Daniel MacDonald
Hampstead,NH
Summary
Dedicated Release/Quality Assurance Engineer with a strong focus on data integrity, automation, and efficiency. Proven track record in implementing robust processes and optimizing database performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Release Engineer
GruntWorx, LLC
Hampton, New Hampshire
04.2016 - 05.2026
- Created and supported automated release workflows for software applications.
- Built deployment scripts that reduced manual steps during releases.
- Supported release coordination across multiple projects and diverse teams.
- Used Git for version control to maintain code quality and team collaboration.
- Worked with QA teams to check release readiness and application function.
- Reviewed test plans before major releases to confirm accuracy and completeness.
- Examined build, deploy, and release activities to find process improvements.
- Performed regular audits of release documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Quality Assurance Engineer of Tax Software Dev
GruntWorx, LLC
Hampton, New Hampshire
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Reviewed GruntWorx tax document workflows for software defects and data errors.
- Tested new releases against quality plans and acceptance criteria.
- Documented bugs in tracking systems for development review.
- Collaborated with developers to clarify requirements and resolve product issues.
- Maintained test cases for recurring workflow changes and feature updates.
Senior Tax Analyst/ Supervisor
Copanion, Inc.
Andover, Massachusetts
02.2008 - 07.2012
- ·Preformed quality control duties during the company’s infancy stages by verifying nearly 100% of the tax returns processed during peak season.
- Oversaw roughly 25 temporary tax personnel during February/April peak.
- Worked with the software engineering group to identify key areas of risk and opportunity that could drive company financial results.
- Identified areas that were out of compliance and worked in a team setting to develop appropriate corrective action plans.
- Worked directly with founder and CPA of the company to prepare monthly sales and expense reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MA12-2007
Skills
- Database management
- Backup and recovery
- Query optimization
- Performance tuning
- Performance monitoring
- Security configuration
- Version control
Timeline
Release Engineer
GruntWorx, LLC
04.2016 - 05.2026
Quality Assurance Engineer of Tax Software Dev
GruntWorx, LLC
04.2012 - 04.2016
Senior Tax Analyst/ Supervisor
Copanion, Inc.
02.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Massachusetts, Lowell