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Senior Quality Assurance Test Engineer

I have led and managed a comprehensive range of testing activities within sandbox environments to ensure all modifications are thoroughly vetted before production deployment. My initiative to spearhead an automation project for regression testing resulted in a 40% reduction in manual testing efforts and significantly accelerated the testing cycle. I developed a Test Repository in Xray, which greatly enhanced the efficiency of storing and retrieving test cases, streamlining overall testing operations. My reviews of approximately 50 user interfaces have consistently ensured functionality and adherence to design guidelines, significantly improving user satisfaction and interface usability. By executing test cases across more than 15 functional product areas, I have consistently exceeded team efficiency averages by 20%. My efforts in validating configurations and customizations, including custom fields, workflows, and objects, have ensured that all systems align with business requirements and operate at optimal functionality. Moreover, my close collaboration with developers has deepened my understanding of application features and architecture, which has substantially enhanced both the accuracy of tests and the effectiveness of developer collaborations.

Salesforce Software Test Engineer

I facilitated daily Agile Scrum meetings, focusing on managing and directing test activities to better align with agile methodologies and support more rapid product delivery cycles. Through close collaboration with business analysts, UX designers, and developers, I contributed to resolving issues efficiently, which helped improve cross-functional team efficiency. My involvement in mobile and cross-browser compatibility testing for Salesforce applications helped ensure consistent performance across various platforms. In my role, I also took responsibility for building detailed test plans, setting up test environments, and preparing test data, which helped streamline the testing process and reduce setup time. My efforts in testing and validating Salesforce reports and dashboards were aimed at ensuring accurate real-time data representation, which facilitated more effective decision-making. Additionally, I prepared and executed comprehensive regression testing scenarios that enhanced application stability across different versions and contributed to a reduction in defects.

Auditor

I led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new systems, where I was responsible for overseeing the creation of all necessary testing documentation. This role involved ensuring a high degree of accuracy on initial runs, which helped reduce the need for extensive corrections after deployment. I also assisted in conducting thorough audits of defined benefit plans, reviewing over 30 financial documents per audit to verify compliance with IRS codes and regulations, thereby helping to maintain full compliance and minimize the risk of penalties. In my auditing duties, I applied advanced techniques to evaluate more than 50 plan provisions each year. Additionally, I was tasked with obtaining and analyzing financial data, preparing detailed reports and presentations that facilitated the successful termination of several pension plans by providing stakeholders with clear, actionable insights.Furthermore, I assessed the adequacy of plan assets to cover liabilities in more than 20 pension plans. This role was crucial for detecting any discrepancies and potential fraudulent activities, thereby ensuring financial stability and protecting against fiscal mismanagement.

Old Dominion University