Angelia Palmer
Miami,FL
Summary
Software Development Engineer in Test experienced in designing and implementing testing frameworks for large-scale distributed systems. Delivered operational efficiency and enhanced strategic decision-making through in-depth data analysis and process improvements. Focused on collaboration within engineering teams to adapt to evolving business needs and drive results.
Overview
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior SDET Engineer
Edison Interactive
Denver, CO
04.2024 - Current
- Executed functional, UI, regression, and smoke testing on TV set top boxes and web platforms using Java/Cucumber BDD framework, Postman, and Test-o-mat to ensure robust application performance.
- Conducted usability testing to evaluate the user-friendliness and effectiveness of an infotainment application that provided hotel stay information, advertising for local attractions, connected to Netflix, Youtube, Pay-Per-View, i heart radio and other popular applications.
- Executing SQL queries in test cases verifying data was properly inserted/deleted into databases.
- Developed comprehensive test plans, test cases, and testing scripts, generating detailed reports to enhance quality assurance processes.
- Led testing efforts for new product features, ensuring alignment with quality standards and user expectations.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify and resolve software defects early in the lifecycle.
- Conducted thorough reviews of test plans to ensure comprehensive coverage of functional requirements.
- Analyzed testing outcomes to recommend process improvements, enhancing overall product quality and reliability.
- Improved software quality by designing and implementing automated testing frameworks.
- Enhanced application performance with thorough code reviews and debugging.
- Designed and implemented data pipelines for efficient data processing and integration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify data needs and deliver insights.
- Developed automated solutions for data quality assurance and validation procedures.
- Led initiatives to migrate legacy systems to cloud-based architectures, improving scalability.
Business Analyst
Spectrum
Denver, CO
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Led architectural design for WIN application by gathering and analyzing requirements from product owners and leadership.
- Utilized knowledge of APIs, UX design and the SDLC to ensure new features and enhancements were delivered on schedule from cross-functional teams.
- Created test plans once dev work was complete and worked with testing teams to verify the accuracy of the work completed.
Software Analyst
Spectrum
Denver, CO
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with two development teams to identify and resolve critical defects, using in-depth understanding of QA methodology and SDLC.
- Analyzed software failures, reporting defects in Jira and monitoring defect status until resolved for both teams.
- Developed comprehensive manual test documentation in TestRail for Wi-Fi Internal Navigation team while providing QA support for AOS team.
- Analyzed software failures, reported defects in Jira, and tracked defect status until resolution for both teams.
- Utilized knowledge of LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, Port forwarding, DNS and router operations to enhance system functionality and performance for the Wi-Fi Internal Navigation application software.
- CI/CD pipeline, Agile environment, AWS cloud services.
- Managed Linux systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Business Analyst and QA Engineer
Highmark Health
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scope.
- Analyzed business processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Developed data models to support strategic decision-making and enhance reporting capabilities.
- Facilitated workshops to elicit stakeholder feedback and drive consensus on project objectives.
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify, document, and resolve defects throughout the development lifecycle.
- Implemented automated testing frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Conducted thorough regression testing to validate system functionality after updates or changes.
- Led root cause analysis sessions to address recurring issues and improve overall product quality.
Education
BA - Audio Engineering
International Academy of Design and Technology
Tampa, FLSkills
- Automation frameworks
- API testing tools
- Test management tools
- Web testing: Chrome Dev Tools, Charles Proxy
- Mobile testing: Android Studio, ADB, Browser Stack
- Database: MySQL, NoSQL
- Bug tracking: Jira, Linear
- Database: MySQL, NoSQL
- Automation: Selenium, WebdriverIO, Nodejs, Mocha/ Cucumber/Behave BDD Framework
- Languages: C, JavaScript, Python, TypeScriptt, Java, C#
- Cloud architecture
- Data quality assurance techniques
- Continuous testing frameworks
- System integration methods
- Usability assessment
- Component testing methodologies
- Scripting techniques
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by introducing the AI initiative to help QA engineers write repetitive test cases and documentation at 4X the speed.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised teams of 8-10 staff members.
Certification
“QA Engineering,” Careerist.Academy.com, “Professional SCRUM Master”, SCRUM. org
Timeline
Senior SDET Engineer
Edison Interactive
04.2024 - Current
Business Analyst
Spectrum
10.2021 - 04.2024
Software Analyst
Spectrum
04.2018 - 10.2021
Business Analyst and QA Engineer
Highmark Health
02.2016 - 04.2018
BA - Audio Engineering
International Academy of Design and Technology
Personal Information
- Title: Software QA Engineer
- Work Permit: US Citizen