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Makayla Gunter

Albany,NY

Summary

Computer Science student with a strong background in software development and quality assurance. Skilled in Java, Python, C, JavaScript, VB, OOP, and Git. A quick learner and energetic worker, passionate about building scalable solutions, ensuring software quality, and collaborating in team environments. Experienced in testing, debugging, planning test schedules, tracking bug resolutions, and reviewing documentation to mitigate risks and support project goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Intern

Northeast Shared Services
Schenectady, NY
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Studied reference materials and technical reports to develop thorough understanding of job requirements and role of related jobs within respective departments and broader company.
  • Worked independently on assignments involving varied and complex issues without direct supervision.
  • Mastered standard operating procedures through hands-on application to daily testing and analysis.
  • Interpreted analytical data, converting to technical documentation for use in training manuals and standard operating procedures.

In-Store Shopper

Whole Foods Market
Albany, NY
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
  • Reviewed customer orders closely to locate desired items and checked app regularly to identify changes.
  • Coordinated with team members to efficiently fulfill customer orders, demonstrating organizational and time management skills.

Cashier

Burlington
Massapequa, NY
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science

University At Albany
USA, Albany, NY
12.2025

Software Engineering BootCamp - Computer Science

Stony Brook University
Remote
07-2025

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Sales and marketing
  • Microsoft Office/Office365
  • Interface design and implementation
  • Java
  • Python
  • C
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • VB

Projects

SCO Automation | 2025

  • Building an automated testing framework using UFT integrated with ALM to validate self check-out systems.
  • Designing and executing test scripts to ensure reliability, efficiency, and seamless customer experience.
  • Tracking defects and generating reports in ALM to support continuous improvement and quality assurance goals.

Tic-Tac-Toe Game | 2023

  • Developed a Java-based Tic-Tac-Toe game, focusing on object-oriented programming and algorithm design.
  • Implemented game logic for real-time player interactions, win/loss conditions, and optimized performance through debugging.
  • Applied data structures and algorithms to efficiently handle player input and improve gameplay performance.

Languages

German
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

QA Intern

Northeast Shared Services
06.2025 - 08.2025

In-Store Shopper

Whole Foods Market
09.2024 - 06.2025

Cashier

Burlington
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science

University At Albany

Software Engineering BootCamp - Computer Science

Stony Brook University