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As a Test Engineer, I focus on ensuring the quality and reliability of Learning Management System (LMS) applications through both manual and automated testing methods. Key responsibilities and achievements include:Executing thorough manual and automated testing, covering API functionality with Postman and UI usability to guarantee a seamless user experience.Utilizing SQL for backend testing, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.Leveraging Nunit, C#, and Selenium for automation, which significantly improved test efficiency and accuracy. Additionally, led the migration of our Automated Test Suite to the BDD Specflow framework, enhancing our testing capabilities.Conducting Accessibility testing to ensure inclusivity, employing tools like NVDA, axDev Tools, and Waves, ensuring our applications are accessible to all users.Collaborating closely with the development team to troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly, contributing to the continual enhancement of application quality.Playing an active role in Agile meetings, offering insights and feedback to drive team progress and adaptability.This position has allowed me to deepen my expertise in test engineering, particularly in the realms of automated testing and Agile methodologies, while contributing to the development of accessible and user-friendly educational software.

In my role as a Software Test Engineer on the Operation and Maintenance segment of the APLES II contract with the United States Coast Guard, I was instrumental in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of critical software applications. My key responsibilities and achievements included:Automated Testing: Developed and maintained a suite of automated test scripts leveraging Rational Functional Tester (RFT) and Microsoft Visual Studio, significantly reducing regression testing time and increasing test coverage.Daily System Health Checks: Instituted Automated KeepAlive checks each morning to verify application availability, contributing to consistent system uptime and reliability.Quality Assurance: Executed Automated Smoke Testing for new patches in lower environments, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruptions in production environments.Manual Testing: Conducted thorough manual testing for new features and updates across various applications, providing detailed feedback and suggestions to improve user experience and functionality.Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with the development team to refine and improve application performance and usability, fostering a collaborative environment that led to enhanced software quality.Issue Resolution: Efficiently identified, reported, and tracked software issues, collaborating with relevant teams to expedite resolutions and minimize impact on end-users.This role required a deep understanding of software testing methodologies and tools, along with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in a high-stakes environment. My contributions not only ensured the optimal performance of vital applications but also supported the mission-critical operations of the United States Coast Guard.

Software Development Engineer in Test on the HCQIS HIVVS CMS contract, enhancing healthcare software quality. Achievements:Pioneered automated test suites using Selenium and Gherkin, integrating them into Jenkins for continuous testing. Utilized GitHub to maintain these tests, ensuring their reliability and ease of access for the team.Executed both automated and manual testing, employing Jira for effective issue tracking and resolution, contributing to the software's robustness.Facilitated collaboration with developers for issue troubleshooting, ensuring swift resolutions to maintain high-quality standards.Actively engaged in Agile processes, prioritizing tasks and fostering team adaptability and continuous improvement.Provided mentorship, balancing workload to optimize team performance and project outcomes.This role showcased my expertise in automated testing, team leadership, and Agile, driving the delivery of high-quality healthcare software solutions.