Renee Budak

Founder and QA Specialist

Renee is a creative and curious Test Engineer who is known for her ability to think like a user but break software like a professional. During her 7 years at Google she was recognized as a high achiever who works well in a fast-paced, dynamic culture, and with teams that are passionate about making a difference in the world of technology.

During her tenure at Google, she tested crucial Google products, including: Search, Images, Shopping (Product Search), Google Toolbar, Gmail, and Blogger. Considered one of the top exploratory testers at Google, she led the end-to-end testing of Google Apps, ensuring the quality of the product and increasing the bottom line for Google.

As a Test Engineer at Google, she received the Executive Management Group (EMG) Award for Innovation for her work on Google Apps.

Before joining Google, Renee worked at other startups, including:

• Workspot, Inc., as a Test Engineer
• Input Optics, Inc. as the lead Software Engineer who developed the initial product and brought it to market