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Christopher Sanders

Cape Girardeau,MO

Summary

Results-driven Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Vizient Inc. With expertise in automated testing and CI/CD pipeline integration. Proven ability to enhance software quality through effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in Playwright and Cypress, I excel in developing robust test frameworks and optimizing bug resolution processes to ensure seamless software performance. I create and use AI-assisted testing and development tools in order to anticipate defects, bugs, and other problem areas.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Vizient Inc.
Cape Girardeau, MO
08.2022 - Current
  • Created automated scripts to support functional testing of software applications.
  • Implemented automated test frameworks based on industry standards, such as Playwright and Cypress.
  • Analyzed system requirements, user stories, and use cases to create test scenarios.
  • Monitored and facilitated bug resolutions to optimize software.
  • Designed simulation tests focusing on common user applications and unlikely cases, advising development team of current configuration performance limitations.
  • Assisted in the development of acceptance criteria for each software release.
  • Monitored all stages of the software development cycle from initial planning through post-release support.
  • Collaborated with developers to reproduce, debug, and resolve technical issues.
  • Participated in peer review sessions with other QA engineers to identify areas of improvement.

Student Services Assistant

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Participated in meetings with faculty members regarding student concerns.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Maintained accurate records in the student database, including contact information and documentation of financial aid awards.
  • Provided support services to faculty advisors in administering scholarship programs.
  • Inventoried and ordered materials, supplies and services.

Benefits Support Specialist

Avenica
St. Louis , MO
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Explained loss coverage, assisted policyholders with itemizing damages and coordinated alternative living arrangements.
  • Analyzed test results and physician statements to determine the severity of disability.
  • Performed quality assurance checks on completed cases prior to submitting them for review by supervisors.
  • Assessed claimants' functional capacity through interviews, observations, and other methods.

Geek Squad Counter Agent

Best Buy
Cape Girardeau, MO
07.2016 - 08.2020
  • Answered incoming calls from customers regarding flight information and bookings.
  • Maintained composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations, applying de-escalation techniques and positive customer support.
  • Acted as single point of contact for customers during technical faults and security-related events.
  • Performed daily backups using Symantec Backup Exec and other backup solutions.
  • Implemented security measures such as firewall configuration and virus protection software installation and updates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO
12-2025

Bachelor of Arts - History

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
05-2021

Skills

  • Automated testing
  • CI/CD pipeline testing integration
  • AI-assisted testing tools
  • SQL
  • Playwright
  • Cypress
  • Typescript
  • Regression testing
  • Smoke testing
  • E2E testing
  • Git version control
  • Test environment setup
  • Test execution
  • Stress testing
  • Postman tool
  • Performance testing
  • User acceptance testing
  • Test documentation
  • Quality assurance
  • Testing analytics
  • Time management abilities
  • Client requirements
  • Test framework development
  • Software development life cycle
  • Bug tracking
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Functional testing
  • Cross-browser testing
  • Defect tracking
  • Quality metrics
  • Bug reporting
  • C#
  • Javascript
  • Test data management
  • Continuous delivery
  • Test case design
  • professional writing
  • QA
  • Manual testing
  • Integration testing
  • Test strategy development
  • Test case management

Affiliations

  • Disc golf
  • Historic Preservation
  • Hiking

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited

Certification

  • Agile Methodologies Certificate
  • CheckMarx Security Certificate
  • AppSec Training Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Vizient Inc.
08.2022 - Current

Student Services Assistant

Southeast Missouri State University
10.2021 - 08.2022

Benefits Support Specialist

Avenica
08.2020 - 08.2021

Geek Squad Counter Agent

Best Buy
07.2016 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Central Methodist University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Southeast Missouri State University

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