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SeniorSoftwareEngineer

Erica R. Thomas

Cordova,TN

Summary

Qualified Test Engineer proven to implement and maintain cost-effective methods of system testing and troubleshooting to reduce operating costs. Technically savvy and skilled at efficiently learning new concepts, software and equipment. Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal talents.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Systems/Test Engineer, Sr

Insight Global
, TX
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Performed some test automation development with Selenium Web Driver and execution of manual test cases
  • Establish well-written, concise test cases
  • Experienced in collaborative, multi-discipline environment to produce deliverable products
  • Experienced with specific test automation and systems engineering tools such as Jenkins and Cucumber
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate technical risk
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office suite of tools to include Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
  • Knowledgeable of following systems engineering functions: requirements development and management - system design and architecture - software interface definition and control - software integration and test
  • Tested software within tightly controlled sandbox environment prior to release to production
  • Assisted with preparation of Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRR) and other technical briefs, presented Test Reports to client remotely using collaboration tools across teams in multiple locations in different time zones by screen-sharing across on behalf of Test Team

Test Engineer, Sr VA

HTS Infosys
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Reviewed, developed, and performed testing activities for single project or subset of larger project independently
  • Performed analysis of user requirements and direct or assist in design of test plans for moderately complex to highly complex software or IT systems
  • Ensured test design and documentation conclusions, and recommendations are fully supported by test results and communicated with management
  • Collaborated with developers to define testing components
  • Proficient in using Jira to track defect tickets to highlight any anomalies found in system.

Software Regression Test Engineer, Sr VA

General Dynamics
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Reviewed and evaluated software products and systems to ensure adherence to company and customer quality standards
  • Developed software/systems testing procedures and conducts tests
  • Reviewed and evaluated software products and systems to ensure adherence to company and customer quality standards
  • Established software quality standards for life cycle, documentation, development methods, testing, and maintenance
  • Defined, developed and implemented software/systems testing standards and procedures, and oversaw testing
  • Documented and analyzed test results, and mads recommendations to improve overall quality
  • Oversaw testing of purchased third-party software and/or services to ensure that company standards and end-user requirements are met and conduct complex software/systems testing
  • Collaborated with developers and product owners as part of Scrum Team to define testing components
  • Participated in Scrum Team estimation of stories and sizing of effort to include representation of testing efforts.

Test Engineer

BAE Systems, Prin
, VA
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Supported development and implementation of Common Desktop Environment
  • Practiced Scrum and Agile practices
  • Developed Test scenarios and test scripts and able to ensure functional and technical requirements are met through system testing, regression testing, performance testing, and security testing activities
  • Conducted operational and performance tests to confirm web application meets requirements, user expectations, and performance specifications
  • Actively participated in Agile Scrum Team: attend stand-up & iteration planning meetings
  • Collaborated with Development to address issues identified and see quick resolution
  • Investigated and Identified bugs, defects, using testing methodologies such as Regression Testing and Smoke Testing
  • Verified software fixes
  • Validated user expectations are achieved during testing process.

Senior Test Analyst

BAE Systems
, VA
02.2015 - 01.2018
  • Wrote, implemented, and reported status for system test cases for testing
  • Created test cases using Microsoft Excel and conducted peer-reviews to analyze and ensure the requirements are properly tested
  • Designed, implemented, and conducted test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met
  • Performed JAWS accessibility, functional and manual Testing of web applications
  • Performed integration testing to ensure major parts of system work well together testing system
  • Performed regression testing to re-test functionality and end to end - testing complete flow of application that mimics real-world use.
  • Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review
  • Created accurate and successful test scripts to manage automated testing of certain products and features
  • Identified and tracked defects with JIRA and supported developers in resolving problems by completing additional tests

Lead Test Engineer

BAE Systems
Sterling, VA
06.2008 - 01.2015
  • Facilitated development of Quality Assurance (QA) metrics of project as it relates to verification, validation, test, and technical documentation of legacy and new applications
  • Directed application development staff in efforts to produce final release of web application to include integration testing and regression testing of any and all parts of application prior to delivery to customer
  • Created and reviewed test plans and procedures for all phases of testing from integration to full system testing
  • Performed tests in real-world simulated environment prior to delivery to customer
  • Responsible for developing and executing formal test procedures based on user and system requirements and implements those testing methods to find any defects in system
  • Generated Discrepancy Reports (DRs) to document defects so that resolution activities can be properly prioritized
  • Investigative actions ultimately led to resolution of technical problems which result in resource conservation and increased customer confidence in application development and test team
  • Actively participated in Release Reviews/Technical Reviews to provide test summaries/ results to management and development team to review in order to provide quality product before final release to customer
  • Directed integration testing activities and technical problem resolution activities
  • Coordinated appropriate test system configurations with networking personnel to ensure reliable and secure network connectivity to applications being tested
  • Provided level-of-effort estimating to assist management with providing reliable budget and schedule metrics so that customer expectations on product delivery can be properly managed
  • Analyzed test results and documents risks of system
  • Coordinated system testing with appropriate project personnel
  • Conducted hands-on testing, analyzes test results, document risks, and makes recommended countermeasures
  • Prepared test documentation for Final Acceptance Testing to gain client approval
  • Provided Client demonstrations to showcase defect fixes/new requirements

Lead Test Analyst

BAE Systems
Reston, VA
06.2007 - 06.2008
  • Led Quality assurance efforts of project to ensure proper security and functionality of applications developed and delivered to customers
  • Implemented testing methods and configured test equipment, in support of development staff, that allowed for integration and regression testing needed to ensure that quality product was delivered to customer
  • Provided test plans, test reports and identified defects during testing phases
  • Simultaneously tested multiple applications and managed program’s software library
  • Ensured proper security attributes of applications by conducting cross-site scripting and SQL injection
  • Collaborated with stakeholders in Customer Progress Reviews (CPRs) to represent interests of test team and to manage stakeholders’ expectations of testing objectives and schedules
  • Performed Functional, Regression, and Production testing to ensure that quality products, as specified by system requirements, were delivered
  • Drafted technical documents such as user guides, developmental and operational test plans and final test reports to ensure program-wide situational awareness of system security, effectiveness and suitability

System Integrator/Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin
Reston, VA
02.2005 - 06.2007
  • Verified proper implementation of testing procedures during software development life cycle
  • These actions provided problem identification, isolation and resolution
  • Facilitated transition activities and collaborated with software developers and requirements personnel to gain detailed understanding of proposed software modifications and provided insight on possible implications of these changes
  • Led System Integration and Verification (SIV) testing, developed Product Integration Test (PIT) and
  • Executed Integration Test (IT) test plans that were used to verify system effectiveness
  • Drafted test procedures and performed Regression testing to verify and validate incorporated fixes before adding them to software baseline. Thus, ensuring that new functionality did not break pre-existing code
  • Drafted Verification Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) controlled processes
  • Drafted software Discrepancy Reports (DRs) which were used to track software defects until ultimately resolved in order to ensure that more quality final product was delivered to customers.

Education

M. S - IT, Information Assurance and Security

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2013

B. S - Computer Science

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
12.2004

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Software Development Life Cycle
  • Test Plans and Test Methodologies such as Manual and Regression Testing
  • Collaborative Team Player
  • Scenarios and Use Cases
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Organized and Detail-Oriented
  • Test Procedure Documentation
  • Defect Tracking and Reporting
  • Software Development Tools: JIRA, Confluence
  • Agile Best Practices
  • Collaborative Team Tools: Zoom, Google Docs, SharePoint, Google Drive
  • Scrum Methodology
  • Software Defect Documentation
  • Passionate about Quality

Timeline

Systems/Test Engineer, Sr

Insight Global
03.2020 - 12.2020

Test Engineer, Sr VA

HTS Infosys
05.2019 - 01.2020

Software Regression Test Engineer, Sr VA

General Dynamics
03.2018 - 05.2019

Test Engineer

BAE Systems, Prin
01.2018 - 03.2018

Senior Test Analyst

BAE Systems
02.2015 - 01.2018

Lead Test Engineer

BAE Systems
06.2008 - 01.2015

Lead Test Analyst

BAE Systems
06.2007 - 06.2008

System Integrator/Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin
02.2005 - 06.2007

M. S - IT, Information Assurance and Security

Capella University

B. S - Computer Science

Tennessee State University

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