Chad Hickman
About Chad Hickman
Chad Hickman is a Lead Software Test Engineer at RTTS in New York, specializing in API testing and software quality assurance. He has over eight years of experience in the field, including managing teams and overseeing testing efforts for web accessibility compliance.
Work at RTTS
Chad Hickman has been employed at RTTS since 2020, currently holding the position of Lead Software Test Engineer. In this role, he has managed a team of over 10 employees, both onshore and offshore, coordinating testing efforts throughout the Software Testing Life Cycle. Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Software Test Engineer at RTTS from 2016 to 2020. His responsibilities included creating and maintaining automated and manual test suites for User Experiences and service layers with REST APIs within a cloud-based architecture.
Education and Expertise
Chad Hickman earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from West Virginia University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also attended Linganore High School, focusing on Engineering from 2007 to 2011. His expertise includes API testing, where he has demonstrated proficiency through hosting webinars and discussing the use of Postman for efficient API testing. He is recognized as an API Testing Expert.
Background
Chad Hickman has a strong educational background in engineering and computer science. He completed his high school education at Linganore High School, followed by a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at West Virginia University. His career has been marked by a focus on software testing, particularly in API testing and team management.
Achievements
Chad has contributed significantly to software testing initiatives, including engineering and overseeing testing efforts for an Accessibility transformation of a public website, ensuring compliance with WCAG guidelines. He has also mentored and managed new team members, facilitating their training and acclimation to the team. His collaborative efforts with Architects, Project Management, Product Owners, Business Managers, and Software Development teams span all phases of the development lifecycle.