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Jon Carpenter

Charlotte, NC,NC

Summary

SDET/QA bringing 3+ years of Testing and Quality assurance expertise, designing manual and automated test procedures to evaluate software products. Implements and tests application programming interfaces (APIs). Running test programs to ensure that protocols evaluated the software correctly. Documents test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards. Expertise in improving efficiency, resolving problems/defects, troubleshooting and isolating the root cause. Highly proficient in testing databases SQL, mobile applications, and APIs. Self-motivated U.S Army veteran with an strong emphasis on detail, when crafting test plans, strategies, and test cases.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Tester

Blue Cross And Blue Shield
01.2022 - Current
  • Experienced running tests against RESTful APIs, Postman and validating data, testing web and mobile front-end applications,
  • Tailored testing procedures to obtain data most relevant to understanding underlying causes of production limitations.
  • Worked with testing new mobile features and reporting and solving defects with Jira tracking.
  • Strong comprehension of Automated Testing Implementation and Strategies.
  • Experienced with automation frameworks creating automated test scripts, wrote high level test cases, Test strategy, to ensure project goals were met.
  • Back-end and Front-end QA experienced, working on mobile and portal validations. Proficient in giving demonstrations to show the client how I tested the feature to verify client satisfaction.
  • Experienced with using ANDI and JAWS to test accessibility and responsibility features.
  • Performed defect coordination functions, ensuring all test defects were tracked to closure.

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Xpanxion
01.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated project requirements and specifications and developed software applications that surpassed client expectations.
  • Met with project manager and team members to provide detailed project reports and milestone updates.
  • Proficient in using Java, Selenium, SQL, GitHub, and Python.
  • Have completed projects, testing and troubleshooting APIs with Postman and other applications.
  • Developed automated Test script using Selenium and Java.
  • QA and automation tools such as Postman, Shell scripts, Selenium, Cypress or similar UI test frameworks.
  • Experienced with manual and automated testing. High attention to detail when preparing test plans, test cases and executing and sending daily reports.
  • Experienced with Web services testing with SOAP UI and mobile testing.
  • Experienced with SQL queries and execution with Unix scripting

Lead Signal Technician/Platoon Sergeant

US Army
05.2017 - 01.2023
  • Supervise, install, operate, and maintain a network of tactical and strategic multi-channel satellite communication systems.
  • Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
  • Provided user support by diagnosing network and device problems and implementing technical and procedural solutions.
  • Managed over $ 3.7 million worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations. Communication equipment with no deficiencies, losses, or damages.
  • Tested and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems.
  • Operated and performed preventive maintenance check and services (PMCS) on communication equipment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
05.2021

Skills

  • Testing Applications
  • System Integration Testing
  • Automated Software Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Mobile Testing
  • Database Testing
  • Secret Security Clearance
  • SQL Server Database
  • Detailed Troubleshooting
  • Quality Assurance Testing
  • Selenium Webdriver

Timeline

QA Tester

Blue Cross And Blue Shield
01.2022 - Current

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Xpanxion
01.2021 - Current

Lead Signal Technician/Platoon Sergeant

US Army
05.2017 - 01.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science

Central Piedmont Community College
Jon Carpenter