Ned Thompson
About Ned Thompson
Ned Thompson is a Test Lead with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oklahoma State University. He has extensive experience in software quality assurance and automation, having worked in various roles across multiple companies since 2015.
Work at NearForm
Ned Thompson currently serves as Test Lead at NearForm, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads teams of Quality Engineers to deliver software solutions for clients across various industries. His responsibilities include overseeing testing processes and ensuring the quality of software applications. His experience in test automation and quality assurance contributes to the effectiveness of the projects undertaken by NearForm.
Education and Expertise
Ned Thompson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Oklahoma State University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a foundation for understanding user behavior, which is beneficial in software testing and quality assurance. He aims to grow his expertise in test automation, focusing on creating software solutions that positively impact society.
Background
Ned Thompson has a diverse background in software quality assurance and technical support. He began his career at a la mode, inc., where he worked as a Senior Technical Support Representative from 2015 to 2017. He then transitioned to various roles in software QA automation, including positions at iCheckGateway.com and Service Autopilot by Xplor, where he contributed to the testing and quality assurance of software applications in the education and service management sectors.
Previous Experience
Before joining NearForm, Ned Thompson held several positions in software quality assurance. He worked as a Software QA Automation Engineer/Team Lead at iCheckGateway.com from 2019 to 2021 and as a Sr. Software QA Automation Engineer at Service Autopilot by Xplor from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he spent two years at a la mode, inc. as a Software QA Specialist from 2017 to 2019, where he developed skills in software testing and quality assurance.