Joanne Wong
About Joanne Wong
Joanne Wong serves as the Lead QA Engineer at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2008. With a strong background in automation testing and extensive experience in financial applications, she has received multiple awards for her performance and leadership in various projects.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Joanne Wong has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Lead QA Engineer since 2008, accumulating 16 years of experience in Rockville, Maryland. In her role, she focuses on quality assurance processes, ensuring the reliability and performance of software products. Wong has received multiple awards during her tenure, including three Recognition Gold Awards and two Market Recognition Awards, highlighting her contributions to the organization. She also led the Excellence Award Winning Project – Book Management, which further underscores her leadership and technical skills.
Previous Experience at Thomson Financial
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Joanne Wong worked at Thomson Financial as a Lead QA Engineer from 2004 to 2008, also based in Rockville, Maryland. During her four years at Thomson Financial, she honed her skills in quality assurance and testing methodologies, laying the groundwork for her subsequent role at Thomson Reuters. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in the financial services industry, which she continues to build upon.
Education and Expertise
Joanne Wong holds a Master's Degree in Biochemistry from The City University of New York. She has pursued additional certifications, including a Certified Bioinformatics Specialist from NBI and a Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform, both starting in 2000. Wong's educational background complements her extensive experience in quality assurance and testing, particularly in automation testing and database management.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Joanne Wong possesses strong technical skills in automation testing, utilizing tools such as HP QTP and UFT. She has developed personal automation scripts to enhance testing efficiency. Her expertise extends to performance testing with Silk Performer and Load Runner, as well as backend database testing for near real-time data synchronization. Wong is skilled in validating web service API calls using SOAP UI and has extensive experience in testing applications related to financial planning, reporting, trading, and book management.
Achievements and Awards
Throughout her career, Joanne Wong has received several accolades for her performance at Thomson Reuters. She has been honored with three Recognition Gold Awards, two Market Recognition Awards, and numerous Above & Beyond Awards. Her leadership in the Excellence Award Winning Project – Book Management and the receipt of the Peak Performer Award further illustrate her commitment to quality and excellence in her field.