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• Currently contracted with USPS to help software process management of releases for USPS• Follow up with stakeholders and Development teams to keep software releases on track• Follow through documentation to confirm requirements and quality of software releases• Participate in weekly meetings to communicate with the team about the current releases• Complete special team projects to integrate Agile methodology into other releases to enhance to quality and frequency of releases and deadlines being met• Participate in SCRUM meetings and Agile releases to help integrate Agile processes into other releases in USPS

Alexandria, Va

• Lead IT team for special church events reacting swiftly to environment changes• Set-up and run AV systems with HDMI and SDI cables for VIsuals and XLR cables for audio• Set-up and broadcast events using Livestream, OBS studio, and other software for up to 500 people• Research and implement polling systems, recording software, and streaming software

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Developed new templates using PHP scripting to promote efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity• Established software Test plan for defining test scenarios and writing manual and automated test scripts• Performed various installation tests in the field and documented test results in JIRA• Completed special projects as assigned by the Operations Programming Manager in addition to daily workload• Provided programming support for the RVM Video Team when staffing necessitates• Trained co-workers and new hires on best practices regarding system activations and programming requests• Programmed security systems in commercial buildings as specified by various departments within the company

Rockville, Md

• Developed automated scripts using Selenium WebDriver which decreased regression test execution time by 65% • Facilitated review meetings and walkthroughs of our defect progress reports to ensure issues prioritized appropriately• Performed root-cause analysis of software bugs while coordinating with the development team to resolve technical issues • Utilized JIRA for requirement mapping and defect tracking amongst the test, development and business analyst teams• Finalized requirement and design documents by giving final approval to ensure requirements are clear and testable• Approved software Test plan for defining test scenarios and writing manual and automated test scripts• Provided Requirement Traceably Matrix (RTM) after developing and updating Test Cases to improve • Coordinated with client and Business Analysts to support user acceptance testing• Utilized SQL queries for backend testing to ensure database integrity and data validation• Generated reports and graphs for analysis based on a repository of test cases, test results and scripts maintained via SharePoint

Annandale, Va

• Troubleshooted and solved IT problems remotely or onsite in a fast-paced environment• Provided installation assistance for customer desktop, server, and database deployment• Worked with customer IT department for deployment readiness, installation support, and troubleshooting• Involved in executing and verifying of Test Cases and Procedure.

Annandale, Virginia

• Helped customers with contact and credit card information on our database• Assisted gym members with membership inquiries and register them as new members • Handled the Gym's money and daily earnings from sales and membership

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Helped develop an ecommerce website with a team• Conducted IT research for website; finding pros and cons applications• Implemented different resources to enhance website• Found safe ways for customers to continue transactions• Researched software to prevent intruder access to customer accounts

Annandale, Virginia

• Tutored high school and college students during semester breaks in math (Algebra to Calculus 3)• Reviewed math concepts from Algebra to Calculus 3• Practiced math problems to help students achieve better grades

Education record

Master'S Degree, Information Technology, 3.5