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-New product development of a type-2 diabetes patch pump with Android and iOS controllers-Played a senior role in the development and testing of a pre-market diabetes patch pump system, focusing on leading QA effort in critical areas including insulin delivery, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication, and iOS integration ultimately receiving 510k approval.-Managed and tracked testing efforts using Azure DevOps and Excel, ensuring comprehensive coverage and alignment with project timelines.-Led iOS integration testing efforts, coordinating with offshore testers to optimize processes and ensure seamless functionality.-Created, reviewed, and executed test cases across multiple areas of the product lifecycle, following Agile development processes.-Participated in daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and user story pointing to support Agile workflows.-Developed and maintained test plans for end-of-sprint regressions, manual smoke tests, and overnight automated testing.-Mentored junior QA team members, fostering their technical and professional growth.-Helped with QA daily stand-up updates (DSUs) and directed test efforts to ensure high-quality deliverables.-Utilized tools such as Confluence, Slack and Teams for documentation and collaboration.-Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to support the development of a reliable, user-friendly medical device.-Helped establish efficient processes for manual and automated testing, maintaining compliance with rigorous quality standards.

Led quality assurance efforts for the documentation, testing, and release of portable PC-based ultrasound systems.Served as Senior/Lead QA Engineer, managing project timelines, coordinating testing activities, and reporting progress to leadership.Estimated testing schedules and provided detailed plans for new product releases.Created and edited test scripts to validate new functionality, ensuring high-quality deliverables.Oversaw product testing for all releases, including defect logging, verification, and tracking using Bugzilla.Coordinated workloads among testers and acted as the primary point of contact for escalated defects from customer support and field personnel.Managed QA-related FDA compliance, including maintaining documentation for testing processes and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) team representation.Supervised the development, localization, and dissemination of user documentation, including user guides and HTML help for end-users.Administered the bug tracking database, ensuring efficient defect management and resolution.Prepared and approved post-release Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and deviation documentation, signing off on QA deliverables.Delivered final software builds to manufacturing for deployment on customer machines.

Led a small test team to verify software migration efforts, conducting functional and regression testing.Authored and edited test scripts, managed defects, and provided lifecycle management for testing projects.Delivered regular status updates and collaborated with developers and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Tested software and hardware releases on multiple high-end ultrasound devices focusing on cardiac and interventional modes. Responsible for testing multiple areas on each product as well as leading other testers in completing test requirements. Worked closely with software developers to test defect fixes. Worked with other SQA groups to ensure the product readiness for FDA verification and validation. Was part of several successful high-visibility releases. Test lead on several projects including premium new to market ultrasound devices.

Comprehensive manual and automated GUI testing of XML web applications related to the insurance industry. Writing and updating new and existing test documentation. Recording results in defect track system (Silk Radar). Contributed to the QA process by introducing new ideas. Involved in the full development lifecycle process

Software test for leading online collaboration and eLearning companyThoroughly tested client/server and web-based VOIP audio and streaming video

Software test and technical writer for a leading real estate data company.Software tester on multiple projects for both web and client-server applicationsTechnical writer for online help and user guides/manuals

Enlisted member of the aircraft maintenance squadron tasked with the maintenance and upkeep of KC-135E aircraft. I was responsible for flight controls, hydraulic and pneudralic systems, and landing gear. Was deployed several times overseas for training and actual critical mission responsibilities.