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Ken Gibussa

Hampton,VA

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Location: Hampton, VA, US
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Results-driven Test Quality Management specialist with a focus on leading testing initiatives and improving software quality through Agile methodologies and strategic collaboration. Proven track record in managing test efforts and enhancing project outcomes by effectively coordinating testing schedules and aligning with overall project goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Test Engineer

GE
03.2025 - 07.2026
  • Streamlined design, development, and execution of white-box verification tests in Python with Pytest.
  • Build, enhance, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts integrated with continuous integration (CI) pipelines.
  • Perform firsthand software verification with direct access to source code, logs, and configuration files.
  • Debug test failures through analyzing system logs, code behavior, and test outputs to identify root causes.
  • Maintain a complete relationship among requirements, test cases, and verification results.
  • Collaborate with software and systems engineers to resolve defects, validate fixes, and increase overall product quality.
  • Execute tests in Linux-based environments, including use of Git for version control, branching, merging, and participation in code reviews.

PeopleSoft functionality Test Engineer

US Treasury
01.2025 - 01.2026

• Led complex integration projects, including unifying Shopify, NetSuite, and Salesforce for a mid-sized e-commerce company. Managed data mapping, real-time synchronization, robust error handling, and GDPR compliance, resulting in 90% reduction in manual errors and improved operational efficiency.
• Utilized MuleSoft as middleware, built custom connectors for legacy systems, and implemented centralized dashboards for monitoring data flows and integration health.
• Prioritized testing tasks using risk-based strategies—focusing first on high-impact areas, core business workflows, and validating API interfaces and data consistency between systems. Leveraged automation for regression and data validation to maximize test coverage under tight deadlines.
• Communicated priorities and status transparently with stakeholders, adjusting test plans as business needs changed. Maintained continuous feedback loops for rapid issue identification and resolution.
• Extensive experience with Jira: managed issue tracking, sprint planning, and agile board operations (Scrum/Kanban); integrated test management tools (Zephyr/Xray) for test case traceability; configured custom workflows, dashboards, and reports for real-time visibility and collaboration; utilized release/version tracking for deployment cycles.
• Strong focus on delivering business-critical integrations on time, combining technical expertise with effective project management and stakeholder communication.

PeopleSoft HCM Functional and Test Analyst

Navy
VA
10.2020 - 12.2024

• Led integration and test engineering projects, delivering system enhancements and re-engineering workflow and functional documentation for complex environments.
• Developed test plans, strategies, and interface/report design documents; created and executed test scenarios and scripts to validate integration points and data flows.
• Authored end-user manuals and training templates; managed artifact distribution and team collaboration through SharePoint.
• Reviewed and implemented ERP conversion, data migration, structural modifications, and third-party system integrations.
• Guided teams in adopting RUP methodology throughout the SDLC, ensuring consistency and quality in processes and deliverables.
• Facilitated workshops and training on Procure to Pay, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Financials Gateway, Cash Management, and Workflow modules.
• Assessed reported nonconformance issues, defined remediation steps, and verified resolution for compliance and quality assurance.
• Produced UML diagrams (use case, activity, sequence) in MS Visio to support requirements gathering and test execution.
• Developed traceability matrix (TRM) reports in HP QC, linking test plans, scripts, and requirements for end-to-end coverage.
• Collaborated with leadership and stakeholders to achieve project milestones and maintain alignment with work breakdown structures.
• Mentored and trained junior QA staff; provided leadership during application testing and deployment cycles.
• Led Order to Cash testing, including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Bill Payment, Gateway, and Cash Management processes.
• Assessed and configured EDI tables for HIPAA 5010 compliance, ensuring data integrity and regulatory standards.
• Designed business workflows in MS Visio, detailing inputs, outputs, and pre/postconditions for process optimization.
• Developed batch jobs, automated workflows, and SQL queries to validate data integrity after environment refreshes.

Sr Control Quality Assurance Management

Census Bureau
Maryland
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Conduct testing using quality management testing tools HP ALM/HPQC and HPQTP/UFT.
  • Update scenarios, Test planning, and Traceability matrices to ensure test coverage.
  • Developed & track the effectiveness of corrective actions to resolve defects and conduct white box testing.
  • Conduct multiple penetration cybersecurity testing using different testing environments.
  • Use HP ALM/ HP Quality Center for Requirements tracking, test Planning, Scheduling, Execution, and defect tracking.
  • Support testing manual and automated regression, system, black box, GUI, and performance testing.
  • Configure networking equipment, servers, print system, mail server, networking, and routing equipment.
  • Conducted regression testing for AEM for 170 campaign social media links, URLs, pages, menu, Audio, and Video streaming.
  • Lead in the analysis and testing of bolt-on application workflow routing across ESS, MSS, and Workforce Administration.
  • Conduct requirement gathering, analysis of user requirements, and translating them into system test case scenarios.
  • Write and execute SQL Queries to retrieve data for validation and verification purposes.
  • Maryland

Lead Testing Quality Management - STARS Project

UnitedHealth Group OPTUM
Minneapolis, MN
12.2017 - 08.2018
  • Review business requirements, flow diagrams, data mappings, output files, and perform backend validations.
  • Used waterfall methodology to conduct sanity and smoke testing and security application testing.
  • Performed end-to-end testing, defined entry and withdrawal plans, and signed off on application testing results; involved in sign-off.
  • Verify the HEDIS STAR report against the CMS raw data using Excel VLOOKUP and pivot tables to conduct data analysis.
  • Manage security requirements for cybersecurity testing under different testing settings.
  • Modify the extract data mappings from the legacy system and the current SSIS mapping scripts to map from source to target.
  • Create and review the application process workflow and identify the interface integration point.
  • Team up with the STARS Ad-hoc team for daily sprint standing update, team meeting, and regular report submission.
  • Liaison between the Product Owner and Scrum master during the implementation process.
  • Used HP ALM/Quality Center to generate RTM, track progress, defects, requirements, and summary reports.
  • Develop and carry out effective application testing strategy, test conditions, and test scripts.
  • Developed quality assurance process, workflows, procedures, methodologies, and training schedules.
  • Develop database application testing queries using complex SQL to evaluate reports built on Cognos, SSIS, and SSRS.
  • Maintained the traceability matrix to track all scripts, Unit testing (UT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Develop a backend analysis strategy for report review while partnering with the business to establish best practices.
  • Perform the SIT/UAT test efforts and verify the functional aspects of the Java Search pages and site catalysts.
  • Document deployment checklist, conduct production validation, and post-production release validation.
  • MN

Test Quality Manager - Peoplesoft FSCM/HCM

WMATA
Maryland
11.2016 - 11.2017

• Led integration and test engineering projects, overseeing system enhancements and re-engineering workflow documentation for complex environments.
• Developed detailed test plans, strategies, and interface/report design documents; designed and executed test scenarios and scripts to ensure robust validation of integration points.
• Authored end-user manuals and training templates; managed artifact distribution and team collaboration via SharePoint.
• Reviewed and executed ERP conversion, data migration, structural changes, and third-party integrations.
• Ensured external training compliance with SCORM standards prior to data import into internal systems.
• Guided teams in adopting RUP methodology throughout the SDLC for process consistency and quality outcomes.
• Facilitated workshops on Procure to Pay, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Financials Gateway, Cash Management, and Workflow modules.
• Evaluated reported nonconformance issues, created remediation plans, and verified resolutions for compliance.
• Produced UML diagrams (use case, activity, sequence) in MS Visio to support requirements and testing.
• Developed traceability matrix (TRM) reports in HP QC to link test plans, scripts, and requirements for full coverage.
• Collaborated with leadership and stakeholders to achieve project milestones and maintain WBS alignment.
• Mentored and trained junior QA staff; provided leadership during application testing and deployment.
• Led Order to Cash testing, including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Bill Payment, Gateway, and Cash Management.
• Assessed and configured EDI tables for HIPAA 5010 compliance, ensuring data integrity and regulatory adherence.
• Designed business workflows in MS Visio, detailing inputs, outputs, and pre/postconditions for optimization.
• Developed batch jobs, automated workflows, and SQL queries to validate data integrity after environment refreshes.

Lead IT Quality Assurance Manager

UnitedHealth Group
Minneapolis, MN
10.2012 - 10.2016

• Led integration and test engineering projects, delivering system enhancements and re-engineering workflow documentation for complex environments.
• Developed comprehensive test plans, approaches, and interface/report design documents; created and executed test scenarios and scripts to validate integration points and data flows.
• Authored end-user manuals and training templates; managed artifact distribution and team collaboration via SharePoint.
• Reviewed and executed ERP conversion, data migration, structural changes, and third-party integrations.
• Ensured external training compliance with SCORM standards prior to importing data into internal systems.
• Guided teams in adopting RUP methodology throughout the SDLC for process consistency and quality outcomes.
• Facilitated workshops on Procure to Pay, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Financials Gateway, Cash Management, and Workflow modules.
• Evaluated reported nonconformance issues, developed remediation plans, and verified resolutions for compliance.
• Produced UML diagrams (use case, activity, sequence) in MS Visio to support requirements and test execution.
• Developed traceability matrix (TRM) reports in HP QC, linking test plans, scripts, and requirements for comprehensive coverage.
• Collaborated with leadership and stakeholders to achieve project milestones and maintain WBS alignment.
• Mentored and trained junior QA staff; provided leadership during application testing and deployment cycles.
• Led Order to Cash testing, including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Bill Payment, Gateway, and Cash Management.
• Assessed and configured EDI tables for HIPAA 5010 compliance, ensuring data integrity and regulatory standards.
• Designed business workflows in MS Visio, detailing inputs, outputs, and pre/postconditions for process optimization.
• Developed batch jobs, automated workflows, and SQL queries to validate data integrity after environment refreshes.

Sr. PeopleSoft HCM Test Manager

Oracle
CA
01.2011 - 09.2012

• Led integration and test engineering projects, delivering enhancements and re-engineering functional and workflow documentation for complex systems.
• Developed test plans, approaches, and interface/report design documents; derived test scenarios and scripts to ensure thorough validation of integration points.
• Authored end-user manuals and training templates, managing artifact distribution through SharePoint for effective team collaboration.
• Reviewed and executed plans for ERP conversion, data migration, structural changes, and third-party application integrations.
• Ensured external training compliance with SCORM standards prior to importing data into internal assessment systems.
• Led teams in adopting RUP methodology throughout the SDLC, ensuring process consistency and quality outcomes.
• Facilitated workshops on Procure to Pay, AP, GL, Financials Gateway, Cash Management, and Workflow modules.
• Evaluated reported nonconformance issues, defined remediation steps, and verified resolution for system compliance.
• Produced UML diagrams (use case, activity, sequence) in MS Visio to support requirements and test execution.
• Developed traceability matrix (TRM) reports in HP QC, linking test plans, scripts, and requirements for comprehensive coverage.
• Collaborated with leadership and stakeholders to achieve project milestones and maintain WBS alignment.
• Mentored and trained junior QA staff; provided leadership during application testing and deployment cycles.
• Led Order to Cash testing, including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Bill Payment, Gateway, Cash Management, and Workflow processes.
• Assessed EDI configuration for HIPAA 5010 vendor table setups, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
• Designed business workflows in MS Visio, detailing inputs, outputs, and pre/postconditions for process optimization.
• Developed batch jobs, automated workflows, and SQL queries to validate post-refresh data integrity.

Education

M. Sc - Computer Science, Operations Research

B. Sc - Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics

Skills

  • UI
  • ServiceNow
  • Java
  • Selenium
  • GitLab
  • Power BI
  • JUNIT
  • AWS
  • Anaconda
  • ISO900
  • SSRS
  • DoDAF Framework
  • Postman
  • UML
  • MFA
  • SQL
  • DB2
  • ERP
  • Python
  • VM
  • Oracle
  • Tableau
  • Data analytics
  • Workday
  • SAP
  • Salesforce
  • PeopleSoft
  • Snowflake
  • NIST SP 800
  • Agile
  • Datadog
  • Power Automate
  • Visio
  • FSCM
  • Fit/gap
  • UPK
  • JIRA
  • Six Sigma
  • CMMI
  • Lean Process
  • SAFE
  • DevOps
  • IIS
  • ClearQuest
  • DOORS
  • Azure
  • AutoSys
  • ISO 9001
  • API
  • TOAD
  • JMeter
  • CUI
  • OIM
  • CMM3
  • VB
  • SDLC
  • Waterfall
  • VMware
  • Payable
  • Receivable
  • Billing
  • Jazz
  • Automation frameworks

Notable Accomplishments

  • Transform a stand-alone business process system into an integrated business process system through the implementation of an application lifecycle management system and SharePoint!
  • Used DevOps to deliver a HEDIS measurement package with clear data to facilitate a five-star award by Medicare.
  • Eliminated the number of daily trouble tickets from an average of 100% to >%0 by introducing a quality control process, changing the management board CCB, and introducing a shared knowledge base.
  • Transform HEDIS CMS measurement into an automated batch process for CPT authorization approval.

Timeline

Software Test Engineer

GE
03.2025 - 07.2026

PeopleSoft functionality Test Engineer

US Treasury
01.2025 - 01.2026

PeopleSoft HCM Functional and Test Analyst

Navy
10.2020 - 12.2024

Sr Control Quality Assurance Management

Census Bureau
09.2018 - 09.2020

Lead Testing Quality Management - STARS Project

UnitedHealth Group OPTUM
12.2017 - 08.2018

Test Quality Manager - Peoplesoft FSCM/HCM

WMATA
11.2016 - 11.2017

Lead IT Quality Assurance Manager

UnitedHealth Group
10.2012 - 10.2016

Sr. PeopleSoft HCM Test Manager

Oracle
01.2011 - 09.2012

B. Sc - Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics

M. Sc - Computer Science, Operations Research

Ken Gibussa