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Melville, New York, United States

- Write and configure QA automation scenarios for logistics software using TestComplete.- Gap analysis of requirements and newly developed features.- Interface with client directly to provide status on testing and release readiness.- Manual testing, reporting of bugs and verification of resolved defects.- Document software release contents for client approval prior to deployments.- Client is an international package delivery company delivering millions of packages daily.

Remote/New York/Kearney, Ne

• Software Test Engineer Lead – Manheim Project (May 2012 to May 2020) - Created automation scenarios for online vehicle auction (ove.com) in Ruby/Cucumber. - Collaborated with Business Analysts & Developers on cards for clarity, accuracy and completeness. - Provided high and low level QA testing estimates in SCRUM meetings. - Outlined QA testing strategy for projects. - Integration tested in coordination with other departments, products and external partners.… Show more • Software Test Engineer Lead – Manheim Project (May 2012 to May 2020) - Created automation scenarios for online vehicle auction (ove.com) in Ruby/Cucumber. - Collaborated with Business Analysts & Developers on cards for clarity, accuracy and completeness. - Provided high and low level QA testing estimates in SCRUM meetings. - Outlined QA testing strategy for projects. - Integration tested in coordination with other departments, products and external partners. - Managed work assignments for remote Software Test Engineers. - Led production deployment testing. - Tracked iteration status, risks, issues, and defects in Mingle, Rally and VersionOne. - Troubleshooting of production bugs or issues on various platforms.• QA Manager (2012 to July 2014, Responsibilities in Addition to Client Assignments) - Compiled and delivered semi-annual reports to 6 direct reports. - Reported project status and issues to Xpanxion executive team. - Advised and coached employees on project needs. - Provided training sessions on agile methodologies and international software testing. - On-boarded new employees & employee improvement plans (as needed).• QA Lead – Concurrent, Sionic Mobile and Earthlink Projects (July 2009 to January 2012) - Collecting requirements from business owners, writing release documentation and test scenarios, and reviewing test cases for accuracy. - Presentation of Test Strategy documents, testing results, and other essential information to VPs and other stakeholders. - Created test plans & scenarios for web, mobile and desktop based applications. - Tested both SOAP and REST web services and automated testing of the APIs. - Determined stories, tasks and estimates to complete during the agile/scrum sprints. - Lead sprint review (demo) calls and provided input for retrospective calls. - Directed offshore resources in writing, maintaining and executing test cases and test data. Show less

Omaha, Ne

- Black box testing of stock based software used to validate the accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial transactions.- Testing of both desktop and Internet based technologies.- Estimating timelines and resources needed for projects.- Collecting requirements from business analysts and interfacing with the development team to ensure product completeness.- Verified software was successfully deployed during a data center move and during weekly uploads.

Lincoln, Ne

- Managed 12 Quality Assurance Analysts located in the US and Hyderabad, India. - Directed work, hired employees, conducted performance reviews, recorded productivity metrics, approved performance goals and ensured overall quality of delivered products.- Reviewed client sites, consulted and recommended improvements of application design, estimated customization costs, recorded and analyzed errors, and established controls to ensure quality. - Delivered software applications to over… Show more - Managed 12 Quality Assurance Analysts located in the US and Hyderabad, India. - Directed work, hired employees, conducted performance reviews, recorded productivity metrics, approved performance goals and ensured overall quality of delivered products.- Reviewed client sites, consulted and recommended improvements of application design, estimated customization costs, recorded and analyzed errors, and established controls to ensure quality. - Delivered software applications to over 150 clients, and assisted in driving 8 new revisions of the product. Many clients are multi-national and Fortune 500 companies including British Telecom, Alltel, and Sodexho. - Conducted test cases, data mappings, testing of artificial intelligence software, system integration with external applications, verifying sites in multiple languages (including multi-bit), kiosk support, IVR implementations and automated testing using Rational Robot. Show less