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Mendota Heights, Mn

Write test plans, perform test execution, and track defects using Microsoft Test Manager and Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2015 in an Agile testing methodology. Analyze business requirement documents and user stories/product backlog items to create a test plan and test cases. Deploy new code to the QA test sites. Collaborate with software/systems personnel for system, unit, regression, load and user acceptance testing. Provide regular status reports throughout the sprint release cycle.* Lead… Show more Write test plans, perform test execution, and track defects using Microsoft Test Manager and Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2015 in an Agile testing methodology. Analyze business requirement documents and user stories/product backlog items to create a test plan and test cases. Deploy new code to the QA test sites. Collaborate with software/systems personnel for system, unit, regression, load and user acceptance testing. Provide regular status reports throughout the sprint release cycle.* Lead tester for the Patterson Veterinary Mobile website.* Lead QA trainer for new employees/contractors. Show less

Edina, Mn

Perform software testing tasks requiring Sprint planning, test execution and defect tracking to ensure developed products meet design specifications in an Agile testing environment. Write test plans, test cases, develop and establish quality assurance measures as well as testing standards for new applications. Execute and maintain regression scripts. Make recommendations for process improvements to Business Analyst and Developers.

Maple Grove, Mn

Work as part of a project team to implement quality standards across software applications. Provide work direction and training to Associate SQA Analysts; collecting and analyzing data, developing and executing test scripts / SQL queries and completing documentation according to approved methodology. Coordinating and participating in development and review meetings.

Richfield, Mn

Responsible for the evaluation of business requirements and needs assessment for multiple mortgage products and implementations. Provide timely testing effort estimates to the project managers. Assign testing projects to the QA testers. Coordinate with many facets of the organization to create quality assurance test plans/strategies and perform integration and regression testing. Perform rules testing within Pegasystems based software (Assetwise). Responsible for the capture of issues in a… Show more Responsible for the evaluation of business requirements and needs assessment for multiple mortgage products and implementations. Provide timely testing effort estimates to the project managers. Assign testing projects to the QA testers. Coordinate with many facets of the organization to create quality assurance test plans/strategies and perform integration and regression testing. Perform rules testing within Pegasystems based software (Assetwise). Responsible for the capture of issues in a central tracking log and coordination of issue resolution. * Participating in the creation of a new all-inclusive company testing tool.* Current responsibilities included Qa Test Lead role since March 2007. * Testing tools: Mercury Quality Center, WinRunner, PVCS Tracker, Regression Tester, Beyond Compare, Caliber RM, Microsoft Excel, XmlSpy, Paul Bunyon. Show less

Richfield, Mn

Provided customer focused help desk support in the areas of communication, problem solving and installation/implementation for all Rescap technology tools. Supported the Business Solutions marketing effort in the client installation and training process.* Participated in the design process of the client based Self-Service Administrator tool.* Participated in UAT testing for new client products

Richfield, Mn

Facilitated the purchase of mortgage loans from sellers through critical analysis of program criteria, underwriting guidelines, and legal documentation. Analyzed the operational functions of sellers to provide recommended improvements and training.* Designed a plan to streamline the loan delivery process of one of our top clients. * Devised and implemented the Performance Appreciation Awards for Excellence.