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Jon Szymanski

Jon Szymanski
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Jon has over 25 years of experience in software engineering, managing and leading both development and testing teams. He has worked for large, billion dollar companies, as well as consulted with start-ups as they build out their technology stacks from scratch. Regardless of his title or role, his passion has always been focused on quality. When not at work, Jon is spending time with his family and watching sports.

Company
MarketWise
Job Function
Quality Assurance
Job Title
VP of Software Development
Industry
Financial Services - Banking - Insurance
Interests
Agile
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Cloud
DevOps
Leadership
Process Improvement
Software Development
Software Security
Test Automation
Testing/QA
Measurement & Metrics
Country
United States
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Jon Szymanski

Jon has over 25 years of experience in software engineering, managing and leading both development and testing teams. He has worked for large, billion dollar companies, as well as consulted with start-ups as they build out their technology stacks from scratch. Regardless of his title or role, his passion has always been focused on quality. After years building out the Tech stack for his current company and forming a QA team (after lots of persuasion), he is now more focused on using the latest technologies to automate testing, further CI/CD improvements, and harder the systems in the area of security. When not at work, Jon is spending time with his family and watching sports.

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construction team working Know When NOT to Help Your Team

Managers must be the sharp tool, not the dull one. Avoid micromanaging unless you offer unique expertise or can expedite critical tasks. Follow the "accordion approach": help only when needed, and pull back when the team is competent.
value chart on paper How to Show Value When Building an Automated Test Framework

Implementing a greenfield automated testing framework requires a cohesive plan to secure executive buy-in. Start with a Test Strategy Document (TSD) detailing scope, risk, and ROI. Communicate value through a visual Roadmap and monthly reviews, focusing on metrics like time savings and coverage to prove value to the entire organization.
software developer coding on multiple screens The Future of Quality Assurance: Why the QA Role Isn't Going Anywhere

Although AI and Agile have disrupted traditional QA teams, the role of ensuring quality remains essential. While formal QA teams may no longer be common, the core work of testing, measuring, and assuring software quality is more critical than ever and is increasingly a shared responsibility.