James King
About James King
James King is a seasoned professional in performance testing and automation engineering, currently serving at SmartEquip since 2009. He holds degrees in Civil Architecture Engineering from California State University, Long Beach, and Information Technology from Boston College.
Work at SmartEquip
James King has been employed at SmartEquip since 2009, where he holds multiple roles including Sr. Performance Test, Sr. Build Engineer, Sr. QA Tester, and Sr. Automation Engineer. In this capacity, he manages and optimizes systems across various environments, ensuring efficient performance and reliability. His responsibilities also include handling environmental configuration, deployments, and testing. King is involved in generating process automations, which streamline operations and enhance productivity within the organization. His extensive experience at SmartEquip spans over 15 years.
Education and Expertise
James King studied Civil Architecture Engineering at California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from 1975 to 1979. He furthered his education at Boston College, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from 1994 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in software engineering and quality assurance. King is proficient in various tools and technologies, including Hudson, Maven, JBoss, JUnit, SVN, and JIRA, which he utilizes for software builds and testing.
Previous Experience at Yahoo! Search Marketing
Before joining SmartEquip, James King worked at Yahoo! Search Marketing as a Sr. QA Test Engineer from 2006 to 2009. In this role, he contributed to the quality assurance processes, ensuring that products met the required standards before release. His experience at Yahoo! provided him with valuable insights into the tech industry and enhanced his skills in testing and quality management.
Technical Skills and Tools
James King possesses a range of technical skills that are essential for his roles in software engineering and quality assurance. He works with Intuit APIs to manage client-driven software applications, including TurboTax, Quicken, and QBN. His expertise in using various software development and testing tools, such as Hudson, Maven, JBoss, JUnit, SVN, and JIRA, allows him to effectively manage software builds and ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle.