Beth Haste
About Beth Haste
Beth Haste serves as the Lead QA Software Engineer at Oriental Trading Company, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in education and over two decades of diverse experience, she effectively combines her skills in training and software quality assurance.
Work at Oriental Trading Company
Beth Haste has served as the Lead QA Software Engineer at Oriental Trading Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the quality of software products through rigorous testing and quality assurance processes. Her tenure at the company began in 2003 when she worked as a Course Developer/Trainer for nine years. This transition from training to a technical role highlights her adaptability and commitment to professional growth within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Beth Haste holds a Master of Education (ME) degree from National-Louis University, which she completed between 1992 and 1994. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education with a focus on Physical Education & Health from Northern Illinois University from 1977 to 1982. Her educational background in both teaching and software quality assurance equips her with a unique skill set that enhances her ability to mentor and train colleagues effectively.
Professional Background
Beth Haste has over two decades of experience in various roles across education and software engineering. Before her current position, she worked as a Teacher/Coach at Loyola Academy from 1994 to 1998 and as a Crew Dispatcher/Manager Helper at Union Pacific Railroad from 1998 to 2003. This diverse background demonstrates her versatility and ability to adapt to different professional environments.
Career Progression
Beth Haste's career progression reflects her versatility and growth within the field of software engineering. After serving as a Course Developer/Trainer at Oriental Trading Company for nine years, she transitioned to the role of Lead QA Software Engineer. This shift illustrates her ability to leverage her educational expertise in a technical capacity, contributing to her success in quality assurance.