Barry Ference

Barry Ference, MBA, CSM, is a seasoned professional in the field of automation testing and systems engineering, currently serving as a Sr. Automation Test Engineer at Cisco since November 2013. Expertise includes ensuring the reliability and stability of internet security products and developing automated testing for Cisco's offerings. Previous roles include Software QA Engineer at Panasas, Lead Test Engineer at ECI Telecom, and Lead Systems Engineer at Cedar Point Communications, where Barry contributed to high availability solutions and led engineering efforts. Additional experience encompasses managing customer accounts and providing technical expertise at Syndeo Corporation, TimeSys Corporation, Accelerated Networks, and FORE Systems. Barry holds an MBA from Waynesburg University and dual degrees in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, and Electronics Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and Point Park University, respectively.