Hi there, I’m Joshua Vanner, a Software Test Specialist with over 7 years of experience in software testing and development. I enjoy building robust automated tests and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver quality software. I thrive in Agile environments, enjoy problem solving, data analysis, and continually improving test coverage and processes. I’m passionate about delivering reliable software and empowering teams with practical testing strategies, automation, and clear communication. When I’m not working, I like to stay curious, learn new tools, and contribute to open-source projects where possible.

Joshua Vanner

Hi there, I’m Joshua Vanner, a Software Test Specialist with over 7 years of experience in software testing and development. I enjoy building robust automated tests and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver quality software. I thrive in Agile environments, enjoy problem solving, data analysis, and continually improving test coverage and processes. I’m passionate about delivering reliable software and empowering teams with practical testing strategies, automation, and clear communication. When I’m not working, I like to stay curious, learn new tools, and contribute to open-source projects where possible.

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Hi there, I’m Joshua Vanner, a Software Test Specialist with over 7 years of experience in software testing and development. I enjoy building robust automated tests and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver quality software. I thrive in Agile environments, enjoy problem solving, data analysis, and continually improving test coverage and processes.

I’m passionate about delivering reliable software and empowering teams with practical testing strategies, automation, and clear communication. When I’m not working, I like to stay curious, learn new tools, and contribute to open-source projects where possible.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Developer in Test at Google (via Artech)
December 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote and helped write comprehensive and robust automated tests in Python while working on VR/XR projects. Coordinated with an international team to ensure the success of test frameworks and quality build delivery to stakeholders. Responsible for daily checking of automation results and proactive root-cause analysis if required. Led a project to examine data for test failures and performed complete analysis of potential causes, as well as determination of data trends, failure rates, and other analyses.
Software Test Specialist at Magnet Forensics
June 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Engaged in desktop application testing in an Agile environment; tracked issues in JIRA; completed large-scale testing plans with multi-team coordination. Coordinated with teammates to develop extensive, successful regression automation using Test Studio and ran through Jenkins. Independently contributed to strategies and tools to improve testing efficiency and quality.
Software Engineer (Co-op) at FreshBooks
August 1, 2016 - September 18, 2025
Developed Android and iOS software for mobile platforms with user-friendly design features to ensure user satisfaction. Gained experience in software engineering while leveraging testing skills to ensure functional quality.
Software Tester (Co-op) at FreshBooks
April 1, 2016 - September 18, 2025
Completed mobile software testing plans to ensure code functionality and locate fixable issues. Worked with team members to ensure functionality of the application and successfully deploy the app to users.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science at University of Guelph
September 1, 2012 - April 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Other