Elizabeth D.
Data Engineer

Skills

Mysql

Jira

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Bio

Possessing 8 years of experience in Software Quality, with 3 of those years in leadership roles and 5 years specializing in Quality Assurance (QA) for both manual and automated testing, the candidate demonstrates a robust expertise in software quality delivery and process improvements. Responsibilities have included team allocation based on project demands, project scheduling, implementation of testing best practices, and periodic feedback provision at both individual and team levels. The candidate has also driven the adoption of Agile methodology, ensuring adherence to its practices and fostering team growth through career development initiatives.

Proficiency in managing time banks using collaboration tools and employing Azure for delivery management and progress tracking is apparent. Adept in Agile methodologies, the candidate effectively estimates deliverables, mitigates risks, and communicates with stakeholders through comprehensive status reports. Responsibilities also cover ensuring the team's understanding of process compliance, meticulous bug reporting, and monitoring test automation.

Daily improvement feedback is provided consistently, along with detailed incident report writing and bug prioritization planning, integrated with scenario mapping for comprehensive test creation. The candidate coordinates deliveries and deployment periods while approving DevOps pipelines within Azure environments. Customer engagement is another forte, with a keen ability to address and understand client issues and needs directly.

This professional meticulously maintains key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Software Quality Team and explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into operations to enhance efficiency. Programming skills include expertise in Java, JavaScript, and Python, alongside hands-on experience with tools such as IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, Cypress, Visual Studio, Postman, HPLM, and SQL Server Database, reflecting a comprehensive skill set in the software quality assurance domain.

Software Quality Assurance Team Lead
10/1/2022 - 12/1/2023

Led a team and identified opportunities for improvement in software qualification deliveries and processes, enhancing overall efficiency and output. Allocated analysts to projects and developed comprehensive project schedules, ensuring timely execution and addressing team feedback for continuous improvement. Implemented agile methodologies, mandating ceremonies to streamline workflow and improve project outcomes, while managing career focus and fostering team growth. Utilized the Colabore Skydoc tool for managing time banks effectively.

Employed Azure project management tools to oversee delivery, monitor project progress, and communicate status to stakeholders. Created delivery estimates to meet deadlines, mitigating risks efficiently. Assisted in quality processes compliance, including bug reporting, evidence assembly, and decision-making, ensuring high standards of software quality. Drafted incident reports, prioritized bugs, and planned test scenarios, coordinating deliveries and deployment periods with a strong focus on quality assurance.

Approved DevOps pipelines in Azure, maintained communication with clients to understand their needs, and tailored solutions accordingly. Monitored software quality team indicators, overseeing deployments, and ensuring the approval of DevOps pipelines. Demonstrated proficiency in managing technical processes, client communication, and agile project management to deliver high-quality software solutions.
QA Senior
10/1/2022 - Present

Demonstrated expertise in Software Quality Assurance by meeting customer expectations and needs, including opening incidents in Jira and creating BDD test plans and test data. Produced test evidence and instilled confidence in the developed product. Collaborated closely with the DevOps team using Agile methodology, contributing to business rule knowledge and addressing team impediments. Served as a focal point for managing correction timelines with developers to minimize project risks. Utilized HP ALM for evidence storage, conducted functional, regression, and exploratory tests, and employed SQL Server in testing. Executed web and mobile tests across various systems including Cash, AG, NKM, CRM, TFC, C2, TT, and NQ as part of the Compliance Intelligence team.
Team Test Lead
2/1/2022 - 11/1/2022

Led a team in the software qualification process, identifying opportunities for delivery improvement and allocating test cases to analysts. Utilized test management tools like OCTANE and coordinated deliveries during implementation periods. Employed Agile methodologies to create delivery estimates, meeting deadlines, and mitigating risks. Created status reports, assisted with understanding rules, opened bugs, and made data-driven decisions. Provided continuous feedback for daily improvements, drafted Incident Reports, prioritized bugs, and planned the creation and mapping of test scenarios. Developed proficiency in tools including Salesforce Claro, OCTANE, and CTC.