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Miami, Florida, Us

Software Development Engineer in Test- Understanding the flow of code and how it interacts with different components across complexsystems.- Understanding project documents, customer demands, and product objectives to create and executeautomated UI test cases.- Setting up, maintaining, and improving test automation frameworks for multiple platforms, building test scenarios and acceptance tests.- Investigating infrastructure issues, testing features, and creating/managing test cases.- Working with devOps team, resolving issues for systems integrations, and offering input on the testability of functional elements in regards to UI automation.- Analyzing and implementing software systems and coordinating with other team members to enhance the overall reliability and stability of automated tests.- Researching test tools, methodologies, and upgrading existing practices and processes.- Managing the quality of UI automation tests and the framework that uses them.

We'Re A Remote Company, Us

Software Development Engineer in Test- Understanding the flow of code and how it interacts with different components across complexsystems.- Understanding project documents, customer demands, and product objectives to create and executeautomated UI test cases.- Setting up, maintaining, and improving test automation frameworks for multiple applications andplatforms, building test scenarios and acceptance tests.- Investigating infrastructure issues, testing features, and creating/managing test cases/bug reports.- Working with SRE team, resolving issues for systems integrations, and offering inputs on the testabilityof functional elements in regards to UI automation.- Analyzing and implementing software systems and coordinating with other teams to enhance theoverall reliability and stability of automated tests.- Researching test tools, methodologies, and upgrading existing practices and processes.- Managing the quality of UI automation tests from development to production release.

We'Re A Remote Company, Us

Sr Quality Assurance Engineer - Meeting with the software/product designers to determine quality assurance parameters. - Leading the QA team in designing QA test procedures. - Overseeing the drafting of testing documents. - Implementing testing procedures and overseeing the QA process. - Troubleshooting quality issues and modifying test procedures. - Conducting analysis checks on product specifications. - Reviewing Quality Assurance reports. - Ensuring the successful deployment of products into the market. - Responding to requests from the design team and management.

London, Gb

- Manage QA requirements in support of the marketing team- Build, script and maintain automation framework for public websites using Nightwatch.js integrated into CI pipeline in ADO (Azure Dev Ops) - Mentoring and training QA team members in the use of javascript automation frameworks- Collaboration with various marketing team efforts in A/B testing with GO (Google Optimize), SEO, lead capture, and product support- Support of marketing team in domain wide updates and redesigns for content including but not limited to HTML, CSS, subdomain creation, module setup using DNN (DotNetNuke) CMS

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Sr QA Project Lead: Rosetta Stone LLC, Boulder Co- Manage QA for multiple project portfolios, consisting of 4 vendor teams, internal testers, and 6 active products across 3 mobile platforms - Develop automation strategies for mobile applications- Implement, maintain, and modify automation framework and tests- Scripting of front end UI tests to automate manual testing- Ensure QA delivery of major and minor version releases in a timely manner across multiple projects and platforms- Scope testing required for new features under development- Evolve appropriate measurements and metrics- Maintain comprehensive mobile testing documentation across multiple projects- Testcase, Testplan, and Test Run creation, maintenance (using ATM and TestRails)

Us

- Ensured QA delivery of final product in a timely manner- Scoped testing required for new features under development- Maintained the testing framework - Evolved appropriate measurements and metrics- Testplan creation and execution- General and focused testing through development and launch of new IP

Us

Defining and implementing the role testing plays within the organizational structureDefining the scope of testing within the context of each release / deliveryDeploying and managing the appropriate testing framework to meet testing requirementsImplementing requirements, evolving appropriate measurements and metrics - To be applied against the Product under test - To be applied against the Testing TeamPlanning, deploying, and managing the testing effort for any given engagement / releaseManaging and growing Testing assets required for meeting testing needs: - Budget - Team Members - Testing Tools - Testing Process - Retaining skilled testing personnel

San Francisco, California, Us

Identifying pain points in current operating procedures for a transitioning projectProposing changes in the areas of: - QA Process - QA Organization - Resource allocation - Time management - General optimizations Implementation of supported proposals: - Onboard of additional testers/teams - Restructure of QA processes and procedures - Inserting QA presence within the studio structure - Metrics driven tracking of QA process - QA road map (up to 3 months) based on production road mapsResulted in; - Alleviated team health concerns - Reduced studio costs for quality assurance purposes - Increased quality of product - Restructured and organized database - Reduced studio and QA overhead - Increased productivity - Measurements of QA team/personnel progress - Reliable visibility into upcoming content/feature deployment to avoid pain points - Successful transition of product

San Francisco, California, Us

Relocation to new area to support QA efforts with a new studio - Built a top notch QA team from local talent - Planned QA capacity (up to 4 weeks) based on content/feature road map - Quarterly QA capacity planning (development vs.. Live game environments) - Collaboration with QA partner teams such as automation, and CS - Reduction of manual QA checks for smoke and build verification tests - Reduction of CS tickets numbers by listening to customers concerns via CSRsTeam Leadership - The "voice" of QA to the studio - Partnered with engineering, production, and design teams establishing early QA presence in the development cycle - Assisted with database setup and organization - Set up standard QA operating procedures for - Reporting - Structured testing cycles - Time and resource management - Timely delivery of finalized product deployments - Direct supervisor for internal QA team, as well as lead for additional off-site teams assigned to the project - Oversaw team completion of content/feature deliveries from studio through concept to deployment - Escalation of product concerns, defects, or when unable to meet deadlines due to outstanding factors - Hiring interviewer, as well as team member mentor - Provided disciplinary action where required up to and including termination of employees

San Francisco, California, Us

May 2010-Nov 2010QA Security AnalystPromoted to QA Security Analyst - Root cause analysis of exploits during and after deployment - Deep dives into possible security vulnerabilities across platforms and projects - Drove security issues to resolution for assigned projects - Performed daily sweeps and intelligence gathering for assigned projects - Pushed for adoption of security best practices - Assisted with company wide deployment of security features

San Francisco, California, Us

Performed the following duties, in addition to being cross trained for existing projects launched prior to employment across multiple platforms and browsers: - General testing - Focused testing - Stability testing - Performance testing - Daily deployment testing - Running smoke and BVTs - Test plan creation, smoke/BVT updates - Web browser compatibility and CSS checks - Comprehensive and detailed bug reporting - Assigned QA objectives and tasks within various projects

San Mateo, California, Us

Format Online Tester - Testing of network connectivity for new titles - Multiplayer functionality testing - Comprehensive network tests (type, service providers, differing routers) - Online and DLC content testing - Format TRC checks for all new titles/DLC

Redwood City, Ca, Us

Moved from first party tester to Embedded - Worked hands on with engineering and production team - Testing of new features/content before first party submission - Performance testing - Hardware compatibility testing - Stability testing

Redwood City, Ca, Us

Performed the following duties:- General testing- Detailed bug reporting- Regression testing- Verification of localized builds

Programming Certification, Computer Science

Cst/Graphic Design

High School Diploma