Chuck Smith
About Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith is a Director of Quality Engineering at Aventiv Technologies, with a diverse background in quality assurance and software engineering across various companies. His previous roles include positions at Tompkins Robotics, Audible, and Prudential Financial, among others.
Current Role at Aventiv Technologies
Chuck Smith serves as the Director of Quality Engineering at Aventiv Technologies. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's commitment to quality and excellence in engineering practices. His role involves overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring that engineering standards are met across projects.
Previous Experience at Tompkins Robotics
Prior to his current role, Chuck Smith worked at Tompkins Robotics as the Director of Software Quality Engineering and Release Management. He was employed there for 11 months in Orlando, Florida, from 2022 to 2023. In this capacity, he focused on enhancing software quality and managing release processes.
Career Background in Quality Assurance
Chuck Smith has extensive experience in quality assurance and engineering management. He held the position of QA Director at Audible, Inc. from 2010 to 2013, and served as VP Senior Test Manager at Citi for 9 months in 2010. His career also includes roles as IT Architect, QA Manager, and Developer Lead at Prudential Financial from 2019 to 2022, and as Quality Assurance Manager at Viewpointe from 2006 to 2010.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Chuck Smith studied Computer Science at Stony Brook University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. His studies spanned from 1987 to 1991, laying a foundational understanding of computer science principles that have informed his career in technology and quality engineering.
Leadership Roles in Quality Assurance
Throughout his career, Chuck Smith has held various leadership roles in quality assurance. He was the Director of Quality Assurance at Dovetail from 2013 to 2018 and at Compass from 2018 to 2019. His leadership has focused on improving quality processes and ensuring successful project outcomes.