Medtronic uses a window application for the CryoConsole Cardiac Cryoablation System. The CryoConsole powers a Cryoablation catheter. The console houses the electrical and mechanical components and software needed to perform cryoablation procedures. Also, the CryoConsole controls the delivery, recovery, and disposal of cryoablation refrigerant safely and efficiently. The project is managed using 2-week sprints. Project duration is from August 2022 to January 2024.Accomplishments• Created and maintained CodedUI automated test cases written in C# to validate the CryoConsole functionality using a virtual console setup to run on windows.• Trained the off shore automation team on the CodedUI test automation framework and the CryoConsole features.• Worked with a team to validate the CryoConsole’s features so the console can pass the FDA and EMA (Europe) review.• Conducted code reviews for C# pull requests.• Researched and created an Appium automation test to validate the virtual console windows application.• Updated C# automation framework and provided feedback on features for a new automation framework.• Manual tested the CryoConsole in a lab setting for stories and releases.Technologies: C#, TFS, Git, Visual Studio, MTM, CodedUI, RestSharp, MSTest, Microsoft Teams, Appium, Sharepoint, OneNote

Medica uses the tool HealthRules to process and manage medica enrollments and claims. Medical edi files are sent to Medica for health insurance enrollments and claims. The project is managed using 2-week sprints. Project duration is from January 2022 to July 2022.Accomplishments• Created and maintained automated test cases written in C# to validate the processing of edi data files. • Mentored off shore automation testers on test automation coding standards and process.• Worked with Medica test automation developers to create a C# code review process using Azure Dev Ops.• Conducted learning sessions for the test automation team.• Conducted code review for C# pull requests.• Lead the development of existing and new enrollment test cases.Technologies: C#, Azure Dev Ops (ADO), Visual Studio, RestSharp, Advanced Query Tool (AQT), SoapUI, Microsoft Teams

Creating new native Life Time mobile iOS and Android apps. The new apps are replacing the current Xamarin iOS and Android apps. The project is managed using 2-week sprints. Project duration is from June 2021 to October 2021.Life Time web application for their customers to schedule and regression for classes. The project is managed using Kanban. Project duration is from November 2021 to December 2021. Accomplishments• Worked with iOS development team to create a UI test automation framework using XCUITest.• Reviewed mobile unit and UI tests for test coverage. • Mentored Life Time Fitness mobile manual tester on Page Object test automation standards.• Assessed Java and C# test automation frameworks for the web application.• Updated Java framework to follow Page Object test automation standards. Technologies: Selenium, Java, Maven, Eclipse, Git, Swift, Kotlin, Xcode, XCUITest, C#, Visual Studio, Postman, Confluence, Browser Stack, Microsoft Teams

TCF Bank July 2019 - June 2021Project Description TCF Bank account opening windows and mobile application allows customers to create person checking or saving accounts. The application is supported on all web and mobile browsers. The project is managed using Kanban. Project duration is from July 2019 to February 2020.TCF Bank lending windows application allows customers to gather information for personal and mortgage loans. The application is supported on all web browsers. The project is managed using 2-week agile sprints. Project duration is from February 2020 to June 2021.Accomplishments• Assessed the current test automation framework and made recommendations for improvements.• Implemented test automation framework improvements in Java.• Coached manual testers on basic automation standards. The manual testers would triage the regression tests and report the results.• Created API and UI automated tests for Web application using Selenium and Apache httpclient.• Created summary regression reports that automatically get produced after the automate regression suite is done running. Reports then get emailed to business and management staff.• Constructed and Maintained Jenkins projects and pipelines.• Mentored TCF Bank automation testers on test automation best practices and the code review process.• Lead TCF Bank staff in creating an API framework from scratch.• Created UI automated test cases for the third party Blend mortgage application.Technologies: Selenium, Java, Maven, Eclipse, Test Rail, Git, Apache httpclient, TestNG, Jenkins, Postman, Swagger, Confluence, Verizon One, Browser Stack

Automation Architect at Medtronic (MCMS) January 2019 - July 2019• Evaluated the current test automation framework and made recommendations for improvements.• Implemented test automation framework improvements in C# and Java.• Coached Medtronic employees on coding and test automation best practices.• Created API and UI automated tests for Web and Android applications using Selenium, RestSharp and Apache httpclient.Automation Architect at Global Atlantic September 2018 - December 2018• Implemented a Robot Framework Selenium Page Object automation framework for the Salesforce applications.• Coached the Global Atlantic QA group on coding and test automation best practices.• Created Robot Framework test cases from UI test scenarios.Automation Architect at Kansas City BCBS April 2018 – September 2018• Implemented a Specflow Selenium Page Object automation framework for the Java applications.• Coached the KC BCBS teams on coding and test automation best practices.• Implementing a test automation framework for a Windows application using Coded UI. • Created Specflow test cases from UI test scenarios.Automation Architect at Medtronic September 2017 – February 2018• Implemented a Specflow Selenium Page Object automation framework for the App and data store platform environments.• Implementing a test automation framework for Hortonworks with Hadoop data store using AWS • Created Specflow test cases for API and UI test scenarios.Automation Architect at Department of Public Safety, State of MN January 2016 – December 2017• Led the effort to build an automation framework for regression testing of the UI and API services.• Implemented a Protractor\Selenium Page Object automation framework.

Project Description Verify Corporation specializes in brand protection for clients. Its systems track clients’ products from the factory to the end customer. Worked with an agile team to test defects and enhancements to a C# and AngularJS applications in four-week sprints.Accomplishments• Created and updated Selenium Page Object automated tests using C#, NUnit and MS Visual Studio.• Created automated API tests using C#, NUnit and MS Visual Studio.• Worked with a co-worker to create Protractor automated tests for AngularJS.• Manually tested API functionality using Google Chrome POSTMAN. • Manually tested functionality for which automation was not cost-justified.Technologies: C#, Visual Studio, ReSharper, Selenium, NUnit, Firebug, Fire Path, Git, POSTMAN, MS SQL Server, TeamCity, TargetProcess

Created an iOS 6 and iOS 7 page object automation framework for a new web iOS app.• Designed, coded and executed automated iOS mobile regression tests using Xcode, Eclipse, Java, Appium (Selenium WebDriver) and TestNG.• Worked within an agile group to create and implement iOS mobile regression test automation.• Able to run the same mobile regression automated tests on iOS 6 and iOS 7.• Created shell script which triggers Ant tasks within a build file to run the automated iOS tests.• Presented innovative ideas to managers and senior managers about using open source tools for mobile test automation.• Worked with a team to define a mobile testing strategy for manual and automated testing for all USBank apps.

Created an Android and iOS automation framework to increase the productivity of mobile SDK applications. • Designed, coded and executed automated Android mobile and iOS mobile regression tests using Eclipse, Java, Robotium, Junit, Xcode, TestNG and Appium. • Communicated with developers about defects and worked with developers on possible solutions. • Presented demonstrations to different groups to educate co-workers and managers about QA mobile automation possibilities. • Worked with an agile group to improve the quality of the Android and iOS mobile SDK applications. • Worked with managers to establish priorities for the SDK applications.

Worked with a team to automate an internal audit application to increase the efficiency and productivity of the entire audit process including risk assessment, planning, scheduling, preparation, review, report generation, global issue tracking and administration. • Worked with an agile team to automate manual regression scripts using QTP 9.2 and QTP 11 for a Java and Adobe Flex coded client server application.• Created and maintained coding standards for the automation framework.• Collaborated with manual QA testers to create effective automation regression test cases.• Organized automated tests in QC Test Plan and QC Test Lab modules.• Triaged and communicated application failures to QA testers and developers.• Trained and mentored offshore team with automation framework and standards.• Executed automated tests nightly for daily status of the continues application builds.Lead the automation for a client server application designed for auditors to organize and document controls, risks, issues, action plans and work papers.• Created and maintained automated tests for a .Net client server application using QTP 11.• Collaborated with QA and developers to create effective and robust automated regression tests in an agile environment.• Participated in planning, estimating and stand up meetings.• Communicated automation status to the agile team and managers using QC 9.2.• Ran automated tests on a weekly schedule for quick and reliable results.Worked with a team to automate a web-based portal application for board of directors to communicate and share documents.• Constructed java automated user interface test cases using Selenium.• Able to run regression test cases on a daily schedule on multiple browsers.

Lead the automation for java web application that let clients create and maintain health care coverage for their employees.• Lead the process of automating manual regression scripts using Mercury QuickTest Professional 6.5 for a Java script coded web site.• Trained others to automate manual regression scripts.• Lead the execution of automated scripts for regression testing using Test Director 8.0.• Coordinate updates in Test Director 8.0 to refine the QA process.• Created manual test cases for functional testing.• Improved the automated regression testing process by implementing and maintained VB scripts and VBA programs.

Worked with a team to automate an internal QA regression process.• Prepared test cases, executed tests and documented testing results for automated and manual test cases.• Created and maintained QA testing documentation.• Designed, developed and maintained automated programs and scripts to help with QA testing.• Programs were written in Visual Basic 6.0 and VB script and the automation scripts were written in QARun and TestPartner.• Coordinated program changes with users and other developers.

Worked with a team to successfully convert a Cobol mainframe application to a client server application.• Prepared test cases and documented results to compare against client server results.• Manually tested client server and mainframe applications.• Developed, maintained and tested enhancements in PowerBuilder and SQL Server.• Designed, developed and maintained Cobol programs and files for customers.• Coordinated system changes to convert Cobol programs into a client server system using PowerBuilder.

Fulfillment System Inc. • Designed, developed and maintained programs and files to process rebates for clients. These programs involved handling on-line data entry, processing, reporting and printing rebate and claim checks for farmers and retailers.• Instructed users on the layout of data entry screens and information to be keyed. Analyzed and modified customer’s load files using Data Junction. The programs were written in Cobol on a Data General mainframe using VSAM files.• Set up test cases and executed tests for new programs and program changes.• Coordinated system changes with customer’s business and IT staff.• Project duration: 2.5 years.Star Tribune• Created test cases, executed tests and documented results to verify changes.• Conducted final testing of other consultant’s program changes.• Participated on a project team for year 2000 conversion.• Changes involved adding a century field to dates, IDMS records, files and JCL procs.• The enhancements were written in Cobol, Cobol II and IDMS.• Project duration: 10 months

Travelers Express• Made product enhancements to money order and gift certificate systems.• Created reporting programs to produce monthly and quarterly updates for money orders.• Enhancements were programs in Cobol II and EasyTrieve and used VSAM files• Project duration: 4 months.

Worked with a team on multiple internal applications.• Developed and enhanced Cobol/Cobol II and Assembler programs that ran on IBM Mainframe, MVS/XA using VSAM files.