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Breon Christmas Jr

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Experienced mid-level software quality assurance and tester with a proven track record of developing and executing test cases, reporting and tracking bugs, and applying software testing methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall. Proficient in using testing tools like Selenium, JIRA, and TestRail. Strong understanding of software testing principles and practices. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Deep knowledge of the software development lifecycle. Dedicated to delivering high-quality software products through rigorous testing and effective collaboration with development teams.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Tester

Becton Dickinson
11.2024 - Current
  • Testing and validating Salesforce solutions, ensuring high-quality releases that meet both functional and business requirements.

• Designed and executed a wide range of test cases, applying industry-standard testing methodologies to maintain quality and improve performance.

• Developed and implemented test strategies that verified compatibility across different software integrations and Salesforce components.

• Leveraged programming knowledge to support test automation, enhancing test coverage and efficiency.

• Collaborated closely with developers and stakeholders, using strong communication skills to address issues and ensure a smooth testing process.

• Demonstrated strong organizational abilities, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail.

• Pursued continuous learning in testing tools and techniques to improve testing capabilities and adapt to evolving project needs.

  • Proactively identified areas for quality improvement, taking ownership of tasks and driving them to completion.
  • • Worked effectively in a team environment, adapting to changes and actively contributing to project goals.

Quality Assurance Tester

Hilton
02.2024 - 11.2024

• Conducted detailed review and analysis of software requirements to ensure complete understanding of project needs and test case coverage.

• Developed and prepared test scenarios focused on various user and functional perspectives.

• Performed basic regression testing to confirm that new changes did not negatively impact existing functionality.

• Executed usability testing to verify a seamless user experience across different application modules.

• Investigated and documented software errors and bugs, identifying database-related issues and inconsistencies.

• Ensured accurate tracking and organization of testing documentation and related files for easy access and reference.

UAT Tester

Marriott International
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Reporting and Collaboration: Reporting directly to the Sr
  • Manager, User Experience Testing, and closely collaborating with product management, UX/UI design, and development teams to align testing efforts with project goals
  • Test Case Creation: Creating and executing comprehensive test cases that align with the features and improvements made to the EMPOWER platform
  • This involves meticulous planning and documentation
  • Testing Strategy Implementation: Playing a key role in implementing the overall testing strategy, defining test criteria, and ensuring that the testing process is consistent with our objectives
  • Code Acceptance: Ensuring that all code changes meet the necessary acceptance criteria before deployment to production, guaranteeing a high-quality product
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborating with product managers/owners, business/operations teams, and global technology teams throughout the software development lifecycle
  • This involves communication, coordination, and alignment of goals and expectations
  • Business Alignment: Serving as a crucial link between business Product Owners and technical delivery teams
  • I am responsible for understanding and confirming that technology releases meet the business’s requirements and expectations
  • Technology Expertise: Leveraging my expertise with SalesForce and other CRM platforms to enhance testing efforts, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience
  • Leadership and Relationship Building: Demonstrating strong leadership skills while building positive relationships with team members and stakeholders
  • I bring a background in information technology, contact center experience, and department and organizational leadership to the team

Quality Assurance Tester

Department of Labor
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Perform functional testing, integration testing, positive testing, negative testing, system testing, integration testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Analyzed user requirements and business rules to prepare Test cases
  • Documented and execute the Test cases manually to verify the expected results
  • Report the details bugs in JIRA and follow up with developers regarding the fixes
  • Investigated the Software bugs and interfaced with developers to resolve technical issues
  • Performed cross browser testing on multiple web applications
  • Use Jira testing tool attach screenshots and associate the defect the proper severity and priority and link the related Test Script
  • Track, review, and analyze defects using Jira
  • Review and analyzed test result documents and comparison to the systems workflows and requirements

QA Analyst

AOL
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Reviewed Test Documents in coordination with client, development team and stakeholders including functional teams and business analysts
  • Performed regression testing after business logic and UI change
  • Assist Automation testers in using Cucumber to develop automation framework
  • Involved in converting manual test cases to automation where possible
  • Involved in different releases to validate dataset using SQL
  • Attended Agile (SCRUM) meetings
  • Assisted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure application satisfies user needs
  • Analyzed Functional and Performance requirements and prepared test cases /scripts and test data strategy document
  • Tracked, reviewed, and analyzed Defects and compared using Jira
  • Prepared reports on defects generated during test execution daily
  • Effectively implemented different QA methodologies/policies, strategies and plans in all stages of SDLC
  • Created Test plan, Test Design, Test scripts and responsible for implementation of Test

Education

BBA - Business Management Communications

Radford University
Radford, VA

Skills

  • Functional Testing
  • System Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • Black Box Testing
  • Cross browser testing
  • Mobile application testing
  • Positive testing
  • Negative Testing
  • Smoke Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Test case development
  • Bug reporting
  • Bug tracking
  • Software testing methodologies
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Waterfall
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Testing tools
  • Selenium
  • JIRA
  • TestRail
  • JUnit
  • Cucumber
  • Postman
  • SOAP UI
  • HP quality Center
  • SQL
  • Database testing
  • Automated testing
  • Agile Ceremonies
  • Scrum Ceremonies
  • Sprint Planning
  • Retrospective
  • Demo Meetings
  • Figma
  • Drawio
  • Visio
  • Fun retro board
  • Software testing principles
  • Software testing practices
  • Communication skills
  • Collaboration skills

Certification

Salesforce Certified Administrator

Timeline

QA Tester

Becton Dickinson
11.2024 - Current

Quality Assurance Tester

Hilton
02.2024 - 11.2024

UAT Tester

Marriott International
09.2023 - 10.2024

Quality Assurance Tester

Department of Labor
09.2021 - 07.2023

QA Analyst

AOL
09.2020 - 08.2021

BBA - Business Management Communications

Radford University
Breon Christmas Jr