April Schneider
Firth,Nebraska
Summary
Software quality assurance professional with a background in business systems analysis and requirements management. Identify process and system gaps through requirement gathering and analysis. Produce functional specifications and lead coordinated testing efforts with technical and business stakeholders from planning through release.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Quality Engineer
Q2 Software, Inc
Lincoln, Nebraska
11.2019 - 09.2026
- Performed testing and validation for financial software applications using functional, regression, integration, API, SQL, and automated testing methods to support software reliability.
- Built and ran test cases, automated test scenarios, identified and tracked defects, and supported quality releases.
- Worked closely with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams in Agile settings to support quality across the software development lifecycle.
- Actively participated in story grooming and refinement sessions to identify gaps, clarify requirements, and define acceptance criteria and test coverage.
Business Systems Analysis Advisor
NTT DATA (formerly DELL Services)
Lincoln, Nebraska
05.2002 - 11.2019
- Gathered data requirements, wrote functional specifications, mapped data, and organized test plans to ensure comprehensive validation.
- Built complex test cases, prepared full test plans, performed manual and automated validation, and recorded results.
- Coordinated end-to-end testing with clients and supporting departments to ensure alignment and quality in deliverables.
- Tested web-based, print, imaging, and mainframe applications across a wide range of programs.
- Created documentation and led training sessions to enhance understanding of products and processes for new and existing employees.
- Communicated clearly with management, clients, and developers throughout testing and delivery.
Proof Operator and Teller
Farmers Bank and Trust
Nebraska City, Nebraska
09.1998 - 05.2002
- Operated proof machine, printed daily records and annual statements, prepared outgoing mail, processed ACH returns, and monitored security system operations to ensure compliance and security.
- Tracked and sorted daily financial transactions with accuracy.
- Updated knowledge of ATM operations to ensure effective service delivery. and assisted with routine upkeep.
- Delivered customer service support while managing administrative tasks efficiently.
Office Clerk
State Farm Insurance
Nebraska City, Nebraska
08.1995 - 08.1998
- Sorted document files and kept records organized for quick retrieval and compliance.
- Prepared outgoing mail and handled dispatch tasks.
- Researched information to help meet business needs.
- Processed payments accurately and checked transaction details.
- Created reports and completed office support tasks to aid decision-making and confirm transaction accuracy.
- Compiled detailed reports to support management decisions.
- Helped customers with inquiries and shared policy information.
- Tracked office supplies and arranged timely replenishment to support operations.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Business Administration Management
Peru State College
Peru, Nebraska05-2002
Skills
- Quality assurance and testing
- SQL and data analysis
- Requirements analysis and documentation
- Story grooming and refinement
- Microsoft Office applications
- Analytical problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Reliability in tasks
- Results-oriented mindset
- Continuous improvement
- Automated and manual testing
- Regression and performance testing
- Defect tracking and resolution
- Test case design
- Agile methodology practices
- Effective communication
- Jira project management
- Functional and cross-browser testing
- Postman for API testing
- Troubleshooting and resolution
Timeline
Software Quality Engineer
Q2 Software, Inc
11.2019 - 09.2026
Business Systems Analysis Advisor
NTT DATA (formerly DELL Services)
05.2002 - 11.2019
Proof Operator and Teller
Farmers Bank and Trust
09.1998 - 05.2002
Office Clerk
State Farm Insurance
08.1995 - 08.1998
Bachelors Degree - Business Administration Management
Peru State College