He is instrumental in conducting weekly user acceptance testing sessions with business leaders, visiting customers on-site and conducting field tests.
CORAOPOLIS, PA, December 17, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Carl P. Launer Jr. has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Launer is a seasoned professional with a robust career in quality assurance and testing, currently serving as a senior test engineer at Xylem since 2022. In this role, he is instrumental in conducting weekly user acceptance testing sessions with business leaders, visiting customers on-site and conducting field tests. His expertise in change control management, product knowledge and quality assurance testing and validating has been pivotal in his success. Notably, he spearheaded the integration of the SAP finance system, a project that revolutionized order creation for technicians by reducing the process from 30 minutes to just two minutes. This achievement underscores his ability to lead complex projects and drive significant productivity improvements.
Before joining Xylem, Mr. Launer was a quality assurance consultant at CEI from 2020 to 2022. During this period, he honed his skills in ensuring software quality and reliability, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles. Prior to CEI, he held positions at DICK'S Sporting Goods as a senior test engineer from 2019 to 2020 and as a senior quality assurance analyst from 2016 to 2019. His tenure at DICK'S Sporting Goods also includes a role as a quality assurance analyst from 2011 to 2016, which helped him develop a keen eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Mr. Launer's career trajectory also includes significant experience at Bayer Business Services, Bayer AG, as a payroll analyst from 1998 to 2006, where his achievements were recognized with several customer service awards. Additionally, his analytical skills were refined during his time as a payroll project analyst at DICK'S Sporting Goods from 2006 to 2011. Earlier in his career, he worked at PNC Bank, The PNC Financial Services Group Inc., first as an HR representative from 1993 to 1998 and then as a student loan originator from 1991 to 1993.
Academically, Mr. Launer holds a Bachelor of Science in English writing with a minor in history from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. This educational background equipped him with strong communication skills and an analytical mindset that have been invaluable throughout his career. He also holds the CTFL certification, further demonstrating his commitment to professional development.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Launer is actively involved in civic-minded organizations. He volunteers for the Mel Blount Youth Home's golf outing and participates in community service initiatives through the Mel Blount Youth Leadership Initiative. His dedication to community service reflects the strong work ethic instilled by his parents, which he credits as a cornerstone of his success.
In his personal life, Mr. Launer enjoys playing basketball and golf, attending concerts and playing guitar. Looking ahead, he aims to obtain a lead title and increasingly focus on test automation, reflecting his ambition and forward-thinking approach to his profession.
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