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In CET Team, worked with multiple enterprise customers to help them get value from the product, and helped improve the ability of customer service team to be able to assist with common customer issues.- Wrote tooling platform allowing insight for internal support to get real-time data for customers in React/Typescript- Helped redesign platforms to fix security issues- Created multiple React components display dynamic data in clear understandable way.- Fixed existing PHP back-end code to securely handle front end API calls- Wrote new Java API library endpoints for handling new API requests for new features.- Debugged issues in complex micro-services driven back-end to root cause issues.- Worked with internal teams to fix bugs that were causing downstream issues.- Drove Internal teams to upgrade limits for customers in a timely manner- Wrote internal Documentation for projects.Software used: SQL, Java, Javascript, Typescript, React, PHP, CSS, Jira, Confluence, Git, SVN, HTML, Node.js, MySQL, Web Development

Senior Software Developer in Test (SDET)- Wrote and updated Java framework for large internal Automated test framework (testing frontend and End-to-End usage) on a 10+ year old SaaS product.- Built and updated tools for quicker testing of complex saas processes.- Trained and reviewed code for Other team members to help maintain code quality (Git/Java).- Creating test plans and tracking progress and test automation prioritization for ongoing agile software development.- Managing automation of Jenkins Jobs.- Owning decision making for test framework and refactor as project priorities change.- Patch and Release Testing for large scale projects.

Worked on 2 different projects in 1 group, Responsibilities included:• Writing and updating automation and testing tools as specifications change• Manual Testing of Hardware as new versions of Firmware are released • Working with offsite Developer to diagnose issues found on Hardware• Creating and updating bug reports in Jira• Helping internal QA resources with Hardware/software problems related to software/firmware updates• Backing up and maintaining internal machines.• Creating testing applications that allow us to more easily test, update, and pull logs from hardware devices.• Software Used: Windows 7, OSX(10.6- 10.8), Jira, Python, Java, Shell, Sikuli, Ghost

Intel Corporation, Hillsboro, ORWorked in 2 different groups on specific projects, including:Intel Pair and Share/ Intel Teleport Extender: (Scrum Environment)• Wrote and updated test sets in HP Quality Center 10.• Executed ongoing validation testing on 2 different applicationsusing iOS, Android, and Windows platforms.• Worked in a Scrum environment• Created and updated automated tests that would verify manyfunctions, using Spec flow and C#.• Created a functional UI for remote testing of iOS and Androidclients to allow debugging of automation failures.• Software Used: Windows XP, Windows 7, HP Quality Center,Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, Test Driven .Net, SpecFlow, Rally,PerforceIntel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU):• Ran through extensive hardware dependent testing.• Executed ongoing validation testing on 2 different applicationson iOS, Android, and Windows platforms.• Wrote and updated Automated tests in SpecFlow (C#)• Software Used: Windows 7, Windows 8, Test Rail, Microsoft VisualStudio 2010, ReSharper, SpecFlow, TeamCity, Perforce

Software and Hardware QA for a number of different contracted positions, including:Welch Allyn: - Upkeep and repair of setup issues on Solaris based product caused by interactions from exacting FDA product evaluation.- Diagnosed the possible dangers associated with various anomalies.- Updated Documentation with changes from engineering, as well as to conform with updated and strict FDA standards.- Trained and managed additional testers.- Designed and built testing lab that mimics environments seen offsite.Hewlett-Packard:- Tested Printers installs under various conditions.- Updated Excel database with additional values.- Created scripts that dynamically build Graphs based upon database values.- Updated VB scripts to output data conforming to updated specificationsSmith and Tinker:- Helped find and diagnose software and hardware difficulties for embedded project.- Worked with offshore development to fix issues in design.Intuit:- Accessibility testing for website and application design.- Compatibility verification for applications.

Worked as head Quality engineer for startup company. Responsibilities included:• Management of QA processes for 3 products.• Design and coding of unit tests.• Creation of automated script to run product on Excel files from our corpus.• Manage multiple QA interns.• Develop and refine test plans.• Help Project Leads keep projects on time, and verify goals are being met.

This summer position was a valuable learning experience as I was able to learn and practice leadership, and organizational methods in a low stress environment.Responsibilities of note:- Organizing Craft materials for large (150+ people) camp.- Helping Camp director with various camp maintenance and organizational responsibilities (maintaining facilities cleanliness, running specialty camp segments).- Creating unique lesson plans for each week of camp.- Overseeing counselors in helping campers from various age groups craft fun and interesting projects.- Being a good role model.