Grant Ponting
Full-Stack Engineer
Building scalable, reliable applications with a foundation in automated testing and robust architecture.
About Me
I am a Full-Stack Engineer who approaches development with a focus on reliability and maintainability. Detailed experience in Quality Assurance has given me a deep understanding of how systems fail, which directly informs how I design and build them to succeed.
My expertise has evolved from writing automated tests to architecting the systems themselves. I build scalable backend services and responsive frontends, using my background in automation to ensure that every component is testable, robust, and ready for production.
Projects
Client Photography Platform
Built and deployed a production website for a client, focusing on performance, maintainability, and scalable content management.
Developed a content-driven site tailored to the client’s photography portfolio and desired reviews. Structured the frontend for fast load times and optimized media delivery. The project required translating non-technical requirements into a stable, production-ready implementation.
QL Site Tester
Designed and implemented a Cypress-based end-to-end automation suite to demonstrate engineering capability and transition from manual QA to QA Engineer.
Built a JavaScript automation project using Cypress to validate core site workflows through real browser execution. Structured tests for clarity and maintainability while configuring dependencies and execution scripts through Node and npm. The project served as a self-driven proof of technical proficiency with modern automation tooling and directly supported a successful role transition into an engineering position.
Skills
Primary Stack
Backend & Architecture
Automation & Infrastructure
Experience
QA Engineer
@ QualityLogic Dec 2021 – PresentDesigned reusable automation architecture for UI, API, and mobile platforms, enabling faster test coverage and maintainable workflows. Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to reduce regression risk and increase release confidence. Developed performance and load testing strategies using K6 to validate system behavior under realistic conditions. Built Page Object Model frameworks to simplify future automation work and ensure consistent, maintainable code.
Test Technician
@ QualityLogic Feb 2020 – Dec 2021Conducted manual and exploratory testing with structured reporting to identify systemic issues. Created and maintained test cases in Jira, Zephyr, and Testrail to formalize testing processes. Collaborated with developers to clarify requirements, improving system reliability and reducing recurring defects.
Let's Connect
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, testing strategies, or just chatting about the latest in tech.