Kameron Waters
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented QA Engineer with extensive experience in automation, manual testing, and validation within FDA and EMA-regulated environments. Proficient in UI and API test automation tools including Selenium, Playwright, RestSharp, and Postman, with a proven track record of optimizing regression suites and providing cross-team QA support. Possesses in-depth knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP compliance, complemented by a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle gained through diverse roles in QA and software development. Committed to ensuring high-quality software delivery while fostering collaboration across teams to enhance overall project outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineer III
Total Quality Logistics, LLC
Cincinnati, OH
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and maintained extensive testing protocols, focusing on regression, smoke, and performance automation at both UI and API levels for diverse in-house software solutions.
- Conducted thorough functional regression and release testing, enhancing application performance through cross-team collaboration in fast-paced settings.
- Facilitated a high-performing development team, achieving top rankings in defect leakage among peer teams by implementing improved regression coverage and early defect identification.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
Software Developer I
Total Quality Logistics, LLC
Cincinnati, OH
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Developed and integrated new features, ensuring seamless functionality across core application modules.
- Coordinated efforts across development and QA functions to ensure superior software quality and increase confidence in release processes.
- Strengthened quality assurance capabilities by improving knowledge of code feature implementation processes and effectively analyzing defect root causes.
Quality Assurance & Release Specialist III
Total Quality Logistics, LLC
Cincinnati, OH
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Orchestrated alignment of quality assurance practices to foster effective collaboration among teams with differing operational workflows.
- Conducted thorough investigations alongside developers to address system and code-level defects, resulting in improved accuracy in defect triage and faster resolution processes.
- Leveraged expertise in development workflows and debugging practices to enhance quality assurance depth and coverage.
Quality Assurance & Release Specialist II
Total Quality Logistics, LLC
Cincinnati, OH
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Organized and led technical knowledge-sharing sessions (lunch & learns) to educate team members on application functionality, thereby increasing overall testing effectiveness.
- Evaluated workflows alongside cross-functional teams, identifying key opportunities for enhancing process efficiency and quality outcomes.
- Facilitated mentorship and support for Level 1 QA engineers to streamline onboarding and elevate performance of transitioning junior team members.
Quality Assurance & Release Specialist I
Total Quality Logistics, LLC
Cincinnati, OH
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Refined Selenium (C#) UI automation suite by concentrating on essential regression and smoke tests, cutting test count from 525+ to under 100 and reducing execution time from ~3 hours to ~30 minutes.
- Established enhanced traceability between manual and automated test cases to ensure comprehensive regression coverage.
Validation Engineer I-II
Medpace, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Led thorough automation regression testing and coordinated cross-team quality assurance efforts to maintain compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP standards.
- Recognized as Validation Engineer II in final month for expanded technical contributions and comprehensive application involvement prior to transition.
Intern
Medpace, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
08.2015 - 04.2018
- Facilitated quality assurance activities, including test execution and defect reporting, during initial exposure to enterprise SDLC practices.
Education
B.S. - Computer Science
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04-2018
Skills
- Test Automation & Tools
- Selenium (Java, C#)
- Playwright (TypeScript)
- RestSharp
- Postman (API testing)
- Testing & QA Practices
- Manual Testing (Functional, Regression, End-to-End)
- Automated Testing
- API Testing
- GxP Compliance
- Technical Skills
- SQL
- System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Methodologies
- Agile / Scrum
- DevOps / CI Tools
- Azure DevOps
Certification
- ISTQB Certified Tester
- Professional Scrum Developer I
Timeline
Quality Engineer III
Total Quality Logistics, LLC
01.2026 - Current
Software Developer I
Total Quality Logistics, LLC
01.2025 - 01.2026
Quality Assurance & Release Specialist III
Total Quality Logistics, LLC
06.2024 - 01.2025
Quality Assurance & Release Specialist II
Total Quality Logistics, LLC
12.2022 - 06.2024
Quality Assurance & Release Specialist I
Total Quality Logistics, LLC
08.2021 - 12.2022
Validation Engineer I-II
Medpace, Inc.
04.2018 - 07.2021
Intern
Medpace, Inc.
08.2015 - 04.2018
B.S. - Computer Science
University of Cincinnati