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Erica Kaip

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Engineer, SDET, Software Development Engineer in Test

T-Mobile (formerly Sprint)
Bellevue, WA
06.2006 - 06.2023
  • Participated in Agile development processes to support continual improvements in overall delivery efforts
  • Reviewed design specifications to validate product designs and support testability and verification
  • Enhanced software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans for various applications
  • Executed regression test procedures and automated test suites to shorten diagnostic timeframes
  • Wrote and executed tests and diagnostics designed to validate products and software applications
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by effectively triaging issues during testing, ensuring swift resolution of critical defects while balancing competing priorities
  • Collaborated closely with product owners to ensure all features were tested thoroughly before deployment, guaranteeing a smooth release process
  • Ensured timely delivery of projects by accurately estimating test efforts and coordinating with cross-functional teams
  • Trained new team members on testing techniques and tools, fostering an environment of continuous learning within the organization
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication about project statuses, challenges, and progress updates
  • Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints
  • Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements
  • Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules
  • Validated current promotions and offers to ensure capability of application in the field through the Go To Marketing department
  • Bi-annual validation of new iconic iPhone launches - testing devices, accessories, promotions, and offers.

Customer Service Representative, Adjustment Auditor, and Application Tester

Sprint
Overland Park, KS
09.1999 - 06.2006
  • Provided world class customer service – 3.5 years
  • Root cause analysis of adjustments – 1.5 years
  • Contact Center Application Testing - 2 years.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Business Management -

University of Phoenix

Skills

  • Agile/Scrum and Waterfall Methodologies
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • End-to-End Testing
  • Black Box Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Continuous-Integration Testing
  • Manual test case preparation
  • Defect Tracking and Reporting
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Web and Mobile Application QA
  • Test Data Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong Problem Solver

Certification

  • Tricentis Tosca AS1 and AS2
  • SAFe Certified Scaled Framework

Accomplishments

  • Excellence Award given for the roll-out of Electronic Subscriber Agreement for "detailed testing that resulted in the discovery of errors and ultimately led to resolution and accurate Bravo documents."
  • Excellence Award given for "being a key contributor to the success of the integration of billing systems by pointing out negative customer impacts of the design, leading to changes that made a better product."

Timeline

Associate Engineer, SDET, Software Development Engineer in Test

T-Mobile (formerly Sprint)
06.2006 - 06.2023

Customer Service Representative, Adjustment Auditor, and Application Tester

Sprint
09.1999 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Science: Business Management -

University of Phoenix
  • Tricentis Tosca AS1 and AS2
  • SAFe Certified Scaled Framework
Erica Kaip