Jesse Reed

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About Jesse Reed

Quality Assurance & Engineering Executive | Automation-First Strategist | Global Team Leader | Performance Engineering AdvocateWith over 20 years of experience driving enterprise-wide quality initiatives, I specialize in building high-performing QA organizations that align engineering excellence with business outcomes. I’ve led global teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC, delivering scalable solutions in test automation, performance engineering, and quality strategy.Currently serving as Quality Solution Director at RSM US LLP, I’ve spearheaded the creation of Centers of Excellence for both Automation and Performance Engineering, implemented firm-wide QA best practices, and introduced AI-driven testing strategies using tools like CoPilot M365. My leadership has resulted in the adoption of over automated test cases and a measurable uplift in QA maturity across the organization. Core Strengths:Strategic QA/QE Leadership & Organizational ScalingAutomation Framework Development (Selenium, MAQS, JMeter)Performance Engineering & Risk-Based TestingGlobal Team Development & MentorshipAI Prompt Engineering & Innovation IntegrationCI/CD & Agile/Waterfall SDLC ExpertiseI’m passionate about transforming QA from a checkpoint to a value driver—empowering teams, optimizing processes, and delivering quality at speed. Whether guiding mergers, scaling automation, or mentoring future leaders, I bring clarity, consistency, and innovation to every challenge.