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David Blow

Fort Washington,MD

Summary

Experienced with performing comprehensive software testing to ensure product stability and user satisfaction. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of testing methodologies and tools to identify and resolve defects effectively. Track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and maintain high standards in software development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Tester

Novy Unlimited
Washington, D.C.
08.2022 - Current
  • Executed agile and structured troubleshooting across diverse devices, including PCs, consoles, VR headsets, and iOS, for over 20 development teams.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of content to identify and track grammatical and performance issues, ensuring readiness for upcoming releases.
  • Achieved improved team collaboration through effective communication practices. Delivered continuous feedback by diagnosing root causes of software and content defects at all stages of development. Enhanced operational efficiencies by streamlining processes.
  • Coordinated multiple tasks by managing bug tracking systems like Asana, prioritizing timely resolutions and maintaining transparent communication with development teams.
  • Executed software development processes with strong analytical skills, maintaining high standards of detail and commitment to project completion.
  • Utilized comprehensive understanding of software development to drive innovation and streamline processes.
  • Analyzed and interpreted business systems to enhance operational efficiency.

Quality Assurance Tester

Legends of Learning, Inc.
Washington, D.C.
05.2019 - 06.2022
  • Reviewed and verified the implementation of API features in applications provided by several developers, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and expectations.
  • Executed detailed testing procedures on video game applications, focusing on issue identification and resolution for optimal performance.
  • Tracked and analyzed API feature discrepancies, providing detailed feedback to optimize user experience.
  • Evaluated and delivered constructive feedback to over 50 development teams regarding functionality enhancements for upcoming application submissions.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Asurion
Sterling, VA
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive test cases and scenario scripts for regression, smoke, and stress testing in software development.
  • Led daily scrum meetings to address project movement challenges and streamline release processes. Oversaw team dynamics to optimize task management across multiple initiatives. Championed effective communication strategies to enhance team performance.
  • Achieved operational excellence by conducting thorough maintenance reports and resolving project and script issues. Enhanced functionality by effectively managing and monitoring 50+ scripts and test cases.
  • Managed testing operations, both manual and automated, using Selenium WebDriver for up to 30 clients, guaranteeing that new features were incorporated into applications without defects.
  • Employed analysis techniques to ensure accurate documentation and tracking of application defect resolutions.

Achieved streamlined project management by integrating Selenium for testing automation and Jira for task management. Enhanced team productivity by facilitating effective communication and issue resolution. Delivered improved testing outcomes through proactive collaboration and tool utilization.


Education

Computer Science & Game Development

HarvardX
12-2025

Software Quality Assurance

Year Up
Washington, DC
01.2019

Skills

  • Agile project management
  • Test plan design
  • Process automation
  • Software regression testing
  • Interactive game design
  • Data analysis skills
  • Strong written communication
  • Experience with capacity planning frameworks and building performance models to anticipate future growth and demand
  • Microsoft Suites
  • Critical thinking capacity
  • Experience with AppDynamics and Splunk for bottleneck analysis
  • Knowledgeable in both mainframe and web performance technologies
  • User acceptance testing
  • Agile methodology
  • Test plan development
  • Cross-browser testing
  • Mobile application testing

Timeline

Quality Assurance Tester

Novy Unlimited
08.2022 - Current

Quality Assurance Tester

Legends of Learning, Inc.
05.2019 - 06.2022

Quality Assurance Engineer

Asurion
07.2018 - 02.2019

Computer Science & Game Development

HarvardX

Software Quality Assurance

Year Up