Jeff Peters, M.S.
About Jeff Peters, M.S.
Jeff Peters, M.S. is a Tricentis qTest Application Site Administrator at Mutual of Omaha, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in software development and administration, with previous roles at companies such as Northrop Grumman and TEKsystems, and holds a Master’s degree in Meteorology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Current Role at Mutual of Omaha
Jeff Peters serves as the Tricentis qTest Application Site Administrator at Mutual of Omaha, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for managing the qTest application, which is essential for quality assurance and testing processes. He has also taken on the role of HP/Micro Focus Application Lifecycle Management Application Administrator since 2017. His contributions include spearheading the initial Software as a Service (SaaS) rollout of multiple qTest suite modules, coordinating integration with enterprise applications, and training various groups on software modules.
Previous Experience at Northrop Grumman Corporation
Jeff Peters has extensive experience at Northrop Grumman Corporation, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Business Development Representative from 2009 to 2011 and again from 2003 to 2005. He also served as a Deputy Program Manager from 2001 to 2003 and as a Mission Assurance Manager from 2005 to 2009. His responsibilities included managing programs and ensuring mission success, which contributed to his development in the technology and defense sectors.
Education and Certifications
Jeff Peters holds a Master of Science degree in Meteorology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which he earned from 1983 to 1985. He also achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Penn State University between 1973 and 1977. Additionally, he obtained a Teaching Certification in Physical Science and Mathematics from Peru State College, where he studied from 1993 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his analytical and technical skills.
Career Development at TEKsystems and Other Roles
Before his current role, Jeff Peters worked at TEKsystems as an Atlassian Software Application Developer/Administrator from 2011 to 2013. He also served as a Software Engineer at Computer Task Group from 1997 to 1999 and as an IBM Systems Engineer at Siemens Healthcare USA for one year in 1999. His diverse experiences across various companies and roles have equipped him with a broad skill set in software development and application management.
Training and Development Initiatives
At Mutual of Omaha, Jeff Peters has been actively involved in training initiatives. He has trained both large and small groups on multiple software modules, ensuring that employees are well-equipped to utilize the tools effectively. He also developed bespoke user instruction and training wiki pages for the software modules, enhancing the learning resources available to staff and facilitating smoother onboarding processes.