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LARRY BROWN

Anaheim,CA

Summary

Experienced Software Quality Assurance Professional with a strong background in testing web, desktop, and mobile applications. Demonstrated ability to assess quality, conduct thorough research, and promptly respond to both internal and external requests. Adaptable to dynamic environments, adept at embracing changes and effectively navigating through challenges. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and a track record of consistently delivering projects with accuracy and on-time.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Engineer III

Idemia
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Worked as a QA Engineer for Idemia JPS Quality Assurance team to test MBIS software Upgrades in the law enforcement sector.
  • Performed software configuration testing for multiple city and state law enforcement agencies
  • Delivered quality configuration and testing support for customer orders using MBIS software
  • Technologies: Jira, Confluence, SQL Query, XML, Cucumber

Quality Assurance Engineer

Idemia/Insight Global contractor
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducted testing for Livescan TPE5 software Upgrades as a QA Engineer on the Idemia Delivery team
  • Validated functionality and performance of software and peripherals in biometric data capture systems
  • Configured and tested TPE5 systems for customer orders, utilizing technologies such as Jira, Confluence, SQL Query, and XML.

Lead, Quality Assurance

Pacific Dental Services
06.2016 - 07.2022
  • Managed QA analysis for multiple high-profile software implementations such as Workday and Salesforce.
  • Created and maintained automated web tests for desktop and mobile applications using Smartbear CrossBrowserTesting and TestComplete
  • Handled all aspects of bug and defect reporting including testing and tracking.
  • Collaborated with Agile teams to ensure efficient testing processes for regular sprints and product deployments.
  • Provided support for UAT testing when required by Business users
  • Utilized technologies such as Jira, Confluence, SQL Query, Citrix, Postman, Datadog, and Adobe Experience Manager to enhance TTCs.

Quality Assurance Manager

Escrow.com
03.2012 - 06.2016
  • Managed quality assurance for an online escrow company (non-real estate).
  • Oversaw all aspects of QA testing at Escrow.com
  • Coordinated testing effort with offshore development and testing team
  • Created and implemented a streamlined test case management system
  • Managed the writing and execution of manual test cases for new web implementation
  • Utilized Selenium IDE and Ruby to develop efficient automation scripts for data creation and testing.
  • Collaborated on the execution of regular software updates
  • Utilized Selenium IDE/Webdriver and Microsoft IIS to perform functional testing of web applications

Quality Assurance Engineer

Capita Technologies
10.2011 - 01.2012
  • QA engineer for digital promotion websites and Facebook applications Wrote test cases and did manual testing of digital marketing campaigns JavaScript, Flash and Java as well as Facebook promotions and some mobile testing SQL query (SQL Server 2008) and Google Analytics reviews of promotion results daily Technologies: PHP, ASP.NET, JavaScript, JQuery, Apache, Facebook Widgets

QA Analyst

Word & Brown
08.2007 - 09.2011
  • Experience with Agile development methodology, participated in daily scrums, Sprint planning/story pointing, review and retrospective sessions Maintained Sprint burndown chart QA lead on an Agile project team (1 offshore QA tester/4 offshore developers) Tested web, .NET and CRM applications for Word & Brown internal and customer facing applications Wrote test cases and performed manual testing using TFS and Microsoft Test Manager Worked with the automation specialist to develop automation scripts in Quick Test Professional and Led a 5 member offshore testing team responsible for multiple projects Used SharePoint extensively for team communications and with requirements reviews Technologies: ASP.NET, JavaScript, Ajax, XHTML

QA Tester (Consultant)

Capital Group
08.2006 - 07.2007
  • QM (Quality Management) tester in the Shared Services group, responsible for testing the American Funds websites
  • Worked on three major web projects
  • Wrote test cases and performed manual testing using Mercury Quality Center
  • Developed and ran automated test scripts with Quick Test Professional (QTP)
  • Some mainframe experience gathering data for analysis and for setting up test scenarios
  • Technologies: Java, JavaScript, JQuery, Apache, XHTML

Senior QA Test Engineer - Web

Ingram Micro
03.2000 - 07.2006
  • Senior Test Engineer for web QA department Team lead of a five person QA group
  • Test case and test plan writing
  • Pre-production website and active e-commerce site testing
  • Led test strategy sessions and tested phases for development projects
  • Aided in software design..
  • Provided estimates of quality assurance time and resources for each assignment
  • Developed test plans and cases; coordinated and executed tests; analyzed results, provided complete report
  • Participated in communications with other departments to coordinate test and implementation activities
  • Documented discrepancies found, and provided status reports to management
  • Supported the evaluation and performance testing of software within the system test environment prior to the move into production
  • Organized, documented, and reported to manager on all projects and daily responsibilities
  • Escalated issues properly
  • Learned and applied software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodology
  • Manual testing of Java applications, jsp, CSS and EDI transaction testing SQL and Oracle DB queries Technologies: Java, JavaScript, Flash, Netscape Enterprise Server

Education

MBA - Emphasis in Computer Resources and Information Management -

Webster University
Irvine, CA

BS - Product Design -

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Certificate – Advanced Software Technologies, emphasis Web/IT Technologies (2003) -

University of California
Irvine, CA

Certificate – Business Analyst (2007) -

University of California
Irvine, CA

Skills

  • Quality Assurance Strategy
  • API Testing Experience
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Agile Methodology Understanding
  • Cross-browser testing
  • Test Plan Development
  • Data Validation
  • Usability Testing
  • Manual Testing
  • Defect Tracking and Reporting
  • Automated Testing Frameworks

Military Service

US Navy Active/Reserve – Lieutenant, Honorably discharged

Technicalsummary

Agile (Scrum), Kanban, SDLC, Jira, Confluence, EPIC, Microsoft Test Manager, Microsoft Visual Studio, TFS, Smartbear: CBT, TestComplete, Citrix, Selenium Webdriver/IDE, Robot Framework, Ruby, PHP, Python, Sharepoint, Quick Test Professional (QTP), HTML, JavaScript, Project Management, SDLC, Web Intelligence, SQL Query, VMWare, Datadog, Adobe Experience Manager

Timeline

Quality Assurance Engineer III

Idemia
06.2023 - 07.2024

Quality Assurance Engineer

Idemia/Insight Global contractor
10.2022 - 05.2023

Lead, Quality Assurance

Pacific Dental Services
06.2016 - 07.2022

Quality Assurance Manager

Escrow.com
03.2012 - 06.2016

Quality Assurance Engineer

Capita Technologies
10.2011 - 01.2012

QA Analyst

Word & Brown
08.2007 - 09.2011

QA Tester (Consultant)

Capital Group
08.2006 - 07.2007

Senior QA Test Engineer - Web

Ingram Micro
03.2000 - 07.2006

MBA - Emphasis in Computer Resources and Information Management -

Webster University

BS - Product Design -

Cornell University

Certificate – Advanced Software Technologies, emphasis Web/IT Technologies (2003) -

University of California

Certificate – Business Analyst (2007) -

University of California
LARRY BROWN