Enhanced consistency and efficiency across organization by establishing corporate-wide standards for automation testing, including tool selection and framework guidelines.Engineered Selenium/Python automation framework tailored to meet specific client requirements while serving as scalable template for broader applications across various client projects at Solü. Provided ongoing maintenance for automation systems. Produced detailed documentation regarding design, setup, and operation of automation systems to assist other engineers and technicians.Improved testing efficiency and reliability by developing robust automation scripts for API testing while utilizing Java and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Successfully transitioned Quality Assurance operations from third-party overseas team to internally managed software development and quality teams by formulating corporate-level Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training to adhere to federal guidelines for regulated software (GAMP5, FDA 21 CFR part 820.70, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Part 820, ISO 13485) .Optimized development workflows while ensuring regulatory compliance and executed innovative strategies to integrate agile development methodologies within constraints of Computer System Validation (CSV) documentation.Led projects from conception through implementation, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure project completion on time and within budget.Evaluated and improved testing processes and practices to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability. Implemented new tools and methodologies as needed. Allocated testing resources and assigned tasks based on project needs and individual strengths. Increased testing precision and efficiency by leading creation of test department from scratch, focused on establishing systems to prioritize regulatory compliance and leverage test automation.

Writing and executing both manual and automated test procedures to company and FDA standards.Main tester and secondary SME for Laboratory Information Systems integrations (using ASTM standard) with OCD test systems.Main QA role for Active Directory LDAP/LDAPS configuration, integration, testing and test case creation.

Built Software Quality Assurance Department from the ground upGrew QA Department from just myself to include 4 testers, with responsibility for their training, and career growthPerform as backup and additional support in both manual testing and automation scripting for UI and API validation to meet project deadlinesOversee testing of multiple parallel projects and coordinate team to meet company deadlines and delivery high quality softwareResponsible for creating department Standard Operating Procedures, testing strategies and tools to ensure maximum efficiencyExecute yearly Employee Performance Reviews

DICOM and HL7 integrations and deploymentsBuilt hardware, installed and configured software for Image Exchange customer sitesDelivered and installed Image Exchange servers at customer sites. Worked with site Network Engineers to have fully functioning systems prior to departureTroubleshoot site issues with site Network Engineers, PACS Administrators, and PACS Vendor RepresentativesDeveloped strategy to maintain original DICOM format for OPS received customer imaging CDs.Train new DICOM support team members on relevant portions of the DICOM standard, and system architecture.

Xerox Services Manager-With a strong automation background, became liaison to Xerox automation team, defining test cases and strategies to expand automation testing on key Xerox product/service offering. Increased automation will all testers to focus on new functionality by reducing the need for manual regression testing -Point person for handling field issues, and making sure issues are resolved, tested, and implemented in the production environment in a timely matter, increasing customer satisfaction.Xerox Mobile Print-Creation of virtual machines for both different supported operating systems and languages, as well as associated validation testing.

HIPAA 5010 Conversion-Focus on data verification of new HIPAA 5010 Transaction Repository on DB2 database.Responsible for selection and vetting of third party HIPAA 5010 testing software, such as transaction validators, and test data generation.-Lead on Federally mandated project to convert from the current HIPAA 4010A1 Transaction Standard to HIPAA 5010, a change that affects all of the companies processing systems.-First major company project to use Agile development methodology-Creating documentation defining Quality role, test methodologies, and tool usage within an Agile project for future Quality Leads within the company. -Failure to meet compliance deadlines would result in inability to exchange claims data with providers and vendors, resulting in the inability to perform basic day to day processing.Medicare Part D, Strategic Projects-Managed up to five Medicare Part D projects simultaneously.-Handled test coordination of projects related to Government compliance linked to specific date time frames. Non-compliance would result in large government levied fines and potential lost revenue for the company.-Created custom reports from Rational TestManager's MS Access database by reverse engineering database schema, and creating proper table relationship links (joins) to access data required.-Responsible for training of staff on tools used during testing.-Coordinated testing with team spread out over Western New York geographical region.-Responsible for coordinating all test activity and creating IT specific project metrics reporting.

-Managed team of nine. Created PACS Front Office software configuration management plan, test plan and testing strategy. -Responsible for testing a client/server and web based applications using Oracle 10g using Java and C++ technologies.-Used tools such as PL/SQL and SQL Server Management Studio Express to troubleshoot Stored Procedures and Triggers in a SQL Express 2005 database.-Created automation scripts using Compuware's TestPartner to compare SQL Express database table contents against text based input files to verify accuracy of data stores. -Create automation scripts using Compuware’s TestPartner to verify GUI using advanced scripting to increase test thoroughness over straight record/playback, reducing testing cycle by two weeks.-Write and execute QE test documents to verify and validate products. Create traceability, matching tests back to original specs. -Train new personnel on standard operating procedures, as well as software, such as Rational ClearQuest, Telelogic's DOORS, and Compuware's TestPartner.-Created a Visual Basic application to simulate real world data generation from third party HIS/RIS systems with scripting to validate data translated by system matched records created in SQL Express relational database, shortening testing cycle. Shared application with developers, enabling them to focus on the development of core functionality while allowing more thorough unit testing, resulting in more defects being detected and resolved prior to release to QE, reducing rework time.-Successfully interfaced with 3rd party application team, and overseas PACS System and RIS development teams to coordinate integration between two applications.-Coordinated with other Kodak locations for non-software specialty testing of environmental conditions, moisture, electromagnetic testing, drop testing, chip testing.

DICOM Compatibility Engineer-Responsible for testing products to ensure proper communication with other vendor’s products, troubleshooting communication/data transfer issues via a network sniffer and analyzing hex dumps. -Performed on-site visits to hospitals to meet with radiologists and manufacturer's reps from other systems to troubleshoot issues. Met and coordinated with Kodak development as well as external vendors to get solutions implemented.-Customized and served as administrator of Rational’s ClearQuest defect tracking tool. Used Visual Basic to intelligently automate aspects of the software defect tracking process, enforcing security and process while streamlining workflow, allowing for faster more efficient logging and tracking of software defects.-Oversaw individual sites transition to new system, mapping data transfers from dissimilar schemas and database systems, including training material and coordination of training delivery. -Member of Software Tools Integration Team, which standardized software development tools and processes across the division to facilitate cross-site development.