Diversity

The Hire Diverse Testers Initiative

Bringing Highly Qualified, Trained Experts From Varied Backgrounds to the Forefront of Quality Assurance   The software testing industry exudes potential on all fronts. There is more promise for moving up in the field than in almost any other industry. The average starting salary for a Quality Assurance Tester is $40,000 – $60,000 per year.…
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Faces of QualityWorks – Phillip Lopez

Phillip Lopez is a proud member of the QualityWorks team. He has been a QA Consultant for over a year and describes himself as a testing/security/DevOps enthusiast with weird creative roots. Known for his distinctive laughs and outgoing personality, Phillip definitely brings a unique perspective to the tech space. Read more about Phillip:   How…
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#DiverseTestersSeries – Brendan

  Brendan grew up with a love for computers and technology. He was introduced to robotics, programming, and design during his early years in high school in Kansas City. Brendan later moved to San Diego to study Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University, where he quickly realized it was not his passion. He has…
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Faces of QualityWorks – Renee Dixon

Renee Dixon describes herself as an introvert who is also a dark horse in most situations. She is a curious individual who often uses observation to learn, and this curiosity led her into the tech field. Renee perseveres and searches for ways to overcome obstacles. She is willing to learn and take constructive criticism to…
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Faces of QualityWorks – Julia Pottinger

Julia Pottinger is a Training and Development Manager at QualityWorks. Her expertise lies in manual, automated, and API testing and training, which have helped companies to enhance the quality of their software through improved test coverage, faster time to market, increased process efficiency, and optimized use of resources. Julia finds joy in sharing her knowledge…
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#DiverseTestersSeries – Faidat

  Faidat graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology. Throughout her career, she has worked in customer service, health insurance, and nonprofit industries, but later found her true passion for tech. Faidat has courageously taken on a path she has never explored before, but is determined to master. Learn more about Faidat:   Tell me…
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#DiverseTestersSeries – Nicole

With a brief background in Communications and years of experience in Special Education, Nicole has made an interesting shift into the world of tech. With her natural curiosity and her knack for problem solving, Nicole is ready to explore the endless possibilities of software development and testing. Here’s more about Nicole:    Tell me a…
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8+ Innovative Black-Owned Tech Businesses That You Can Work With Right Now

Over the last few weeks, cries for equality have stirred the world to become more deliberate and active in their support of the black community and black-owned businesses. Historically, the tech industry, in particular, has been riddled with issues of inequality and limited access to opportunities for people of color and women. Solving diversity issues…
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