Thomas F. "T.J." Maher Jr.

Thomas F. "T.J." Maher Jr. is an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 7 years of experience.

He specializes in creating and presenting automation framework proof-of-concepts, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the framework aligns with business requirements, leading discussions on high-value testing methodologies, facilitating code reviews with developers, and customizing reporting and logging systems.

His expertise extends to configuring tests for continuous execution, navigating through iterative development phases, and training automation developers on framework enhancement.

Additionally, Thomas is a skilled writer, speaker, and blogger known for his work organizing the Ministry of Testing - Boston Meetup and creating the "Introduction to Capybara" course for Test Automation University.

He is actively seeking full-time opportunities in Boston and has a strong online presence on Twitter and Github, along with his blog where he shares insights on transitioning from manual to automated testing.

Thomas holds a Master's degree in Software Engineering from Brandeis University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a minor in Theatre from Bridgewater State University.

His professional background includes roles at prominent organizations like MassMutual, Verily Life Sciences, Threat Stack, Inc, Ahold Delhaize, Good Start Genetics, Fitbit, and more.

Throughout his career, he has held positions ranging from Software Engineer in Test to Senior QA Engineer, contributing to projects in various industries and continually expanding his expertise in software quality assurance and test automation.