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Kay Winowiak
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Austin,TX
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Software Test Automation - Leidos
08.2023 - 12.2024
University of Minnesota - None, Journalism
08.2020 -
QA Analyst - Lockheed Martin
08.2010 - 07.2022
Test Manager - Leidos
11.2009 - 09.2024
Project Manager - Leidos
08.2009 - 10.2025
Brown Institute - Certificate Of Programming , Computer Programming
06.1993 - 11.1995
Centennial H.S. - High School Diploma, Science, Math, PE, Art
08.1976 - 06.1982
Work History
Project Manager
Leidos
08.2009 - 10.2025
- Assisted in project planning and scheduling to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Supported team members by coordinating resources and managing project documentation.
- Learned to use project management software for tracking progress and reporting updates.
- Contributed to team meetings by sharing insights and identifying potential challenges.
Software Test Automation
Leidos
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Reduced software bugs by rigorously testing and debugging COBOL programs during the development process.
- Conducted thorough testing of automation systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Streamlined QA processes for faster software releases, utilizing automation tools.
Test Manager
Leidos
11.2009 - 09.2024
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive test strategies.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to enhance product reliability and performance.
- Streamlined testing procedures, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced cycle times.
- Mentored junior testers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
QA Analyst
Lockheed Martin
08.2010 - 07.2022
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans to ensure product quality and functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve software defects efficiently.
- Automated testing processes using industry-standard tools, enhancing testing accuracy and speed.
- Conducted regression testing to validate system updates and ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Coordinated user acceptance testing sessions, facilitating feedback collection for final product validation.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
- Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Facilitated effective communication between developers and testers, fostering collaboration in resolving issues quickly.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Evaluated emerging trends and technologies in the QA field, incorporating innovative tools where appropriate to enhance team capabilities.
- Streamlined QA processes for better efficiency, implementing standardized test cases across multiple projects.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent validation and verification of software functionality.
- Developed and maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
- Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
- Analyzed test results to identify trends, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Education
High School Diploma - Science, Math, PE, Art
08.1976 - 06.1982
Certificate Of Programming - Computer Programming
06.1993 - 11.1995
None - Journalism
08.2020 -
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project tracking
- Project scheduling
- Relationship building
- Schedule management
- Client relations
- Agile framework expertise
- Product backlog management
- User story creation
- Data-driven decision making
- Sprint planning
- Requirements elicitation
- Release planning
- Software development lifecycle
- User acceptance testing
- Risk assessments
- Key relationship development
- Customer empathy
- Technical acumen