Evan "Levi" Allen
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Evan "Levi" Allen is an effective Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience in software testing, automation, tool development and CI/CD pipeline administration. Possessing a strong focus on data quality, assurance, and architectural design patterns, Levi's skills and expertise seamlessly translate to Managerial and Directorial engineering roles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Quality Assurance Software Engineer
PNC Bank
Philadelphia, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Established quality assurance procedure documentation & internal Gradle test automation libraries.
- Identified quality trends to investigate system flaws, process inefficiencies and training needs.
- Wrote automated End-to-End tests using Karate, Javascript, and Java.
- Verified environment integrity through automation tests in the Jenkins CI/CD tool.
- Developed portable runner in Javascript for API regression testing through Cucumber, Java and Karate.
- Developed automation tests for zOS mainframe.
- Coordinated real-time settlement testing through FISERV.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Nuix Ltd
Conshohocken, PA
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed manual testing with HipTest test management platform according to production schedules.
- Worked alongside developers and other project stakeholders to understand function, features and testing needs of each program.
- Developed automated testing scripts with Groovy, Ansible, and Jenkins.
Senior QA Engineer
Change Healthcare
Chicago, IL
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Wrote test framework in Java, Selenium Webdriver, and Cucumber for T-Rex medical claim application
- Architected AWS Lambda migration for T-Rex Application.
- Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, aligned with industrial testing and HIPPA privacy standards.
- Documented, triaged and managed defects in GitLab CI/CD
- Produced test scripts for new automated software testing rounds.
- Identified performance defects using NeoLoad and JMeter.
Developer/SDET 3
FINRA
Rockville, MD
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Wrote clean, scalable code using Javascript and Java.
- Contributed to development and testing standards, employing Credstash (AWS KMS & DynamoDB) and Postgre SQL to improve security and maintainability.
- Administrated team and project workflow.
- Corrected software bugs.
- Coordinated testing and validation procedures through software development lifecycle.
- Coalesced company-wide efforts to meet prescribed business goals and address client concerns.
- Assessed code during testing stage to determine potential glitches and bugs.
Software Development Engineer
Vroozi
Sherman Oaks, CA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Led a global remote team of QA engineers teaching weekly manual/automated testing classes
- Conferred with VP of Engineering and Chief Strategy Officer to understand system load limitations and plan strategies to meet customer demands.
- Monitored functionality to verify performance, security and adjust system controls.
- Identified risks involved in software projects.
- Coordinated system installations, testing and defects.
- Developed software for test automation and deployment infrastructure using Java, Javascript, and Cucumber.
Software Development Engineer, Test
Sony
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Monitored project progress and quickly addressed problems to complete testing on schedule.
- Participated in team meetings and provided input on deadlines, designs and enhancements.
- Produced test scripts for new automated software testing rounds.
- Developed Data Driven Test Automation framework & tools to assist future users and streamline automation.
- Collaborated with QA testers to perform end-to-end unit testing and post-production testing.
Software Development Engineer, Test-Data
OpenX
Pasadena, CA
03.2015 - 07.2015
- Identified issues and bugs using TestRail and Jira tools.
- Created test plans to validate functionality.
- Provided input to stakeholders concerning deadlines, designs and enhancements.
- Enhanced internal Java frameworks, tools and methodologies to assist future users and streamline automation.
Software Engineering Intern
DivX, LLC
Radnor, PA
04.2013 - 09.2013
- Worked closely with company mentor to learn best practices.
- Increased efficiency through task automation.
- Collaborated with development teams to coordinate build integration.
- Worked closely with development team members to identify and remove software bugs.
Software Developer
TACT eCommerce Solutions
Philadelphia, PA
06.2012 - 09.2012
- Developed website platform for eCommerce clients using Ruby on Rails.
- Participated in SEO strategies for optimizing sites.
- Consulted directly with the Lead Software Architect about features & technical direction for the platform.
Junior Software Engineer
Thomson Reuters
Philadelphia, PA
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Designed and implemented prototype applications for demonstration and evaluation of industry trend.
- Conferred with CEO of Continuent Inc. to understand system load limitations and planned strategies to meet customer demands.
- Managed engineering teams to optimize hardware and software interfaces.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Oneday College
London, England06-2025
Bachelor’s of Science - Software Engineering, Computer Science
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2014
Skills
- System Architecture (Cloud, SOA, etc)
- Automation Scripting
- Hyperledger Ecosystem Design (Sawtooth, Indy, Fabric, Weaver)
- High Availability (HA) Infrastructure Design
- Cross-platform OS Testing
Additional Information
- SQL/PostgreSQL [10+ Years]
- MongoDB [8+ Years]
- Java (JDK 8/11) [10+ Years]
- JavaScript (ES6+, Full Stack) [8+ Years]
- Protractor/Karma/Jasmine [7+ Years]
- Maven/Gradle/Make/Rake [10+ Years]
- Containerization Tools (Docker, Buildah, LXC, K8s/K3s) [10+ Years]
- Cloud Orchestration Platforms (AWS, Backblaze, GitLab CI/CD) [8+ Years]
- Big Data Solutions (Hadoop, Apache Spark) [10+ Years]
Licenses & Certifications
- Blockchain For Business - The Linux Foundation [bc59d80be7bd44b593649589d0ff90c4]
- A+ Certification-CompTIA [COMP001020172871]
Professional Organizations
- IEEE Philadelphia Section
- Out In Tech Mentorship Program 2023 (Mentor)
Timeline
Lead Quality Assurance Software Engineer
PNC Bank
01.2022 - Current
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Nuix Ltd
03.2021 - 09.2021
Senior QA Engineer
Change Healthcare
10.2019 - 07.2020
Developer/SDET 3
FINRA
09.2017 - 05.2018
Software Development Engineer
Vroozi
01.2016 - 01.2017
Software Development Engineer, Test
Sony
09.2015 - 12.2015
Software Development Engineer, Test-Data
OpenX
03.2015 - 07.2015
Software Engineering Intern
DivX, LLC
04.2013 - 09.2013
Software Developer
TACT eCommerce Solutions
06.2012 - 09.2012
Junior Software Engineer
Thomson Reuters
04.2011 - 11.2011
MBA - Business Administration
Oneday College
Bachelor’s of Science - Software Engineering, Computer Science
Drexel University
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