William Notbohm
About William Notbohm
William Notbohm is a Senior Test Automation Developer Engineer with extensive experience in automated testing frameworks and practices. He founded the Software Quality Community of Practice and has held various roles in IT and software development since earning his degrees in Business Administration and Computer and Information Systems Security.
Work at Mutual of Omaha
William Notbohm has been employed at Mutual of Omaha as a Senior Test Automation Developer - Engineer since 2017. In this role, he focuses on enhancing testing processes and implementing automation strategies to improve software quality. His contributions include developing frameworks for automated testing and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective testing practices are in place.
Education and Expertise
William Notbohm holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from Bellevue University, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Business Administration Degree with a Marketing Specialization from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, studying from 2007 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in software testing and automation.
Background in Software Testing
William Notbohm founded the Software Testing Community of Practice, now known as the Software Quality Community of Practice, to promote modern continuous testing practices. He has developed frameworks for automated testing, including automated API tests using Postman and GUI tests using Geb/Spock. His experience reflects a strong commitment to advancing software quality through automation.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Mutual of Omaha, William Notbohm worked at First Data Corporation as an IT Operations Technician from 2013 to 2015. He then served as a Software Development - Business Analyst II at American Title, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as a Marketing Consultant at Vaida Design from 2010 to 2011. This diverse work experience has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of both technical and business aspects of software development.
Achievements in Test Automation
William Notbohm has made significant contributions to test automation, including the creation of gradle build tasks for automated test execution within Jenkins build pipelines. He also deployed an open-source automated testing reporting tool, Report Portal, to enhance test recording and troubleshooting. His initiatives demonstrate a focus on improving efficiency and effectiveness in software testing.