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MARIELENA GONZALEZ

Austin,TX

Summary

Results-driven QA Lead and Operations Manager with strong work ethic and methodical approach to testing and quality assurance. Expertise in test planning, execution, and defect tracking, with focus on delivering high-quality software quickly and with minimal errors. Skilled in various testing methodologies and tools, ensuring comprehensive coverage and thorough validation of software products. Dependable candidate bringing extensive knowledge and skills to any operation.

Software-savvy quality assurance professional committed to confirming proper functionality and usability of software products before release. Plans test schedules and strategies according to project scope and delivery dates and monitors and tracks bug resolutions. Reviews software documentation to verify technical accuracy and completeness and to mitigate risks.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Lead / Tech III- Model Y and Cybertruck

Tesla
02.2022 - 04.2024

In charge of the day to day operations for the quality team including but not limited to: assigning stations, managing staff, POC for any repetitive issues, root-causing defects, creating, developing and implementing SOP"s for over 40 quality stations.


  • Developed and implemented work-instructions for models Y and CT
  • Field representative for Cyber Truck and Model Y
  • Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to identify issues, develop solutions and implement fixes
  • Collaborated with Process, production, data and software engineers to improve all processes for the quality department including but not limited to:
  • First ever team member at Tesla to create, implement and develop the integration software for Quality station SOP's into production software throughout general assembly which facilitated access, escalation and resolution of defects in real time, currently used on all factories in the US and Berlin,
  • Collaborated and trained Data team to update all FX software for process / production and quality teams based on defect tracking and production lines, developed and trained staff members on the first ever "live checklist system" currently used in all of General assembly for Model Y and Cyber truck
  • Implemented the First security pass / fail option at Tesla for quality critical checks on the line which reduced critical inspections and downtime downstream by 80%
  • Developed a automated tracker defect ticket system to track and share data in real time and reduce FPY
  • Provided technical support to software data engineers in Tx, Ca, Berlin and Shanghai factories during the software development cycle

Operations Manager, Customer Experience

Austin Proper Hotel
06.2019 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: Recognized as the no.1 hotel in FORBES for two consecutive years 2020-2022
  • Provided guidance and support to staff members on resolving complex customer inquiries of over 80+ staff members
  • Implemented cost-saving strategies, resulting in a 10% increase in profitability
  • Provided guidance and support to staff members on resolving complex customer inquiries
  • Developed a system for tracking all complaints received from customers ensuring quick resolution
  • Recognized as the no.1 hotel in FORBES for two consecutive years 2020-2022
  • Part of the opening team for Hotel Magdalena
  • Successfully managed projects with tight deadlines and limited resources
  • In charge of on boarding, training and scheduling for Housekeeping and Front Office
  • In charge of outsourcing, contracting and negotiating with vendors
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams across multiple departments to achieve goals

Project Manager

Bunkhouse hotels
01.2015 - 03.2019
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.

Education

GED -

Cy Fair College
Houston Tx

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Project Execution
  • Strategic Marketing Planning
  • Critical Thinking in Problem-Solving
  • Team Development
  • Experienced with Software Tools
  • New Project Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • Production Workflow Management
  • Machine Learning Knowledge
  • Field Operations Management
  • Process Quality Improvement

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 40+ staff members.
  • Achieved 80% defect detection by completing "Inspector X, Coalesce and safety pass/ fail option with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved lack of processes due to new launch which led to first ever 75% FPY
  • Achieved 100% completion of accurate SOP productions and quality lines through effectively helping with updating FX software merging data from process, production, developers and quality Eng.

Certification

  • Data Analysis and Cyber Security certificate, 09/24
  • Generative AI, 07/24
  • Coalesce, 01/24
  • FX systems and mapping, 11/23
  • Craftsman, 01/23

Personal Information

Title: QA Lead Tech / Operations Manager

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

QA Lead / Tech III- Model Y and Cybertruck

Tesla
02.2022 - 04.2024

Operations Manager, Customer Experience

Austin Proper Hotel
06.2019 - 01.2022

Project Manager

Bunkhouse hotels
01.2015 - 03.2019
  • Data Analysis and Cyber Security certificate, 09/24
  • Generative AI, 07/24
  • Coalesce, 01/24
  • FX systems and mapping, 11/23
  • Craftsman, 01/23

GED -

Cy Fair College
MARIELENA GONZALEZ