Brandon Burgess
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic QA Lead with a proven track record at Corro Health, specializing in test automation frameworks and agile methodologies. Achieved a 50% reduction in regression testing time while fostering team collaboration and mentorship. Expert in Selenium WebDriver and committed to delivering high-quality software through strategic QA processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Lead
Corro Health
Atlanta, USA
05.2023 - Current
- Led qa engineers, ensuring alignment with project goals and timely delivery of quality software.
- Established automation frameworks and best practices that reduced regression timelines by 50%.
- Built and maintained automation framework using Selenium Webdriver, Specflow, and c#.
- Redefined testing processes to accelerate development cycle and enhance software reliability.
- Implement continuous integration and delivery practices to streamline development lifecycle.
- Worked with stakeholders to ensure consistent on-time software delivery and alignment with project objectives.
Lead QA Analyst and Scrum Master
Omny Health
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Pioneered multiple QA initiatives as first QA Analyst, establishing foundational practices for future growth.
- Led the establishment of QA processes and developed robust automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver with C# and Cypress with JavaScript.
- Developed industry-standard testing best practices, elevating the QA processes.
- Executed API testing with Postman, establishing QA metrics for comprehensive reporting.
- Streamlined team workflow by transitioning teams from Kanban to Sprints.
- Spearheaded scrum ceremonies, aligning team efforts with project objectives.
QA Automation Manager and Scrum Master
Ingenious Med
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Accomplished 50% reduction in regression testing time through strategic automation.
- Coordinated and maintained automated testing frameworks using C# to improve software quality and reduce error rates.
- Provided training for manual QA testers, enabling them to automate testing processes using Selenium WebDriver, C#, and the Page Object Model.
- Built, directed, and mentored dedicated automation team of 6 offshore and 8 local staff, enhancing overall testing capabilities.
- Oversaw offshore teams to enhance coordination and achieve timely delivery of test results.
- Collaborated with product owners and business analysts to identify and prioritize key requirements.
- Managed and synchronized efforts of three distinct scrum teams to ensure seamless project delivery and alignment with project timelines.
QA Automation Engineer
Ingenious Med
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Developed and sustained mobile test automation for IOS and Android devices via Appium.
- Established automated testing frameworks with C# and Specflow, reducing reliance on manual testing.
- Expanded automated test suite, improving regression testing efficiency and coverage.
- Enhanced overall software quality validation through innovative test approaches and tools.
- Directed code merging operations and managed diverse automation solutions.
- Optimized code management practices, streamlining workflows in automation projects.
QA Manager
Greenway Health
09.2011 - 04.2015
- Led QA testing initiatives on cloud-based report generation and data transformation, providing strategic oversight for testing strategies among QA engineers.
- Directed project planning, assignment, and tracking to guarantee efficient progress and goal attainment.
- Assisted Director in defining and implementing departmental processes and workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed recruitment and conducted performance evaluations to enhance team development.
- Strengthened team capabilities through strategic hiring and targeted performance evaluations.
- Integrated third-party applications into existing systems, ensuring compatibility and functionality within operational frameworks.
Education
Bachelor of Business Studies -
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GASkills
- Quality assurance processes
- Test Automation Frameworks
- API Testing & Integration
- Selenium WebDriver
- Automation framework
- Regression testing
- Load testing
- Cross-browser testing
- Agile & Scrum Methodologies
- Agile methodologies
- Continuous integration
- Testing optimization
- Data Analysis Techniques
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team leadership
- Team mentorship
- Quality Coaching
- Development lifecycle
- Cross-functional collaboration
- QA leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Personal Information
Title: QA Lead
Timeline
QA Lead
Corro Health
05.2023 - Current
Lead QA Analyst and Scrum Master
Omny Health
03.2021 - 05.2023
QA Automation Manager and Scrum Master
Ingenious Med
09.2018 - 03.2021
QA Automation Engineer
Ingenious Med
05.2015 - 09.2018
QA Manager
Greenway Health
09.2011 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Business Studies -
University of West Georgia