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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Created Python testing frameworks from scratch for functional, API, security, and performance testing with Python libraries including Selenium, PyTest, and Locust• Improved test creation efficiency by utilizing ChatGPT prompt engineering• Established CI/CD pipelines for automated E2E tests in GitHub Actions and Jenkins for deployments to QA and UAT environments• Containerized tests with Docker and AWS ECR to ease in deployment/execution of automated tests• Successfully performance/load tested our landing page and streaming service with Locust to a scale of 15,000 concurrent users/3,000,000 hits on a single node, then distributed the tests via Docker and AWS EC2 to scale the testing to 60,000 concurrent users/12,000,000 hits• Established SAST security testing within GitHub repositories with Snyk• Utilized my Scrum Master certification to advocate for and assist in the creation of dedicated sprints as part of a release process

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Migrated old Python test framework into a functional PyTest framework that included Dynaconf configuration• Managed consulting team responsible for UI manual testing and server side automated functional/regression testing• Managed Jira stories and testing timelines with product and project managers for sprint releases• Coordinated and executed integration testing and end to end testing of upstream systems with the portfolio management application• Enhanced test framework by coding hooks into Rest APIs, Kafka and Solace messaging components, the Kubernetes microservice architecture, and data cleaning tools• Managed junior engineers and interns in project work involving MBO automation testing and data reconciliation• Managed migration of data reconciliation Python tests into Datagaps data tool by consultants

Chicago, Illinois

• Automated test cases in Python to perform smoke, functional, integration, API, and regression testing on trade management and portfolio management systems• Collaborated with development engineers to identify use cases and create test cases for our portfolio management application • Created reconciliation reports via Python Pandas library for operations teams to verify discrepancies in production data systems• Utilized Jira to document and investigate bugs found in software and reported possible causes to engineers• Coordinated release timelines between software engineers and deployment managers

Greater Chicago Area

Managed the deployment of data models into the QA test environment. Performed manual smoke, unit, regression, and integration tests of UI. Also performed data validation and measure calculation testing. Created test requirements from use cases as well as functionality of UI. Acted as liaison between the Data Modeling team and Client Delivery specialists.Accomplishments include:Oversight of an offshore team of QA analystsCreated documentation and trained QA analysts in deployment process/troubleshooting of the QA environment

Greater Chicago Area

Developed Oracle QC stored procedures for data validation and analysis. Created complex SQL queries and views to retrieve and aggregate data. Utilized SAS in a mainframe as well as Unix environment for data cleaning and retrieval.Accomplishments include:Created a training curriculum and led in-person/virtual trainings for the following topics: SQL development within the Oracle environment, Database schema of IRI’s Item Attribute and Point of Sale dataMentored other team members on the use of Unix shell scripts that utilized SQLPlus for data loadingUtilized Alteryx Designer to perform spatial analysis/data visualization on gas stations within a set proximity to grocery stores

Greater Chicago Area

Created and executed unit, regression, and integration tests of all components of a software system. Developed ASP.NET MVC web applications in Agile methodology for a report generating system based on a UI questionnaire as well as an e-commerce site managing vendors and products.Accomplishments include:Utilized TDD and .NET’s UnitTestingFramework to create unit and integration tests for business logic and entitiesPerformed manual testing of mobile and PC web applications on multiple browser platformsCreated the conceptual model of entities that mapped to the database schema with OOA/OODImplemented complex business logic to track available vendors and productsUtilized LINQ to parse XML data from web service callsCreated complex SQL queries to map language translations to the database

Greater Chicago Area

Maintained and developed Pega software systems that retrieved and displayed policy data for State Farm Insurance. Monitored HP Service Manager support logs to troubleshoot errors in the Java stack trace. Utilized the Spring MVC framework for an internal project that streamlines requirements gathering from clients.Accomplishments include:Created custom business logic in Model objects to populate data from front end to back end in the Spring framework, as well as created Controllers for flow managementTranslated business requirements into technical PRPC workflow processesDesigned class and ruleset hierarchy with OOA/OOD principlesDesigned and built variety of static and dynamic UI rules, including Harnesses, Sections, Flow Actions, JSP, HTML, HTML Fragments, HTML Properties, and custom JavaScriptSuccessfully uncovered the source of SOAP connection errors that reduced error logging by 60%Provided training and support to employees on the business flow within the Spring framework

Greater Chicago Area

Taught three sections of advanced algebra, one section of computer programming regular and one section of computer programming accelerated. Incorporated various technologies in the classroom including Scratch, Alice, TI-84 SmartView, Geometer’s Sketchpad, and ActivStudio 3 Professional. Accomplishments include:Built a full scale version of Asteroids utilizing the Java API, then separated it into activities that students used to learn OOA/OOD conceptsBuilt an elementary version of Pong in Scratch that students used to learn procedural programmingCreated computer programming regular curriculum and learning targets that incorporate technology, symbolic logic, and critical thinkingMentored other teachers on current technology and best practices in computer science teaching

Greater Chicago Area

Taught algebra I regular and remedial, as well as geometry I regular and remedial. Utilized math manipulatives and class activities to assist with introducing new concepts and enhancing students’ skills. Accomplishments include:Built inter-personal relationships through discussion with troubled students to encourage learningCreated a positive feedback system that facilitated student involvement in class activitiesSelf-taught the fundamentals of pole vault to coach track & field

Greater Chicago Area

Designed and developed Intranet/Internet software for various clients including Kraft, Motorola, Kemper Insurance, and Ty, Inc. utilizing the J2EE framework. Created front-end software and web sites focused on usability as well as client specifications. Accomplishments include:Assisted in the design of a DB2 database model and J2EE class structure to support a new reporting system built in a WebSphere applicationLead development of Java/J2EE components based on specifications provided from design documents and Use Cases for B2B and C2C auction enginesDesigned server-side components capable of connecting to databases and servers as well as ensuring reusabilityDirected others in the testing of various software components for functionality and load balancingUncovered JDBC connection errors on a C2C auction engine that caused server failure

Master Of Science (M.S.), Computer Science

Specialization in database design/development and data analysis

Mathematics Coursework For Teaching Certification

Secondary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

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