Ryan Lamontagne

About Ryan Lamontagne

As a seasoned and authentic QA leader who now operates as a Forward Deployed Engineer - a role where I get to be hands-on, solving problems directly where they happen. I thrive on bringing order to chaos, assessing organizations, and building mature, high-performing teams by working alongside them in the field. A significant part of my focus is on AI-driven proofs-of-concept. I\'m actively building and testing solutions that use generative AI to tackle next-generation QA challenges, turning abstract ideas into tangible results. I\'m recognized for implementing creative solutions and empowering individuals to be the best they can be.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS• Mentored and coached 100+ project teams while developing comprehensive testing programs that provide full-spectrum QA services.• Hands-on leadership with a wide array of advanced tools, while also using AI to rapidly build foundational code and utilities that accelerate the development of our testing programs.• Served as the principal technical liaison for key enterprise accounts, architecting modern testing programs by translating complex customer needs into strategic QA roadmaps and leading their deployment in high-stakes environments.

Experience

1. Forward Deployed Engineer

   德勤

   Dec 2025 — Present

   After years of building and leading innovative testing programs, I now serve as a Forward Deployed Engineer, tackling our most complex and ambiguous internal challenges head-on.In this role, I act as a translator - turning abstract strategic needs into functional, high-fidelity proofs-of-concept. My process is hands-on; I personally drive the development cycle, which today involves using generative AI as a partner to architect and build custom solutions with unprecedented speed. This allows me to explore innovative approaches to our oldest challenges, particularly in testing and quality. I believe in leading from the front, and that means staying on the cutting edge and using my experience to guide the practical application of powerful new technologies.

Education

• Springfield College

  Bachelor's Degree, Business Management / Computer Programming

• Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

• Boston University

  Applied Project Management (PMP Certified), Information Technology Project Management

• Dale Carnegie Training

  High Impact Presentations, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Project Management
• Test Automation
• Resource Management
• Vendor Management
• Leadership
• Quality Assurance
• Process Improvement
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Automation
• Business Process Improvement
• Test Methodologies
• Test Program Development
• Test Design
• Team Building
• Mobile Testing