Summary
Christopher Smith is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in automated testing for enterprise web services, with nine years of experience building reliable test frameworks and QA solutions across healthcare and automotive sectors. Currently at Volvo Group, he progressed from QA consultant to senior tester, bringing pragmatic automation and a focus on service-level quality to complex distributed systems. His background includes hands-on SDET roles at LifeOmic and Qualitest, where he combined software development practices with testing to shorten feedback loops and improve release confidence. Christopher holds an MS in Computer Science and a liberal arts BA, a mix that supports both technical rigor and clear communication with cross-functional teams. Notably, his career started in education and public service roles, which cultivated leadership, mentorship, and practical problem-solving skills he applies to test engineering today.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS Computer Science, Master of Science - MS Computer Science at University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - BA Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities, Bachelor of Arts - BA Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities at Sarah Lawrence College