John Welsh
About John Welsh
John Welsh is a QA Analyst III at Patterson Companies, Inc., with over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry. He has previously worked at Data Recognition Corporation and Accenture Mortgage Cadence, and he plays a key role in training new QA staff and leading testing efforts for various projects.
Work at Patterson Companies
John Welsh has been employed at Patterson Companies, Inc. as a QA Analyst III since 2015. In this role, he leads the testing efforts for the Patterson Veterinary Mobile site, focusing on its functionality and reliability. He also serves as the lead QA trainer for onboarding new employees and contractors, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles. His responsibilities include collaborating with software and systems personnel to conduct comprehensive testing, which encompasses system, unit, regression, load, and user acceptance testing.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to joining Patterson Companies, John Welsh worked at Accenture Mortgage Cadence as a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst from 2011 to 2015. During this four-year tenure, he contributed to various quality assurance initiatives. He also worked at Data Recognition Corporation as a Software Quality Assurance Analyst from 2009 to 2011, where he gained valuable experience in the field. His background includes participation in UAT testing for the GMAC Rescap automated underwriting engine Assewise.
Education and Expertise
John Welsh studied at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from 1986 to 1989. He has over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, with expertise in loan processing, underwriting, origination, and securitization. His extensive experience includes the use of various testing tools such as Mercury Quality Center, WinRunner, and PVCS Tracker, as well as Microsoft Test Manager and Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2015 for defect tracking and test execution in an Agile environment.
Contributions to Testing Tools
John Welsh played a significant role in the creation of a new all-inclusive company testing tool while working in the quality assurance field. His contributions have helped streamline testing processes and improve overall efficiency within the organizations he has been part of.