Manage the daily activities of an eight-person test team responsible for automated and manual testing of a multi-tenant ACA compliance solution built on the Microsoft technology stack. Defined and implemented the automation strategy including framework selection, test prioritization, data creation, and management of daily automation executions across 6 development environments.Transformed the team from primarily manual testing, to a high performing hybrid of automated manual… Show more Manage the daily activities of an eight-person test team responsible for automated and manual testing of a multi-tenant ACA compliance solution built on the Microsoft technology stack. Defined and implemented the automation strategy including framework selection, test prioritization, data creation, and management of daily automation executions across 6 development environments.Transformed the team from primarily manual testing, to a high performing hybrid of automated manual test engineers leading to an overall 50% reduction in regression specific testing. Responsible for hiring, feedback, mentoring, managing workload priorities, and measuring staff performance and promoting professional development. Show less

 Manage the daily activities of an eight-person test team responsible for automated and manual testing of a multi-tenant ACA compliance solution built on the Microsoft technology stack.  Defined and implemented the automation strategy including framework selection, test prioritization, data creation, and management of daily automation executions across 6 development environments. Transformed the team from primarily manual testing, to a high performing hybrid of automated manual test… Show more  Manage the daily activities of an eight-person test team responsible for automated and manual testing of a multi-tenant ACA compliance solution built on the Microsoft technology stack.  Defined and implemented the automation strategy including framework selection, test prioritization, data creation, and management of daily automation executions across 6 development environments. Transformed the team from primarily manual testing, to a high performing hybrid of automated manual test engineers leading to an overall 50% reduction in regression specific testing.  Responsible for hiring, feedback, mentoring, managing workload priorities, and measuring staff performance and promoting professional development. Show less

Agile Test Leader supporting the redesign of a web-based data management solution built on .Net and Oracle. Development efforts include front-end refactor to from .Net to Angular JS, database migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL, and deployment of finalized solution to Amazon Web Services GovCloud.Generate SQL queries to validate application write back and search functionality, maintain resulting data sets externally for use in automated test suites. Build and manage… Show more Agile Test Leader supporting the redesign of a web-based data management solution built on .Net and Oracle. Development efforts include front-end refactor to from .Net to Angular JS, database migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL, and deployment of finalized solution to Amazon Web Services GovCloud.Generate SQL queries to validate application write back and search functionality, maintain resulting data sets externally for use in automated test suites. Build and manage comprehensive test repository using the Hexawise combinatorial test tool, promote select testcases for use in automated test suites.Develop automated data driven regression test suites using Smartbear’s TestComplete, identify automation candidates using risk based methodology to ensure critical functionality coverage. Manage the test process using Open Project, deliver status of test efforts to project stakeholders through external reporting, weekly status reports and status meetings. Show less

Manage the Application and Web Service testing team supporting the Air Mobility Command’s Global Air Operation Systems. Define testing best practices across three SCRUM teams including Manual and Automated testing strategy, resource allocation, and estimation of testing efforts.Implement and manage the Smartbear Test Suite and associated infrastructure including QAComplete for Test Management, TestComplete for UI Automation, SoapUI for Web Services, and LoadWebUI for Performance… Show more Manage the Application and Web Service testing team supporting the Air Mobility Command’s Global Air Operation Systems. Define testing best practices across three SCRUM teams including Manual and Automated testing strategy, resource allocation, and estimation of testing efforts.Implement and manage the Smartbear Test Suite and associated infrastructure including QAComplete for Test Management, TestComplete for UI Automation, SoapUI for Web Services, and LoadWebUI for Performance Testing. Generate and maintain Quality Assurance project documentation including the Master Test Plan, Performance Test Plan and functional testcases. Develop and execute Performance Tests against a Flex/Flash front end, provide reporting and analysis to all project stakeholders.Primary liaison to Air Force Integration Test Team. Provided expertise on all testing activities during Acceptance Testing. Created and distributed project communications and reports on a consistent and timely basis. Show less

Lead the architecture, implementation and overall execution of the Master Test Plan against Blackbaud’s Enterprise products. Test planning incorporated test automation, manual application testing, and performance / scalability testing against Web based fully configurable products built on the .Net framework.Managed test activities for Quality Assurance Engineers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Performance Engineers with a primary focus on Performance and Automated Testing… Show more Lead the architecture, implementation and overall execution of the Master Test Plan against Blackbaud’s Enterprise products. Test planning incorporated test automation, manual application testing, and performance / scalability testing against Web based fully configurable products built on the .Net framework.Managed test activities for Quality Assurance Engineers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Performance Engineers with a primary focus on Performance and Automated Testing initiatives.Lead Performance Testing Engagements both at HP and Microsoft Performance labs, published proprietary Performance Testing White Papers for use in Sales and Marketing literature. Drove performance management, goal setting, and alignment to career progression and training plans for the Enterprise Test Team. Defined and managed Performance Testing for sales engagements. Worked closely with Business Development, Account Management, and potential clients to gather requirements and establish success criteria.Recruited highly skilled test professionals using in house sourcing, college recruiting events, and external talent searches. Show less

Developed and executed on the overall QA test plan. Supervised the daily activities of Quality Analysts and Engineers in support of Blackbaud’s Next Generation Enterprise offering.Instituted policies, procedures, and tools to support the Test Teams use of manual and automated testing technologiesSupported all performance testing activities including script definition, planning, and execution as well as reporting of results.Screened and interviewed all candidates… Show more Developed and executed on the overall QA test plan. Supervised the daily activities of Quality Analysts and Engineers in support of Blackbaud’s Next Generation Enterprise offering.Instituted policies, procedures, and tools to support the Test Teams use of manual and automated testing technologiesSupported all performance testing activities including script definition, planning, and execution as well as reporting of results.Screened and interviewed all candidates providing recommendations to the hiring manager. Show less

Team leader responsible for functional testing a Web CMS solution built on Microsoft’s .NET framework.Successfully delivered 3 product releases over a 15-month period both on time and on budget.Provided test planning, scheduling and progress information to Project Management on a daily basis.Supported training sessions with both clients and internal application users.Designed and executed load, stress, and functional tests using Mercury’s Astra Load Test.

Developed automated testing solutions in Web and Client / Server environments using Segue SilkTest supporting integration, and systems testing.Implemented and administered Dynamic Object Oriented Requirement Storage (DOORs) database for management of test planning, test design, and requirement documentation. Utilized Rationale’s Clear Case for code development, storage, and merging functions.Participated in all phases of design activities including requirements… Show more Developed automated testing solutions in Web and Client / Server environments using Segue SilkTest supporting integration, and systems testing.Implemented and administered Dynamic Object Oriented Requirement Storage (DOORs) database for management of test planning, test design, and requirement documentation. Utilized Rationale’s Clear Case for code development, storage, and merging functions.Participated in all phases of design activities including requirements gathering, analysis, code review, and customer handoff. Show less

Managed all enhancement requests for the North American Desk Side Support community including requirements gathering, analysis, and pre–implementation testing.Provided support and training in the use of Asset Configuration and Management (ACM) database within the Xerox account.Responsible for Creating and Administering remote Web based training to participating Desk Side Support personnel within the Xerox account infrastructure.

Designed and executed test conditions to support evaluation of Medical Imaging products and associated equipment during the manufacturing process.Performed EMC, Altitude/Climatic, Shock/Vibration, and Acoustic Testing for Engineering Models and production products.Represented the Quality Assurance team in design review sessions to provide testing strategies for software/hardware functionality and feature enhancements.Conducted software/hardware upgrades at customer sites… Show more Designed and executed test conditions to support evaluation of Medical Imaging products and associated equipment during the manufacturing process.Performed EMC, Altitude/Climatic, Shock/Vibration, and Acoustic Testing for Engineering Models and production products.Represented the Quality Assurance team in design review sessions to provide testing strategies for software/hardware functionality and feature enhancements.Conducted software/hardware upgrades at customer sites and provided training for new features.Supported the Printer Manufacturing Teams automated and manual test efforts in a made-to-order product environment providing electrical and mechanical equipment analysis. Show less

Performed corrective and preventative maintenance of sonar and auxiliary navigational equipment using internal product diagnostics and manual test tools and equipment.Managed daily activities of 3 junior personnel.Developed and implemented training programs for all facets of ship’s tactical sonar operations.Deployed in support of both Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield.Awarded good conduct Medal for 6 Year of Honorable Service.