James Cosgrove
About James Cosgrove
James Cosgrove is a Software Tester at tapQA, where he has worked since 2016. He holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Air Traffic Control from Minneapolis Community and Technical College and is also certified in Surface Supplied Diving and SCUBA from the Divers Institute of Technology.
Work at tapQA
James Cosgrove has been employed at tapQA as a Software Tester since 2016. He has accumulated eight years of experience in this role, contributing to quality assurance and software testing processes. His work is based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, where he engages in various testing methodologies to ensure software reliability and performance.
Education and Expertise
James Cosgrove studied at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, where he earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree in Air Traffic Control from 2012 to 2014. He furthered his education at the Divers Institute of Technology, completing a program in Diving and achieving Surface Supplied Diving / SCUBA Certification from 2015 to 2016. This diverse educational background provides him with a unique perspective in his current role.
Background
Before joining tapQA, James Cosgrove worked as a Commercial Diving Graduate at the Divers Institute of Technology for seven months in Seattle, WA, from 2015 to 2016. This role involved practical training and skills development in commercial diving, which contributed to his technical proficiency.
Career Progression
James Cosgrove transitioned from a career in commercial diving to software testing, showcasing adaptability in his professional journey. His experience in the diving industry provided him with a strong foundation in technical skills, which he has applied in his current position as a Software Tester at tapQA.