Dominique L. H.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer @Dandy
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer @Dandy
New York, NY, US
Established the organization’s quality function from the ground up, defining a comprehensive quality strategy and release readiness framework for a 250+ engineer organization.Scaled \"product quality first\" foundations, implementing shift left and automation practices that reduced cycle time by and post release defects.Evolved the organization from a monthly to a reliable weekly release cadence through the implementation of quality signals and rigorous release readiness practices.Pioneered the use of AI assisted tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate automated test script creation, significantly expanding regression coverage and consistency.Bridged the gap between Customer Experience (CX) and Engineering by linking customer tickets directly to regression coverage, streamlining defect prioritization and feedback loops.Served as a key influencer for Product and Design, providing risk based guidance on feature design, UI, and UX to ensure platform cohesion and usability.Provided critical go/no go recommendations for customer facing launches, identifying gaps in coverage to protect the user experience and reduce operational risk.Integrated test analytics into executive reporting, utilizing Jira dashboards and product line filters to provide data driven quality signals to leadership.Ensured regulatory and audit readiness by aligning QA workflows with medical device and ISO standards in collaboration with clinical and compliance teams.
EDUCATION
Florida Institute of Technology
Master of Science - MS, Information Technology - Cyber Security
Walden University
Doctor of Science, Information Technology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology - Business Administration Minor
SKILLS
ABOUT DOMINIQUE L. H.
I am a Doctor of Information Technology and Quality Engineering Leader with over 12 years of experience building and scaling enterprise quality strategies across complex, regulated platforms. My career is defined by a unique dual identity: I am a \"Founding\" QA practitioner who scales multi million dollar engineering orgs and an Academic Leader dedicated to advancing IT and Cybersecurity education.Quality Engineering & Strategy I specialize in establishing \"product quality first\" operating models. Whether at Meta, Amazon, or high growth startups like Dandy, I focus on enabling shift-left practices, automation led testing, and release readiness frameworks that support high velocity delivery. I am a trusted partner to engineering, product, and design teams, influencing UI/UX decisions through data driven quality signals and risk analysis. My expertise spans FinTech and Medical Device environments, ensuring reliable, compliant, and cohesive user experiences in highly regulated industries.Academic Leadership & Teaching As a Doctor of Information Technology and Associate Professor of Computer & Information System Security, I bridge the gap between theoretical research and real world application. I lead with a focus on workforce development, mentoring the next generation of IT professionals, and embedding industry standard Agile and Cybersecurity methodologies into academic curricula. My doctoral research and teaching philosophy center on the idea that quality is not just a technical gate it is a cultural pillar that builds trust and enables innovation.Core Expertise:Industry: Quality Strategy, Shift-Left Testing, AI Assisted Automation (Cursor/Copilot), Risk-Based Release Readiness, ISO & FinTech Compliance.Academia: Curriculum Development, Cybersecurity Education, Research Leadership, Mentorship, and Workforce Preparedness.I believe that leaving an impact extends beyond the products we build and into the people we lead. I am committed to fostering technical excellence and confidence in both the boardroom and the classroom.
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