Matthew Ward
Barrington,NJ
Summary
Leading the Quality Assurance efforts at uMed, my role is to ensure that our software meets the highest standards of reliability and performance. With a robust educational foundation in Computer Software Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania MERN full stack bootcamp, my analytical skills are razor-sharp, enabling precise and effective problem-solving strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of QA
UMed Technologies
London, United Kingdom
03.2022 - Current
- Established and developed a QA department from scratch, introducing efficient QA processes and testing methodologies.
- Implemented testing frameworks for accelerated and streamlined software releases.
- Executed continuous delivery of high-standard software following agile methodologies.
- Hired and trained QA software engineers.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Effectively oversaw simultaneous projects and teams.
Junior Software Engineer
UMed Technologies
London , United Kingdom
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Software Development
- Triage software bugs that were in production using agile methodology working alongside the project managers and developers.
- Provide tech support for users.
- The updating and creation of patient engagement configurations.
- Prioritized needs and delegated assignments to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Coordinated with department leads to identify and outline solutions to client-specified challenges.
Driver
Uber
Philadelphia, PA
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Transported clients to specified destinations safely and on-time.
- Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
- Documented daily mileage, gas and other data to log in Excel.
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and drive satisfaction.
Assistant Manager
Wine Warehouse
Voorhees, NJ
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Planned and prepared workflow schedules, delegating tasks for floor team.
- Assisted Store Manager in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Supported sales management initiatives to optimize business development.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by implementing organization systems for inventory control.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Assitant Project Manager
Self-employeed
Philadelphia, PA
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
- Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
- Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications and staff availability.
Education
Full Stack Web Developer Bootcamp - Computer Programming
University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Physics
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJSkills
- Software Quality Assurance
- Automated Software Testing
- Department Management
- Department Creation
- Communication Across Teams
- Servers
- SQL
- Express Application Framework
- React Library
- Inventory Management
- Process Improvement
- Employee Training
Timeline
Head of QA
UMed Technologies
03.2022 - Current
Junior Software Engineer
UMed Technologies
05.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Manager
Wine Warehouse
07.2017 - 03.2020
Driver
Uber
01.2017 - 06.2021
Assitant Project Manager
Self-employeed
09.2016 - 12.2016
Full Stack Web Developer Bootcamp - Computer Programming
University Of Pennsylvania
Some College (No Degree) - Physics
Rowan University