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KEVIN COLLINS

Edina,MN

Summary

Results-driven Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with extensive experience in test automation, framework development, and CI/CD integration. Adept at designing scalable automation solutions for UI and API testing, with expertise in Selenium, Playwright, C#, .NET, SQL, and ReactJS. Proven ability to lead automation initiatives, optimize test frameworks, and drive seamless transitions between automation tools. Passionate about improving software quality through innovation, best practices, and continuous integration strategies using Azure DevOps. Skilled in mentoring teams, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and implementing cutting-edge test automation solutions that enhance efficiency and reliability in software development.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

PerkSpot
02.2020 - Current
  • Led multiple automation projects, including the development and enhancement of Selenium architecture.
  • Spearheaded the transition from Selenium to Playwright, ensuring a seamless migration while improving test execution speed and maintainability.
  • Designed and implemented scalable, reusable automation frameworks to support UI and API testing.
  • Collaborated with development and QA teams to define automation strategies, best practices, and code reviews.
  • Developed CI/CD pipelines to integrate automated testing with deployment workflows, enhancing release efficiency.
  • Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for continuous execution and monitoring.
  • Provided mentorship and technical leadership to junior automation engineers and QA team members.
  • Conducted regular test suite maintenance and optimization to reduce flakiness and improve reliability.
  • Worked closely with product managers and developers to define test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and edge cases.

QA Automation Engineer

StoneEagle F&I
08.2013 - 08.2019
  • Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful automated test cases for entire team.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
  • Developed an easy-to-extend and maintain web component testing framework.
  • Improved the existing test automation framework to reduce code duplication and maintenance costs.
  • Designed and created a REST testing framework for API verification.
  • Developed a regression suite of automated test cases to cover product features.
  • Created and executed automated and manual test cases for functional validation.
  • Worked with multiple teams to develop automation requirements, including UI object property creation, automated API test methods, and SQL database validation.

Data Entry Specialist

Dearborn National
06.2011 - 07.2013
  • Apply data program techniques and procedures
  • Compile, verify accuracy and sort information according to priorities to prepare source data for computer entry
  • Generate reports, store completed work in designated locations and perform backup operations
  • Insert customer and account data by inputting text based and numerical information from source documents within time limits
  • Keeping the information confidential
  • Review data for deficiencies or errors, correct any incompatibilities if possible and check the output

Education

Computer Science -

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
08.2013

Skills

  • C# (NET)
  • Selenium
  • Playwright
  • SQL
  • Visual Studio
  • Python
  • ReactJS
  • HTML
  • JSON
  • JIRA
  • Google
  • Azure DevOps
  • Automation
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Regression Testing
  • Test Planning
  • Web Services
  • SDLC

Industry Knowledge

  • Automation
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Regression Testing
  • Test Planning
  • Web Services
  • SDLC

Timeline

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

PerkSpot
02.2020 - Current

QA Automation Engineer

StoneEagle F&I
08.2013 - 08.2019

Data Entry Specialist

Dearborn National
06.2011 - 07.2013

Computer Science -

College of DuPage

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