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Josh Peterson

@joshpeterson

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QA Automation Engineer with 6+ years of experience in testing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values collaboration and innovation, where I can leverage my technical skills to enhance quality assurance processes and contribute to team success.

I am a QA Automation Engineer with over six years of experience in designing and scaling API and UI test frameworks in fast-paced software environments. After a deliberate break to enhance my real-world communication and collaboration skills through client-facing sales roles, I have returned to technology with a renewed focus. My expertise lies in Python, TypeScript, and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions and Docker, allowing me to build test systems that integrate seamlessly into modern DevOps workflows.

Throughout my career, I have taken ownership of test automation across multiple platforms, developing innovative solutions that have significantly improved efficiency. For instance, I created a Python-based API testing framework integrated with OpenAI’s API, which reduced triage efforts by 40% and accelerated developer response times. My ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical audiences has been honed through my experiences in sales and technology advisory roles, making me a valuable asset in cross-functional teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sales Consultant

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Young Dodge

Apr 2025 - Present (2 months)

Built rapport quickly with diverse clients to uncover real needs, translating into higher close rates and customer satisfaction. Sharpened interpersonal and objection-handling skills in a high-rejection, fast-turn sales environment.

Sales Strategy Communication Negotiation Customer Satisfaction

Technology Advisor

Best Buy

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year)

Reconnected with frontline technology use by directly supporting hundreds of customers with their tech needs, deepening empathy for end uses. Honed ability to explain complex concepts clearly, on-the-fly, to non-technical audiences, skills crucial for QA communication.

Customer Support Product Knowledge Communication Problem Solving

SDET II

DAT Freight & Analytics

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years)

Took ownership of test automation across multiple undocumented internal platforms, building tools from scratch in a solo QA capacity under tight timelines. Developed a Python-based API testing framework integrated with OpenAI’s API to auto-generate detailed, contextual Jira tickets, reducing triage effort by 40% and accelerating developer response times.

Test Automation Python API Testing Jira LLM Pytest

SDET3

Strive Consulting

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Contributed to enterprise QA initiatives as part of a consulting team embedded with client organizations. Extended and maintained Python-based API testing frameworks, collaborating with devs to validate microservice integrations.

QA Testing Python API Testing Microservices Testing Frameworks Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

DevMountain

Immersive Web Development Bootcamp, Full-Stack Development

Completed an immersive web development bootcamp, gaining hands-on training in JavaScript, Node.js, AngularJS, and SQL. The program emphasized full-stack development principles and practices.