Summary
Leo Suarez is a Senior Associate in SQA Engineering with 11 years of experience building and leading test organizations across data center server, management, and systems software. He combines deep QA and hardware/software testing expertise with scripting, web development, and server management to drive rapid prototyping and measurable improvements in product performance and user experience. At Lenovo and IBM he led system integration and test teams, instituted more realistic customer-focused test beds, and introduced comparative analysis processes to benchmark server generations. Based in Raleigh, he is also the founder of The Raleigh Connoisseur and a decade-long local tech and urban development blogger, blending technical problem-solving with civic engagement. A collaborative team leader and mentor, he prioritizes empowering teammates and translating technical insights into practical customer outcomes. Beyond engineering, he channels his analytical skills into neighborhood advocacy and civic tech initiatives that improve downtown Raleigh.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
B.S, Electrical Engineering, B.S, Electrical Engineering at North Carolina State University
Spanish