through testing methodologies. He also worked as a Software Test Technician from 2015 to 2017, contributing to the development and quality assurance processes.
Education and Expertise
La Dell Erby studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he specialized in Transportation Planning Emphasis and earned a degree in City and Regional Planning from 2006 to 2012. He also attended Cuesta College, achieving a focus in Real Estate in 2009. His educational background supports his technical expertise in software engineering, particularly in testing and quality assurance.
Background
La Dell Erby has over a decade of experience in various technical roles within the software as a service (SaaS) industry. His career began with positions at Cal Poly State University, where he worked as a Warehouse Assistant and Student Assistant. He later gained experience as a Transportation Planning Intern at the California Department of Transportation and as a Marketing and Community Relations Intern with the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority.
Achievements
Throughout his career, La Dell Erby has advocated for product quality by enhancing visibility across the organization using various testing tools and methodologies. He has experience in creating and supporting third-party and in-house testing and CI/CD pipeline tools, including automated testing frameworks and code coverage analysis. His diverse roles in both Customer Service and Product Development departments have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of software engineering.
Current Role as DJ & MC
In addition to his engineering career, La Dell Erby has been working at Epic Entertainment DJ Lighting and Photo Booth as a DJ & MC since 2017. This role involves engaging with clients and providing entertainment services in the San Luis Obispo area, showcasing his versatility beyond the tech industry.