About

Samantha Panek is a highly experienced Senior Automation Engineer with a strong background in Quality Assurance (QA). Currently working at Cisco, she has spent almost a decade in the industry, working with a variety of companies and honing her skills in automation engineering. Samantha began her career at Smashing Boxes, where she worked as a QA Automation Engineer. She then moved up to the role of Software QA Engineer, still at Smashing Boxes, before joining Cisco as a Senior Automation Engineer. Her experience in these roles has given her a deep understanding of the software development life cycle and an ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. Samantha’s educational background is also impressive. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from St. Lawrence University in 2014. While there, she gained valuable experience in software development and sharpened her critical thinking skills. She then went on to pursue a Master’s degree in Computer Science from North Carolina State University, which she completed in 2017. Samantha’s technical expertise is primarily focused on QA, and she has a wealth of experience in this area. She is skilled in automation testing, test planning and execution, defect tracking, and quality assurance methodologies. Her proficiency in these areas has enabled her to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget. Overall, Samantha is a highly skilled and experienced Senior Automation Engineer with a strong background in QA. Her technical expertise, combined with her educational background and years of experience, make her a valuable asset to any organization.