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Jediah Matthew

Boston,MA

Summary

Five years of experience in manual software testing, with a strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies. Proficient in creating comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for various software applications. Experienced in conducting test execution, defect tracking, and regression testing to maintain software quality. Skilled in identifying, documenting, and reproducing software defects to facilitate their resolution. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective teamwork with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Test Engineer

Zoll Medical - (by AA Search)
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with software developers and product managers to understand project requirements and design comprehensive test plans.
  • Developed and executed detailed test cases and test scripts for various software applications, ensuring thorough test coverage.
  • Conducted functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing to verify software functionality and performance.
  • Detected and documented software defects using bug tracking tools such as Jira, ensuring clear and concise defect reports.
  • Performed exploratory testing to identify usability issues, ensuring user-friendly experience.
  • Created and maintained test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test data.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize and resolve defects, maintaining effective communication throughout defect resolution process.
  • Participated in daily stand-up meetings and sprint planning sessions to ensure alignment with agile development processes.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancements, automation suggestions, and best practices for manual testing

Software Test Engineer

Shark Ninja - (by Need Personnel Placement)
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted comprehensive manual testing of consumer products, with primary focus on robot vacuums and coffee makers.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for product testing.
  • Ensured that testing processes consistently met or exceeded KPI requirements, contributing to overall product quality.
  • Increased KPI testing proficiency by 25% due to test automation fixtures using Arduino microcontrollers
  • Designed and built electromechanical test rigs to simulate real-world conditions and validate product performance.
  • Utilized Arduino microcontrollers to control test rigs and collect data for analysis.
  • Identified, documented, and reported product defects using issue tracking systems.
  • Collaborated closely with product development teams to facilitate defect resolution and validate fixes.
  • Created and maintained test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test data.
  • Contributed to process enhancements, best practices, and innovation to improve product quality.
  • Deep understanding of Shark Ninja's product offerings, staying informed about product features and updates.

Quality Assurance Analyst

MBTA - (by Trillium Technical)
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • Reported and coordinated defects with daily discussions and clear explanations with developers to ensure alignment with business requirements.
  • Conducted regression testing for HASTUS Daily and HASTUS Bid Web (a web-based employee scheduling platform for use by more than 2000 employees), maintaining software integrity.
  • Performed parallel testing between HASTUS and HR/CMS, ensuring seamless integration.
  • Significantly reduced employee scheduling times by 75%
  • Developed user acceptance testing (UAT) scripts for web-based applications used by MBTA front-line workforce.
  • Assisted end users with execution of manual test scripts, monitoring application performance and script quality.
  • Provided support and training for HASTUS DAILY rail in-field inspectors, gathering technical feedback for defect resolution.
  • Actively participated in daily sprint meetings to collaborate with ITD, third party development teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment on software testing priorities, progress, and issue resolution.
  • Owned program software defect tracker
  • Collaborated with business analysts to validate and test evolving business requirements, creating test environments for edge cases.
  • Developed and maintained test scripts to ensure HASTUS application functionality met business requirements.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for efficient issue resolution.
  • Managed and updated test documentation for UAT testing scripts.
  • Collaborated with ITD to upgrade new software builds for test environment management.
  • Participated in daily team meetings to track defects and testing progress.
  • Participated in test strategy meetings and contributed to test process improvement initiatives.
  • Prepared comprehensive test documents (test scenarios, conditions, scripts) using TFS.
  • Utilized PowerPoint presentations for training and to propose efficiency and improving ideas.
  • Developed and managed testing processes within Asana for GIRO HASTUS software product release

UX/UI Designer and QA Test Engineer

ZonePanda (Startup)
08.2012 - 12.2016

Quality Assurance:

  • Utilized JIRA for bug tracking, consistently contributing to reducing bug count and verifying resolved issues.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive test cases to ensure coverage of all functionalities
  • Planned and conducted compatibility testing of web applications on various mobile devices, including simulated phone browser testing.
  • Monitored mobile application's CPU, memory, and battery usage during testing to assess performance.

UX Design:

  • Provided essential graphics for web app, including design alternatives for banner image.
  • Designed and improved look and feel for web and mobile application, resulting in increased traffic, page views, and average session duration.
  • Collaborated with executives and higher-level management to produce design prototypes.
  • Worked closely with front-end and back-end developers to implement design elements effectively.

Education

Computer Engineering Technology

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Manual Test Engineer - Manual Software Tester

Edureka
10.2019

Skills

  • Ad Hoc Testing
  • System Testing
  • Unit Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Boundary Value Analysis
  • Regression Testing
  • Test Case Design
  • Test Strategies and Coverages
  • Test Plan Creation
  • Risk Assessment
  • Black Box Testing

Hobby

Passionate hobbyist with a knack for creating innovative electronic projects using Arduino microcontrollers. Proficient in designing and implementing various hardware and software components. I thrive on problem-solving and enjoy experimenting with cutting-edge technology to bring ideas to life. My dedication to this hobby reflects my strong commitment to continuous learning and technical proficiency. I've also translated this passion into something tangible, building electronic test fixtures for testing hard water buildup in a simulated environment for coffee machines during my tenure at Shark Ninja, contributing to long-term KPI testing. This experience further exemplifies my ability to apply my electronic and testing skills in real-world applications and contribute to achieving specific goals.

Timeline

Software Test Engineer

Zoll Medical - (by AA Search)
01.2022 - Current

Software Test Engineer

Shark Ninja - (by Need Personnel Placement)
04.2021 - 12.2021

Quality Assurance Analyst

MBTA - (by Trillium Technical)
10.2019 - 02.2021

UX/UI Designer and QA Test Engineer

ZonePanda (Startup)
08.2012 - 12.2016

Computer Engineering Technology

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Manual Test Engineer - Manual Software Tester

Edureka
Jediah Matthew