Brad Bales

Brad Bales has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as a Software Quality Automation Engineer III at RxBenefits, Inc. Brad joined the company in 2021 as a Software Quality Assurance Analyst (Automation) and was later promoted to their current position. Prior to that, Brad worked as a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama from 2020 to 2021. During their time there, they led testing efforts for a new website build and performed manual and regression testing. Brad also designed and wrote automation scripts using MicroFocus Unified Functional Testing software. Before that, Brad worked as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer at BBVA Compass from 2018 to 2020, where they participated in project scope negotiations, created test cases, and estimated manual testing and automation tasks. Brad also has experience as a Medicare Set-Aside Allocation Specialist at Carr Allison from 2015 to 2018, where they reviewed medical case files, provided Medicare compliant advice, and performed cost analysis. Brad also has experience as a Student Web Developer, Administrative Assistant, Unit Secretary, and Business Analyst at various companies. Overall, Brad has gained extensive experience in software quality assurance, automation testing, project management, and healthcare-related roles throughout their career.

Brad Bales has a diverse education history. Brad earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Healthcare Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, which they completed from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, from 2004 to 2008, Brad attended Auburn University and earned another Bachelor's of Science degree, this time in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

In 2017, Brad pursued further education by attending Jefferson State Community College, where they completed a Full Stack Web Development Program. This program focused on Information Technology.

In addition to their formal education, Brad has obtained several certifications. Brad received an Advanced Cypress Techniques certification from Test Automation University in July 2023. Brad also obtained certifications in CSS Fundamentals, HTML Fundamentals, Javascript, PHP, and SQL Fundamentals, all from SoloLearn, although specific months and years of completion are not provided for these certifications.