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Hi, I’m

Geyser King

West Des Moines,IA
Geyser King

Summary

I am a talented Software Test Analyst with an outgoing and team driven personality. I pride myself on my work ethic and my ability to quickly learn new tasks. I have spent over nine years working as a Manual Software Test Analyst with two years of CSM experience and more than a decade of Customer Service experience.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

MetaBank/Pathward

Senior Software Test Analyst
08.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Work with the Tax team in an Agile and Kanban environment while providing testing support for the Loan Underwriting Department
  • Review and analyze requirements for testability and completeness using Specification, Business Requirements, and Technical Design Documents
  • Create test plans, test scenarios, and detailed test cases to meet acceptance criteria and business requirements
  • Review and track QA Defects to closure and create documentation for audit review
  • Provide daily updates to the Scrum Team regarding test status, defects, risks, and/or impediments
  • Collaborate closely with the Scrum Master, Test Analyst, Product Owner, and developers during Scrum events
  • Execute and create moderate SQL queries
  • Perform new functionality, system enhancements testing, integration, regression, smoke test, and user acceptance testing
  • Document testing results during the Software Development Life Cycle and Change Man procedures.

Farm Bureau Insurance/FBL

Quality Assurance Associate
11.2012 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Worked within the Software Quality Assurance team to provide testing support for the Property and Casualty Company
  • Collaborated with the Lead Test Analyst on reviewing and analyzing requirements for testability and completeness using Specification, Business Requirements, and Technical Design Documents
  • Performed functional and system integration testing for new functionality and system enhancements
  • Created test scenarios and detailed test cases to meet acceptance criteria and business requirements
  • Assisted the development team with reporting bugs found during testing.

Education

DMACC
Ankeny, IA

from Secondary Education

University Overview

Skills

  • SDLC/STLC
  • Microsoft SQL Server/Snowflake/Azure Data Studio
  • PowerBI and RHP Reporting
  • SOAPUI and Postman
  • Team Foundation Server (TFS) /Azure DevOps (ADO)
  • Active Batch Admin
  • Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
  • Octopus Deployment
  • SharePoint
  • Visual Studios - Code Specification Review and Json Documentation
  • TrackIT/Jira/Service Now Ticketing System
  • Enterprise File Processing/Transfer (EFP/EFT)
  • Microsoft Office Suite/365
  • Languages: Spanish
  • Test Planning
  • Database Query Planning
  • Cross-Platform Testing
  • Internal Quality Assurance Management
  • System Validation
  • Test Script Engineering
  • Usability Testing
  • Risk Identification and Mitigation
  • Manual Test Analysis
  • Time Management and Organization
  • Collaborative Team Player
  • Test Plans and Test Methodologies
  • Test Scheduling
  • Decision-Making
  • Manual Testing
  • Scenarios and Use Cases
  • Defect Tracking and Reporting
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Certification

  • Scrum Master Certification, ScrumAlliance, 11/2020
  • Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL), ISTQB, 04/2017
  • Associate in Insurance Services (AIS), The Institutes Designations, 03/2015
  • Associate in Insurance (AINS), The Institutes Designations, 10/2014

Personal Information

Personal Information
Title: Quality Assurance - Manual Test Analyst

Timeline

Senior Software Test Analyst
MetaBank/Pathward
08.2015 - Current
Quality Assurance Associate
Farm Bureau Insurance/FBL
11.2012 - 08.2015
DMACC
from Secondary Education
Geyser King