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Memphis, Tn, Us

- Managing hybrid/distributed software engineering teams to deliver products to improve developer experience and enhance the software delivery process. - Lead DevOps transformation by sourcing and onboarding CI/CD tool such as Cloudbees, Checkmarx, Embold, ArgoCD, and Copado,- Enabled test automation across IT through building test automation frameworks, and integrating industry recongnized tools like Selenium, Copado Robotic Testing, and ReadyAPI.- Lead the Quality Engineering Center if Excellence to create and implement software quality standards and best practices.- Source and support tools to improve sotware quality and continuous testing.- Manage strategic engagements to train and develop our engineers, analysts, and architects.

Memphis, Tn, Us

• Formed and managed cross functional teams to support identity and access management, account management, test automation, and self service IT processes.• Developed and rolled out Selenium test automation framework.

Memphis, Tn, Us

- Implemented and supported a robust framework to support automated testing across all product teams and projects. Supporting both Java and C# implementations of Selenium WebDriver.- Developed custom tools to support the functional, integration, database, and security testing of all enterprise web applications on desktop and mobile formats, using Java, JavaScript, Selenium, Junit, Appium, and RestAssured.- Used Selenium Grid to support cross-browser testing across all major browsers .- Provided real mobile device and mobile emulator testing capability. - Converted testing processes from 100% manual to approx. 90% automated for all consumer-facing web properties, including e-commerce, content management, and account management applications.

Memphis, Tn, Us

- Designed and implemented test plans for the functional, integration, security, performance and end-to-end testing (manual and automated) of various e-commerce and web applications in an Agile SCRUM environment, using tools such as HP ALM/Quality Center, TestRail and Jira.- Supported teams in moving from manual to automated testing through coaching and building testing tools.- Subject matter expert for the quality testing of all enterprise web analytics implementations using Selenium and JavaScript.- Subject matter expert for email applications and API testing.- Built, ran, and analyzed performance and load tests using JMeter, Selenium, and Blazemeter.- REST and SOAP API testing using Postman, SoapUi, and Selenium/RestAssured.- Cross-browser and device testing (both manual and automated), including the implementation of a mobile test grid using real devices and Appium/Selenium.

Tampa, Florida, Us

- Lead team of off-site Quality Assurance Analysts to deliver a fast turnaround implementation of a critical business system for medical services client.- Worked with business and development teams to source business requirements and working knowledge of the applications in order to identify the necessary resources to deliver the project on time. - Developed test plan and designed test cases for manual functional and end to end testing.- Performed manual end-to-end testing and database validation using HP ALM and SQL. - Supported UAT and bug resolution process with internal and external business partners.

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

- Lead team of Quality Analysts in supporting the delivery a customized 3rd party consumer lending system in a high-value project with frequent c-level visibility.- Developed manual test plans and designed tests for the functional, integration, end-to-end and compliance testing of out of the box solutions with minimal formally documented business requirements. - Worked with development and business teams to gather functional and business requirements to prioritize testing efforts and ensure product customizations met business objectives.- Worked extensively with 3rd party vendor to understand requirements and new features, resolve bugs, and co-ordinate QA and Production releases.- Co-ordinated project execution/ defect resolution with co-located team members and virtual team members.- Communicated regularly with business partners, stakeholders and senior management to relay project status and resolve issues.

- Worked with senior management and operational staff to identify organizational funding priorities.- Researched government and private grant opportunities to meet funding priorities.- Developed funding proposals to submit/present to sponsors.- Assisted in the recruitment and management of project delivery staff.- Monitored project outcomes, outputs and finances, to report regularly to funders and stakeholders.

Waltham, Massachusetts, Us

- Analyzed detailed business requirements and delivered complex test plan for prestigious global client.- Executed high-volume cases to assess effectiveness of search engine algorithms based on frequently updates business requirements.- Advised remote teams on technical aspects and interpretation of business requirements- Analyzed and moderated test results to improve quality and resolve conflicts in test results amongst teams.

Falkirk, Gb

- Researched external funding opportunities in line with organizational priorities, and regularly disseminated findings to all levels of the organization. - Liaised with senior staff to develop and submit funding bids to both government and private sponsors. - Compiled and submitted quarterly financial claims for all projects. - Monitored compliance of all funded projects in preparation for regular government and sponsor audits.

Glasgow, Scotland, Gb

- Created and implemented daily test plans, reporting progress to all levels of the organization.- Executed test cases using Mercury Test Director- Investigated and corrected defects

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration, Information Technology Management

Certificate Of Higher Education, Chemical Engineering

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