Nicole Horner
About Nicole Horner
Nicole Horner serves as the Director of Quality Engineering, where she has successfully managed quality assurance teams across multiple locations and implemented significant improvements in testing processes.
Work at Webtrends
Nicole Horner serves as the Director of Quality Engineering at Webtrends. In this role, she manages quality assurance teams located across three different sites, including an offshore team. Her leadership focuses on ensuring that quality standards are met throughout the software development lifecycle.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Horner earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Portland State University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in quality engineering and software testing methodologies.
Background
Nicole has extensive experience in quality assurance and engineering. She has successfully managed teams and projects that enhance software quality and testing processes. Her background includes significant contributions to the development and implementation of automated testing solutions.
Achievements
Nicole implemented a nightly automated build acceptance process, which transformed a previously unsuccessful automation effort into a vital aspect of the development lifecycle. She also designed and implemented a SaaS test environment with a budget of $750,000, facilitating comprehensive testing from development to production support. Additionally, she created an internal user acceptance testing process to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.