Brian Kelsey Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Florida, United States

DTCC is a global financial services industry leader with 50 years of experience in post-trade market infrastructure. From 20 locations worldwide, DTCC automates, centralizes, and standardizes financial transaction processing. Our services help mitigate risks, enhance performance, increase transparency, and drive efficiency for thousands of brokers/dealers, custodian banks, and asset managers.💼 The job responsibilities I have fulfilled:Successfully led the initiative to develop a wide range of functional test cases, ensuring every aspect of the system was thoroughly evaluated. Verified expected outcomes resulted in comprehensive coverage and the highest confidence level in the system's functionality.Acted as a mentor to new team members, providing guidance and support to facilitate their onboarding and integration into the QA team, nurturing a culture of knowledge sharing and professional development.My active participation in Agile methodologies was marked by a strong contribution to iterative development cycles. This approach, coupled with a collaborative and adaptable mindset, fostered effective software testing within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Utilized ALM tools like ALM Test Plan, Test Lab, and Requirements modules to organize and manage test cases. This helped ensure that tests were executed systematically and could be traced back to project requirements. Additionally, I leveraged my expertise in CI/CD tools, specifically Bitbucket, to enhance the integration and automation capabilities of the testing process.Achieved key performance metrics, including an 85% success rate in story completion within sprint deadlines and minimal defects. While completing 85% of Jira stories on schedule, I was able to keep the defect rate at an impressive 10%, reflecting a strong commitment to quality and timeliness in deliverables.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Sharp Decisions Inc. has been a reliable partner in digital transformation for more than 30 years. We specialize in various sectors, including Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Government, and Media & Telecommunications. Our innovative strategies and award-winning solutions are designed to meet our client's needs. 💼 The job responsibilities I fulfilled:I was involved in contract assignments with The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), where I contributed to quality assurance initiatives in dynamic project environments. I received guidance and mentorship from experienced Senior QA Test Engineers and applied theoretical knowledge to the practical application of industry best practices and testing methodologies.Strategically created comprehensive test cases within tight deadlines and made sure to cover all functional requirements. Additionally, I studied Java Foundations to enhance my programming fundamentals and improve testing capabilities for broader projects.Collaborated closely with teams from different departments, such as developers, business analysts, and product owners, to ensure that we all had the same objectives, priorities, and timelines for testing. I kept everyone informed about the testing progress by providing regular updates, including metrics on test execution and defect tracking. These updates were shared with project stakeholders and management throughout the project.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Cognizant engineers innovation for businesses, modernizing technology, reimagining processes, and transforming experiences to keep clients ahead in a rapidly evolving world.💼 The job responsibilities I fulfilled:Utilized my expertise in SQL and Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) to analyze and manipulate data usingquerying techniques. Monitored batch jobs; identified and resolved issues to ensure smooth operational workflows with minimal downtime.Played an active role in the Quality Assurance functional testing process and helped improve product reliability and user experience. Additionally, I assessed and prioritized incidents, ensuring a systematic approach to resolving issues.