Doug Thomas

Doug Thomas has extensive work experience in software verification and quality assurance. Doug is currently employed at Joby Aviation as a Senior Software Verification Engineer. Prior to that, they worked at Apple as an Advanced Audio Devices SQA from 2019 to 2021.

From 2014 to 2019, Doug was a Senior Test Engineer at Nest, where they tested algorithms and software application stack for Nest's security products. Doug also built test labs and was responsible for testing Nest Secure initial release for mobile apps.

Before Nest, Doug had a long tenure at Apple Inc. starting in 2006. Doug worked as a Performance Automation Test Engineer and then as a Senior Software QA Engineer for iPod Engineering. In these roles, they provided test feedback on all iPods and established automated stress racks for testing mobile products.

From 2000 to 2006, Doug worked at Microsoft as a Software Development Engineer in Test. Here, they tested Virtual PC 7 for Macintosh, Entourage, and MSN client, with an emphasis on networking issues and security risks. Doug also served as a Build Engineer, maintaining the software build system.

Doug's earlier work experience includes positions at Apple Computer, Inc. as a Quality Test Lead for Copland OS and at Radius, Inc. as a Product Support Specialist and Technical Support Specialist. Doug started their career at Turbo Wing Systems Corporation as a Computer Operator.

Overall, Doug Thomas has a diverse background in software verification, quality assurance, and technical support, with notable experience at Joby Aviation, Apple, Nest, Microsoft, Apple Computer, Inc., Radius, Inc., and Turbo Wing Systems Corporation.

Doug Thomas attended De Anza College from 2002 to 2006, where they studied Systems Programming. Prior to this, from 1983 to 1985, they attended the University of San Diego, although their field of study is unspecified.