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Ellicott City, Md, Us

Towson, Maryland, United States

•Managed a fleet of over 100 Linux and Windows virtual machines, providing technical support to 30 employees and achieving 95.5% uptime. Effectively resolved a wide range of technical issues by leveraging existing documentation and creating comprehensive documentation for novel solutions and new procedures.• Led disaster recovery efforts during power outages, ensuring rapid recovery of critical systems and verifying that all essential services were fully operational within strict time constraints. Maintained seamless interaction among critical systems, minimizing downtime and allowing business operations to continue uninterrupted.• Led proactive threat detection and response efforts, conducting in-depth Splunk investigations into authentication anomalies, network traffic patterns, and malware indicators. Utilized advanced search queries and correlation techniques to reduce security incidents by 20% and identify five potential data breaches.• Conducted in-depth security assessments, critically evaluating vulnerabilities based on CVSS scores and exploitability. Researched emerging threats and vulnerabilities through in-depth analysis of CVE databases and industry reports. Presented actionable recommendations to leadership, resulting in the implementation of strategic upgrades and enhanced system protection.• Spearheaded JIRA optimization by architecting and implementing custom workflows, screens, and fields. Leveraged advanced scripting capabilities in Adaptavist ScriptRunner to automate complex issue transitions, validations, and notifications. Significantly enhanced team productivity and issue resolution time through tailored JQL queries and custom behaviors.• Collaborated with the DevOps team to develop a Python-powered Statement of Work (SoW) generator. This tool simplifies SoW creation by incorporating quality-of-life features and optimized functionality, improving efficiency for both developers and clients.

Remote

As a Test Automation Engineer, I have played a key role in enhancing automation testing processes for many modules. My responsibilities include developing and maintaining a Java-based Test Automation Framework using Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber, significantly reducing testing times and expanding coverage for Blackboard Learn. I effectively utilize Jira for defect tracking and manage test cycles, while continuously improving test scripts with TestNG, Maven, Cucumber, JUnit, and Selenium to boost web application robustness. I employ Cucumber BDD to ensure effective communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders and actively engage in Agile Scrum rituals to promote team collaboration. Additionally, I monitor CI processes via Jenkins, perform backend testing with Postman and SQL, and mentor junior team members, thereby enhancing our testing practices and fostering a skilled and knowledgeable team environment.

Maryland, United States

Responded to incoming security alerts and remediated threats such as spam domain management, intrusion detection, and unauthorized access, and worked closely with Cybersecurity team. Utilized the Cucumber framework in Java to architect and execute automated testing procedures for newly developed features, facilitating rigorous bug detection and resolution. Collaborated with the development team to identify and resolve API issues, ensuring the robustness and stability of the application's back-end functionality. Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to understand project requirements and deliver software solutions that aligned with user needs.Collaborated with a wide range of professionals in marketing, software development, and management. Participating in daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings. Assisting in Agile development practices such as Scrum. Learning and applying Cold Emailing techniques to reach out to potential customers. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and develop solutions. Learning and applying new technologies and programming languages.

Columbia, Maryland, United States

I have had the unique opportunity to not only connect with customers and provide them with the best possible experience but also learn about the intricate hardware and software components that make Apple products so unique. Developing a deep understanding of the repair process for various Apple devices, as well as gaining hands-on experience with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving complex technical issues.

Maryland, United States

Conducted deep research into weekly projects as directed by a mentor, and presented to different divisions for replanning of future operations.Boosted social media presents and outreach by creating interactive and engaging content for athletes and their community.