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Dublin, OH, US

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

• Performs Quality Assurance analysis and testing for new releases of web-based applications servicing a variety of industries, including energy, regional development, and real estate.
• Leverages the company’s Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence and Trello, to facilitate efficient collaboration and task management.
• Implements best practices, streamlines workflows, and optimizes testing processes.
• Reports directly to management on project progress and issues.

• Administered the company’s Microsoft Azure portal and Atlassian product installations, including Jira, Confluence, and HipChat.
• Successfully introduced Scrum methodologies to cross-functional teams by facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, product demonstrations, and retrospection ceremonies across multiple projects.
• Utilized Jira to track progress, manage backlogs and enhance transparency across 10 projects over a 5-year period.
• Oversaw outsourced work, consultants, and vendor relationships, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Delivered monthly metrics reports on burn-down progress, velocity, and release updates to management and ownership.
• Devised comprehensive strategies for the implementation of end-to-end Quality Assurance practices: including the creation/standardization of Test Plan and Test Case documentation for use by internal/external sources.

Citrus Heights, California

• Devised comprehensive strategies for the implementation of end-to-end quality assurance practices
• Assessed automation solutions for desktop client and web API testing and reported findings to management
• Created detailed test plan and test case templates for use in bi-weekly sprints
• Assembled and administered a sizable test lab for internal use and external demonstrations at industry events
• Manually deployed code releases to multiple platforms for testing and demonstrations
• Performed manual testing of desktop Patient Identity Management applications

Roseville, California

• Performed Quality Assurance analysis and testing for new releases of web-based applications servicing the Real Estate and Banking industries
• Executed and maintained the company’s existing soapUI framework, providing regression and performance testing of industry-leading property valuation solutions
• Represented the Quality Assurance Department in sprint Demo, Retro and Planning ceremonies by providing feedback and accurate time estimations
• Created test plans and test cases using JIRA test case management system
• Investigated test and production failures, performed root-cause analysis and created detailed error reports
• Launched product deployments to QA, UAT and Staging environments via Jenkins CI

Roseville, California

• Performed white and grey box testing to characterize existing systems and verified new releases
• Created control plans and test cases using ALM test case management system
• Investigated test and production failures of hardware and software system components, performed root-cause analysis and created detailed error reports
• Installed and verified large-scale assisted living facility server and Zigbee wireless networking device implementations
• Applied and maintained quality standards for the development and manufacture of products
• Supported concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design projects representing the Verification team, requiring complex analysis and input

Sacramento, California Area

• Created test plans and test cases using test case management system
• Developed automation test cases within an existing soapUI framework
• Performed both manual and automation tests
• Validated code changes against existing test suites
• Investigated test and production failures, performed root-cause analysis and created detailed error reports
• Participated in product and feature design with developers

• Performed Quality Assurance analysis and testing of new releases of web based applications servicing multiple clients, including Microsoft Corporation
• Managed software releases and maintained release notes for multiple clients
• Designed and implemented a robust project workflow to accommodate complex task management
• Assisted in the administration and maintenance of the company’s Team Foundation Server
• Participated in all QA test phases (acceptance, functional, and regression) for multiple releases of the system
• Additional responsibilities included: review of application design specifications, identification of test requirements, formulation of test specifications, preparation of test cases/scripts, execution of tests and.

• Performed Quality Assurance analysis and testing of new releases of web based applications servicing the Insurance industry
• Maintained and organized the company’s TestTrack defect tracking system, SharePoint file storage system and Visual SourceSafe version control system
• Assisted in the distribution of departmental defect testing workloads
• Participated in all QA test phases (acceptance, functional, and regression) for multiple releases of the system
• Additional responsibilities included: review of application design specifications, identification of test requirements, formulation of test specifications, preparation of test cases/scripts, execution of tests and.

• Operated under a contract engagement for Robert Half Technologies
• Performed Quality Assurance analysis and testing of new releases of a client/server application servicing the Banking and Loan industries
• Administered and maintained the company’s Elementool defect tracking system
• Maintained and organizes the company’s Sharepoint file storage system
• Assisted in the distribution of departmental defect testing workloads
• Participated in all QA test phases (functional, integration, system, and regression) for multiple releases of the system

• Operated under a contract engagement for IBM, Global Services Division
• Performed Quality Assurance analysis and testing of new releases of a client/server application servicing 14,000 Child Welfare case workers
• Specific responsibilities included: review of application design specifications, identification of test requirements, formulation of test specifications, preparation of test cases/scripts, execution of tests and follow.
• Participated in all test phases (function, integration, system, and regression) for multiple releases of the system
• Assisted in the release build components verification process

• Developed custom graphic user interfaces for train control software implemented in major light-rail systems including BART and MARTA
• Organized and updated data used to interface company systems with existing mainline systems and programmable logic controllers
• Researched and selected hardware components for train control systems including application servers, computer workstations, printers, monitors, and cabling for all of the listed components
• Developed and executed extensive test plans for in-house quality assurance and customer-approved factory testing environments
• Maintained SQL and Oracle databases across test and development environments
• Created user manuals, maintenance manuals, training manuals, and other technical documentation

• Developed and maintained Crystal Reports/Delphi integrated applications to handle data downloads, data entry, and file manipulation
• Performed database programming to optimize retrieval and manipulation of data for reporting
• Designed and developed processes for importing security pricing and index data through various providers and interfaces
• Created custom reports using Crystal Reports
• Assisted in the automation and maintenance of the company’s “End of Day” process

Bs, Information Technology

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