Gerald Carlton
Gerald majored in Computer Science at A&T; State University. While there, he gained an appreciation for developing quality software beyond simply writing and shipping code. He loves the nuances of testing software, seeing QA analysts as explorers of digital territory in the name of high functionality. His collaborative and exploratory approach ensures the usability and quality of our tools across browsers, devices, and environments.
In his time off, Gerald likes to cook comfort food dishes at home and rumor has it he makes a fierce lasagna. He also enjoys playing video games and binging on the latest television show with his wife.
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
2025
Cakti Share Their Favorite Tools For Streamlined Workflows
Let’s jump into it!
At Caktus, we’re always looking for tools that help us streamline our workflows, increase productivity, and make our day-to-day tasks more efficient. Whether you’re managing projects, writing code, or debugging, the right tools can make all the difference. Here are some of our favorite tools that we love using to get the job done!
One Thing to Look Out For While Testing django-import-export
Often the applications we build at Caktus deal with large sets of Django objects. The attributes of these objects can vary, and may need updating in certain instances. One of the best ways to manage this data is via django-import-export, which is a tool that creates a way to perform these bulk updates with a file upload such as a .csv or .xlsx file.
2023
Dream Your Way to Freedom
Black History Month, recently also referred to as Black Futures Month, is all about celebrating freedom. What is freedom and how do we make sure it's here to stay? Let these recommendations from teammates Jeanette O'Brien (photo credit) and Gerald Carlton help you to dream yourself free and then act upon those visions.
2018
Why We Love TestBash (and You Will, Too!)
Mirror, mirror, on the wall - what’s the best test conference of them all? That’s the question that many of you may be asking yourselves when trying to decide which conference to attend. Well, we believe we have discovered what may be one of the top contenders for best software testing conferences: the Ministry of Testing’s TestBash.
Avoiding the Blame Game in Scrum
The words we use, and the tone in which we use them, can either nurture or hinder the growth of Scrum teams. This is especially true for teams that are new to Scrum or that may be transitioning into a new Agile methodology.