Steve Nolte Cppm
About Steve Nolte Cppm
Steve Nolte is a Senior Test Engineer I at tapQA, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and has held various roles in technology and business analysis across multiple companies.
Work at tapQA
Steve Nolte has been employed at tapQA since 2015, where he currently holds the position of Senior Test Engineer I. His role as a QA Analyst has spanned over nine years, demonstrating his commitment to quality assurance in software development. In this capacity, he focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of applications, contributing to the overall success of projects within the organization.
Professional Experience
Steve has a diverse background in various roles across multiple organizations. He served as Regional Account Director at Myriad Mobile for six months in 2013-2014. Prior to that, he was a Senior Consultant at PTC for eight months in 2014. His experience also includes a year as a Sr Business Analyst at Northwest Airlines from 2006 to 2007 and two years as Publications Manager at Delta Air Lines from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he held several positions at Comply365, including Director of Technology Implementation and Director of Client Support & Social Media.
Education and Expertise
Steve holds a BA from Metropolitan State University, completed between 1996 and 2000. He also achieved a Mini MBA from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business in 2010. His educational background includes an Associate degree from Normandale Community College and a Certificate from the University of St. Thomas. Steve is recognized as an AIIM Enterprise Content Management Practitioner and is certified as a Lean Coordinator, emphasizing his focus on continuous improvement in processes.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Steve possesses extensive technical skills, particularly in Enterprise Content/Document Management Systems (ECM, EDMS). He is proficient in tools such as HP Quality Center, Adobe FrameMaker & Acrobat, and Oracle/Stellent Universal Content Management System. His expertise also includes working with industry digital data standards like SGML and XML. Steve advocates for incorporating the End User perspective into design processes, enhancing usability and productivity in applications.
Strengths and Communication Skills
Steve's StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment highlights his top themes as Responsibility, Input, Learner, Analytical, and Communication. He is recognized for his strong group presentation and facilitation skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication abilities. His recommendations to development teams have led to simplified and enhanced user interactions with mobile and web applications, showcasing his ability to bridge technical and user-centric approaches.