TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: C#, C++, Java, JavaScript, Typescript, PowerShell

Web Technologies: AngularJS, Node.js, ASP.NET, PHP

Version Control Systems: TFS, Git, CVS

Testing Tools: Selenium, Webdriver, WebdriverJS, Protractor, CodedUI, Jasmine, Karma, Appium, Sauce Labs, SoapUI, RestSharp, NUnit, MSTest, Visual Studio Load Test Tools

Software: VSTS, TFS, Jenkins, TeamCity, Visual Studio, Eclipse, SCVMM, MS Office Suite

Databases: SQL Server, MySQL, Access

Operating Systems: Windows Server/Desktop, Mac OS, Linux, DOS

Virtualization Technologies: Hyper - V, Microsoft Azure, VMware

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Software Development Engineer in Test / QA Lead

Confidential, Wallingford, Connecticut

Developed and maintained automated test frameworks and test suites in a fast-paced CI/CD Agile environment. Worked closely with developers to create automated UI, Mobile, Rest API, and JavaScript unit test suites for the company’s emerging Angular2/SaaS cloud platform. Built and maintained lab infrastructure in Microsoft Azure using PowerShell scripts to automate tasks. Mentored, trained, allocated tasks and conducted code reviews for offshore SDET resources.

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Created, configured and maintained automated builds and test runs in CI environment. Architected, implemented and maintained automated test frameworks for UI, integration, API and service-level testing of extremely complex SaaS web applications. Created and administered virtual test environments and various general purpose VMs on the Hyper-V platform. Developed custom tools using the TFS API allowing the automation team much greater flexibility in analyzing automated test run results. Developed custom tool that allowed the re-creation and playback of user sessions from production data gathered from in-house APM appliance. Served as the organization’s sole performance testing resource for four years. Coordinated and allocated tasks, provided mentoring and training, conducted code reviews for team of six offshore SDET resources. Led team in establishing best practices for overall test automation efforts.

Quality Assurance Lead

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Developed test plans, test designs, and test scripts based on requirements, design documents and production issues. Developed custom test tools using C#, C/C++, JavaScript, WebAii and Windows scripting. Architected and implemented test automation framework for patented software system that utilizes the Internet, the public switched telephone system and voice recognition technologies to authenticate users during high-risk ecommerce transactions. Developed QA policies, procedures, and testing methodologies. Conducted performance testing utilizing Visual Studio load test tools. Administered test case management system. Gathered and published quality assurance metrics reporting directly to senior management.

Test Automation Engineer / QA Team Lead

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Developed, published and implemented test plans and test designs. Developed automated test tools using a variety of languages and open-source libraries including C#, Ruby, C/C++, Java, Watir, Firewatir, WebAii, Selenium and Unix shell scripting. Developed Quality Assurance standards and testing methodologies for entire QA department. Implemented web-based test case management system enabling upper management to more efficiently track test progress as well as gather quality assurance metrics such as defect densities and open defect counts. Planned, coordinated, and supervised testing and tools development for QA team consisting of both on-site and offshore employees. Organized integration, regression, and functional test suites for feature-specific and general testing of web-based financial software. Successfully developed and implemented departmental policies and procedures, documentation standards, and all documentation for Sarbanes-Oxley audit.

Database Analyst

Confidential, Great Lakes, Illinois

Developed web-based and standalone applications and tools to assist in the efficient delivery of database queries and reports using C#, C++, Visual Basic, ASP, Java, and .NET technologies. Generated and/or assisted with the interpretation of ad hoc reports from local databases as required by the Department head or Director. Served as an instructor and subject matter expert in the use of legacy military database technology.

Test Engineer

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Developed automated test scripts using C/C++ and GNU Debugger scripting language on embedded-Linux platform. Co-developed Java framework for testing of game mathematical models. Performed System, Unit, and Regression Testing of embedded operating system and game software to ensure regulatory compliance and over-all product quality.

Product Test Engineer

Confidential, West Chicago, Illinois

Developed hardware test fixtures and software solutions to automate testing of existing and new products. Developed embedded software, PC based programs, and programming libraries for resultant hardware designs. Primary languages used were 8051 Intel Assembly, LabVIEW, Visual Basic and C/C++. Produced detailed schematics using Cad software. Produced Technical Documentation and Test Procedures. Provided technical support for Quality Control and Manufacturing Defect Analysis departments.