Nicholas Westrum
About Nicholas Westrum
Nicholas Westrum is a QA Automation Engineer L4 with extensive experience in automation testing and IT management. He has worked for several companies, including Visa and Skillz Inc., and has a degree in Physics from California State University, Chico.
Current Role at Clockwise
Nicholas Westrum currently holds the position of QA Automation Engineer L4 at Clockwise, a role he has been in since 2022. In this capacity, he focuses on developing automation testing frameworks and processes aimed at enhancing deployment quality. His responsibilities include ensuring that software releases are bug-free through effective automation testing initiatives.
Previous Experience in QA and IT Management
Nicholas has a diverse background in QA engineering and IT management. He worked as a QA Engineer at Visa from 2015 to 2018, where he contributed to quality assurance processes. Prior to that, he served as a QA Automation Engineer at Skillz Inc. from 2018 to 2021. His earlier roles include IT Manager positions at TrialPay and Arctic Wolf Networks, demonstrating his transition from IT management to QA engineering.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Westrum earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics: Advanced Study from California State University, Chico, completing his studies from 2005 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills in automation testing and software quality assurance.
Career Background
Nicholas has a varied career history that includes roles at several notable companies. He began his professional journey as an HR Intern at Redback Networks in 2009. He later worked as an IT Intern at Hewlett-Packard in 2011 and served as a Lead Technician at CompuCom for seven months in 2012. His experience spans multiple roles and industries, showcasing his adaptability and technical proficiency.