Charles Coralde
San Diego,CA
Summary
Senior Analyst and UAT Validation Lead with extensive experience leading testing efforts for enterprise systems across multiple industries, including healthcare, telecommunications, and technology. Expertise in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and validation of complex system integrations and data workflows within regulated and high-reliability environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, coordinate testing in remote and distributed settings, and ensure alignment between business requirements and system functionality. Recognized for improving release quality, reducing defects, and delivering scalable testing strategies across diverse platforms and industries.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
- Additional QA and validation roles with organizations including BioTelemetry (CardioNet), Motorola, SmartDrive Systems, and Qualcomm focusing on software quality assurance, field testing, and system validation.
User Acceptance Test Analyst III
ROBERT HALF
Remote
08.2024 - 03.2026
- Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for enterprise and Salesforce / Service Cloud applications validating functionality against business requirements.
- Developed and executed UAT test plans, test cases, and scenarios ensuring coverage of functional and end-to-end workflows.
- Collaborated with distributed QA, development, and business teams using Agile collaboration tools to support remote UAT execution and defect resolution.
- Coordinated UAT cycles across distributed cross-functional teams to support successful system releases.
- Facilitated defect triage meetings and collaborated with development teams to resolve issues efficiently.
- Performed regression testing and post-deployment validation to ensure system stability.
Sr. IT Technical Analyst / UAT Lead
VERIZON CONNECT
Remote
07.2019 - 04.2024
- Led SIT and UAT testing for Salesforce CRM and integrated enterprise applications supporting large-scale enterprise operations and system integrations.
- Developed test strategies, regression suites, and test data for complex system implementations.
- Validated end-to-end business workflows across integrated systems ensuring release quality.
- Coordinated testing activities across QA, development, and business stakeholders.
Sr. Software Test Engineer
PROMETHEUS LABORATORIES
San Diego, CA
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Validated HL7 ORM and ORU healthcare messaging interfaces supporting laboratory information systems.
- Performed functional and validation testing to ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 standards.
- Tested clinical data workflows and laboratory system integrations.
QA Validation System Analyst
CLINAPPS / BRACKET GLOBAL
San Diego, CA
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Executed GAMP-5 risk-based validation testing supporting regulated healthcare software systems.
- Developed UAT plans, validation protocols, and traceability documentation.
Sr. Business Systems Analyst / UAT Lead
KAISER PERMANENTE (Kaiser Health Plans)
San Diego, CA
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Led User Acceptance Testing for healthcare enrollment and membership systems across multiple regions.
- Validated EDI 834 healthcare enrollment transactions and XML data exchanges.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders and QA teams to support successful system deployments.
Validation Engineer II
ILLUMINA, INC.
San Diego, CA
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Developed IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols supporting regulated laboratory systems.
- Authored validation documentation and requirements traceability matrices.
Design Validation Engineer
HOSPIRA, INC.
San Diego, CA
11.2011 - 04.2013
- Performed validation and regression testing for FDA-regulated medical device software.
- Supported usability and system validation studies for clinical applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Chapman University
Orange, CAAssociate Degree - Selected Studies
San Diego Community College District
San Diego, CASkills
- QA & Testing: User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Integration (SIT), Functional, Regression, APIs, End-to-End, and System Validation Testing (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Software Tools: JIRA, Teams, HP ALM, qTest, Postman, Confluence, SharePoint, DOORS
- Technologies: SQL, SOQL, HTML, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML
- Methodologies: SDLC, STLC, Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, GAMP-5 Risk-Based Validation
Certification
- Generative AI for Healthcare - CodeSignal (2026)
- How Healthcare AI Works Essentials - CodeSignal (2026)
- AI Mastery Certificate Program – Coursiv (2026)
- Software Quality Assurance & Software Test Training – Mechlin Technologies (2017)
- Computer System Validation (CSV) - UBM America’s Institute of Validation Technology (2017)
Timeline
User Acceptance Test Analyst III
ROBERT HALF
08.2024 - 03.2026
Sr. IT Technical Analyst / UAT Lead
VERIZON CONNECT
07.2019 - 04.2024
Sr. Software Test Engineer
PROMETHEUS LABORATORIES
03.2017 - 06.2019
QA Validation System Analyst
CLINAPPS / BRACKET GLOBAL
12.2015 - 02.2017
Sr. Business Systems Analyst / UAT Lead
KAISER PERMANENTE (Kaiser Health Plans)
06.2014 - 10.2015
Validation Engineer II
ILLUMINA, INC.
04.2013 - 03.2014
Design Validation Engineer
HOSPIRA, INC.
11.2011 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Chapman University
Associate Degree - Selected Studies
San Diego Community College District
Healthcare Compliance & Validation
- HIPAA Data Security
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11 / 820 Validation
- GAMP-5 Risk-Based Validation
- Clinical Workflow Testing
- Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
- Validation Protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)