Kathryn Mcdill Email & Phone Number

At Insuresoft, we excel in enhancing software reliability, a testament to our rigorous QA processes. With a foundation in Computer Science from Troy University, my role as a Quality Assurance Analyst is pivotal in ensuring that our web-based insurance software meets the highest standards of functionality and performance. We leverage critical thinking to craft test cases that challenge the software beyond basic requirements, revealing and resolving defects efficiently.Our collaborative approach, working with cross-functional teams, sets realistic timelines for testing and fortifies code quality. My competencies in backend testing using SQL, coupled with a strategic understanding of insurance software, empower us to deliver products that consistently exceed quality benchmarks. This focus on excellence and continuous improvement drives our team’s success in delivering market-leading software solutions.

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  Quality Assurance Analyst Level Ii

  Insuresoft

  Nov 2022 - Present - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

  * Collaborating with developers, functional analysts, and project managersto help set realistic timelines for testing, clarify requirements and provide feedback on code quality anddefect resolution.* Utilize business cases, system requirements and design specificationsdocuments to formulate test plans for manual testing of software applications to ensure functionality,usability, and performance meet quality standards.* Writing simple SQL queries to perform backend testing* Understand the foundations of web-based insurance software and whatfunctionality that includes.* Identify defects through regression testing, smoke testing, and ticket testing. Documenting any defectsfound and communicating those findings to the developer and/or project manager.* Implemented QA standards, methodologies, and metrics for consistent teamoperations which resulted in a reduction in defects by 15%.* Actively engaged in an agile software development lifecycle including dailystandup and sprint meetings while working remotely.

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  Troy University

  Computer Science