Bennett Talpers
About Bennett Talpers
Bennett Talpers is the Lead SQA for Space & Sensors at Tomorrow.io, with a background in software engineering and quality assurance spanning over a decade. He has held various roles at companies such as IBM, Firstbase, and Recurly, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Truman State University.
Work at Tomorrow.io
Bennett Talpers currently serves as the Lead SQA - Space & Sensors at Tomorrow.io. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company's efforts in developing advanced weather technology solutions. His responsibilities include overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring the reliability of space and sensor technologies. The position is based in Golden, Colorado, and operates in a hybrid work environment.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Bennett Talpers has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He began his career at IBM as a Software Engineer Intern from 2013 to 2014, followed by a position as a Software Engineer - QA from 2014 to 2015. He continued at IBM as a Software Engineer - Developer from 2015 to 2017. After IBM, he worked at Red Nova Labs as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019, and then at Recurly as a Data Quality Engineer from 2019 to 2022. Most recently, he served as Lead SDET Engineer at Firstbase from 2022 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Bennett Talpers holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from Truman State University, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in software development and engineering principles. Additionally, he is IBM Netezza Certified, signifying his specialized expertise in IBM's data warehousing solutions.
Professional Development and Certifications
Throughout his career, Bennett Talpers has pursued professional development opportunities to enhance his skills in software engineering and quality assurance. His IBM Netezza certification reflects his commitment to mastering data warehousing technologies. His experience designing test suites and CI/CD infrastructure at Firstbase further demonstrates his ability to implement effective quality assurance practices in software development.