Kevin Grande
About Kevin Grande
Kevin Grande is a Senior Software Quality Engineer at Confluence, where he has worked since 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has a background in Political Science and Information Science and has contributed to various nonprofit organizations through his service with AmeriCorps VISTA.
Work at Confluence
Kevin Grande has been employed at Confluence as a Senior Software Quality Engineer since 2016. In this role, he focuses on software quality assurance and is responsible for maintaining Azure cloud environments. He also trains other QA engineers, contributing to the overall development and effectiveness of the quality assurance team.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Grande holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from John Carroll University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He later attended the University of Pittsburgh, earning a Bachelor of Science in Information Science from 2013 to 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in software quality assurance and information systems.
Background
Before joining Confluence, Kevin Grande served two terms with AmeriCorps VISTA, where he assisted ten nonprofit organizations in enhancing their information systems. He also worked as a Digital Corps Teaching Member at The Sprout Fund for three months in 2015 and as a HandsOnTech VISTA at Pittsburgh Cares from 2013 to 2014.
Professional Experience
Kevin Grande's professional experience includes significant roles in nonprofit organizations and the tech sector. His time with AmeriCorps VISTA involved improving information systems for various nonprofits. His earlier positions at The Sprout Fund and Pittsburgh Cares provided him with valuable insights into technology education and community service.