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Hopkins, Minnesota, Us

♦ Enhanced test plan execution accuracy by 35% by being skilled in working collaboratively with a cross- functional team of product managers, designers, and other stakeholders through tracking progress and providing timely monitoring and reporting of defects and resolutions.♦ Spearheaded product feature and implementation across the backend and frontend components, alongside designing and developing Windows driver installers, ensuring firmware maintenance, and creating test automation frameworks using Java and Python.♦ Boosted system reliability 80% by conducting regular code reviews and active involvement in architecture and infrastructure planning, ensuring optimal and reliable application performance.♦ Aligned technical project initiatives with broader company strategies by leveraging in-depth knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to deliver innovative technical solutions.♦ Directed multiple projects from inception to completion, guaranteeing timely delivery and quality standards, while also focusing on the sustained performance and scalability of the systems and applications.

Hopkins, Minnesota, Us

♦ Analyzed different tools and systems to determine the best scalable options and implement bespoke solutions, resulting in achieving a 28% increase in overall system reliability.♦ Focused on documenting and optimizing existing processes, driving a 25% increase in team efficiency and a 30% rise in productivity, leading to a 11% enhancement in profitability.♦ Automated the setup, configuration, and scaling of servers, networks, databases, and resources by maintaining consistency and reliability through infrastructure as-code practices and version-controlled configurations.♦ Optimized workflows for ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820 Medical Device Development, and partnered with QA management to migrate 48% processed from waterfall to agile, which resulted in a 24% decrease in project delays.♦ Created a unified Python-based automation framework for embedded device testing, enhancing current test harnesses, and improving test coverage by 38%, which led to a 22% increase in overall test coverage.

♦ Developed a supporting web service testing for both REST and SOAP, along with API simulation, facilitating parallel development of backend and WebUI and ensuring comprehensive end-to-end testing of the website.♦ Crafted and articulated a long-term implementation strategy including prioritization of key opportunities, timing, cost projections, and technology partnership, which enhanced planning accuracy by 18%.♦ Designed a user-friendly test automation framework that eliminated the need for end users to have knowledge of Java, Selenium, XML, or xPath, enabling Business Analysts (BAs), and manual QA testers to create automation scripts with minimal programing expertise.♦ Fostered the development of automated solutions, guided engineering staff on best practices for automation, and handled periodic progress reports for senior leadership and customer review.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

♦ Built and streamlined a test automation framework using QTP, then evolved it to C# and Selenium, creating automation scripts in C#, Autolt, and PowerShell for VMWare software installations.♦ Secured the release of defect-free software by employing automated testing while addressing and resolving customer issues brought to our attention by technical support.♦ Engaged closely with developers and QA members to develop a user-friendly and maintainable test automation framework designed for simplicity and maintainability, facilitating the testing of new features with minimal modifications for upcoming product iterations.♦ Identified and recommended remote services for app deployment, facilitating seamless integration with CI/CD workflows, GitHub, and TMS.

♦ Monitored and executed audits of high-complexity activities in an assigned Fairview division to verify alignment with internal and external regulations.♦ Produced in-depth trending charts for non-conformance, production quality, root cause and quality metrics by ensuring that stakeholders receive the necessary feedback for operational and divisional performance insights.♦ Recognized key regression scenarios across different applications and collaborated with other QA, IT, Bio-medical, and clinical staff.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

♦ Established and managed test harnesses, environments, and data to streamline automated testing, and worked alongside a diverse team to troubleshoot and fix software issues and driver better product quality.♦ Automated production Linux system backups and verification testing using bash scripting, Expect, AutoHotKey, and Windows command scripts, while also handling the installation, configuration, and administration of WebSphere Application Server, VMware ESX, and Rational Application Developer.

B.S, Computer Science

Computer/Electrical Engineering

A.A., Pre-Engineering

Certificate Of Completion, Digital Electronics, Robotics