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After Picmonic was acquired in 2021, I transitioned into a larger or overseeing the management of Quality Assurance throughout the organization’s portfolio of applications and products, with additional focus on personnel management, team alignment, and fostering a culture of quality throughout the organization.As a QA Manager, I have successfully managed.

Tempe, AZ

Managed all aspects of Quality Assurance for a growing startup where wearing multiple hats and going above and beyond for the end user was the norm. I specialized in ensuring the reliability and quality of software products through manual testing, test automation using the Cypress framework, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.In my role as.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

As a Voice Actor at Picmonic, I specialize in voicing a variety of characters for a cartoon-based mnemonic learning system. With a keen sense of creativity and attention to detail, I bring these characters to life by developing unique and engaging voices that perfectly match their animated personas. My contributions extend beyond character voices, as I.

4253 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

During my tenure at MindNest, I took on the dual responsibility of a Product Manager while continuing my role as a full-time QA Lead. This encompassed collaborating with clients to gather requirements and proposing solutions that align with the project objectives. I adeptly negotiated client concerns and effectively communicated them to the development.

4253 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

I joined a newly formed startup as a QA Manager, entrusted with leading a team of 2-3 skilled QA engineers. In this role, I spearheaded the development and execution of various hands-on QA testing functions. This encompassed designing and implementing white-box and black-box test cases, conducting rigorous regression testing, and ensuring efficient defect.

7804 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051

While successfully managing my full-time position at MindNest, I embarked on an exciting venture alongside my brother and family to fulfill a lifelong dream of opening, owning, and operating a pizza restaurant. Leveraging our collective creative, business, and management knowledge, we transformed a conventional pizzeria into a thriving establishment with a.

Chandler, AZ

Collaborating closely with the development team, I played a pivotal role in developing, coding, testing, and publishing automated test scenarios, test plans, and test cases for a suite of educational software applications. I demonstrated proficiency in Java, Groovy, Gradle, and Spock programming languages, while also utilizing various tools such as.

Chandler, AZ

In an Agile environment, I performed rigorous regression testing on educational software designed for students in grades K-8. This involved identifying, reproducing, and meticulously tracking defects in code, content, and servers. As my role expanded, I assumed the responsibility of managing comprehensive test plans consisting of numerous manual and.