David Howard
About David Howard
David Howard is a Senior Quality Analyst Engineer at QAD, where he conducts system and regression testing while leading automation efforts using Python and Selenium. He has over a decade of experience in quality assurance and customer support roles across various companies in Michigan.
Work at QAD
David Howard has been employed at QAD since 2015, initially serving as a Quality Assurance Engineer for nine years. In 2021, he advanced to the role of Senior Quality Analyst Engineer. His responsibilities include conducting system tests and regression testing on major releases, as well as providing metrics related to these testing processes. He is based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and plays a key role in leading automation efforts using Python and Selenium to generate automated UI tests.
Education and Expertise
David Howard possesses expertise in quality assurance and testing methodologies. His role involves researching new technologies in the QA space, which allows him to integrate innovative ideas for process improvement. He provides oversight on process management and reporting through metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to product management, showcasing his analytical skills and attention to detail.
Background
Before joining QAD, David Howard worked at CEBOS as a Customer Support Specialist from 2012 to 2015, where he gained experience in customer service and technical support. Prior to that, he was employed at Comcast as a Technical Support Specialist II from 2010 to 2012. His diverse background in technical support roles has contributed to his current expertise in quality assurance.
Achievements
Throughout his career, David Howard has contributed to significant advancements in quality assurance processes. His leadership in automation efforts has enhanced the efficiency of testing procedures at QAD. He has consistently focused on integrating new technologies and improving existing processes, which has positively impacted the quality of software releases.