Kirstin Walsh

Top of Mind Networks | Quality Analyst | 7/19 - 7/21

• Researched automation tools, prioritizing cost-effective solutions, and presented findings to team.
• Identified appropriate situations for implementing test automation, accounting for situations where automated testing was counterproductive.
• Designed, executed and maintained automated test scripts for in-project deployment.

Black Knight | Software Test Analyst II | 7/21 - 9/23

• Monitored emerging test automation frameworks, technologies and best practices for useful developments.
• Developed and executed comprehensive manual test plans and evaluated results against design and customer standards.
• Worked with team to evaluate test case management tools in order to improve workflows, reporting and compliance
• Established a culture of continuous learning within the team by mentoring junior test analysts and helping them develop their skills.

ICE | Software Test Analyst II | 9/23 - present

• Maintained strong lines of communication between the QA department and other stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Collaborated with cross-functional team to stay current on intended functionality.
• Worked with team members to clarify requirements and testing guidelines as outlined in project documents.

• Designed and developed automation scripts using open source tools.
• Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
• Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
• Utilized Jenkins to run automation scripts.
• Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
• Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.
• Attended meetings with quality assurance, developers and project managers to assess scope and sequence of project.
• Reviewed test cases and test scripts for quality and purposely looked for additional areas to review.

• Eliminated website bugs to improve user experience.
• Developed code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
• Worked closely with other team members to plan, design and develop robust solutions in a timely manner.
• Implemented designs, including experimentation and multiple iterations.
• Coded for four websites using Python.
• Performed system-level testing to verify software quality and function before moving to stage.