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Directed and lead test efforts for local and remote QA engineersWorked closely with engineering to create a release processDesigned and lead implementation of QA test strategies and plansCreated test automation using Selenium and PythonManaged JIRAManually tested the FocusByTeenDrive product (mobile devices and web applications)

Created and managed test automation framework for the product using Gauge and PythonLead the automation efforts for the QA teamTrained QA Engineers with little or no programming experience in test automation using Python through a weekly training lab and 1 on 1 mentoringWorked closely with Ops in creating continuous testing for staging and production environmentsMaintained QA confluence and JIRA pages and storiesInvolved in the hiring process and decisions on resource needs

Designed and lead implementation of QA processesDesigned and executed manual Test Plans and Test SuitesDesigned and implemented automated test suites utilizing Selenium Webdriver and BrowserstackCreated automation scripts for other teams outside of the scope of QAAdmin for JIRA projects and users and JIRA bug managementEffective communication with developers to ensure rapid development with high standards of qualityWrote extensive documentation on all things QA including automation, bug structure, tests, and QA process

Led test efforts for Branchout.com and other versions of the site including mobile-web, Android and iOS apps Created and executed test plans / suitesManaged the JIRA defect tracking database including assisting the sprint planning processResponsible for triage, tracking, and verifying fixes, improvements, and new features from conception through productionCreated a repeatable and reliable build release processWorking closely with customer service and creating reproducible bug reports from complaints Assisted project manager with scrum process and sprint planning

Lead social network game's testing on multiple networks including Myspace, Facebook, and Orkut. QA Lead on over 10 titles. Created detailed Test Plans/Test Suites/Scripts. Extensive Jira bug tracking database experience. Managed local and off-site QA staff on up to 4 titles at once. Wrote feature specifications, improvements, and mock ups for upcoming and existing titles. Edited game bundle data using TortoiseSVN.

Online casual games testing on all Pogo.com sites(FR, DE, US). Utilized DevTrack and DevTest to complete test plans in a team environment. PC Testing (Windows XP, 98, 2000, ME, Vista, Apple Computer). Attended all training meetings given during my 9 month contract.

Worked closely in a team environment leading titles in SCEA's Format QA Online Department. Set up and ran test cases on PPPoE, Static, and DHCP network connections for the PS3, PS2, and PSP game systems. Lead teams of 4-12 on game patches, new submissions, resubmissions, and PLAYSTATION®Network content. Created test plans/test matrices specific to game titles. Compiled and corrected bug reports.