Brian LeSuer
Brian Le Suer has over fifteen years of experience in software
development, testing and test automation. Prior to founding Star Quality
he served as Executive Vice President of R&D for Segue Software. He has a
proven track record of delivering high quality, on-time software products.
Career Experience:
February 1997 to present - Star Quality
Partner/Founder
Provide expertise and services in Software Quality Assurance
including QA management, training, test planning, test automation and
performance benchmarking. Recent clients and projects include:
- Arepa, Inc. – Developed a comprehensive test architecture including
functional and performance testing for a system of applications that
support Broadband Media Distribution including client/server, web
storefront and remote UNIX and NT servers.
- EBSCO Publishing – Developed performance benchmark for internet
search engine and an automated "system health check" that is run daily
to certify production.
- Fidelity Investments – Provided project management and SQA expertise
to management and staff developing regression tests for mainframe
applications in Y2K effort.
- Kronos, Inc. – Guided and trained QA staff in the development of a
test architecture that supports the certification of multiple release
versions of a client-server application translated in five languages.
September 1992 to February 1997 - Segue Software, Inc.
Executive Vice President, Research and Development
Nov 1995 to Feb 1997
Direct Development, Quality Assurance and Technical Support
functions, staff of 58 engineers and a budget of $5.8M. Under Brian's
direction Segue had become known in its market segment for excellent
technology and solid track record for high quality, on-time
deliverables. Promote a productive work environment for collaborative
Development, QA and Support with "just enough" process.
Provide Software Quality Assurance domain expertise and product
management. Participate with the CTO in the requirements definition and
design of Segue products including QualityWorks and SilkTest: QA
Partner, QA Organizer and QA Radar.
Represent the company with industry and financial analysts, partners
and customers. Key player throughout a highly successful IPO by writing
the Prospectus Business Section and representing the company on the road
show. Play a major role in setting company direction and policy and in
evaluating opportunities for merger and acquisition. Support major sales
by participating in high-level customer presentations and negotiations.
Director (Sept 1992) promoted to Vice President QA Services – Sept 1994
to Nov 1995
Started Training and Consulting Department for Segue by establishing
objectives, hiring, training and motivating staff, designing courses and
programs and directing implementation of services. Managed QA consulting
jobs from assessment and proposal through delivery. Exceeded revenue
commitments and managed a profitable P&L.
Developed Segue’s internal Quality Assurance Department by
establishing test methodology and standards, attracting a highly skilled
staff of test engineers and providing a climate for innovation. Many of
Segue’s projects achieve 100% test automation and can be completely
regressed over night. As a vendor of automated testing tools, Brian set
and maintained high standards for quality.
May 1991 to September 1992 - Datalogix International
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Managed the development and implementation of an automated testing
strategy for a Process Manufacturing system (now Oracle’s Manufacturing
System) including regression and performance testing using a combination
of commercial tools, C and shell scripts. Designed test architecture,
selected tools, hired and trained staff, managed the development of test
plans and scripts and integrated automated test execution into the
culture and process of the QA department.
January 1989 to May 1991 - Peoples Bank
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Managed the Software Quality Assurance process and provided project
management for the implementation of UNISYS Global Financial Systems.
Developed test methodology, test strategy and acceptance criteria,
developed test schedule for complex of interfacing systems, instructed
user/analysts on development of detail test plans and scripts and
coordinated test execution process. Developed automated discrepancy
reporting and tracking process and system. Promoted use of technology to
improve productivity by selecting and installing testing tools to
support department strategies, training test team members and consulting
on automated test development. Managed change management and source code
control functions.
July 1981 to January 1989 - The Travelers
Quality Assurance - Assistant Manager
Managed unit activities and staff responsible for the development of
business requirements, system design, project management and execution
of test procedures for office automation systems. Provided a liaison
with business community and developers. Established and maintained
system controls and monitored error correction.
Technical Analyst
Developed procedures and training material for office automation
systems. Wrote scripts, designed workshops and instructed class of
non-technical users.
Education:
- Masters of Computer Science, University of New Haven.
- Bachelors of Arts, English Literature, Central Connecticut State
College.
Affiliations:
New England Software Quality Assurance Foundation (NESQAF) President
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