Daniel Runningen
About Daniel Runningen
Daniel Runningen is a Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Provation Medical, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in software engineering and quality assurance, with previous roles at Walgreens, Lift Brands, and the University of Minnesota.
Work at Provation Medical
Daniel Runningen has been employed at Provation Medical as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer since 2019. In this role, he has developed and maintained an end-to-end Protractor test framework, which enhances the testing processes within the organization. He actively collaborates with cross-functional teams to ideate and develop new features, contributing to the overall improvement of the software products. His focus includes simplifying complex processes through automation and AI techniques, which aims to increase efficiency and effectiveness in software quality assurance.
Previous Experience in Software Quality Assurance
Prior to his current role, Daniel Runningen worked at Lift Brands as a Software Development Engineer In Test from 2018 to 2019. He also served as an Associate Software Engineer in Test at PeopleNet from 2014 to 2015. His experience in these positions helped him build a strong foundation in software testing methodologies and practices. Additionally, he worked as a Customer Technology Specialist at BI WORLDWIDE from 2017 to 2018, where he coordinated projects related to customer technology.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Runningen studied at Normandale Community College, where he earned an Associate’s Degree with an emphasis in Liberal Arts - Philosophy and Computer Science from 2012 to 2015. He furthered his education at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 2015 to 2021. His educational background provides him with a solid understanding of both technical and philosophical aspects of problem-solving in software development.
Background in Pharmacy and Customer Service
Before transitioning to a career in software engineering, Daniel Runningen worked as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens from 2010 to 2017. His role involved providing customer service and support in a pharmacy setting. He also held a position as an Access Assistant at the University of Minnesota Department of Chemistry from 2015 to 2016, where he assisted with access-related tasks. This diverse background has contributed to his strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.