Ken Villarruel
About Ken Villarruel
Ken Villarruel is a QA Automation Analyst at Wedbush Securities, where he has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in quality assurance and software development, he has held various roles in notable companies throughout his career.
Work at Wedbush Securities
Ken Villarruel has been employed at Wedbush Securities as a QA Automation Analyst since 2019. He operates on-site in the Greater Los Angeles Area. His role involves direct communication with the Development Team and Business Analysts to address and resolve issues. He has contributed to the automation of testing processes, enhancing the efficiency of quality assurance practices within the organization.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to his current position, Ken Villarruel held various roles in quality assurance. He worked at Symantec as a Quality Assurance Analyst from 2005 to 2006 and later as a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst from 2006 to 2012. He also served as a Senior QA Engineer at NAS Insurance Services from 2015 to 2018 and as a Lead QA Engineer at Education Dynamics, Inc. from 2014 to 2015. His experience spans multiple organizations and roles, focusing on quality assurance and testing.
Technical Skills and Tools
Ken Villarruel has developed expertise in creating automation test scripts using tools such as Cypress, Mocha, and JavaScript. He has experience in manual regression testing and has utilized test cycles created in Zephyr Scale. His technical skills are complemented by his participation in Agile processes, where he represented QA in daily Scrum meetings.
Educational Background
Ken Villarruel studied at Loyola Marymount University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from 1989 to 1995. He later pursued a Master's degree in Information Technology at Capella University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2019. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in quality assurance and technology.
Career Progression
Ken Villarruel's career has evolved through various positions in the technology and quality assurance sectors. He began as a LAN Administrator at Bovis Lend Lease from 2001 to 2003, transitioned to QA roles at Fonality and Corporate Travel Management US, and has since focused on automation and quality assurance at Wedbush Securities. His career reflects a commitment to continuous improvement and adaptation within the industry.