Adrian Cole
Richmond,VA
Summary
Senior quality assurance analyst with extensive experience in functional and regression testing, test plan development, and defect identification. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders to enhance quality assurance processes and deliver solutions that align with client needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
ICF
09.2013 - Current
- Developed test plans for software applications to ensure quality standards.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify and resolve defects.
- Conducted functional and regression testing for web-based applications.
- Cultivated 18 years of experience in the consulting industry and improved quality assurance processes.
Consultant
CapTech Consulting
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope and gather detailed requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans for software applications and systems, enhancing quality assurance processes.
- Conducted functional regression and performance testing across various applications, identifying critical issues to improve reliability.
Intern
AOL, LLC
06.2006 - 08.2006
- Collaborated with teams to design user-friendly interfaces that enhanced user experience for web applications.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions that generated innovative ideas for product features, contributing to overall project vision.
- Assisted in developing content for online platforms and communications.
- Conducted research on industry trends and competitor activities.
- Collaborated with team members to brainstorm creative marketing strategies that aligned with brand goals.
Education
B.S. - Psychology
Virginia Polytechnic And State University
Blacksburg, VA05-2008
Skills
- Test plan development
- Test strategy
- Functional testing
- Regression testing
- Performance testing
- Defect identification
- Quality assurance
- Software development lifecycle
- Agile methodologies
- Test script creation
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Detail orientation
Recognition And Commendations
- HUGE props to Adrian for getting Donald Peters into OAAPS. Seriously, give that man a raise! He earned it with that 45-minute help session., Krissy Hudgins, Senior Social Science Analyst/Aging & Disability Program Coordinator, ACL
- A shout out to the ICF and ACL team that made this happen! The review experience is a pleasure, and the data is going to be so much more useful., Louise Ryan, Regional Administrator, ACL
Certification
- AWS Partner: Accreditation (Technical), 2023
- AWS Partner: Cloud Economics Accreditation, 2023
- AEM Business Practitioner, 2014
- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, 2012
- Data Operations and Security (CDMP), 2012
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 2012
- LogiXML, 2011
- MicroStrategy Training Received (8-hour Course), 2011
Qualifications Highlights
- Business analyst for project to upgrade manufacturing equipment and saved approximately $570,000 from original budget using Excel modeling.
- Developed an in-depth understanding of industry-recognized best practices for testing, business analysis, and project management.
Years Of Experience
05/2008, 09/2013
Timeline
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
ICF
09.2013 - Current
Consultant
CapTech Consulting
08.2008 - 08.2013
Intern
AOL, LLC
06.2006 - 08.2006
B.S. - Psychology
Virginia Polytechnic And State University