Neil Norton
About Neil Norton
Neil Norton is a Staff QA Engineer at The New York Times, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and test automation, having held various roles in companies such as Hulu and Game Circus.
Work at The New York Times
Neil Norton has been employed at The New York Times as a Staff QA Engineer since 2022. In this role, he supports several internal and offshore teams, contributing to the quality assurance processes of the organization. His work involves ensuring the reliability and performance of software products, which is critical for the publication's operations.
Previous Experience in Software Testing
Prior to his current position, Neil Norton worked at Hulu as a Software Test Engineer (Automation) from 2019 to 2021. He also held various roles at Game Circus, including QA Technical Lead, QA Team Lead, and QA Project Lead from 2012 to 2017. His experience at AirStrip as a Sr. Test Automation Engineer from 2021 to 2022 further solidified his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Neil Norton earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in German Language and Literature from the University of North Texas. He possesses expertise in using both native frameworks like Espresso and XCUITest, as well as integrated third-party frameworks such as Appium for test automation. His skills extend to backend and API testing, specifically with REST and GraphQL.
Passion for Technology and Hobbies
Neil Norton has a strong passion for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. He enjoys engaging in maker and crafter projects, as well as exploring IoT and robotics. Outside of his professional interests, he participates in music composition, has an interest in aroid plants and greenhouse cultivation, and enjoys outdoor activities such as camping and hiking.
Mentorship and Teaching
In addition to his technical roles, Neil Norton is involved in teaching test automation and mentoring junior engineers. He engages in theoretical and philosophical discussions as a hobby, reflecting his diverse interests beyond software testing.