From Firefighting to Defense-Grade QA

I'm a retired firefighter who transitioned into QA Engineering, and the shift was more natural than most would think. Whether it was managing complex beer systems or fighting wildland fires, my career has always been about troubleshooting and solving problems in high-pressure, high-stakes environments.

Today, I apply that same mental agility to Enterprise ERP Migrations. Working with Prophet Town LLC, I’ve moved away from standard automation-first approaches toward Context-Driven Testing. Mentored by Jon Bach, I practice Session-Based Test Management (SBTM), focusing on deep exploratory sessions, evidence-based reporting, and API orchestration.

My interest in tech started with writing HTML in middle school, but I realized my true calling was in breaking things to make them better. I’m no longer just "learning the ropes"—I’m currently the sole QA for critical domains within a defense contractor's migration, partnering with developers and stakeholders to ensure mission-critical software is resilient and reliable.