Pax Noyes
About Pax Noyes
Pax Noyes is a Software Engineer in Test with extensive experience in quality assurance and testing processes across various companies. Currently at Weave HQ, Noyes has contributed to the development of testing frameworks and initiatives promoting diversity in the tech industry.
Work at Weave
Pax Noyes has been employed at Weave HQ as a Software Engineer In Test since 2021. In this role, Pax has contributed to enhancing the quality assurance processes within the Engineering department. Pax has developed relationships with various departments to ensure alignment on quality, road maps, timelines, and achievable goals. Additionally, Pax created a new JavaScript testing framework using Cypress, which improved the testing capabilities at Weave. Pax also played a significant role in defining and establishing QA processes and quality standards across the organization.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to joining Weave, Pax Noyes held several positions in quality assurance. Pax worked as a Senior QA Engineer at Vivint Smart Home from 2016 to 2018, and as a Sr. QA Engineer at Divvy | Inc. from 2018 to 2020. At Verisk Insurance Solutions, Pax served as a QA Engineer & Product Point from 2015 to 2016. In these roles, Pax focused on improving automated testing processes and collaborating with product managers, UX designers, and engineers to address pain points.
Education and Expertise
Pax Noyes studied Fine/Studio Arts at Brigham Young University - Idaho from 2007 to 2009, achieving a degree in Fine/Studio Arts, General. Pax also studied Photography at Utah Valley University. This educational background provides a unique perspective in the technology field, combining artistic skills with technical expertise in software engineering and quality assurance.
Initiatives and Contributions
Pax Noyes founded Women Who Test Utah County, an initiative aimed at supporting women in the testing community. Additionally, Pax established the Inclusion Project Utah, which focuses on promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the tech industry. Pax also serves on the Board of QA at the Point, contributing to leadership in quality assurance.
Documentation and Collaboration Skills
Throughout Pax Noyes's career, there has been a strong emphasis on documentation and collaboration. Pax developed comprehensive documentation for the QA department and all of Engineering using Guru. This effort has facilitated better communication and understanding of QA processes. Pax has also worked closely with developers to enhance the testability of existing services, increasing the adoption of automated testing tools and frameworks.