Jim Ball
About Jim Ball
Jim Ball is a Quality Assurance Auditor with extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance. He has worked at Cincinnati Financial Corporation in various roles since 2007 and has a background in technical services and quality assurance from previous positions.
Work at Cincinnati Financial Corporation
Jim Ball has been employed at Cincinnati Financial Corporation since 2011, currently holding the position of Quality Assurance Auditor. Prior to this role, he served as a Quality Assurance Specialist in various capacities, including ECLAS/CPP Lead from 2008 to 2011 and Forms Integrity Manager Product Owner from 2007 to 2008. His responsibilities have included conducting operational and compliance audits, developing metrics for the testing department, and managing quality assurance processes.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Cincinnati Financial Corporation, Jim Ball worked at several organizations in quality assurance roles. He was a Quality Assurance Analyst II at Accu-Med Services from 2002 to 2004, and he served as Technical Services Manager at The Sant Corporation from 1997 to 2001. His experience spans various aspects of quality assurance, including software evaluation and compliance auditing.
Education and Expertise
Jim Ball earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from The Ohio State University. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in quality assurance, software testing, and process development. He has developed processes and standards for SOA and Web testing frameworks, demonstrating his knowledge in both technical and managerial aspects of quality assurance.
Achievements in Quality Assurance Processes
Throughout his career, Jim Ball has contributed to significant projects, including the creation of Cincinnati Insurance Companies' custom Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). He has been involved in reviewing artifacts, vetting ideas, and implementing tools for the IT department. Additionally, he has developed job descriptions, managed candidate selection, and served as HP Quality Center Administrator, overseeing project creation and maintaining standards across the enterprise.
Technical Skills and Software Proficiency
Jim Ball has evaluated various software offerings and upgrade opportunities, including HP Service Test, SOAPUIPro, Rally Software, TFS Testing, HP ALM, and HP Sprinter. His technical skills extend to managing multiple software agreements and serving as the HP License/Contract Administrative Liaison, where he maintained standards and procedures across the organization.