Sharlene Von Drehnen
About Sharlene Von Drehnen
Sharlene Von Drehnen is a Graduate Software Developer at XMPRO, where she has worked remotely since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Information Technology with Computer Science Honours from the University of Newcastle and has previous experience in quality assurance and academic support roles.
Work at XMPRO
Sharlene Von Drehnen has been employed at XMPRO as a Graduate Software Developer since 2021. In this role, she works remotely and has accumulated three years of experience in software development. Her responsibilities include contributing to software projects and collaborating with team members to enhance product functionality.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining XMPRO, Sharlene worked as a Junior Quality Assurance Engineer at Bohemia Interactive Simulations from 2019 to 2021. During her two years in this position, she was involved in testing software products to ensure quality and performance standards were met.
Education and Qualifications
Sharlene completed her Bachelor of Information Technology with Computer Science Honours at the University of Newcastle from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, she obtained a TPC Certificate IV from TAFE NSW in 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in software development and computer science principles.
Leadership and Support Roles
Sharlene served as a Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Leader at UoN Services Limited from 2016 to 2018. In this role, she facilitated study sessions for fellow students, promoting academic success and collaborative learning. She also worked as a Computer Lab Assistant at the University of Newcastle from 2016 to 2020, supporting students in their use of computer facilities.
Early Career in Maintenance and Support
Sharlene's early career includes a position as Maintenance Staff at Transport for NSW from 2016 to 2017, where she contributed to the maintenance operations at the Hornsby Maintenance Centre. This role provided her with practical experience in a technical environment.