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Brian Weston

@brianweston

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Senior QA executive driving innovation and quality in technology.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation in quality assurance, with a focus on AI integration and team leadership.

I am a seasoned Senior QA executive with 25 years of experience in driving quality strategy and regulatory compliance across various sectors, including healthcare, fintech, and smart cities. My expertise lies in aligning QA with executive priorities through risk-based reporting and AI-augmented testing. I have a proven track record of reducing DevOps cycle time by 75% and preventing defects using AI and machine learning.

Currently, I serve as an Adjunct Faculty member, teaching machine learning and data mining. My role as Director of Quality at Alivia Analytics involves leading QA strategies for HIPAA-compliant systems, where I have successfully implemented AI tools that enhance efficiency and reduce documentation time by 40%. My previous experience includes significant roles at Blackstone and Ubicquia, where I led quality transformations and co-founded a smart city technology platform, respectively.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Adjunct Faculty

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University of the People

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Taught graduate-level courses in Data Mining and Machine Learning. Instructed undergraduate courses in Relational Databases I & II.

Data Mining Machine Learning Relational Databases Curriculum Development Higher Education

Director of Quality

Alivia Analytics (Sourcedge)

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Led QA strategy for HIPAA-compliant fraud detection systems, implementing PHI obfuscation and secure data handling. Deployed CISO-approved LLMs to automate test generation, edge case identification, and executive reporting.

HIPAA)Fraud Detection LLMs)Test Automation AI ML DevOps

Principle Quality Architect

Blackstone (Revantage)

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Led quality transformation that cut defect volume by 60% and rework costs by 25% across millions of inbound data records. Passed all SOC2 audits with zero non-conformities by implementing audit-ready QA controls.

SOC 2 Audits Risk Management Data Validation Incident Response Platform Stability

Co-Founder & Vice President of Engineering

Ubicquia

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 8 months)

Co-founded the world’s first smart city technology platform, scaling the company to a $60M valuation within two years. Directed QA strategy for thousands of deployed IoT devices across urban infrastructure environments.

IoT Smart City Technology Engineering Management QA Strategy Product Development Manufacturing Operations

Senior Quality Architect

Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 8 months)

Accelerated claim adjudication delivery by 35% through automation and embedded CI/CD quality gates. Cut defect leakage by 30% and project overruns by 40% with enhanced QA and change control standards.

Claim Adjudication Automation CI CD Quality Gates Change Control

Quality Manager

Siemens AG

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 8 months)

Built FDA and EU compliant QMS for medical devices, meeting 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 standards. Ensured regulatory compliance for product development and manufacturing.

FDA Compliance Medical Devices ISO 13485 21 CFR 820 Regulatory Affairs

Director of Quality

Louis Vuitton / Moët Hennessey

Directed quality initiatives and strategies for the luxury brand. Focused on maintaining high standards across various product lines.

Quality Management Luxury Goods Process Improvement Quality Assurance

Manager, Technical Product Assurance

SAIC Leidos

Managed technical product assurance, ensuring product reliability and performance. Oversaw quality aspects of technical solutions.

Reliability Performance Testing Quality Control

Director of QA

Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Directed quality assurance efforts for the vacation ownership company. Focused on enhancing customer experience and service quality.

Quality Assurance Hospitality Customer Experience Quality Process Improvement

Director of Quality

Burger King Corp

Managed quality assurance processes for the fast-food chain. Implemented standards to ensure product and service quality.

Quality Assurance Food Service Process Management Operational Excellence

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Eastern University

Master of Science, Data Science

Completed a Master of Science in Data Science, focusing on advanced data analysis and machine learning techniques. Gained expertise in statistical modeling, data mining, and predictive analytics.

Thomas Edison State University

Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies

Obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, providing a broad interdisciplinary foundation. Developed critical thinking, research, and communication skills across various academic disciplines.