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David McClendon

San Antonio,TX

Summary

I am presently a Software QA Engineer with over 4 years of professional experience, specializing in UI, API, and Mobile Testing. In recent times, I have devoted a significant portion of my work to constructing an Automation Test Infrastructure from the ground up at my current organization, all the while acquiring new skills. My overarching objective is to achieve an exceptional level of proficiency in all aspects of testing, including security initiatives, and I am actively pursuing the application of AWS-based methods to real-world operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Analyst

Visibly
04.2023 - Current
  • Implemented a company-wide Automation Test Infrastructure from the ground up, utilizing Playwright and Typescript to enhance testing coverage for various products.
  • Developed, implemented, and maintained comprehensive QA test strategies to ensure high-quality standards across all company products, which were audited and passed, demonstrating their effectiveness and compliance with FDA industry standards.
  • Conducted extensive functional and compatibility testing on a wide range of mobile devices to assess and enhance the performance of company products across diverse platforms.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, regularly reviewing and refining QA processes and methodologies.
  • Evaluated emerging trends and technologies in the QA field, incorporating innovative tools where appropriate to enhance team capabilities.

SENIOR QA ENGINEER

AlphaSights
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Delivered weekly trainings on newly implemented automation coverage to colleagues, boosting confidence in test functionality and reducing the time typically required for manual testing.
  • Emphasized scalability of team's test coverage by developing cost-efficient and reusable automation coverage using Selenium and Javascript.
  • Conducted weekly regression tests on our client platform using mobile, Mac, and Windows devices to ensure high-quality experience for end-users.

QA ENGINEER

Zilliant
06.2019 - 10.2022
  • By incorporating Multi-capabilities into our framework, we achieved a significant reduction in build times and an overall improvement in test performance.
  • With my experience as a QA Lead, I have managed all sprint work from a Test Perspective, which includes designing the overall Test Planning.
  • Played a key role in advancing our Automation Framework, which was constructed using Protractor, AngularJS, and Typescript.
  • Employed Root Cause Analysis techniques using SQL in order to successfully resolve multiple issues within the application.
  • Perform code reviews to ensure comprehensive and stable Automation test coverage.
  • Developed security infrastructure API automation scripts using Postman API and Typescript.
  • Implemented weekly CI/CD procedures in preparation for sprint deployment.

TEAM LEADER

US ARMY
06.2016 - 11.2019
  • Provided well-informed and detail oriented trainings to more than 30 colleagues, instilling confidence and readiness for mission success.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems and procedures.
  • Maintained an overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Shore Senior High School
Houston, TX
06.2016

Skills

  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Team Leadership
  • Diagnostic Reporting
  • Log Files
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Root Cause Failure Investigation
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Quality Assurance
  • Customer Service

Certification


  • SQAE - Certified Software Quality Assurance Engineer
  • Certified Automation Tester with Java and Selenium

Additional Information

Here are a few of my references who can vouch for my hard-work and passion for Quality Assurance.


1.) Travis Rinn

Engineering Manager

Zilliant Inc.

979-236-7334


2.) Jose Ramos

QA Engineer

Zilliant Inc.

915-234-9747

Timeline

QA Analyst

Visibly
04.2023 - Current

SENIOR QA ENGINEER

AlphaSights
10.2022 - 02.2023

QA ENGINEER

Zilliant
06.2019 - 10.2022

TEAM LEADER

US ARMY
06.2016 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

North Shore Senior High School

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