Retired QA Manager with a track record of leading cross-functional teams and implementing agile methodologies. Known for enhancing quality assurance practices and delivering high-quality software solutions that exceed stakeholder expectations, with a focus on compliance and regulatory requirements.
20+ years experience in various industries including banking, telecommunications and healthcare.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Manager
JPMorgan Chase, JPMorgan Chase & Co
Tampa, FL
06.2006 - 05.2023
Evaluated and refined test script design processes to align with established QA best practices and standards.
Coordinated and monitored manual and automated test script execution, enhancing software reliability and performance throughout the SDLC.
Managed defect lifecycle by tracking and resolving issues in Jira and QTP/UFT, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software.
Analyzed test outcomes and delivered comprehensive reports to stakeholders using specialized reporting tools.
Orchestrated planning of quality assurance estimates, schedules, and assignments while monitoring project status to ensure adherence to cost and time projections.
Achieved improved production outcomes through effective post-implementation support.
Conducted comprehensive reviews to drive process improvements based on project results.
Directed QA team operations, adapting testing strategies to align with Agile and Waterfall project requirements.
Coordinated cross-functional teams as Scrum Master, emphasizing quality assurance practices throughout the development lifecycle.
Assessed test strategies, scope requirements, resource plans, and risk assessments to ensure thorough testing coverage.
Led evaluations of business requirements and provided strategic recommendations on use cases.
Oversaw the development of software design documents and implemented configuration control measures.
Directed change control processes to enhance project outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Systems
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA
06-2002
Skills
Proficient in agile methodologies
User experience testing
Team development
Quality assessment skills
Defect tracking expertise using manual and automated tools ie QTP/UFT, Selenium, Jira
Knowledgeable in HTML and XML
Knowledgeable in legacy systems: COBOL and Visual C
Timeline
QA Manager
JPMorgan Chase, JPMorgan Chase & Co
06.2006 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Systems