Steve Miskiewicz
About Steve Miskiewicz
Steve Miskiewicz serves as the Director of Engineering for DevOps and Site Reliability at URBN, where he has worked since 2022. He has over nine years of experience in agile methodologies and has previously held roles at URBN and uTest, focusing on enhancing communication and developing testing frameworks.
Current Role at URBN
Steve Miskiewicz currently serves as the Director of Engineering: DevOps and Site Reliability at URBN, which includes brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, and Free People. He has held this position since 2022, working remotely from West Chester, Pennsylvania. In this role, he supports development teams that range in size from 5 to over 40 members, providing training and guidance to enhance their capabilities.
Previous Experience at URBN
Prior to his current role, Steve worked at URBN as a Senior Engineering Manager: DevOps and Site Reliability for a brief period in 2022. He also held the position of Engineering Manager: DevOps and Site Reliability from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure, he designed a service testing framework that deployed, tested, and reported on successful developer commits, and scaled testing pipelines to include living documentation and multi-threading capabilities.
Agile Methodologies Expertise
Steve Miskiewicz has over 9 years of experience practicing agile methodologies across various teams. His expertise includes Continuous Integration, Operations, Architecture, and Test Automation. He has facilitated a community of practice and served as a moderator to improve communication among teams, promoting collaboration and efficiency in engineering processes.
Education Background
Steve studied at the University of Pittsburgh, where he gained foundational knowledge that supports his career in engineering and technology. His education has contributed to his understanding of complex systems and practices in software development.
Early Career at uTest
Before joining URBN, Steve worked as a Contractor-Test Analyst at uTest in 2010 for 11 months. This early experience in testing provided him with insights into quality assurance processes and the importance of reliable software development.