Leading and shaping the strategic direction of Apply Digital's Quality discipline. Establishing the processes for setting up and maintaining QA automation and agile QA work practices across all projects for the organization.

Shaping and establishing the QA frameworks, processes, and automation for clients and organizations from startups to capital enterprises. Projects have included establishment of QA practice from scratch. As well, introducing QA processes for the creation of microservices for use in an analytics discovery environment with a dashboard application on top of these services. The Quality function has a client-facing focus that also provides assistance to the internal development… Show more Shaping and establishing the QA frameworks, processes, and automation for clients and organizations from startups to capital enterprises. Projects have included establishment of QA practice from scratch. As well, introducing QA processes for the creation of microservices for use in an analytics discovery environment with a dashboard application on top of these services. The Quality function has a client-facing focus that also provides assistance to the internal development process/ design using approaches such as Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD), Agile principles. Show less

Leading and Managing QA efforts for clients in the following capacities:- Design and develop complex quality engineering strategies.- Architect quality approaches and improvements across multiple groups/teams. - Define testing scope for complex projects. - Participate in product design reviews to ensure system testability and overall quality. - Plan and implement testing tools/frameworks and expertise with developing effective automation solutions.

Bringing in development and growth of the Software QA practice from Zehner and expanding QA capabilities offered in client and platform engagements in the following areas:PEOPLE - Built highly skilled validation teams focused on quality assurance best practices and utilizing all appropriate validation methodologies.- Managing QA planning, including allocation of resources, assignment and coordination- Working with cross functional teams to plan and execute testing efforts… Show more Bringing in development and growth of the Software QA practice from Zehner and expanding QA capabilities offered in client and platform engagements in the following areas:PEOPLE - Built highly skilled validation teams focused on quality assurance best practices and utilizing all appropriate validation methodologies.- Managing QA planning, including allocation of resources, assignment and coordination- Working with cross functional teams to plan and execute testing efforts within projects- Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.PROCESS - Established overall QA strategy and best practices for the organization. - Developed procedures and common metrics to ensure that efficiency, collaboration, and quality standards are achieved- Maintain data and provide reporting on defects, regressions, performance trends, and team productivity.- Continually improve QA -- including increased test coverage, thoroughness, devices tested, etc.TOOLS- Introduce optimum technical tools and applications to support testing efforts and team productivity.- Overseeing project verification activities as well as test method development activities, automation frameworks, measurement system development & analyses Show less

Establishing and growing the QA Practice for the Zehner Group with the implementation of teams, processes, and tooling

Provided leadership to O2E's overall QA efforts through the establishment of best practices and coordination of testing activities across multiple software platforms and projects. Built the QA discipline within O2E and establishment of a continuous integration and testing automation framework.

Led the QA department to mature and expand the testing capabilities by introducing and implementing advanced QA & testing methodologies, establishing best practices, and continually providing successful solutions within the mobile development space. In the BA capacity, worked closely with clients in product discovery activities and produced requirements documentation. Also acted as a customer contact point for ongoing projects along with managing customer expectations, and by making best… Show more Led the QA department to mature and expand the testing capabilities by introducing and implementing advanced QA & testing methodologies, establishing best practices, and continually providing successful solutions within the mobile development space. In the BA capacity, worked closely with clients in product discovery activities and produced requirements documentation. Also acted as a customer contact point for ongoing projects along with managing customer expectations, and by making best efforts towards maintaining customer satisfaction. Show less

Led and defined Mio’s QA strategy, processes, & methodologies to maximize product quality, test efficiency and customer satisfaction. Also responsible for managing testing activities conducted by multiple teams across various geographies.

In addition to QA Lead role, also providing analysis, advice, and insight to clients regarding productassurance best practices and implementation. Responsibilities include everything from providing high­level strategy recommendations to procedure refinement and implementation. Also responsible for keeping clients up to date on developments in mobile product assurance areas.

Leading teams of QA professionals on varying projects to deliver quality in budget and on time. Responsible for executing QA process and in coaching and developing team members to achieve their goals. Responsible for planning and supervising the verification of Software Quality on a project. Also assist in improving and implementing departmental processes and policies.

Mandated to exercise leadership in the quality assurance group by giving advice, guidance, and direction to junior staff while maintaining quality, accuracy, quantity of their work. Also developed, implemented and maintained quality assurance systems, activities, and test procedures.

Responsible for managing teams of up to six Test Analysts; ensure all testing and operational documentation is fully completed and that application changes adhere to standards for testing.

Tested changes and enhancements to IT systems to ensure they had the effect intended by the development team; made sure execution of activities adhere to standards for testing and the subsequent release into production.

Worked to design, develop and apply business systems, or complete specialty functions, of medium to high risk; provided technical support for varied technologies, architectures and related projects.

Worked as a member of the project team to develop, and put into operation, business systems in accordance with system design requirements and to provide input for system design considerations. Played a lead role on specific analysis and programming activities.

Coordinated research and support activities and worked with Territory Directors to put acquisition strategies for new dealers and distributors into practice; served as first point of contact.