Gwen Iarussi | AthenaIQ + Pearson + WGU | InnoFrontier | 004

Gwen Iarussi shares her journey in the technology industry, from her early experiences with programming to her leadership roles in testing and quality assurance. She discusses her time at Western Governors University, Pearson, Waterford, and Zions Bank, highlighting the challenges and successes she encountered in each role. 

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:41 Joining Western Governors and Building the Testing Team

07:12 Transition to Pearson and EdTech

10:06 Taking on IT Operations at Waterford

11:03 Managing Global Teams and Work-Life Balance

13:48 Transition to Management and Building Quality Teams

15:37 Transition to Zions Bank and Digital Transformation

17:54 Starting Athena IQ and Consulting

20:31 The Future of Testing and Embracing New Technologies

30:21 Advice for Testers and Building Technical Skills