Brent Curtis
Encinitas,CA
Summary
As the Lead QA Engineer at DermTech, a diagnostics research company that has a non-invasive breakthrough in melanoma detection, I am responsible for running and operating the UAT acceptance testing across many departments, including Sales, Customer Service, Billing, and the Lab. I have over 7 years of experience in software and mobile application testing, with a strong background in UI/UX design and automation tools.
My core competencies include creating and developing test plans and test cases, test strategies, and UI automated tests using Visual Studio Code, Jest, and Puppeteer. I also perform functional, exploratory, and regression testing, and support releases to production. I work in an agile/scrum environment, and use Jira, RTM plugin for bug tracking, and Grafana, Gitlab, and Bitrise for deployment monitoring, and integration. I am skilled in managing and mentoring junior QA, and providing feedback and suggestions for improving the quality and usability of the software products. My mission is to ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability for DermTech's innovative solutions that can save lives and improve health outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Software Engineer
DermTech
09.2021 - Current
- I've ran and operated UAT acceptance testing across multiple departments, i.e., Sales, Customer Service, Billing, and Lab Operations to complete all signed off documentation for project validation
- Currently developing Exemplar and Veloxity as the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems)
- Working with Business Analysts and Project Managers to write test cases from user stories, document and execute
- On the Mobile side, DermTech works with a 3rd party company for their mobile app, DermTech Connect in conjunction with Provider facing Web app DermEngine
- Testing and reworking all aspects of UX/UI
- IOS App Store, Google Play Store, Test Flight
- Rigorous Test Case documentation for use in Jira Build Tickets
- Test execution and test scripts for various regression testing
- I'm part of every project happening in parallel, sprint planning sessions, grooming, and stand ups
- RTM Jira plugin for Test Management
- Video production of customer facing instructional videos.
QA Engineer
Chatmeter
02.2017 - 09.2021
- Work with over a dozen different developers across multiple teams
- In charge of all sprint releases and deployments
- Code automation of our dashboard (in progress) using Puppeteer and Jest
- Fluent in all social media integration systems across our dashboard, Facebook, Google, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Yelp
- Experienced with MongoDB for our multi environment testing areas
- Mobile development and testing using BitRise deployment
- Familiar with Grafana for environmental monitoring and deployment statuses
- Manual testing of new releases, features, and existing functionality
- Build and deploy different aspects of code for testing
- Creating Jira tickets for new bugs in our codebase
- Answer and help out with tech support and customer service managers to resolve any issues
- Produce fun PSA video announcements for quarterly meetings
- Create mock data and real location data for testing purposes.
Founder
Misdirection/Brent Curtis Music
01.1996 - Current
- Founder and creator of Misdirection, an alternative music band
- Vocals, lead guitar and songwriting
- Created, produced, and edited Misdirection 'Just Go' music video
- Best Music Video - International San Diego Film Festival 2006
- Grand Festival Award - Berkeley Film Festival 2006
- Best Music Video - Dakota Film Festival 2007
- Band manager: worked with concert/venue management to secure gigs, negotiate payment terms, and develop lasting relationships
- Leveraged technical and business expertise to develop a multi-channel album release
- Identified key vendors for design, development, and distribution of music album and award-winning music video
- Managed and maintained social networking portal to generate grassroots interest and successfully acquired over 15,000 fans.
Owner
Misdirection Recording Studio
09.2000 - 01.2015
- Owner of a local recording studio and all related components
- Created and produced multiple short films and video clips
- Provided PC support for file and data repositories (servers)
- Created original music scores for clients
- Collaborated with internal team to develop software and business process for data storage and DVD backup systems
- Assisted clients in data management and project asset handoff managing files of significant size
- Worked as primary audio engineer for video and multimedia projects
- Facilitate contacts with prospective bands to negotiate recording services
- Utilize Pro Tools program for recording all instruments and vocals
- Set up and place microphone configuration consisting of high end condenser and dynamic microphones
- Tracked multiple instruments and vocals
- Schedule mix-down sessions with clients, involving levels, EQ and effects
- Collaboration with client to produce and arrange any given piece
- Burn a master copy and make any adjustments as needed for client satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Interdisciplinary Studies: Film, Art and Music
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA12.2006
Skills
- Software Testing and Quality Assurance
- Experience in Beta testing and test cases
- System Design and Implementation
- Gitlab repos and deployments
- Jira/Confluence
- JavaScript
- Postman API calls and configurations
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Presentation Skills and Business Organization
- Bitrise Mobile Deployment
- VS Code
- Grafana
- Graylog
- AWS
- MongoDB navigating different environments and databases
- Facebook/Instagram integration and app submission processes
- Quality Control
- Agile Testing
- Exemplar LIMS software
- Veloxity
- Netsuite
- Xifin LIS
Timeline
QA Software Engineer
DermTech
09.2021 - Current
QA Engineer
Chatmeter
02.2017 - 09.2021
Owner
Misdirection Recording Studio
09.2000 - 01.2015
Founder
Misdirection/Brent Curtis Music
01.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Interdisciplinary Studies: Film, Art and Music
San Diego State University
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