Hi, I’m Marsha Polk-Thompson, a Quality Assurance Engineer with 17 years of experience ensuring software quality through analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills. I’m a collaborative team player who fosters communication between stakeholders to enhance efficiency and user experience. I’m passionate about continuous improvement and delivering quality-focused solutions that balance speed with customer satisfaction.

Marsha Polk-Thompson

Hi, I’m Marsha Polk-Thompson, a Quality Assurance Engineer with 17 years of experience ensuring software quality through analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills. I’m a collaborative team player who fosters communication between stakeholders to enhance efficiency and user experience. I’m passionate about continuous improvement and delivering quality-focused solutions that balance speed with customer satisfaction.

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Hi, I’m Marsha Polk-Thompson, a Quality Assurance Engineer with 17 years of experience ensuring software quality through analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.
I’m a collaborative team player who fosters communication between stakeholders to enhance efficiency and user experience. I’m passionate about continuous improvement and delivering quality-focused solutions that balance speed with customer satisfaction.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

CEO & Co-Founder at Straight From the Kitchen, LLC
April 1, 2008 - Present
Owner and operator of OOOWWWEEE Wangz N Catfish, a national restaurant chain. Led and managed all restaurant operations (FOH/BOH), hired and trained staff, and drove marketing initiatives to increase sales and customer engagement.
Lead Software Quality Engineer at Brinker International
May 1, 2007 - February 28, 2015
Led QA processes and governance, ensured IT compliance (SOX and standards), established KPIs, coordinated onshore/offshore QA activities, served as liaison between developers and user groups, provided cost estimates, and mentored junior QA staff; maintained SDLC artifacts and quality repositories.
Lead Software Quality Engineer at CTM Mortgage
March 1, 2005 - May 31, 2007
Established a new QA Department for mortgage loan originations; set up automation for origination and servicing systems; executed manual and automated tests using Quick Test Pro for financial and imaging software; hired and trained analysts.

Education

Quality Assurance Engineering Certificate at TripleTen Bootcamp
March 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
AA Culinary Arts at Remington College
April 1, 2010 - November 28, 2025
MS Human Relation and Business at Amberton University
December 1, 1998 - November 28, 2025
BA Public Relations & Journalism at University of Texas at Arlington
August 1, 1994 - November 28, 2025

Qualifications

General Lines Property & Casualty License
June 1, 2008 - November 28, 2025
General Lines Life, Accident, Health License
June 1, 2008 - November 28, 2025
Food Safety Manager Certification
January 1, 2008 - November 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services