Laura Cotton

Quality Assurance Analyst

Magna Seating SFS

03.2011 - Current

Mentored and coached team members on QA topics and strategies.
Participated in regular meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss progress updates, communicate concerns or challenges, and ensure alignment of project goals.
Reported progress, test metrics and results to project stakeholders.
Maintained comprehensive knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring compliance throughout the QA process.
Streamlined QA processes for increased efficiency and reduced time spent on redundant tasks.
Championed quality assurance initiatives within the organization by promoting a culture of continuous improvement and striving for excellence in all aspects of product development.
Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.
Ensured customer satisfaction by verifying that products met specifications and functioned as intended before release.
Collaborated with development teams to identify, track, and resolve software defects in a timely manner.
Improved product reliability by executing rigorous test plans and ensuring software met established requirements.
Streamlined QA processes, significantly reducing testing cycle time by implementing automated testing tools.
Enhanced product compliance with industry standards by diligently verifying adherence to regulatory requirements.
Streamlined communication between QA and development teams, expediting bug fixes and feature enhancements.
Identified and documented discrepancies between expected and actual outcomes, contributing to overall software quality improvement.
Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.