Mike Wellman Email & Phone Number

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

As Quality Assurance Lead, I oversee the rigorous testing process to guarantee our apps' excellence and reliability. My responsibilities span from crafting meticulous testing strategies to executing flawlessly detailed test plans for each release cycle. Here's what I do:Strategic Testing: I collaborate closely with the development team to devise comprehensive testing strategies that align with our goals, ensuring every feature meets the highest standards.Precision Testing: I meticulously design and execute test cases, both manually and through automation tools, to detect any glitches and ensure seamless functionality across all app features.Regression Mastery: I implement and refine regression testing processes to safeguard existing functionalities against potential disruptions caused by new updates.Bug Tackling: I track and prioritize bugs efficiently, working hand-in-hand with the development team to troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly, ensuring a smooth user experience.Performance Evaluation: I conduct rigorous performance testing to assess responsiveness, scalability, and stability, addressing any bottlenecks that could impact user satisfaction.User Experience Enhancement: I coordinate usability testing sessions to gather invaluable feedback from end users, which informs our efforts to continuously improve the app's user interface and experience.Collaborative Leadership: I work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and designers, to ensure alignment on quality objectives and priorities.Bug Tracking and Management: Utilized bug tracking systems to log and prioritize defects discovered during testing. Worked with the development team to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner. Conducted root cause analysis to identify underlying problems and prevent recurrence.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As Quality Assurance Lead at Pangenomic, I ensured that our application met high standards of quality and reliability. I was responsible for defining testing strategies, executing test plans and ensuring timely delivery of bug-free releases.My primary duties included:Test Planning and Strategy: Collaborated with the development team to define testing strategies for each release cycle. This included identifying test scenarios, determining methodologies, and establishing metrics to measure success.Test Case Design and Execution: Developed test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements. Executed test cases manually and through automated testing tools to identify defects and ensure functioning of all app features.Regression Testing: Implemented and maintained regression testing processes to ensure that new code changes did not adversely impact existing functionality.Bug Tracking and Management: Utilized bug tracking systems to log and prioritize defects discovered during testing. Worked with the development team to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner. Conducted root cause analysis to identify underlying problems and prevent recurrence.Performance Testing: Conducted performance testing to evaluate the responsiveness, scalability, and stability of the application under various load conditions. Identified performance bottlenecks and worked with the development team to optimize system performance.Usability Testing: Evaluated usability testing sessions with end users to gather feedback on the app's user interface, navigation, and overall user experience. Translated user feedback into actionable insights for improving product usability.Documentation and Reporting: Documented test plans, test cases, and test results to ensure traceability and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team. Generated regular reports on testing progress, defect status, and overall product quality for stakeholders.

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

• Performed customer invoicing, inventory management and client development tasks.• Communicated with clients, managers, accounting and operations through phone and e-mail.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Wrote and maintained test plans, bug reports, provided feedback on usability, functionality, feature requirements and feature/bug prioritization for critically-acclaimed games

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Worked in high-pressure team-based environment to meet deadlines on complex tasks.• Wrote and maintained test plans, bug reports, provided feedback on usability, functionality, feature requirements and feature/bug prioritization for critically-acclaimed games. • Mentored junior testers (to develop best practices for testing, documentation and developer support).