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James E Flynn Jr

Aldan,USA

Summary

Results-driven Software Tester with extensive experience in both manual and automated testing, excelling in identifying and resolving software defects. Demonstrated success in collaborating with development teams to deliver high-quality software products, utilizing Agile and SAFe methodologies. Proficient in designing and executing detailed test plans and cases, ensuring adherence to system requirements. Committed to continuous learning and process improvement to optimize software quality and enhance user experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Testing Engineer

Thermo-Fisher Scientific
Philadelphia, USA
12.2014 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated and participated in the Agile methodology development process
  • Developed and executed test plans, test cases, and test scripts to meet the newly added functionalities
  • Working in an Agile or DevOps-oriented delivery environment
  • Analyzed complex requirements and design documents to develop detailed step by step manual test cases
  • Execute test cases and document results, ensuring that all functional and non-functional, requirements are tested
  • Used Azure DevOps to follow sprint activities and execute automated test cases using Azure Pipelines
  • Performed manual and automated testing, which may include exploratory, system, regression, compatibility, system and testing
  • Ensured that new features or bug fixes do not negatively impact existing functionality through rigorous regression testing
  • Maintained clear documentation of test cases, test results, and bug reports, ensuring they are up to date and accessible
  • Test Planning and Strategy: Created detailed test plans, cases, and scripts based on requirements
  • Assisted test lead with release test plan and maintained regression test database
  • Agile/Scrum: Participate in Scrum ceremonies, integrating testing into every phase
  • Assisted in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensured that user requirements and business needs are met
  • Designed and implemented automated API tests using the Karate Framework to validate RESTful APIs
  • Identified and reported defects and issues in software applications, and working with development teams to resolve them
  • Hands-on debugging and problem-solving skills; investigates and analyzes potential solutions to problems
  • With Continuous Integration CI/CD/delivery tools
  • Performed functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing
  • With Atlassian Suite of tools - JIRA, Confluence
  • With Test Data Management tool - HP ALM
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure software applications are delivered on time
  • Worked within a defined Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Quality Assurance Automation Software Test Engineer

Point Roll - a Gannett Company
King of Prussia, USA
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Developed and maintained automated testing per documented standards
  • Created testing scenarios for a wide range of projects
  • Provided daily status of issues and progress during testing applications via the Agile process
  • Detected, opened, and tracked application defects and resolved assigned defects according to QA testing procedures
  • Collaborated and interacted with functional and technical personnel to solve complex business and technical problems
  • Developed using the latest Java and JavaScript stack such as Ext JS
  • Applied functional application testing using the following technologies: HTML, Flex/Flash, .NET Framework
  • Executed bug tracking/test case management tools (Rally Enterprise)

Software Design Engineer in Test

TA Instruments - Waters LLC
New Castle, USA
03.2014 - 06.2014
  • Conducted test plans to certify the delivery of Windows application for Windows which includes:
  • Executed applications and manual testing to be able to efficiently design automation tools as well as replicate obscure problems
  • Executed staging and integration test environments and, when needed, troubleshot production issues to identify root causes and enhance automated testing
  • Established manual and automated processes to perform testing for the various compliance systems
  • Worked with users and other technical support staff, and responded to production issues as needed
  • Modified performance monitoring of the compliance systems environment to problem-solve and correct issues
  • Created automating test frameworks with Microsoft Visual Studio using the .NET Automation namespace in C#
  • Identified and developed manual and automated testing for various types of testing: Acceptance, usability, functional, and regression
  • Consulted with development engineers to resolve problems and provided design input
  • Provided Engineering Support to investigate, test, and develop solutions or workarounds to resolve issues
  • Consulted as a technical reference for the Technical Writer in the generation of product documentation

Senior Manufacturing Electronic Test Technician

TA Instruments - Waters LLC
New Castle, USA
04.2010 - 03.2014
  • Tested systems to ensure functionality
  • Supervised the annual calibration of all manufacturing test equipment
  • Worked with Manufacturing Engineers and Engineering Support to investigate, test and develop solutions or workarounds to resolve issues
  • Provided guidance and direction to Manufacturing Technician and Assemblers, assisting with troubleshooting problems
  • Performed regression testing, black box testing and automates tests procedures when needed
  • Worked with all departments within the organization developing and implementing improvements to business processes
  • Used of controlled instrumentation and data analysis
  • Tested, repaired, troubleshot and calibrated a wide range of analytical instruments including, subassemblies and accessories
  • Conducted tests, failure analysis and assists technician with analyzing/reviewing test failures; made recommendations for resolution of problems
  • Provided mechanical/electrical work/rework as needed
  • Worked closely with Product Engineers to make process and testing improvements
  • Audited and access assembled items and test results to assure compliance to standards

Education

Certificate of Proficiency - Cloud Computing

DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Science

SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY

Associates - Electronics Engineering Technology

CHI INSTITUTE

Diploma - Computer Repair Technology

CHI INSTITUTE

Skills

  • HP Quality Center
  • JIRA Task Tracking
  • Test Complete
  • Experience with Azure DevOps Tools
  • Selenium Automation
  • Eclipse Development
  • IntelliJ Proficiency
  • Python
  • Java
  • C
  • C#
  • PostgreSQL
  • Oracle
  • MySQL
  • SQL
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • SDLC
  • Team Collaboration in Agile

Coreskills

HP QC/ALM, JIRA, Test Complete, Azure DevOps, Selenium, Eclipse, IntelliJ, Python, Java, C, C#, Postgres SQL, Oracle, MySQL, SQL, Windows, Linux, SDLC, Agile Scrum

Timeline

Software Testing Engineer

Thermo-Fisher Scientific
12.2014 - 06.2024

Quality Assurance Automation Software Test Engineer

Point Roll - a Gannett Company
06.2014 - 12.2014

Software Design Engineer in Test

TA Instruments - Waters LLC
03.2014 - 06.2014

Senior Manufacturing Electronic Test Technician

TA Instruments - Waters LLC
04.2010 - 03.2014

Certificate of Proficiency - Cloud Computing

DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Science

SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY

Associates - Electronics Engineering Technology

CHI INSTITUTE

Diploma - Computer Repair Technology

CHI INSTITUTE

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