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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Vantaca's software and services deliver real ROI for association management companies while engaging and empowering the communities.(Management Information Systems)https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/vantaca-53ce• Write, maintain, and execute test scripts.• Document software defects using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs,schedules, and potential problems.• Monitor defect resolution efforts and track success.• Create documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, andcompleteness.• Provide feedback to developers and product manager on usability and functionality.• Create and maintain database of known defects.• Perform initial root cause analysis reviewing configuration files, logs, and source code.

New York, New York, United States

Unqork is a SaaS enterprise application development platform that helps companies build, deploy, and manage complex applications.(Application Development, Financial Services, Insurance, Government, Healthcare)https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/unqork QA Automation Engineer (Backend)• Tested builds in pre- and post-release stages, ensuring seamless software deployment.• Wrote and maintain hundreds of end-to-end integration tests, enhancing CI/CD pipeline efficiency (Github Actions).• Identified, documented, triaged, and followed through the complete defect life cycle.• Expanded automated regression suites, increasing test coverage and reducing manual testing time.• Served as the QA expert for complex backend functionalities, including a custom in-house version control system.• 80% Automation, 20% Manual Testing.QA Lead (Project)• Developed net-new automation testing frameworks using Playwright, Javascript, and Typescript.• Created and managed foundational test cases and frameworks with TestRail.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, QA, Design, DevOps, and Architecture.• Evaluated release risks and monitored testing coverage, reporting metrics to Engineering leadership.• Aligned customer expectations with achievable timelines, communicating metrics to Product leadership.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Channel Factory is the world leader in YouTube brand suitability, content alignment and ad performance.(AdTech, GoogleAds, YouTube Data) https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/channel-factory• Created reports and dashboards for senior leadership and non-technical business leaders.• Ensured data capture, quality, and integrity with each release, maintaining high standards.• Performed exploratory data analysis to uncover unknown patterns and correlations.• Developed NLP (Natural Language Processing) solutions, algorithms, and optimizations across 37 languages.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Tested builds in pre- and post-release stages, ensuring software quality and reliability.• Identified, documented, and managed defects through the entire defect life cycle, enhancing product stability.• Collaborated with engineers, designers, and project leads to streamline development processes.• Conducted integration testing with third-party platforms, verifying stable API connections and data integrity.• Maintained comprehensive project documentation, including test plans, cases, and training materials.• 50% automation, 50% manual testing.

Irvine, California, United States

“We are here to support healthcare providers and payers with high-value software solutions that are reliable, affordable, and easy-to-use.”(Healthcare, Electronic Medical Records, EHR)https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/office-ally• Certified in HIPAA, executed manual, functional, and regression testing for software development.• Developed and ran SQL queries for functional testing and database validation using SSMS.• Validated APIs and created Selenium scripts for 3rd party web API integrations.• Automated a monthly 3+ hour manual regression test suite, reducing it to a 3-minute process.• 50% automation, 50% manual testing.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Applause is a crowd-sourced digital quality testing enabling companies to deliver digital experiences to their customers.(Crowd testing Fortune 500 Web Applications)https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/applause• Conducted functional, exploratory, and usability testing on web and mobile applications.• Tested web applications such as J.Crew, Starbucks, TIDAL Music, REI, and Simply Audiobooks.• Developed and implemented automated test scripts for various testing scenarios.• Provided actionable insights on product quality and usability improvements.• Offered valuable insights on product quality and usability.

Washington, D.C. United States

• Planned and delivered lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.• Developed class syllabus and ensured material met or exceeded department and university standards.• Reported student learning outcomes, class reviews, and analyzed student data.• Worked directly with Graduate and Undergraduate students to problem solve individual projects.• Developed Coursework for: Printmaking, Drawing, Conceptual Practices, and Design Foundations courses.

Washington D.C. Metro Area, United States

• Planned and delivered lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.• Developed class syllabus and ensured material met or exceeded department and university standards.• Reported student learning outcomes, class reviews, and analyzed student data.• Worked directly with Graduate and Undergraduate students to problem solve individual projects.• Developed coursework for: 2D Design Foundations, Painting, Printmaking, and Digital Media courses.

Master Of Fine Arts | Mfa | Studio Art | Digital Media, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Master of Fine Arts | MFA | Studio Art Digital Media University of Maryland - College Park, MD Anne Truitt Fellow (Full Ride Masters Degree)

Bachelor Of Fine Arts | Bfa | Visual Communication

Bachelor of Fine Arts | BFA | Visual Communication Indiana University Herron School of Art + Design, Indianapolis, IN

Stanford University School Of Engineering Online | Openedx Non-Credit Course, Computer Science

OpenEdx courses provided by Stanford University. I worked through this course material over a period of 12 months to better understand.

Certified Courses

Complete list of completed technical coursework: https://github.com/alexpeaceca/professional_development_certifications

Fellow

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency 2009 Fellow