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Manage a team of SDETs responsible for CI test automation framework development and management, test process development and management, test automation development and execution and project software quality management and oversight.

Serve as a software test & application automation design lead responsible for developing, executing and maintaining automated tests and functional solutions across multiple Agile projects.Responsible for creating and maintaining data driven/keyword driven automated tests using Visual Studio Coded UI, Selenium WebDriver Python and XamarinResponsible for the implementation and management of automated software test development across multiple software projects Responsible for conducting performance load testing against web-based applications (Visual Studio 2019 Enterprise, Visual Studio Web Test)Responsible for developing and maintaining software test documentation (Test Plans, Test Cases, Product Backlog Items, Work Items and Tasks) in VSTS (Visual Studio Team Services) Develop and maintain automated systems Using AutoItContinuous integration process development & management (VSTS, TCM, Microsoft Test Framework)Develop, execute and maintain manual test cases using Visual Studio Team System (VSTS)Conduct functional testing on desktop applications written in Visual basic and C#Conduct functional testing on Angular J web applicationsMentor less experienced team membersManage day to day test activities for all test team personnelStrong leadership skillsStrong problem solving skills

Served as the software test automation design lead responsible for developing, executing and maintaining automated functional, unit and performance tests.Was responsible for creating and maintaining a standard Agile automated software testing processWas responsible for creating and maintaining data driven/keyword driven automated tests using Visual Studio Coded UIWas responsible for leading the development and management of automated software test development across multiple CDC software projects Was responsible managing automated functional and unit testing activities on Agile projects Was responsible for conducting performance load testing against web-based applications using Visual Studio 2015 EnterpriseWas responsible for creating and maintaining software automated and performance test metricsWas responsible for developing and maintaining software test documentationDeveloped, execute and maintain manual test cases using Microsoft Test Manager (MTM)Developed, executed and maintained automated API and web service unit and performance testsDeveloped, execute and maintain automated data-driven 508 testsDeveloped, execute and maintain automated data-driven file content verification testsDeveloped and maintain user documentation (User Guides, Standard Operation Procedures, etc.)Mentored less experienced team members

Responsible for providing customer solutions to new and existing Jacobs business accounting applications and systems in an Agile environment. Manage the maintenance process across all phases (requirements, analysis, development, test and release)Serve as the customer liaison and project manager throughout all phases of maintenance (requirements, analysis, development, test and release)Develop and maintain SSRS reports using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 & 2008Develop and maintain SSRS SQL stored procedures using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2Maintain new SharePoint system work flows, requirements and designs written in C#Work directly with the segment customer to develop software and system requirementsPerform analysis of existing systems to determine points of fault and provide alternative solutions. Develop and maintain software test documentation (System User’s Guides, Software Test Plans, Software Test Procedures, Software Test Reports)Develop & maintain automated test procedures in C#Conduct feature testing, defect identification and evaluation of web-based applicationsParticipate in software requirements and use case reviews with the software development team and customerPerform database analysis using SQL Analyzer Analyze and revise software programs written in C# Troubleshoot and resolve system network and server issuesMentor less experienced team members

Responsible for developing software test automation applications for government software systems. Designed and developed software test automation programs using C# and visual studio 2010 using the Agile development methodologyDeveloped and managed a standard software test process Developed software documentation (Software Requirements Specifications, Software Design Documents, User’s Guides, Software Test Reports)Interacted with other software and computer hardware engineering groups to define, document, conduct and interpret performance tests for products, systems and components. Identified functional hardware/software problems and suggested resolutions. Planned tests, established criteria, assessed program effectiveness, and investigated and analyzed usual testing conditions, problems, or questions. Implemented changes, additions, and extensive adaptations to guidelines, and uses judgment in analyzing costs/benefits of various alternatives and selecting the best combinationsDesigned and executed testing procedures and resolved system problems Coordinated work efforts and solve technical problems Defined, documented, conducted and interpreted performance tests for software products, systems and componentsPlanned, coordinated, and monitored test projects Made recommendations and commitments on the conventional aspects of the testing assignmentsDeveloped and managed automated software test procedures using Visual Studio 2010 (C#)Mentored less experienced team members

Responsible for developing a standard repeatable software process used to test US Army software applications.Created software test work product templates (Test Plan, Test Procedure, Test Report)Created manual software test proceduresConducted manual functional testing of client-server and web-based software applicationsParticipated in daily Scrum standup meetingsConducted security scans (application Hardening) on US Army web application using AppScanWorked with the test analyst to layout a repeatable testing approachMentored less experienced team members

Responsible for conducting security testing and analysis of customer software applications and application databases in effort to enforce Government Information Assurance best practices. Conducted software vulnerability assessment testing on United States Air Force software programs and databases using security vulnerability software analysis tools Assessed new Air Force software applications and database technologies and recommend changes that will enhance information system security (Client Server application hardening, Web Application hardening, Database Hardening)Conducted software security compliance assessments according to Air Force Information Assurance best practices Provided onsite customer mentoring and issue resolution on vulnerability findings Provided onsite customer mentoring on security testing tool installation, configuration and utilizationCreated software vulnerability assessment reports summarizing the testing effort and vulnerability findingsProvided post-assessment software security testing/analysis tool support to the customer

Responsible for managing the software testing effort of a 2-member team across multiple projects.Developed and overseen the development of software test documentation (software test plan software test procedures, software test report)Developed & maintained automated test procedures Developed software test applications as needed using Microsoft Visual StudioDeveloped & maintain automated test procedures using Mercury Quick Test ProfessionalOrganized hardware & software test configurations as requiredIdentified & managed software defects to closureConducted feature testing, defect identification and evaluation of web-based applicationsParticipated in software requirements and use case reviews with the software development team and customerProvided a performance analysis of portal web applications in support of the government customer

Responsible for leading the software testing effort of a 2-member team.Developed and maintained software test documentation (software test plan, software test procedures, software test report)Developed & maintained automated test procedures Developed & maintained automated test procedures using Mercury Quick Test ProfessionalOrganized hardware & software test configurations as requiredIdentified & managed software defects using Test Track ProfessionalConducted feature testing, defect identification and evaluation of client-server windows applicationsParticipated in software requirements and use case reviews with the software development team and Customer

Provide SETA (Scientific, Engineering & Technical Assistance) software development support to the MDA and THAAD project offices.Responsible for providing government software testing oversight of the FBX-T Radar software testing activities through participation in the software IPT (Integrated Project Team), SRB (Software Review Board), TRR (Test Readiness Review), software development performance reviews & witnessing of IQT (Initial Qualification Testing) & FQT (Formal Qualification Testing) of FBX-T radar softwareProvided quality and safety customer support for the BMDS CTF (Combined Test Force) Developed software cost and schedule estimates for BMDS Radar software Provided peer review customer support of BMDS Radar software development work products Served as the TFCC government Software Integration & Test (I&T) Lead responsible for overseeing pre-FQT I&T activities (software tool proofing, I&T test case peer reviews, test witnessing). Created a software metric set and used it to track I&T progress across software builds.

Developed, modified, applied, and maintained standards for quality operating methods, processes, systems and procedures. In this role I was Responsible for ensuring that project and process control documentation were compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contract. Participated in the review of software design, change specifications, and plan against contractual and/or process requirements. Performed verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability. Managed software audit efforts against software project activities and work products for compliance to the organizational standard software process.Managed the SQA effort across all software projectsParticipated in the development of CMM process requirements for all software projectsDeveloped project software assurance processes, procedures and plans Planned and conduct software quality assurance audits Prepared and report quality assurance audit findings to both the project teams and senior managementPerformed tracking and reporting of non-compliance issues to closureReviewed project plans for process assurance accessibilityRecommended and implemented changes for process improvementCollected & evaluated software quality assurance audit metrics to identify area for improvement

Perform validation and verification (Windows) of medical instrument software. Implement test specification configuration, automated test development and application documentation and development.Responsible for the implementation of the software CMM process within the software development departmentResponsible for the development of software validation plans and scripts Responsible for developing software test automation scripts using Rational Visual TestPerformed feature testing, defect identification and evaluationConducted bug tracking and metrics using Rational Clear QuestPerformed application development of client-server database applications (Visual Basic/SQL2000) Performed application development of Web-based client-server database applications (ASP/HTML/SQL2000)Participated in software design, requirements and code reviews

Served as a mathematical instructor to undergraduate college students (evening courses)

Performed product validation, functional verification (UNIX & AIX) and test specification development.Performed product testing, feature testing, defect identification and evaluationPerformed regression testing and product status evaluationConducted bug Tracking and metrics evaluationDeveloped software test plans and software test procedures

Performed product quality assurance, functional testing and test specification writing. Utilized test automation with QA Partner/Silk programming for regression testing (Windows).Conducted product testing, defect identification and evaluationConducted regression testing and product status evaluationConducted software feature and performance testingRecorded and tracked software defects to closure

Utilized software-based teacher assessment tools.Provided training in the use and applications of technology.Instructed students in the use of computer lab hardware and software.